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Rise and shine, Maricopa!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Soulja Boy headlines Wild West Music Fest, a new tax dashboard reveals spending, and the 68th Cactus Fly-In returns + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Maricopa protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Third annual festival announced: Soulja Boy will headline Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa March 27-29, with Alien Ant Farm and Diamond Rio, plus rides, games, and food trucks — get all the details.
Inside Maricopa transportation funding: Maricopa’s new public dashboard is now live to track the city’s half-cent transportation sales tax, letting residents see monthly revenue, spending, and which road projects their dollars fund — see what the dashboard shows.
Health grades impress again: February inspections gave 10 excellent ratings to Maricopa’s newest spots, Ono Hawaiian BBQ and Burrito Express, continuing 2026’s clean streak after a prior round that also earned excellent marks — see the latest inspection results.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wing night, handled: When the craving hits, Raceway Bar & Grill delivers crispy, saucy wings with a cozy, locals-first vibe that turns weeknights into a small victory lap. It’s friends in tow, baskets on the table, and catch-ups (plus plenty of napkins) piling up in the best possible way.
Fresh set, anyone? If your gel mani chips before Friday, Beauty Qwest Nail & Spa delivers meticulous hard-gel fills, sculpted sets, and pedis from a medical nail tech, ideal when you need extra care. Slide into the weekend looking perfectly put together, without the drama.
Pure desert swings: Whether you’re sneaking in nine or chasing the full 18, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club delivers dialed-in conditioning, Troon polish, and wide-open desert views, plus the lit #miniDunes short course for an easy after-work fix. Effortless vibes, playable challenge, and plenty of par-ish memories await.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧠 From Confusion to Clarity: Decoding Dementia @ Sun Lakes United Methodist Church | Thursday (3/5) at 9:00 AM – Finally, a day where arguing with Dr. Google gets replaced with the real stuff. This free, full-day dementia conference at Lindsay Hall in Sun Lakes brings clear guidance from pros and lived-experience voices, practical tools for care partners, and a complimentary lunch. Registration required.
🎶 Maricopa Desert Music & Arts Festival 2026 @ Maricopa High School | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Maricopa is throwing a proper desert music and arts fest, all good vibes, actual shade, and art you will want to take home. Presented by AARP AZ, so expect quality tunes, local makers, comfy seating, and a pace your knees will respect.
⭐ Mar Debs Got Talent @ Central Arizona College-Maricopa Campus | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Whether you sing along or just clap politely, this local talent night is an easy-on-the-wallet outing that does some good. Local standouts at Central Arizona College in Maricopa, five-dollar tickets, a family bundle, and every dollar fuels youth programs in college, jobs, and life skills.
✈ 68th Annual Cactus Fly-In @ Casa Grande Municipal Airport | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Clear blue desert sky, the rumble of radials, and more polished aluminum than a diner counter. The Cactus Fly-In gathers classic and antique aircraft from around the valley and beyond, perfect for a slow ramp stroll, some hangar talk, and remembering when flying still felt charming.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction @ The Studio of Dance | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been itching to carb-load with your neighbors, here it is. Pile into a spaghetti supper, then flex your paddle at a live dessert auction where pies, cakes, and other dangerous desserts go to the highest bidder, bragging rights included, regret delayed until morning.
🎸 Concerts in the Park @ Mike Ingram Heritage Park | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – The brand-new Heritage Park amphitheater finally gets a workout, with Sedona Red launching the first show, a free, family-friendly concert. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and that neighbor who ‘never goes out,’ settle into the grass, and enjoy actual music, actual people, and no cover.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Maricopa report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 93°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 86°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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