Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
Good morning, Mesa.
A motorcycle hit a car near University Drive and Higley Road in Mesa—one person was rushed to a hospital and northbound traffic remains restricted.
A child was hurt after a house caught fire near Greenfield and Brown roads Saturday morning in Mesa — firefighters rescued two dogs and took the child to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation as the cause remains under investigation.
Incoming City Manager Scott Butler will earn a base salary of $345,000 when he starts on June 1, making his pay the second lowest among his Valley peers—City Manager Chris Brady retires on May 31 after 19 years and Butler must move to Mesa within 60 days.
ADOT announced that its new travel IDs include hidden designs revealed with a black light that show a scorpion under a starry night and a howling coyote as tributes to the Grand Canyon State—features to help stop fraud.
Residents must use the new IDs or another approved document for boarding domestic flights starting May 7.
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month when experts remind men to check for lumps—1 in 250 men may develop testicular cancer, a rare condition that mainly affects young adults.
Men are urged to perform monthly self-exams and seek care promptly, while groups like Cancer Support Community Arizona offer support through tailored men's groups.
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.
Big Patio Party with Collin Freestone
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live reggae music in a spacious brewery setting in downtown Mesa.
Diana Krall Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a captivating evening with jazz singer Diana Krall in Mesa, AZ.
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