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The women’s Bible study is designed to participants grow in their faith, embrace their God-given identity and build life-giving friendships with other women.
Things to do

‘Fiercely Feminine Women’s Bible Study’ meets in Mesa

The Fiercely Feminine Women’s Bible Study meets 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Vida Church in Mesa except for Thanksgiving week, all of December and during the summer months of June, July and August. …
Pecos Road between Meridian and Ellsworth roads is subject to flooding during heavy rains.
Council

Mesa to pay half of $22M flood project on Pecos Road

Mesa has approved entering into an agreement with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County to split the $22 million cost of construction of basins and storm drain improvements on Pecos Road. At …
Work continues on the village center of the Veterans Community Project Village in Glendale, which will have 50 tiny homes available for veterans experiencing homelessness. The Arizona Housing Fund Recently donates $300,000 to the project.
NEIGHBORS

Arizona Housing Fund bolsters Glendale, Mesa tiny homes

As the Arizona Housing Fund celebrates its seventh anniversary, the initiative created to fund additional housing for Arizonans experiencing homelessness provided three new grants totaling $500,000 …
Donors of all types are needed to help patients in emergencies and for planned treatments for cancer and blood disorders.
give blood

Vitalant blood drives planned at Mesa churches

Five Mesa churches are hosting Vitalant blood drives in November and December. Donors of all types are needed to help patients in emergencies and for planned treatments for cancer and blood …
Circle the City CEO Kim Despres speaks in 2025 about the East Valley Medical Respite Center in Mesa.
Grand opening set

East Valley Medical Respite Center opening soon in Mesa

Circle the City, a federally qualified health center dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County, will celebrate the grand opening of its East Valley Medical Respite …
Dr. Timur Raghib
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How to Prepare for Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is underway, giving families a chance to review their health coverage and choose a plan that best fits their needs. Among the many factors to consider, comprehensive pediatric …
The rezoning is needed to allow outdoor storage at an existing industrial development.
Development

Mesa PZ recommends approval of industrial development rezoning

Modifications are being sought to an existing industrial development on 35 acres at the northeast corner of East Pecos and South Sossaman roads in Mesa. The Mesa Planning and Zoning Board voted …
POLICE

Mesa overnight shooting injures 2

Two people were injured around midnight Oct. 30 in a shooting near Sossaman and Elliot roads, police said Friday. A person of interest is in custody, and police said the shooting appears to be …
Mesa will be seeking reimbursement from the Maricopa Association of Governments for a major road project on Country Club Drive.
MAG

MAG agreement will reimburse Mesa for road project costs

Mesa has entered into an agreement with the Maricopa Association of Governments that will allow the city to be reimbursed for part of an $11.4 million road project. The Mesa City Council unanimously …
United Food Bank as been awarded $175,000 from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.
Grants

Salt River Pima award $1.4M in grants to Mesa nonprofits

Mesa has accepted $1.4 million from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community that will be distributed to city programs and nonprofits. At its Monday meeting, the Mesa City Council unanimously …
Past SRP/Child Crisis Arizona pool fence recipients
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Child Crisis Arizona Installs 18 Free Pool Fences for Valley Families

A pool fence can mean the difference between a child’s safety and a preventable tragedy. This year, Child Crisis Arizona helped 18 Valley families protect their young children from the dangers of …
C2 Tactical has three locations in Arizona including (above) in Mesa at 9253 E. Willis Road Suite No. 101.
Business

C2 Tactical franchise opens in Mesa

C2 Tactical’s first-ever franchise location recently opened in Mesa. Located at 9253 E. Willis Road Suite 101 in Mesa, the new 23,000-square-foot facility has 23 shooting lanes, a …
The Craftsman mixed-use development will include apartments, retail and possibly upscale dining.
Development

Proposed tax incentive deal could bring more upscale dining to Mesa

A proposed mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Hawes and Elliot roads could bring upscale restaurants to the area if the city of Mesa and a developer forge a retail development tax …
Designed with patient comfort in mind, the waiting room at Serenity’s Mesa clinic offers a clean and calm atmosphere.
Business

Serenity Mental Health Centers opens Mesa clinic

Serenity Mental Health Centers, a behavioral health provider specializing in evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and other mental health conditions, opened an outpatient …
Business

Remodeled Walmart Supercenter in Mesa hosts community celebration Friday

Walmart will welcome customers Friday to the newly transformed Mesa Walmart Supercenter at 1606 S. Signal Butte Road. An 8 a.m. Oct. 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony and community event immediately …
The Terrible’s will be built near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton Avenue.
Development

Mesa council considers first Terrible’s convenience store in East Valley

An ordinance that would bring a Terrible’s convenience store with a fuel station was introduced at the Mesa City Council to go up near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton …

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After the ribbon cutting ceremony, professional BMX riders will show off their skills on the pump track, which is the middle of the three tracks. The bike and tot tracks will officially be open to the public and the walking loops will also be open between phases one and two of Signal Butte Park.

Grand opening Saturday for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park in Mesa

The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 2 of Signal Butte Park, 3355 S. Signal Butte Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The new park includes 1.5 miles of new LED-lighted …
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Pilot Jessica Cox to speak in Mesa at Arizona Aviation Historical Group dinner

The Arizona Aviation Historical Group is hosting its annual dinner and speaker series fundraiser 4:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 4517 E. Mallory Circle at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, featuring Jessica …
The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a hangar at Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive in Mesa.

Haunted hangar at Falcon Field Airport in October

The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up, a free event perfect for families and kids in costume, is to be held 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at a historic World War II hangar at Falcon Field Airport, …
Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features trick-or-treat stations run by library staff, festive activities and visits from City departments and community organizations. Siblings are welcome, and children attending will receive a book from Kids Need to Read, while supplies last.

‘Halloween Boo’ slated at Mesa Public Library

Mesa Public Library is bringing Halloween fun to families with its annual Halloween Boo event at all five library branches. Designed for preschool-aged children, Halloween Boo features …
Vertuccio Farms’ 5-acre corn maze gets a patriotic makeover for America’s 250th.

Vertuccio Farms in Mesa celebrates America’s 250th with corn maze, fall festival

Vertuccio Farms in Mesa is welcoming families back for its 28th Annual Fall Festival, a month-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday running through Oct. 31. This year’s theme, …
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