Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
Good morning, Mesa.
Mesa Verizon customers expecting a $20 refund from the Jan.
14 outage are warned not to click scam texts offering the credit & risking personal information. They should redeem the refund only through the official myVerizon app.
Cambria Hotels began construction in Mesa on a four-story, 107-room hotel that will offer a rooftop restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, fitness center, and meeting rooms.
The hotel at 3501 S. Ellsworth Road is set to open early in 2027.
Construction has begun at DSV’s $14.5 million, 950,000 sqft regional headquarters near Pecos and Ellsworth (with up to 160 employees expected), and it will complete in early 2027.
Jessie Johnson, a Mesa native & former NAU trumpet scholarship student, has turned her challenges into a rising career in stand-up comedy after finding new purpose with a local sketch group and stages at LA’s Comedy Store.
Mesa residents logged over 15 million minutes reading in 2025 during Mesa Reads, Mesa Public Library’s year-long initiative that challenged everyone to read at least 15 minutes daily.
Participants tracked progress using the Beanstack app + completed monthly challenges to earn virtual raffle tickets.
Arizona has confirmed 228 measles cases since August, mostly in Mohave County.
In the past three weeks, Coconino, Pima, Maricopa & Pinal counties have reported cases, and health officials urge those who visited Hale Theatre early this month to get vaccinated and watch for symptoms.
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.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships in your community.
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