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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

A performance at the Mesa Music Festival.

Mesa Music Festival returns to downtown this week

Heads up, music lovers, the Mesa Music Festival is returning to downtown April 18-20 featuring more than 250 performances — all for free. The event, presented by Visit Mesa and Amazon, … more

Independent Newsmedia | 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

Summer electric assistance is a residential utility assistance program available to current city of Mesa residential electric customers whose total household income is less than $35,088 per year.

City provides summer energy assistance for eligible Mesa electric customers

Eligible city of Mesa electric customers could save up to $56 on electric bills this summer. The Mesa Energy Resources Department’s summer electric assistance program is accepting … more

4/15/24

Weekend freeway work to affect Mesa-to-Tempe Loop 202 link

Northbound/westbound Loop 202 will be closed between US 60 in east Mesa and Loop 101 in Tempe beginning Friday night, state transportation officials said. The closure … more

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA | 4/12/24

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

4/12/24

The central covered area is to have outdoor pickleball courts and family-fun gaming activities.

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 … more

By Richard Dyer
Mail | X: @RHDyer | 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

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 … more

By Tom Blodgett
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X: @sp_blodgett | 4/12/24

Surprise library patrons will have access to more titles from other libraries thanks to the MAX system run by Maricopa County.

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. more

By Jason Stone
Mail | X: @thestonecave | 4/11/24

A total of 241,215 fans passed through the gates of Sloan Park between Feb. 23 and March 26, averaging 13,401 fans at the 18 games played there.

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 … more

4/11/24