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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa West Rotary Life Skills & Beyond event invites youth aged 11–22 to attend a free workshop day at Benedictine University Mesa on Saturday, Nov. 1 — offering practical lessons in car maintenance, self-defense, and cooking with meals provided and a raffle for those who complete four sessions. Mesa Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Valley resident Eric from Infinite Unreality posts AI videos using the new Sora app that gain millions of views and spark conversation about digital art. He warns that fast AI changes may soon hurt real work and creativity—raising questions about the future of content creation. KJZZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ What’s Crackin Cafe in Mesa is showcasing an exclusive display of a rare European artwork called 'Girl in the Red Hat' on loan from Rockin A Ranch's private collection from outside Stillwater and Perry—located at 6663 E. McDowell Road. The painting, which comes from late 1960s West Germany and Amsterdam, brings a slice of postwar European art to the Mesa community for a limited time. Mesa Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former ASU professor Omar Yaghi was named a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry on Wednesday for his work on metal organic frameworks that capture desert air moisture—he shared the honor with Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson. 12 News
- ➤ A report from Helios Education Foundation found that over 30% of Arizona high schoolers were chronically absent during the 2023-24 school year—missing at least 18 days, which is lower than during the pandemic but still above pre-pandemic levels. The report also showed that students in lower-income areas and those who are English-language learners, Native American, Black, or Hispanic missed more school. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa City Council approved a 33-month contract with Waxie Sanitary Supply to provide janitorial and sanitation supplies at about $350,000 per year for multiple city departments. The contract will support daily maintenance at departments—Materials and Supply Warehouse, Arts and Culture, Facilities Management, and Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Mesa Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jack Dillenberg, Arizona’s former health director, published his memoir You Don’t Know Jack in which he recounted his unusual career from a memorable anti-smoking campaign to providing free dental care in a straw hut in Jamaica — a journey that began when Governor Fife Symington selected him to lead the health department. KJZZ
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Fall Celebrate Mesa
5-9 p.m. — Red Mountain Soccer Complex — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly festival with games, entertainment, and the unveiling of a mobile museum experience.
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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 a delightful evening of 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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Half Past Two Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Check local listings for ticket details — Enjoy an evening with Half Past Two, known for their energetic ska music.
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LUNA LUNA Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets starting at $89 — Luna Luna presents an unforgettable evening of music in Mesa, AZ.
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Mesa Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and influencers to amplify your business growth.
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~ Les Brown
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