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1919 – An act of the U.S. Congress establishes most of the Grand Canyon as a United States National Park. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_26

Who: Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que is opening a new restaurant this April in San Tan Village in Gilbert. The popular award-winning BBQ restaurant plans to hire 130 new Team Members. Having won awards for everything from Best Ribs to Best Sauce to Best Cookbook, Famous Dave’s has received wide acclaim and praise from customers [...]

Last year, nearly 700 volunteers in Mesa Council District 1 got dirty to help the community. This year, more than 1500 volunteers in Council Districts 1, 3 and 5 will participate in the second annual “Top 2 Bottom” event Saturday, Feb. 27 from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “This is a great opportunity for residents [...]

1919 – Oregon places a 1 cent per U.S. gallon tax on gasoline, becoming the first U.S. state to levy a gasoline tax. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_25

1970 – National Public Radio (NPR) is founded in the United States. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Public_Radio

Cruisin on Main Street is held on the fourth Saturday (January 23) of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Mesa. With classic cars lining the streets and parking lots, this is a car lover’s dream. For more information, contact Lance Baker at (480) 229-5691 or blown1969camaro@cox.net or http://www.hotrodplanet.com/. For even more [...]

One of the best and lowest cost writer’s conferences in Arizona is the annual ANWA Writer’s Conference. This year’s conference “Start Write Now” will take place on Saturday, February 27 at the Dobson Ranch Inn in Mesa. The conference is open to all writers, from beginner to published authors. A full Buffet Lunch is included. [...]

1945 – U.S. Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Division and a commonly forgotten U.S. Navy Corpsman raise the U.S. flag on the crest of Mount Suribachi, the island’s highest peak and most strategic position. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=6721

It’s a unique chance to explore the museum’s newest exhibit “Lights! Color! Action!” The Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa, is hosting its annual Home School Day Thursday, Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It’s an opportunity for students who are home schooled to experience enlightening educational demonstrations, create [...]

1879 – In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of 5 and dime Woolworth stores. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_22