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Earth Month is celebrated throughout April to increase awareness about environmental sustainability and Earth Day. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, to showcase the many ways we can protect and care for our planet.

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 … more

4/17/24

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

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 … more

4/16/24

Camps, which are open to youth and teens between the ages of 5 and 18, will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays between late May and early August.

Registration open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley summer camps

Registration is open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s summer camp programs designed to help working parents while ensuring that thousands of youth have a summer of exploration. … more

4/15/24

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 … more

4/12/24

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 … more

4/12/24

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 … more

4/12/24

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 … more

By Katy Springer, marketing manager for Limelight Performing Arts | 4/10/24

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, … more

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA | 4/9/24

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 … more

4/2/24

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 … more

3/29/24

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 … more

3/28/24

Art in the Park encourages residents to leave their mark on the city’s history by collaborating with artist Beth Nybeck to create a work of art for the new City Hall.

Help create an art installation for Mesa City Hall

Mesa residents will be able to collaborate in creating an art installation for the new City Hall with Art in the Park, an interactive free event that brings art, crafts and music to neighborhoods. … more

3/26/24