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Mesa celebrates Mother Earth with April programs, events

Mesa is commemorating Earth Month by hosting various events throughout April. “Earth Month is the perfect time to showcase Mesa’s commitment to protect and conserve our natural …
Development

Dink & Dine Pickle Park in Mesa to have pickleball courts indoors and out

A pickleball development with indoor and outdoor courts is planned east of Dobson Road and north of Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa. The look and landscaping for the Dink & Dine Pickle Park …
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
Things to do

Human rights activist John Bul Dau to speak at MCC’s Evening Lecture in April

As part of its Evening Lecture series, the Mesa Community College Psychology Department presents a lecture in April by John Bul Dau, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. It is 7 p.m. April 17 in the …
Things to do

Mesa Community College hosts ‘The Future of Fashion’ in April

Mesa Community College invites the community to “The Future of Fashion” at 6 p.m. April 25 in the Navajo Room on the Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave. in Mesa. Free …
Business

MedX machine used at The Center for Total Back Care in Mesa

Nearly 65 million people report a recent episode of back pain, with 16 million of adults experiencing chronic back pain. It begins innocently enough — muscle spasms, aches or stiffness. …
Business

Meet Your Business: Salt & Sugar Catering in Mesa offers food with authentic flavors

Salt & Sugar Catering, a Mesa business, offers food with authentic flavors with tortillas made fresh on-site and hot pink with glitter, says owner Shauny Bennett. The business website …
Elections

Biggs to meet newcomer in Congressional District 5 House race

Congressional District 5 covers an area seen as strongly Republican with one of the most visible members of the House Freedom Caucus holding the seat. But that has not stopped a newcomer from …
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Valley library systems add more titles with sharing program

Surprise library officials are hoping to stay relevant in the digital age of books on phones with apps that drive reading.
Sports

More than 300K fans attended spring training games in Mesa

Mesa is celebrating the culmination of a successful 2024 spring training season with the Chicago Cubs leading attendance across the Cactus League. A total of 241,215 fans passed through the …
DISTRICT 15 Senate

Meet the candidates for Arizona Senate District 15

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run in the 2024 primary election for Arizona State Senate District 15. District 15 includes a portion of Mesa including Phoenix-Mesa …
MESA STUDENT

Mesa student wins junior achievement award

A 16-year-old student at BASIS Mesa won a Junior Achievement of Arizona award for her work in fostering multicultural and political engagement. Sascha Reveron received the award in Junior …
Development

Industrial business park planned at Sossaman, Pecos in Mesa

An industrial park featuring a dozen structures is planned on 17 acres west of Sossaman Road on the north side of Pecos Road in Mesa. The Pecos 17 development’s look and landscaping were …
DISTRICT 15 House

Meet the candidates for Arizona House District 15

Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run in the 2024 primary election for Arizona State House District 15. District 15 includes a portion of Mesa including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway …
CRIME

Mesa man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering his wife

The Maricopa County Attorney announced that 31-year-old Vaughn Alexander Wilson has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of his wife in 2021, according to a press release. The …
Neighbors

Hobbs appoints Arizona Museum of Natural History director to Arizona Commission on Arts board

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Simone Tipone Adlam, the director of the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, as a member of the Arizona Commission on the Arts Governing Commission.  He …

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OPINION
It is absolutely ridiculous that protesters feel they have the right to get in traffic and block people from getting to work, to stop emergency vehicles from possibly saving someone’s life or getting to someone to assist them.
As the cool weather subsides and the sun starts beating down homeowners must not overlook the important aspects of their plumbing system to make sure they handle the intense weather changes. From …
Transforming your backyard into a desert oasis doesn’t have to cost you thousands of dollars. By strategically planning and using a bit of imagination, you can design the backyard of your …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The cast of “13” includes seven performers from Mesa: Owen Aspinall, 16, as Archie; Sophie Aspinall, 13, as Sarah; Emma Coxon, 15, as Cassie; Abigail Drake, 13, as Cassie; Scarlette Nuno, 14, as Molly; Colin Quintana, 15, as Brett/Archie; and Savannah Springer, 14, as Patrice.

Mesa performers in ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical,’ ‘13: The Musical’

Limelight Performing Arts in Gilbert will bring middle school trials and triumphs to the stage with two musicals that get right to the heart of what it means to grow up. The youth theater …

Alice Cooper bash Saturday benefits teen centers in Mesa, Phoenix

Tickets are on sale for Coopstock 2024, a fundraiser for Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Mesa and Phoenix. The event will take place 5-11 p.m. April 13 at Las Sendas Golf Club, …
The event will feature the latest in electric vehicles, charging options, panelist discussions and networking opportunities.

Arizona Electric Fleet Day in Mesa on Wednesday

The Arizona EV Fleet Day is a free event on April 3 for business professionals interested in learning about transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). The event will feature the …
The live jousting tournaments are one of the festival’s most popular attractions. Armored knights on charging steeds take up their lances and battle for the queen’s honor. Cheer on your favorite armored knight at one of the three daily jousting tournaments in a 5,000-seat arena.

Last weekend of 2024 Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon

Take a unique trip back in time to the Arizona Renaissance Festival Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 3-March 31 at 12601 E. U.S. Highway 60 in Gold Canyon, just east of Apache Junction. The …
The event will feature the latest in electric vehicles, charging options, panelist discussions and networking opportunities.

Arizona Electric Fleet Day in Mesa on April 3

The Arizona EV Fleet Day is a free event on April 3 for business professionals interested in learning about transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). The event will feature the …
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