City will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, pending City Council approval, to bring Albright College, based in Reading Pennsylvania to the Fiesta District and the new Mesa Center for Higher Education downtown.
Starting today all four branches of the Mesa Library hours will be extended. Patrons can visit any branch from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branches are closed on Sunday.
Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald, is hosting a free 35th birthday party Fri., May 18 from 6pm to 9pm. Macdonald will be blocked off in front of the museum for lots of fun activities. Explore the museum for free and enjoy cake and ice cream in the lobby.
Volunteers are needed at The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom June 29 and 30 for a variety of shifts and duties. For more, log onto www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org, click on "Volunteer" and complete a volunteer interest form.
(0) (0) (0) The City of Mesa?s plan to revitalize the Fiesta District has taken another step with the announcement that Albright College and the City of Mesa have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bring Albright College, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, and its non-traditional student programs to the Fiesta District. Albright intends to start recruiting students immediately and begin offering classes at Mesa Financial Plaza, 1201 S. Alma School Road, in the heart of the Fiesta District, in Details >>
(3) (0) (0) Mesa City Council unanimously approves a Memorandum of Understanding to bring Albright College, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, to the Fiesta District and downtown. Albright intends to begin offering classes this fall. For more, visit www.mesanow.org Details >>
(1) (0) (0) Falcon Field Airport is seeking bids for a pavement rehabilitation and replacement project on the southwest aircraft parking and ramp area. Details >>
(7) (6) (9) City will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, pending City Council approval, to bring Albright College, based in Reading Pennsylvania to the Fiesta District and the new Mesa Center for Higher Education downtown. Details >>
(1) (0) (13) Starting today all four branches of the Mesa Library hours will be extended. Patrons can visit any branch from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All branches are closed on Sunday. Details >>
(3) (0) (0) Craft lovers can come down to the Main Library every third Wednesday of the month for "Make it and Take it Wednesdays." Kids 8 and over can participate. Meet in the Youth Activity Room at the Main Library 64 E. First St. from 3:30-4:30pm. Details >>
(2) (0) (0) City of Mesa and Chicago Cubs announce a July 11 groundbreaking event to officially kick-off construction of the new spring training baseball facility and stadium that will be the Cubs' western headquarters. For more, visit www.mesaaz.gov Details >>
(0) (0) (0) Mesa celebrates Building Safety Month during May. The theme is An International Celebration of Safe and Sensible Structures and highlights Energy and Green Building, Disaster Safety and Mitigation, Fire Safety and Awareness, and Backyard Safety. Details >>
(5) (0) (0) Volunteers are needed at The Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom June 29 and 30 for a variety of shifts and duties. For more, log onto www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org, click on "Volunteer" and complete a volunteer interest form. Details >>
(3) (0) (0) Friday is the last day to register athletes for the 2012 Desert Challenge Games. This will be the 22nd annual Games, a three-day event for athletes with physical disabilities to compete in the areas of archery, swimming, track and field and power-lifting. The Games will be held on May 18-20. To register visit www.DesertChallengeGames.com. Details >>
(4) (0) (0) More than 1,000 students from Desert Ridge High School in Mesa witnessed a simulated car crash on the sports field of Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E. Madero. Details >>
(1) (0) (0) Mesa has been named Playful City USA by KaBOOM! a national non-profit organization dedicated to saving play. This is the 4th year Mesa has been named Playful City and is throwing 2 free parties. One at Pioneer Park on June 21 from 6-9 pm and a second one at Red Mountain Park on Oct. 20 same time. For more info visit www.MesaAZ.gov/parksrec Details >>
(1) (0) (0) The Art Studios at Mesa Arts Center offer a great mix of classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels this summer. They range from youth classes that offer a constructive outlet for kids to classes for adults that offer students the opportunity to work with and learn from trained artists and educators. Details >>
(1) (0) (0) Attention teens ages 14-17! Are you looking to have fun and serve your community this summer? If so, Mayor Scott Smith has a great opportunity just for you during the month of June. The award winning Mayor's Youth Summer of Service is a series of service-learning projects especially designed for teens. For more information go to www.mesaaz.gov/volunteer or call Kathy Macdonald at (480) 644-3002. Details >>
(2) (0) (0) Small business owners who are looking to use social media or other digital tools can take part in a series of free computer classes at the Main Library. Classes are offered on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 1-3 pm. Classes are also offered in Spanish. Call (602) 269-6425 x 12 for more info or visit www.MesaLibrary.org. Details >>
(1) (0) (0) Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies is a new exhibition at Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa. It features a mesmerizing display of Pterosaurs and other ancient flying reptiles. For more, visit www.azmnh.org Details >>
(0) (0) (0) Youth Activity Room for pre-teens and teens to enjoy billiards, foosball, music, movies and interactive games opened at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center. M-F 4:30-8pm & Sat 8-1 pm. More info visit MesaAZ.gov/parksrec/RMMC Details >>
(0) (0) (0) If your pre-teen loves books then they will want to join the "Book Bites" held at the Main Library, 64 E. First St. from 4-4:30 pm. Children from 5th-8th grades are welcomed. For more info call (480) 644-3572 Details >>
(2) (0) (0) Free workshops on understanding Alzheimer's will be held at both Mesa Main Library and Red Mountain Library. To view a list of times and dates visit MesaLibrary.org or call (602) 528-0545. Details >>
(3) (0) (0) Construction begins in January on safety improvements to Falcon Field Airport runways and taxiways. For more information, visit mesaaz.gov Details >>
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