Good morning, Mesa.

Friends for Life, a Gilbert no-kill shelter, has announced its annual golf fundraiser All—fore the Animals on April 26 at Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers as the presenting sponsor.

Check-in will run from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. and the tournament will start at 7:30 a.m., with all proceeds benefiting shelter operations.

Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donated over half a million dollars to Reach Out and Read, and Arizona’s affiliate will receive $50,000 to launch a monthly donor program that helps clinics give books to kids during wellness checks—Dr. Gretchen Hull said 160 clinics will benefit from this effort to boost early literacy.

Banner Health said more people were using AI tools like ChatGPT (instead of calling the poison control hotline) to check if they were poisoned; the hotline saw fewer calls but more serious cases (director Maureen Roland urged anyone with an emergency to call for help).

Mesa celebrated a successful spring training season with over 300,000 fans attending games.

The Chicago Cubs—who led MLB attendance for 12 straight seasons—set a record with 16,161 fans at Sloan Park on March 8 while the Athletics saw an 11 percent increase.

Sunday Funday Big Patio Party

2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Biergarten — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Rhythm City Express in a spacious brewery setting.

Cactus Man Triathlon

6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Tempe Beach Park — Registration fees applicable — Experience a day of athletic challenge and community spirit at this vibrant triathlon event.

Sturgill Simpson Concert

12-3 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Tickets starting at $160 — Catch Sturgill Simpson live in Mesa for an unforgettable musical experience.

One-Day Fascia Release Workshop

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Eagles Community Center — No certification required — Explore hands-on techniques for fascia healing with expert Maria Alfieris.

Knights of the Abyss Live Show

6-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy sounds of Knights of the Abyss, a local deathcore band from Glendale.

CCN's Run to Fight Children's Cancer

6-7:30 a.m. — Riverview Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate survivorship and honor those affected by childhood cancer at this community run.

Sunday Evening Recital by Miramar Ward Young Women

6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free admission — Enjoy a variety of gospel-centered music performances by talented young women including piano, strings, vocals, and harp.

Parkinson’s Support Group (Mesa)

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Red Mountain Recreation Center — Free entry — Connect and share experiences in a supportive environment for Parkinson's patients and their care partners.

Mesa Networking Event

10:30-11:30 a.m. — The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and business owners in a heart-centered community.

Enemies & Lovers: A Fantasy Book Event

12 PM – 11 PM — Mesa Convention Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the enchanting world of fantasy tropes and meet authors at this immersive themed weekend.