With the holiday season already upon us and Christmas just a couple weeks away, the lineup of holiday-themed events is in full swing. Taking place just a few days before Christmas is the fourth annual Rockin’ the Stockin‘ event, put on by Be Community Church. The event, which provides free gifts to Maricopa children, is designed to help families that might be struggling financially to fill their Christmas stockings.

Plus, as the year begins to wind down, we’re looking back on some of our top stories around Pinal. And, during its milestone 20th year, there were a number of big stories that took centerstage in Maricopa. See the list.