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Special Needs Day of Discovery at Arizona Museum of Natural History

The Arizona Museum of Natural History is encouraging young adults, adults and seniors with special needs to participate in a day of discovery. Two sessions are available on Wednesday, August 25, 2010: 10 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Equipped with an explorer’s map, each museum visitor will follow life-sized dinosaur tracks that will guide them [...]

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Sizzling Hot Topics in Mesa

“Sizzling Hot Topics” is the theme of two upcoming classes presented by City of Mesa Neighborhood Services and The Leadership Centre. Both classes will be held at Fire Station 206, 815 N. Lindsay Road (Lindsay and Adobe) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Wednesday, August 18 “Neighborhood Nuisances – how to manage the really [...]

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Sign up for fall adult sports leagues: Kickball, Volleyball and Flag Football

Mesa Parks and Recreation launched its newest adult sports league – kickball. Adults 18 and over can join in a season of double headers with a final kickball tournament this fall for all teams. Registration begins on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. Cost is $300 per team with a maximum of 20 team players on [...]

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Kid’s Night Out Movie Night-FREE

Enjoy a date night out on the town while your child enjoys the art and activities of Jump to Japan, watches a Studio Ghibli movie: Spirited Away (Rated G; 125 minutes; 2001) with popcorn, enjoys a pizza dinner and cookie snack and makes an artful patterned work of art to take home. Specialized AMY staff [...]

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Mesa Arts Center Fall Classes Stimulate Creativity

Fall 2010 Class Registration Opens August 6 The Art Studios at Mesa Arts Center offer a mix of classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels this fall. Callas are open to all ages, interested in performing and visual arts classes. Youth classes offer a constructive outlet for kids after school and on weekends. [...]

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Community Spirit Drive Dinosaur style

The Community Spirit Drive for School Supplies is currently happening and running through August 12 at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa. The City of Mesa Employees Community Spirit Program is a charitable fund raising and volunteer organization provided for and managed by City employees, with the support of City [...]

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East Valley Adult Resources

Keeping it cool with “Christmas in July”… East Valley Adult Resources will host “Christmas in July” Celebrations – Friday, July 23, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at each of the 3 Active Adult Centers. *Admission is Free *. Festivities will include: holiday fare, hand-made crafts, boutique items, entertainment, caroling, door prizes, and special holiday meal. Advance Reservations required [...]

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Mesa Preschools

Walk-in registration for all preschool programs 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 28, 29, 30 at the Mesa Education Center, 855 W. Eighth Ave., Mesa
 (formerly Powell Junior High). Registration will continue weekdays until all sites are filled. Mesa Public Schools received $866,700 from First Things First to fund free prekindergarten for hundreds of youngsters [...]

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Mesa Hydration Donation campaign still needs your help

The Mesa Hydration Donation campaign to provide a supply of water to the homeless and unsheltered has already collected 61,128 bottles, exceeding last year’s total of approximately 60,000 bottles. However, with more than six weeks remaining in the campaign and temperatures exceeding triple digits on a daily basis, the need for donations is still critical. [...]

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July Summer Fun at Mesa Libraries

With only one month left of summer vacation, the Mesa Public Library offers educational and entertaining programs that will keep your kids cool. Ronald McDonald visits the Mesa Library again in July. Join in the fun as Ronald McDonald shows off his magic tricks and love of reading on Wednesday, July 14 at the Dobson [...]

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