NearbyNews.com Blog

For News Around Your Neighborhood

Entries Tagged ‘Mesa’

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 [...]

Leave a Comment

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 [...]

Leave a Comment

Free tours of HoHokam Stadium

Get a sneak peak of what goes on behind-the-scenes at HoHokam Stadium this summer. Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Department is giving out free private tours to groups or individuals. The tour will consist of the walking the bases, viewing the dug outs, suites, practice facilities and learn about the history of HoHokam Stadium. [...]

Leave a Comment

Silent Auction and Pizza to Help The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

You can help raise money for The Phoenix Ride for kids, benefitting The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation by joining the Phoenix Ride For Kids and American National Insurance for pizza and a silent auction. The event will be held at California Pizza Kitchen, located at 1850 S. Val Vista Drive (NW corner of Baseline and [...]

Leave a Comment

Shayna Gniadek from Mesa, AZ will be a contestant on “Let’s Make a Deal”

The classic game show “Let’s Make a Deal” is back with a new take on the iconic favorite. Shayna Gniadek from Mesa, AZ will be a contestant on the show and we’d like you to share the news with your readers so everyone can watch your local TV star. They could take home the fabulous [...]

Leave a Comment

Be the Match Registry Event

Mesa resident, Kelly Satter Anderson, 42, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia a little over a month ago. After a 35 day hospital stay and her first round of chemotherapy, inclusive of five spinal treatments, her leukemia was put into remission.  However, even with four additional rounds of chemotherapy, she only has a 20% chance [...]

Leave a Comment

East Valley Children’s Theatre to perform free shows

The East Valley Children’s Theatre will be performing two shows at the Main Library, 64 E. First St. “Once Upon A What” is a fractured fairytale that incorporates songs and dance. The performance will be held on Wednesday, March 17 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Their second performance will be “The Bravo Musical Theatre [...]

Leave a Comment

City of Mesa to host document shredding event

Mesa residents interested in having their personal documents shredded to prevent identity theft are invited to bring their material to the upcoming City of Mesa Shred-A-Thon document destruction event. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at the Center Street Facility, 2412 N. Center St. There is [...]

Leave a Comment

Learn to landscape for shade, color and wildlife at free Living Green Workshop

The City of Mesa’s free “Living Green” workshop series continues Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m. with a seminar on “Landscape Plants for Shade, Color & Wildlife” at the Mesa Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. The Development and Sustainability Department and Mesa Library are presenting the monthly workshop series featuring earth-friendly advice for your [...]

Leave a Comment

City of Mesa to host an electronics and appliance express drop-off recycling event

Mesa residents looking for an environmentally responsible way to get rid of old computers, televisions, PDA phones, audio/video equipment, printers, appliances, etc. are invited to bring these items to the City’s first appliance, computer and electronics express drop-off recycling event (A.C.E. Express). Working in partnership with Westech Recyclers, A.C.E. Express will be held from 8 [...]

Leave a Comment