Good morning, Mesa.

Mesa Public Library is gathering Valentine’s Day cards for assisted living residents and will host card-making sessions at its full-service locations.

Community members can join in February, and volunteers will deliver created cards in time for Valentine’s Day.

Mesa residents can still reset their finances this new year using simple steps.

Local experts advise reviewing spending, canceling unused subscriptions, checking credit reports monthly, and starting an emergency fund with $500; Mesa resident Sarah Farley reset her budget after her wedding.

On Jan. 26, the Mesa City Council voted unanimously to recommend a new series 9 liquor store license for University Market, a Mesa convenience store and smoke shop located at 1931 W.

University Drive (agent Harnoor Singh Sodhi). Approval now rests with the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control.

Mesa librarian Joni Scofield is seeking $4,000 in damages after her peanut-sniffing service dog Allie was banned from the Dobson Ranch Branch following safety concerns and disciplinary actions that led to her leave for health reasons — the city attorney is reviewing the claim.

State revenue officials updated guidance on current tax forms so that Arizona taxpayers using the standard deduction can file now without needing an amended return (GOP lawmakers will vote Wednesday on aligning the forms with federal requirements).

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk will leave their NHL teams soon to join Team USA at the Winter Olympics—where they aim for a gold medal—while their father Keith, who introduced them to hockey in Arizona, expresses pride in this full-circle moment.

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.

David Ramirez Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies with David Ramirez.

Vitamin String Quartet Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Starts at $52.50 — Experience spellbinding string renditions of hits from Taylor Swift to Daft Punk by the popular Vitamin String Quartet.