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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Child Crisis Arizona awarded a free pool fence to Candace Dyal and her family in Mesa as part of its fourth year Pool Fence Safety Program to safeguard children from drowning — the program has installed fences for six other families in Chandler, Apache Junction, and San Tan Valley over the past two weeks and partners with SRP, State Farm, and local firefighter charities. Mesa Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa business builder small business assistance program will reopen on July 8 for the 2025–26 program year after helping 151 local companies with free advising and consulting services last year—eligible businesses must have a valid Mesa address, be for-profit, and hold a Mesa license. Businesses can apply by logging in to Mesa HUUB and following the provided instructions for 1-on-1 support. Mesa Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The White House budget proposes cutting nearly 90% of federal funds for tribal colleges, including three in Arizona. Leaders warn that the drop—reducing funds to about $22 million—will force closures and hurt education for Native students. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa City Council will review an application for a new series 10 beer and wine store license for The Main Street Mart, a local convenience store, at a meeting on Tuesday, July 8 (at 5:45 p.m.). Mesa Independent
SHOP NEWS
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VANA Live with Honey Revenge, Daisy Grenade, and Nightlife
6-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of pop-rock energy with up-and-coming bands from Los Angeles.
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Mesa Business Networking Event
10:30-11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Drop-in fee $25 after two visits — Build connections and grow your business in a supportive community of entrepreneurs.
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Autumn Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Nile Theater — No refunds — Rock out with Autumn and CMB Ru in a lively performance at the Nile Theater.
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VEX Robotics BattleBots and 3D Game Design
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Jake's Unlimited — Varies — Dive into robotics and game design adventures for young engineers.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — Network with entrepreneurs and grow your business in a supportive community.
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Imaginarium Mesa: Winter Wonderland
6-10 p.m. — Imaginarium Mesa — Ticket info unavailable — Immerse yourself in a magical light festival experience for all ages.
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Weekly Coffee Chat at Panera
8 a.m. — Panera Bread — Free entry — Engage in casual conversations over coffee with the local community.
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Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Free entry — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers in the heart of Mesa.
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Jason Russell: Comedy at The Cellar
6 PM – 11 PM — The Cellar at 12West Brewing — 21+ only, 2 item minimum — Experience high-energy comedy with master impressionist Jason Russell over three unforgettable nights.
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Justin Foster Live at JP’s Comedy Club
7-9 p.m. — JP’s Comedy Club — Ticket details vary — Experience the raw and ridiculous humor of Justin Foster as he shares personal stories that turn chaos into comedy.
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