Mesa
Today
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa Design Review Board discussed landscape plans for a nearly 2,600-square-foot expansion of the Mint Dispensary facility on East Southern Avenue on November 18—board members Paul Johnson and Denise Dunlop were absent. Staff Planner Charlotte Bridges said the site is zoned light industrial and allows marijuana use with required setbacks, with access from both Southern Avenue and Wilbur. Mesa Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bristyn McKinney, a sixth-grader at Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa, won a $529 check for her essay in the AZ529 Essay Contest. The award money will be deposited into an AZ529 savings plan (to support her future college studies) as she shared her dream of becoming a nurse like her parents. Mesa Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Skalina, a 13-year-old with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Type 1 diabetes who collapsed while trick-or-treating and later died at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, is remembered for his kind and selfless nature. His family holds a memorial service today at Scottsdale’s New Covenant Lutheran Church—his donated organs have already helped patients in need. East Valley Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Centennial stunned Mesa 41-39 in a 6A playoff quarterfinal on November 21 at Deer Valley High School when twin brothers Titus and Torrin Hill connected on a last-minute play that set up a game-winning field goal. The victory moved Centennial into the semifinals while Mesa’s season ended after a dramatic comeback fell short. Mesa Independent
- ➤ Liberty defeated Red Mountain 48 to 23 in the Open Division quarterfinal at Mountain Ridge after early turnovers set the tone for a dominating performance. The Lions will face Basha in the semifinals on Saturday, Nov.29 at Corona del Sol High School—two weeks of preparation helped spark the win. Mesa Independent
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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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Santa Hustle Arizona Half Marathon and Festivities
8 AM – 2 PM — Westgate Entertainment District — Ranging entry fees — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive run for the whole family featuring a half marathon, 5K, 10K, and kids dash.
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Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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