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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow on April 19, Mesa Councilmember Julie Spilsbury will host her annual free spring breakfast and Easter egg hunt at Greenfield Park from 8-10 a.m. The event will feature more than 6,000 hidden eggs—along with games, crafts, and a petting zoo to engage local families. Mesa Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New numbers from the Economic Policy Institute show that child care in Arizona costs more than college tuition—infant care averages over $15,000 a year and preschool care runs about $14,000. Melinda Gulick from First Things First said she has seen costs spike to as high as $25,000 for infant care. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than half of Arizona’s public and charter school districts have signed a U.S. Department of Education letter—this letter tells schools to follow civil rights law and stop using programs that favor one race. Mesa Public Schools will vote on signing soon and all districts must decide by April 24 to keep federal funding. KJZZ
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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Sturgill Simpson Concert
12-3 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Tickets starting at $160 — Catch Sturgill Simpson live in Mesa for an unforgettable musical experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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