Mesa
Today
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Mesa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 HonorHealth Ambassadors volunteered on Nov. 22 to help local nonprofits support families and fix neighborhoods. In Mesa, volunteers repainted a transitional home for families in crisis—while teams in Tempe packed meals for children. Mesa Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ ASU professor Chris Wharton advised Mesa households to reduce food waste this holiday season by using freezers for leftovers and sharing extra food with doggy bags. He noted that a typical family of four wastes about $3000 a year—small changes can help save money and food. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Transportation issued three new specialty license plates that help raise funds for charities as buyers pay about $25 a year with $17 supporting a designated nonprofit. The new plates—Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Phoenix Mercury, and Verde Valley Wine Trail—join existing options to bring the total to 109. KJZZ
- ➤ Mesa City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to recommend a series 10 beer and wine store license for Zong Smoke Shop to the Arizona Department of Liquor License and Control. The application for JKRO SVC 1 LLC at 1710 W. Southern Ave. Suite B7 — with agent Jacob Joseph Krabbe is under state review. Mesa Independent
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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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Mesa Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — The HUB Grill and Bar — Free admission — Connect with local entrepreneurs and business influencers in a casual setting.
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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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