Good morning, Mesa.

Seniors and families from Mesa and nearby communities are invited to attend the Mesa Senior Expo, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov.

14 at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet’s Building No. 4 at 10550 E. Baseline Road. The event will feature health screenings, free sample giveaways, and door prize drawings, and organizers are seeking local vendors and sponsors (free parking and free admission are provided).

Mesa Public Library is launching Mesa Reads Together, the city's first community-wide reading event that will offer free copies of The Midnight Library and host book discussions and creative workshops.

The initiative will run from November 1 through December 15 — it aims to help Mesa reach 15 million minutes read in 2025.

Mesa Community College will host its annual Empty Bowls events in November where for a $10 donation each guest gets a unique ceramic bowl and a meal of soup and bread—local artists will also feature their ceramics in a silent auction to benefit the Paz de Cristo Community Center.

The events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Saguaro Building on the Red Mountain Campus and on Nov. 12 at the Kirk Student Center on the Southern and Dobson Campus, while MCC’s on-campus food pantry collects donations for students in need.

Fall Forward—Fashion Back is a fashion show that will combine Y2K style with today’s fall trends in a partnership among Macy’s, Chandler Gilbert Community College and D2—Homes for the Homeless.

The event will feature new designs and support the local community.

Steve Cline from east Mesa works as a funeral and cemetery pre-planner by day and creates educational TikTok videos featuring countryball animations to teach viewers about international relations and world cuisines—his videos blend humor with learning.

Arizona's Department of Education has launched a four-year, state-funded pilot program that allows high school graduates to work as paid teacher's assistants while taking night and weekend college classes—participants earn $20 per hour and gain mentorship from full-time teachers to help ease the 15% educator vacancy rate. The program is currently available in a few districts and is expected to expand statewide.

Mesa officials approved an agreement with Hadrian on October 20th to reimburse the company $750 for each Mesa resident hired full time for one year—an arrangement that will pay up to $75,000 over five years and requires 300 new jobs with a minimum salary of $71,000.

An independent analysis estimates that the 100 local employees could add about $9.7 million in direct income over the next five years.

Federal Title X staff were laid off amid the ongoing government shutdown—yet Affirm said family planning services for low-income Arizonans have not been disrupted, with funding secured until April 1.

The organization will await Congress’s decision on future support once the shutdown ends.

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.

Mesa Night Market

4-9 p.m. — AZ International Marketplace — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of local food and anime vendors at this diverse Asian food festival.

The Jins Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Underground — Tickets from $95 — Experience an unforgettable live music event with The Jins at The Underground in Mesa.

Dixon Dallas Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of emerging country artist Dixon Dallas in an intimate setting.