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After decades of dominance, Perry boys basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. takes on new challenge with Mesa Public Schools

Perry High School boys basketball coach Sam Duane Jr. is stepping away from coaching to become the Mesa Public Schools District compliance and character coach. The decision came suddenly – just …
Neighbors

Ronald McDonald House Charities renovating Dobson House in Mesa

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona has temporarily closed its Dobson House location in Mesa for renovations. The 16-room facility, on the campus of Banner …
Neighbors

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun repairs homes, revitalizes communities

At Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun, we believe everyone deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. We provide no-cost critical home repairs to low-income homeowners in Maricopa County — …
Art

Mesa Arts Center unveils mural by Shepard Fairey in celebration of 20th anniversary

Mesa Arts Center has a new mural by internationally acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey titled “Interdependent Nature” that is to be completed on April 18. Located on the west side of …
Neighbors

One top Mesa student to receive prestigious 2025 Flinn Scholarship

Twenty Arizona high-school seniors — including Alejandro Zayas Abril, a student at Heritage Academy Mesa — have been awarded the 2025 Flinn Scholarship, the state’s most prestigious …
CITY COUNCIL

Mesa City Council updated on fire, medical department budget

The Mesa City Council was given an update on the current budgetary plans for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department at an April 10 study session, and it looks like the department will see budgetary …
Neighbors

‘More Than a Meal’ event held by Paz de Cristo Community Center

Paz de Cristo Community Center recently hosted its “More Than a Meal” event at the Wright House in Mesa. The March 28 event was sponsored by Salt River Project with dinner donated by …
EDUCATION

Mesa schools banned cell phones before statewide ban

In the Mesa Public Schools student code of conduct adopted on July 1, rule 30 outlines the policy around cell phone usage by students. The rule reads: Cell phones and other electronic …
Closure

Eastbound McDowell Road closure planned in Mesa starting April 18

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the closure of McDowell Road in north Mesa for pavement maintenance. Eastbound McDowell Road will be closed between Gilbert …
First responders

8 burglaries reported in Mesa

The Mesa Police Department took the following reports of burglaries March 27-April 2: Burglary at a residence/home, reported at 4:30 a.m. March 29 in the 600 block of South Country Club …
MESA CITY COUNCIL

Mesa Council updated on city’s new Public Safety Support Department

The Mesa City Council was recently given an update on the city’s new Public Safety Support Department. According to a presentation given by Mesa Assistant City Manager Scott Butler and …
Community

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Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
Liquor License

Mesa council recommends approval of liquor license for French Toast Cafe

A new series 12 restaurant license is being sought for French Toast Cafe, a Mesa restaurant. The Mesa City Council voted 6-0 April 7 as part of a consent agenda with other items to recommend the …
MESA CITY COUNCIL

Mesa council votes to approve pool resurfacing for city park

The Mesa City Council voted 6-0 April 7 to approve a $120,000 annual contract for pool resurfacing at city parks. Council member Francisco Heredia was absent. The contract —funded by …
Liquor License

Mesa council recommends approval of liquor license for Extra Mile 7003 Country Club

A new series 10 beer and wine store license is being sought for Extra Mile 7003 Country Club, a convenience store in Mesa. The Mesa City Council voted 6-0 April 7 as part of a consent agenda …
education

EVIT students celebrate steel project completion in Chandler

Four East Valley Institute of Technology welding program students were the focus of a “topping out” ceremony April 3 at Chandler fabricator SteelFab Inc. in north Chandler. The …

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When I was 3 ½ years old, I started to get stomach sick, and I had a mild fever. At first, my parents thought I had COVID-19. My mom took me to the doctor, who thought it was a viral …
As National Volunteer Week approaches April 20-26, Mesa residents have a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in their community through service at Paz de Cristo Community Center. Established …
As we age, our ability to retain water diminishes, creating saggy skin with a lack of elasticity. Dehydration also decreases mobility, circulation, metabolism and brain function. Yikes! But you can …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
It will be held at Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Road in Mesa.

Second annual Paz de Cristo golf tournament in May in Mesa

Grab your clubs and take a swing at making a difference at Paz de Cristo’s second annual golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 10. It will be held at Dobson Ranch Golf Course. 2155 …
The breakfast is 8-10 a.m. and the egg hunt begins at 9 a.m. April 19 at Greenfield Park, 4105 E. Diamond Ave. in Mesa.

Mesa Councilmember Julie Spilsbury hosts spring breakfast, Easter egg hunt Saturday

Mesa Councilmember Julie Spilsbury’s annual spring breakfast is Saturday. The free spring community celebration is to feature more than 6,000 hidden eggs and other family-friendly …
Participants ages 9-12 will use beginner hand-building techniques to sculpt their favorite monsters and animals in an eight-day June 17-27 clay monster madness class.

Mesa Arts Center hosts youth summer camps

Registration has begun for youth summer camps to be held at Mesa Arts Center. Get ready for a summer of creativity at MAC, 1 E. Main St., from blacksmithing and jewelry-making to comics, …
All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Gilbert rescue.

Gilbert no-kill shelter hosting fundraiser golf tourney in Mesa

Friends for Life, a registered nonprofit, no-kill shelter in Gilbert, has announced this year’s Presenting Sponsor, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, as they prepare for the rescue’s …
There will be food vendors, live music, a petting zoo, archery, carnival rides, city departments with information and displays and more.

Save the date for Celebrate Mesa April 12

Mesa’s family-friendly spring party in the park — Celebrate Mesa — offers free fun activities for people of all ages. Celebrate Mesa takes over Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., …
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