Good morning, Mesa.

After more than 30 years of wear and tear, local contractors led by Richard Candelaria of Sharp Creek Contracting and House of Refuge Board Member Brian Heath have begun replacing streets and 74 carport driveways in the House of Refuge neighborhood with new asphalt and concrete to improve safety. House of Refuge will host a road reopening celebration at 6909 E. Ursula Ave. at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 14—marking the next step in its neighborhood beautification efforts.

Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial in Maricopa County for conspiring to kill her former husband Charles Vallow — the jury resumed deliberations at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday after both sides presented evidence over two weeks.

Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman and the City Council proclaimed April 25 as Arbor Day to honor the city’s commitment to urban forestry and tree care.

Councilmembers and volunteers will visit 12 elementary schools to read The Lorax and hand out Blue Palo Verde seeds while the city promotes its Trees Are Cool Initiative to plant 1,000,000 trees by 2050 — a plan built on Mesa’s Tree City USA status.

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.