1935 – The Hoover Dam, astride the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada, is dedicated. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam#Dedication_and_completion
Local bands will perform to raise food and funds for the United Food Bank of Mesa Rock-and-roll and charity go hand in hand again for the second year in a row, as the second annual benefit concert for the United Food Bank (UFB) jams out on Nov. 20 at the Superstition Springs Mall. The concert [...]
City of Mesa District 3 Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh will be holding a holiday toy drive and free pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 20 at Fire Station 207, 2505 S. Dobson Road. The toy drive and breakfast will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and is open to all residents who would like to talk to [...]
Grab your cowboy hat, put your boots on, and prepare for some rootin’ tootin’ fun because another Mesa Old West Days Festival is just around the corner! The 2 day event will be on North MacDonald Street between Main Street and Pepper Street starting Saturday, November 20th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. thru Sunday, [...]
1940 – cowboy-movie star Tom Mix is killed when he loses control of his speeding Cord Phaeton convertible and rolls into a dry wash (now called the Tom Mix Wash) near Florence, Arizona. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/silent-film-star-tom-mix-dies-in-arizona-car-wreck-brained-by-suitcase-of-death
Mesa residents looking for an environmentally responsible way to get rid of old computers, televisions, PDA phones, audio/video equipment, printers, appliances, etc. are invited to bring these items to the City’s appliance, computer and electronics express drop-off recycling event (A.C.E. Express). Working in partnership with Westech Recyclers, A.C.E. Express will be held from 8 a.m. [...]
Enjoy a date night out on the town while your child enjoys the art and activities of Jump to Japan, watches a Studio Ghibli movie: Spirited Away (Rated G; 125 minutes; 2001) with popcorn, enjoys a pizza dinner and cookie snack and makes an artful patterned work of art to take home. Specialized AMY staff [...]
1912 – A meteorite with an estimated mass of 190 kg explodes over the town of Holbrook in Navajo County, Arizona causing approximately 16,000 pieces of debris to rain down on the town. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holbrook,_Arizona
Mesa resident, Kelly Satter Anderson, 42, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia a little over a month ago. After a 35 day hospital stay and her first round of chemotherapy, inclusive of five spinal treatments, her leukemia was put into remission. However, even with four additional rounds of chemotherapy, she only has a 20% chance [...]
Season 7 contestants of the Biggest Losers, Sione and Filipe Fa will help kick-off one of Arizona’s largest fitness and wellness expo, Shape Up Arizona, on Saturday, April 10 at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. The event will start with a one and two mile fitness walk at 10 a.m. led by Sione [...]
