Mesa
Today
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Mesa cemeteries—Mariposa Gardens at 6747 E. Broadway Road with a 10 a.m. ceremony and Mountain View Cemetery at 7900 E. Main St. with a 9 a.m. ceremony—will hold Memorial Day services on Monday, May 26 to honor veterans, and a Wreaths Across America table will offer volunteer and wreath sponsorship options with each $17 sponsorship returning $5 to support local veteran programs. Mesa Independent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mesa police reported that an employee—an unidentified man—fell into equipment and became trapped at an industrial facility near Meridian and Pecos roads in Mesa overnight on Tuesday and died at the scene. ABC15 Arizona
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Small Business Association launched the SCALE Program in partnership with the state commerce authority last week to help local entrepreneurs build stronger businesses. The program offers mobile workshops in rural and underserved areas & a six-month deep dive designed to expand skills & foster networking. KJZZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On hot days, SRP, APS, and TEP will override customer smart thermostats to raise temperatures and reduce air conditioning use so the grid is less strained. Customers earn bill credits—helping utilities shed up to 125 megawatts of demand—while these programs support energy stability as heat waves and population growth increase demand. KJZZ
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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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Big Patio Party with Casey Ryan
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music in a spacious brewery setting with Casey Ryan.
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Youth Fountain Concert
6-8 p.m. — The Underground — Check local listings — Catch Youth Fountain's new single performance in an intimate venue.
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Engineering for Kids: To Infinity & Beyond – Astronomy and Avengers of Engineering Camp
All day — Jake's Unlimited — Pricing varies — Explore astronomy and unleash your STEM superpowers through hands-on engineering challenges at this fun summer camp.
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