Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
Good morning, Mesa.
🚨 Crime
Mesa police are asking for help to find 71 year old Quenett Scott who went missing at 5 p.m. Aug.
8 near McDowell Road and Val Vista Drive while wearing a long sleeve green top, white pants and white shoes, and who is a black female with black hair, brown eyes, stands 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds—call Mesa police at 480-644-2211 if you have any information.
📰 Economy
Developer Cole Cannon opened Cannon Beach last December—featuring a 2-acre surf lagoon and skate park—and has attracted unique local tenants such as It’s Boba Time while planning to add hotels, retail shops and more on the 37-acre site at Power and Warner roads.
He expects the development to boost Mesa’s economy by up to $643 million over 20 years as visitor numbers rise.
🏛️ Government
The Mesa Board of Adjustment approved a variance to allow a 6-foot wall around a home’s pool at 3747 E.
Kael St. following a 4-1 vote on Aug. 6 — boardmember Gerson Barrera dissented while two members were absent.
Senate President Warren Petersen is calling for a federal investigation into Senator Analise Ortiz after she posted ICE raid locations online – he said her actions might break federal law.
Ortiz said her First Amendment rights protect her postings and accused Petersen of using his office as a political tool.
🏥 Health
Dr. Sheharyar Ali at HonorHealth Heart Care — East Mesa explained that new studies show as little as 2,300 to 4,000 steps a day can improve heart health, noting that the 10,000-step goal began as a marketing idea.
He urges people who feel discouraged by the higher number to remember that any movement counts toward a healthier heart.
🎉 Mesa Events
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Tango Foundations Course
6:30-8 p.m. — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place — $255-500 depending on registration — Immerse yourself in the art of Argentine Tango with this 8-week beginner course.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers in a vibrant setting.
Shapel Lacey Stand-Up Comedy
6-7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 18+ — Enjoy a night of laughs with the unique and original comedic voice of Shapel Lacey.
Pizzas, Pipes, and Pinoys!
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Organ Stop Pizza — No cover charge — Escape the heat while enjoying delectable pizzas and the spectacular sounds of the world's largest Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in donation — A vibrant community event for entrepreneurs and business owners to connect and grow together.
Notes From Neptune Live
6-9 p.m. — Cellar Pub — Free entry — Enjoy smooth grooves and local brews in this cozy underground music venue.
Australian Pink Floyd Tribute Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Ikeda Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fine-tuned tribute to the legendary band Pink Floyd with one of the world's best tribute bands.
Liana De La Rosa and Ali Hazelwood Discuss Gabriela and His Grace
7-9 p.m. — Mesa Arts Center — Ticket includes a signed copy — Dive into a historical romance between a rebellious heiress and a duke as bestselling authors share fascinating insights.
Mesa Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and influencers to enhance your business growth.
WHIRR / NOTHING Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Nile Theater — Buy tickets — Experience an energizing night of music with WHIRR and special guests.
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