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The city of Mesa “goes blue” in April for Autism Acceptance Month.
This April, part of the proceeds from the upcoming release of a limited-edition Spectrum IPA and an April 4 bar crawl will go toward the Mesa Regional Foundation for Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion. It is part of Mesa’s role in Autism Acceptance Month as the nation’s first Autism Certified City.
The companies 12West Brewing Co. and Chupacabra Taproom will sell the Spectrum IPA starting April 2, which is World Autism Awareness Day. The West Coast-style IPA will be available while supplies last at 12West Brewing Co’s Mesa location, Chupacabra Taproom, AZ Brew at Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, Oro Brewing, República Empanada, Old Ellsworth Brewery and Worth Takeaway.
Additionally, there will be a Mesa For All Bar Crawl in downtown Mesa 4-9 p.m. April 4 where the Spectrum IPA will be available. Tickets can be purchased for $15 a person. The crawl will start at The Yard Off Main and will feature a variety of cocktails and brews from more than 10 downtown Mesa bars, taprooms, and breweries. Information can be found at https://www.visitmesa.com/events/mesa-for-all-bar-crawl-spectrum-ipa-launch-party/.
The Spectrum IPA will be available for purchase at the Queen Creek PBR Rodeo on April 19-20 at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $12 for kids. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/queen-creek-pbr/2024/tickets.
Part of the proceeds from sale of the IPA and tickets for the bar crawl are going to Mesa Regional Foundation for Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion, such as the foundation’s Camp Level Up, a summer camp that provides neurodivergent youth with social development and professional pathways through game design.
“Visit Mesa is excited to collaborate with these breweries again for the third annual launch of Spectrum IPA. The on-going support from our business partners and from the community will play a pivotal role in furthering our mission to advance autism certification and awareness in Mesa,” said Alison Brooks, Vice President, Destination Experience and Advocacy at Visit Mesa. “The foundation’s launch of targeted programs for youth represents a substantial contribution to our community, directly aligning with Mesa’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.”
The camp is offered to kids ages 13-18 running June 10-28 at the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center at Mesa City Center.
