Sunday, May 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Queen Creek Unified School District’s newest elementary school, Mountain Trail Academy, is nearing completion at 5626 S. Mountain Road in Mesa—interior work and painting are finished and furniture deliveries will soon begin. The school will open this summer for the 2025–2026 school year and will host tours starting May 20, a Kindergarten Round Up on June 12, a playdate on June 17, and a virtual parent session on June 25. Mesa Independent
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AGG 2025 Conference
7 AM – 1 PM — Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa — Early Bird rates available — Engage in a week of education, excellence, and community in sunny Mesa, Arizona.
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Public Serpents: Live Music by TOB
7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic blend of punk, grunge, reggae, ska, rock, and hip-hop from Phoenix's own Thomas O'Brien.
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Mesa Arts Chamber Concerts: Chamber Strings
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of curated chamber music performed by small ensembles.
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Deafheaven Concert
6-11 p.m. — Nile Theater — $100/ea — Catch Deafheaven live in Mesa for an unforgettable night of music.
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Big Patio Party with Live Music by Jacobe
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy spacious outdoor vibes with live tunes and craft brews in Downtown Mesa.
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Perfect Pooch Alumni Social Event
7:45-9:00 a.m. — Red Mountain Park — Free entry — Enjoy a group walk with fellow dog lovers to reinforce training skills in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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Engineering for Kids Summer STEM Camp
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Slick City Action Park — Price varies — Explore the fun of design and physics in creative 3D printing and theme park management activities.
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Mesa Business Networking Event
10:30-11:30 a.m. — The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and amplify your business growth in a supportive community.
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Major League Pickleball Phoenix
May 29- Jun 1 — Arizona Athletic Grounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Major League Pickleball returning to Mesa with competitive matches and community fun.
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Imaginarium Mesa
6-10 p.m. — Imaginarium Mesa — Cost varies — Immerse yourself in a magical, all-ages walk-through experience full of lights and wonder.
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