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1929 – The first North American transcontinental air service begins between New York City and Los Angeles, California. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_23

Decorate a pumpkin, go pumpkin bowling, play Ghost Bingo, fish for a prize at Frankenstein’s Fishing Hole or enter the Chick-fil-A Cow Costume Contest! Register for the costume contest at the Gilbert Gateway or San Tan Village Chick-fil-A through October 21st or at the carnival from 5-6 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A booth. There will also [...]

1797 – One thousand meters (3,200 feet) above Paris, Andre-Jacques Garnerin makes the first recorded parachute jump. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_22

1879 – Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb (it lasted 13½ hours before burning out). Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_21

On Saturday, October 24, 2009, the newly formed East Valley Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA-EV), will host an Inaugural Open House. SCAA-EV is a free membership-based organization dedicated to promoting solutions to prevent sudden cardiac death. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) kills more than 325,000 Americans each year. Most deaths from SCA can [...]

The Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa, will be hosting a free storytelling program, “Through the Eyes of York: Inside the Lewis and Clark Expedition,” Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the museum theatre. Join master storyteller Bobby Norfolk for a compelling afternoon of story followed by a workshop on [...]

With Halloween quickly approaching, it is a chance to put on your costume early. The Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa, is making Night at the Museum an annual event complete with costumes and a showing of the original “Night at the Museum” movie Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to [...]

1781– At Yorktown, Virginia, representative of the British commander Lord Cornwallis handed over Cornwallis’ sword and formally surrendered to George Washington the comte de Rochambeau. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_19

Featured by Cookie Magazine on Good Morning America as one of the top fall festivals in the nation, the Mesa Storytelling Festival is fun for the entire family. Celebrating the art of storytelling, a love of reading and the power of imagination, the two-day festival features outdoor storytelling concerts and storytelling workshops. To purchase tickets [...]

Celebrate Udder Delights’ 2nd anniversary! October 17th, 11 am – 3 pm at the store, and in the Parking Area.  Try delicious samples & help support local businesses. Udder Delights, 1385 E. Warner Road, Suite 103, Gilbert 480-507-3859. Many local businesses will be joining the celebration!  Stop by, have some treats, get some glitter gel toes by [...]