Mesa
Today
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marc Mason, a published author and retired educator, will guide writers with individual consultations and workshops at Red Mountain Library from October to December. Mesa Public Library hosts his Writer in Residence program and appointments are required—bookable through the event calendar. Mesa Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa Board of Adjustment voted on Sept.3 to deny a request to build a 20 foot tall detached garage at 2328 N. 64th St.—the proposed garage would exceed the height of the adjacent 16 foot home. The permit application also asked to reduce the required side and rear yard setbacks, which the board did not approve. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Maricopa County Justice Courts reported 7,310 eviction cases in September—about 250 fewer than in August—and said officials expect 2025 filings to rank as the second-highest in the court system’s 20-year history. The drop follows record-breaking numbers from last year and may signal a lower overall count for the current year. 12 News
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Sunday Evening Recital with the Applegate Family
6:30-7 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Experience gospel-centered music featuring vocal and instrumental performances by the Applegate family.
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Between The Buried And Me Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Nile Coffee Shop — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intricate sounds of a progressive metal band in a historic venue.
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Mesa Networking Community Event
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with entrepreneurs to grow your network and business.
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The Story So Far U.S. Tour
6-8 p.m. — Mesa Amphitheatre — Tickets required — Experience electrifying live performances from The Story So Far and special guests Neck Deep, Origami Angel, and Pain Of Truth.
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Celebrate Mesa - Free Fall Festival
5-9 p.m. — Red Mountain Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant family festival with bounce houses, live entertainment, and delicious food trucks.
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Sunday Evening Recital: Gilbert Service Missionary Choir
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center — Free entry — Experience gospel-centered music performed by the talented Gilbert Service Missionary Choir.
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Super B RV Show
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — La Mesa | RecVan – Mesa RV & Motorhome Sales — Free entry — Explore the latest Leisure Travel Vans on display and meet the experts from Leisure Travel Vans.
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UwU Con 2025
4 PM - 6 PM — Mesa Convention Center — Cost info not specified — A three-day celebration of anime, comics, gaming, and more awaits fans of all ages.
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