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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alaia Vizcarra will officially join her Mesa family on Saturday at the Durango Juvenile Court Center during National Adoption Day when Commissioner David Keys-Nunes finalizes her adoption at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 6—she becomes the Vizcarras’ fifth adopted child. Fifty children will be adopted overall at the event that runs from 9 a.m. to noon and features carnival activities outside the courthouse. Mesa Independent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A section of the roof at a dental office in Desert Sky Mall collapsed on Wednesday during heavy rains while about 20 patients and staff evacuated safely, and no one was injured. The mall remained closed indefinitely due to water damage and disabled fire sprinklers — engineers and mall officials are coordinating repairs. 12 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tesla received ADOT permission to test its robotaxi service in metro Phoenix with safety drivers — the permit expands testing from Austin to here — and the company must apply for another permit to operate without drivers. KJZZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Holiday Season brings many festive events across the Valley including Mesa Merry Main Street from Nov. 28 to Jan. 10, which offers Santa visits, an ice rink, & live music, and Christmas at the Princess from today through Jan. 3 with ice skating, light displays and a Ferris wheel. Additional events include Phoenix Zoo Lights, Christmas on the Farm, Desert Farm Lights, the Chandler Tumbleweed Tree Lighting on Dec. 6, the Chandler Community Menorah from Dec. 14 to 22 and Glendale Glitters until Dec. 31. 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Community College will celebrate its 60th anniversary on December 3 with a high-energy finale at the Red Mountain Campus Saguaro Patio—featuring multiple activities to reflect on its past and spark its future. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Arizona became the nation’s top adopter of Khanmigo after a $1.5 million investment provided over 170,000 students with Khan Academy’s AI tutoring platform (which guides learning using a Socratic method). Mesa Public Schools saw improved letter grades and officials believe the tool offers an affordable way for teachers to focus on creative work at $15 per student per year. East Valley Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Women in Arizona can now order an FDA-approved at-home Pap smear kit from Teal Health—clinical trials showed it detects disease with 96% accuracy and 97% of women found it easy to use. KJZZ
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Mommy and Me Holiday Craft Date
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Mrs Potts Tea Party — Cost varies — Create holiday crafts with kids while enjoying tea and treats in a whimsical setting.
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Mesa Turkey Trot 5K - 10K
8 AM - 8:40 AM — Red Mountain Park — Registration fees start at $22.76 — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-friendly race event featuring 5K and 10K distances.
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Vertuccio Farms Christmas Fest
Dec 1 – 23 — Vertuccio Farms — Check for admission prices — Unwrap new traditions and create holiday memories with family and friends at this festive event.
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Mesa Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Free entry — Connect with Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Influencers in the community.
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Omnium Gatherum Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Rosetta Room — Tickets starting at $65 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Omnium Gatherum in Mesa, AZ.
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Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd Planetarium Show
5-10 p.m. — Mesa Community College Planetarium — Reserved tickets required — Experience a captivating journey through the cosmos set to the music of Pink Floyd.
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Arts & Crafts Market at Village Square
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Village Square At Dana Park — Admission required — Discover unique handmade creations from local artists just in time for the holidays.
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Sinterklaas Celebration 2025
2:30-5 p.m. — Fountain Of The Sun — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of Sinterklaas with a festive visit from Sinterklaas and Piet in Arizona.
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
6-7:30 p.m. — Rebel Wine Lounge — Pricing not specified — Unleash your inner artist with a festive night of modern calligraphy and lettering.
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Ballet Etudes - The Nutcracker
2-3:30 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — Holiday magic awaits — Experience the enchanting story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince brought to life through professional ballet performance.
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