Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
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🏘️ Community
Mesa will join Chandler, Gilbert, Phoenix, Guadalupe and Tempe in the Regional Unity Walk that kicks off at 4:30 p.m. on Jan.
24 at Tempe Beach Park on 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway; a one-mile candlelight walk will start at 6 p.m. with free T-shirts available on a first-come basis.
Gary Ferguson and Mary M.
Clare of Full Ecology offer a program combining a book, lectures, a Ted Talk, and retreats to show that personal healing supports reconnecting with nature amid climate challenges. Their talk invites community members to pause and listen to their inner and natural rhythms.
💼 Business
The new AI venture studio at Palo District will help local startups develop and pitch AI products at the former Fiesta Mall site.
LG Electronics and NovaWave back the project — which will be housed inside a women’s health campus as part of broader mixed-use plans.
🎓 Education
East Valley Institute of Technology counterclaimed after nine school districts, including Queen Creek Unified, sued it over state funds for Career Technical Education programs.
EVIT says the districts hold over $42 million meant for these programs and new agreements will cover oversight costs.
🎉 Mesa Events
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Mesa Business Networking Chapter
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Guests can attend up to two times for a fee — A structured networking event focused on fostering real relationships among local professionals.
Big Patio Party with Live Music
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Biergarten — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop tunes from People Who Could Fly while relaxing on a spacious patio.
January 2026 Winter Event
All Day — Bell Bank Park — Competitive event — Top teams compete in a high-level national environment during winter.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs in a relationship-driven networking chapter.
Big Patio Party with The Hourglass Cats
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sipping on craft brews in a spacious outdoor setting.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local entrepreneurs and business owners in a structured networking chapter.
Page & Paige: An Evening of Song & Story
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — $97.50 — Experience an intimate evening of unforgettable songs with Patrick Page and Paige Davis.
Big Patio Party with Live Music by Tyler Nielson
4-7 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with live music featuring guitar and vocal covers across multiple genres.
Family Lunar New Year Celebration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Chandler Fashion Center — Free entry — Celebrate the year of the Horse with traditional performances, crafts, and fun activities for the whole family.
Moment of Truth Concert
6:30-11 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — $25 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Outta Pocket, Moment of Truth, Sin Against Sin, and War Prison.
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