Good morning, Mesa.

The Downtown Mesa Association will host Haunting on Main on Saturday, Oct.

25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—a family-friendly pre-Halloween event where kids can collect individually wrapped treats from local businesses. The celebration will include trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, games, and music along North MacDonald Street.

Heavy rains last week caused gravestones at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery near Baseline Road and Stapley Drive to tip over and sink — workers have started leveling the ground as parts dry out.

The cemetery manager said repairs will be finished by the end of next week.

Waymo and DoorDash have partnered to offer driverless delivery of food and groceries in metro Phoenix.

The service will use autonomous vehicles to deliver orders from DashMart—DoorDash’s brick and mortar store—and will expand with more local merchants in the coming months.

A solar-powered library device called SolarSPELL, created by ASU professors and students, was named one of TIME's Best Inventions yesterday and delivers key educational information to rural communities—helping healthcare, education, and agriculture sectors—while partnering with local agencies like the Phoenix Fire Department and HOPI Cancer Support Services.

Mesa Community College and the Arizona Marching Band Association are hosting the inaugural Thunderbird Marching Classic on Saturday, Oct.

18 at John D. Riggs Stadium on the MCC Southern and Dobson Campus in Mesa from 3:30 to 10 p.m.—the event will feature performances by 21 high school marching bands and a National Anthem by MCC’s Brass Quintet. Proceeds will benefit MCC’s Summer Music Camp and an awards ceremony will honor outstanding student musicians.

Heavy rains that marked the fourth wettest October on record have raised flood insurance concerns across the Valley, as Maricopa County Flood Control District manager Lisa Blyler explained that flooding can occur anywhere it rains.

Residents should act early because flood policies take 30 days to become effective — regular homeowner policies do not cover flood damage.

Yesterday, the Arizona Department of Economic Security acknowledged that a glitch in its new unemployment system is preventing some claimants from receiving benefits and said it is working to fix the issue.

Several claimants reported long delays with missed payments and longer call wait times (due to staff cuts), highlighting challenges with the new system.

On Oct 14, the Mesa Design Review Board discussed the design and landscaping for the 187-acre third phase of the Google Red Hawk data center in southeast Mesa — Chair Dane Astle and Boardmember Paul Johnson were absent from the meeting.

Christine Steinbrecher delayed her first mammogram due to the pandemic and a pregnancy and after 18 months doctors diagnosed her with stage 2 breast cancer that required a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and preventive surgeries—removing her ovaries and breast tissue.

Now cancer-free, she urges women to begin early screening and genetic testing to detect BRCA mutations and protect their families.

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.

Revival Arizona with Apostle Grace Lubega and Alexander Pappas

7-9 p.m. — Living Word Church — Free entry — Experience two nights of powerful worship and miraculous moments with renowned speakers and musicians.

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.

Salsa PR - Pre Halloween Party

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Señor Sushi Mesa — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively pre-Halloween celebration with the best of old school and contemporary Salsa music.

Mesa Networking Event

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — A purposeful networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers seeking meaningful connections.

Jim Bob's Burger Pop-Up

All day — Worth Takeaway — Varied prices — Enjoy delicious burgers and unique merch all Halloween weekend!

Demun Jones Meet and Greet

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Free autographed merch included — Hang out with Demun, snap a pic, and enjoy exclusive merchandise.

Mesa Networking Event

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — $25 drop-in fee — Network with entrepreneurs to amplify your influence and grow your business.

TRSH Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets starting at $70 — Experience an unforgettable event with TRSH performing live in Mesa.

Forward! To the Moon Planetarium Show

5-10 p.m. — Mesa Community College Planetarium — Reserved tickets required — Experience a captivating planetarium show exploring lunar adventures at Astronomy Night.