Good morning, Mesa.

Aqua-Tots Swim School and Family Life Radio are accepting donations for the Ultimate Baby Shower to help expecting families, with drop-offs available at Aqua-Tots locations (including Mesa) until June 21.

All donations will be given to Choices Pregnancy Centers and New Life Pregnancy Centers.

The city organized community service projects, neighborhood celebrations and cultural programs over the year to mark America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, culminating in a July 4 event led by Mayor Mark Freeman — a partnership with local organizations.

Mesa Historical Museum now hosts an exhibit that explains Falcon Field Airport’s WWII roots & its ties with the Royal Air Force in 1941.

The display features photos, uniforms, and medals and will remain for one year before traveling.

High school teachers attended a five-day AI and Semiconductor Summer Institute at ASU where industry experts led sessions and a tour of Intel’s fabrication plant in Chandler offered insight (helping educators guide future careers) into local job opportunities in the growing semiconductor and AI sectors.

Arizona education leaders approved more than $4.1 million (from the Arizona Department of Education) to boost security at Mesa Public Schools across 81 campuses.

The funding will support hiring 19 school resource officers and 22 counselors from local law enforcement and Chandler to keep students safe.

ASU launched the Phoenix Dust Storm Scale to rank storms in the area based on dust concentration, wind speed and coverage.

The online dashboard uses a system similar to a hurricane scale to help residents and meteorologists understand storm hazards.

Arizona lawmakers once proposed a measure to buy back groundwater rights to help conserve dwindling supplies, drawing inspiration from Nevada’s pilot that retired rights (retiring over 20,000 acre-feet).

The proposal remains untested as stakeholders seek funding and clear guidelines.

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Arizona urged ranchers to clean brush, dispose of animal carcasses, and monitor feral swine to guard against the New World screwworm reported in Texas.

The agency said it will work with producers along the border + provide technical assistance if needed.

Valley Leadership's AI chatbot Mia helps metro Phoenix residents locate over 200 cooling centers amid rising temperatures during the Maricopa County Heat Relief Network, which runs until Sept.

30. Residents can text (Family for English, Familia for Spanish) to 877-558-2261 or visit justaskmia.org for help.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Membership required after two visits — Build real relationships and reliable referral networks in a committed, supportive environment.

Total Chaos Live

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets from $51 — Experience a live performance that promises to be unforgettable.

Lago Live at The Underground

7-10 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets starting at $44 — Experience an unforgettable night with Lago in Mesa.

Pickle Ball: The Musical

2:00 PM — Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater — Start at $40.75 — Experience a hilarious musical comedy that parodies the pickleball phenomenon and traditional tennis.

Musical Theatre Summer Camp

8:30 AM — East Valley Children's Theatre — Cost varies — Immerse in a two-week musical theatre camp led by professional teaching artists for an enriching experience.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build meaningful relationships in a structured networking environment.

Que Chimba Latin Dance Social: Tribute to Karol G

9 p.m. — Dink & Dine Pickle Park — Food and beverages available — Dance the night away with the best Salsa and Bachata in town, featuring a special performance by Saltandi Dance Team.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 for drop-in after two visits — A structured networking opportunity for entrepreneurs focused on building reliable referral relationships.

Khemmis Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets start at $56 — Experience the can't-miss live show of Khemmis in Mesa, AZ.

Mesa Arizona Business Networking Meeting

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local entrepreneurs and build meaningful business relationships.