Mesa
Today
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Soroptimist International of the East Valley is launching its 'Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls' program for its 2025-26 club year with monthly interactive workshops at Apache Trail High School in Apache Junction. The workshops will help local high school girls learn goal-setting and stress management—preparing them to build confidence for the future. Mesa Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tonto National Forest will close Canyon Lake for 16 weeks starting September 16 to let inspectors do safety work that happens every 20 years—SRP will lower the water to 54 feet to allow access and keep water for customers. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa City Council is set to review a Notice of Intent on Monday, September 22 to raise gas, electric, water, and wastewater rates as part of a plan driven by inflation, debt, and the need to rebuild the reserve fund—resulting in residential bills likely rising by $1.43 to $2.27 monthly—while adjustments may ease impacts on commercial users. The Mesa Tribune
- ➤ The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board and Mesa City Council met at Ikeda Stage at the Mesa Arts Center on Sept. 17 to discuss facility use and capital planning. MPS Chief of Staff Justin Wing explained that declining enrollment is lowering district revenue — enrollment is revenue. Mesa Independent
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Book Signing with Emily Chavez
6:30-8 p.m. — Half Price Books — Ticket includes book purchase — Meet Crochet or Cry creator Emily Chavez and get your copy of Spooky Tapestry Crochet signed.
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Mesa Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — A vibrant community gathering for entrepreneurs and influencers to forge impactful connections.
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Prayers Concert
5-8 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Experience an evening of energetic music with Prayers.
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Fall Fest Presented By PS I Love AZ
10 AM – 4 PM — Arizona Athletic Grounds — Entrance fee with parking options — Kick off the fall season with over 150 local vendors and live entertainment.
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Sunday Evening Recital with Jessica Taylor and Daughters
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Enjoy uplifting gospel music performed by the talented Taylor family.
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Mesa Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — A community gathering for entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers seeking to expand their networks and grow their businesses.
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