The weather is starting to get warmer, which means outdoor events, activities and entertainment opportunities in Arizona usually start to wane.

But there are more than a few organizations and people in the Maricopa area are working to make the hot summer months more enjoyable for residents of all ages.

We explore a few of those organizations and the work they do in our latest edition of Copacetic magazine.

So come check out some the stories about the many ways to keep your kids occupied during the summer school break and maybe find a little entertainment for yourself.

MCT president and director of “Gypsy” Brittany Randolph said she got her start in theater as a high school student and said it helped her come out of her shell and form her as a person.