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1642 – First commencement exercises occur at Harvard College. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_23

1888 – The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_22

1937 – J. R. R. Tolkien‘s The Hobbit is published. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_21

1793 – George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=52861

1787 – The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 38 of 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=5353

Get your teen ready for the workforce with free training at the Mesa Library. Presented by Career Services and the City of Mesa Library, teens ages 13 to 18 can learn vital skills such as communication, how to write a resume and interview techniques. All workshops are held at the Main Library, 64 E. First [...]

1949 – Warner. Bros. introduces the Road Runner in the cartoon short “Fast and Furry-ous.” Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=3619

StorageOne is proud to announce the grand opening of their newest facility in Gilbert, AZ. The Grand Opening event will take place on September 19th from 10AM to 2PM. The facility is located on the Northeast corner of Gilbert Rd and Boston Rd, at 2557 South Gilbert Road, AZ 85295. There will be food, prizes, and [...]

The Gilbert Education Foundation (GEF) is seeking players and sponsors for its 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be Friday, Oct. 2, at Kokopelli Golf Club in Gilbert. The donation is $90 per golfer registered by September 18, and $100 thereafter. The registration fee includes green fees for 18 holes, cart, range balls, [...]

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is working to organize the group travel excursion Discover Tuscany, a 10-day packaged tour of Italy in March 2010, including site tours of Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, and more. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17th from Noon to 1p.m. at the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 [...]