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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

A Tesla Cybertruck on display at the EV Fleet Day in Mesa on April 3.

Mesa event showcases eco-friendly future for transportation sector

The city of Mesa recently hosted an event at the convention center that showcased the future of electric vehicles in the city. Arizona EV Fleet Day, as it was called, was an April 3 showcase and … more

Connor Van Ligten | Independent Newsmedia | 4/16/24

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

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

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

Analisa Gettler is on the machine while Armando Romano, a rehabilitation specialist for the The Center for Total Back Care in Mesa, supervises the process.

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. … more

4/12/24