Celebrations Honor Veterans at Falcon Field Airport
Members of the Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field Airport also will provide a fly-over in historic warbird aircraft between 11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. during the East Valley Veterans Parade that is scheduled at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in downtown Mesa.
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host Aviation Fascination at Heliponents, 4930 E. Falcon Dr. at Falcon Field Airport, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. The FREE public event will feature a display about Falcon Field history, information booths by aviation businesses and organizations, static aircraft displays, raffle prize drawings, music and food tastings by local restaurants. For more information call 480-969-1307.
Meet World War II B-17 pilot Fred Engstrom and hear about his experiences flying 25 missions over Germany at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. During your visit, see the museum’s B-17 Sentimental Journey aircraft that served in World War II as well. The museum is located at 2017 N. Greenfield Road, and it will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 480-924-1940.
The Royal Air Force Cadet Memorial scheduled at 10:45 a.m. Nov. 14 will honor the 23 pilots of the No. 4 British Flying Training School who lost their lives while training from 1941-1945 at Mesa's Falcon Field, which is commemorating its 80th anniversary this year. This FREE public service has been held for more than 30 years at the Mesa Cemetery. It is an opportunity for Mesa residents to welcome families who travel from Britain to attend. Wings of Flight Foundation pilots will perform a fly-over at the service. The event will also feature remarks by Mesa and British officials, music and a wreath laying at the grave sites.
The Commemorative Air Force Museum will host its popular themed event A Night in the 40s Big Band Dance 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dec. 4 in the museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Road. Many guests wear period uniforms and costumes, and swing dance lessons are included. Specialty food trucks will offer food and beverages for sale. Tickets are available at azcaf.org/event/night-at-the-40s-dance. For more information call 480-924-1940.
Merry Main Street Returns Nov. 26
Merry Main Street presented by DPR Construction will bring cheer and thousands of revelers to downtown Mesa. The spectacular celebration of the season will be held Nov. 26 through Jan. 2., featuring exciting holiday activities for everyone!
The festivities begin Friday, Nov. 26 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with an evening of music, food and fun for visitors of all ages. A brief program and tree lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m. at Main Street and Macdonald will kick off the celebration with Santa Claus making his first official appearance of the 2021 holiday season.
Visit the website for full details of activities and fun throughout the season.
 Join in the holiday fun and kick off the Merry Main Street season with an event hosted by Mesa Mayor John Giles, featuring musical performances and the live retelling of one of Mesa’s most beloved stories, “The Man Who Killed Santa Claus**,” for the It’s Always Cool in Mesa podcast.
Natural Gas Meter Safety
When it comes to your natural gas meter, follow these simple guidelines to protect yourself and family.
- Always protect your meter from vehicular damage (cars, boats, trailers, mobile homes).
- Depending on the location of your meter, bollards (vertical posts) may be required for protection.
- Call 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging; this includes planting.
- Plant all trees, shrubs, and landscaping far enough away from the meter to allow for future growth and accessibility.
- Keep all growth trimmed so meter dials are visible.
- Call if you hear an unusual hissing sound coming from the gas meter or see unusual changes to soil or dying vegetation around the meter.
- Keep all toys, garden hoses, chains, or other equipment away from a meter. The extra weight and strain can damage both the meter and connecting gas pipes.
- Damage to the meter or connecting piping can cause a gas leak and is potentially hazardous.
Call the City of Mesa at 480-644-4277 or 911 if you damage the meter or smell gas near the meter.
Remember: Never attempt to service or maintain a meter yourself. Call the City of Mesa 480-644-4444 to request service on your gas meter.
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Reducing, Reusing & Recycling Right During the Holidays
Americans generate 23% more tons of waste during the holiday season which extends from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. We can all do our part to reduce, reuse and recycle right.
REDUCE - Purchase items that contain a minimal amount of packaging and try to avoid single-use and single-serving items. This includes one-time use decorations and disposable party ware. You can also minimize the number of shopping bags used by skipping the bag if not needed or maximizing the number of items placed in each bag.
REUSE – Keep your gift wrapping simple and use a minimal number of frills and embellishments. Reuse gift bags or come up with creative ways to wrap your gifts.
RECYCLE RIGHT- Purchase items that come in packaging or containers that are accepted in Mesa’s recycling program. Not sure if an item is accepted for recycling? Use the Recycle Right Wizard online search tool, available at MesaRecycles.org and on the MesaNow app, to find the answer.
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Child Tax Credit
We would like to make our residents aware of this important federal information. If you have children under the age of 18 but haven’t received your monthly federal child tax credit payments, there’s still time to sign up, but you must do so by November 15. Sign up getctc.org/mesatext
Questions? Call Mesa United Way at 480-834-2122 or Community Legal Services at 602-258-3434.
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Mesa Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Wins PRSA Phoenix Copper Anvil Award
The City of Mesa Water Resources Department recently won the Public Relations Society of America Phoenix Chapter Copper Anvil Award for Best Annual Report for their 2020 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report. The Copper Anvil Award recognizes excellence in communications and is considered one of the highest honors in the public relations industry.
The annual report is available to all City of Mesa residents and is filled with important information about Mesa’s drinking water, including testing and monitoring results that meet over 100 state and federal drinking water quality standards. The report does an excellent job answering key questions that residents may have about their drinking water and is also a great resource in educating the public on how they can help protect the environment.
The report plays an important role in the Mayor and City Council’s newly established Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP was put in place to help lower Mesa’s climate impact, serve as a guide for sustainable growth, and build resiliency for the future by reducing carbon pollution in City operations. The CAP focuses on six areas, including: water stewardship, energy, air quality, heat mitigation, materials management, and food systems.
For more information about the 2020 Mesa Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report, visit www.mesaaz.gov/ccr and to learn more about Mesa’s Climate Action Plan, go to www.mesaaz.gov/climateaction.
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Reduce Food Waste for a Healthier Planet
Don’t be alarmed, but the holidays are just around the corner, which often include family gatherings and lots of food. With everything from unwanted kitchen scraps, to spoiled produce, and uneaten leftovers in between, a lot of food ends up in landfills where it will create methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with negative effects. We encourage you to Reduce and Reuse unwanted food with these tips:
- Plan your food purchases and store your foods properly
- Prepare perishable foods soon after shopping
- Shop at local farmers markets for fresher produce that keeps longer
- Plan to eat leftovers or freeze food for later
- Compost items like egg shells, coffee grounds, and food scraps from produce (learn more about Mesa’s backyard composting program)
- Recycle used cooking oil by dropping it off at our Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) facility where it will be turned into biofuel (*City of Mesa residents only.)
- Donate safe and untouched food to local food banks in support of those in need
Consider local service companies like Recycled City who will pick up all your unwanted food (even items like meats, bones, pizza boxes, & pet food) to compost and use on their farm. Their farm produce is then available for purchase creating a full-circle system.
You are also invited to learn more about the City of Mesa’s ‘Food to Energy’ program during the virtual Footprint For The Future Lunchtime Series presentation taking place on Wed. Nov. 10 from 12-1 p.m. Register for our Climate Action Plan “Materials Management” webinar.
We Want to Hear from You
Are you concerned about the environment, air quality, or our extended drought? We are asking for a few minutes of your time so that we can gather your climate action ideas, priorities, and concerns. Your opinion will help guide a collective vision for our community. Weigh in on how, together, we can make Mesa greener and cleaner. Visit Footprint for the Future.
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Start Your Fall Gardening with a Visit to the Seed Library!
Beginner and expert gardeners can pick from a variety of seeds for plants and herbs to grow this fall season. As a Mesa Public Library card holder, three seed packets can be checked out per month for a range of edible plants to grow including kale, oregano, and peas. With cooler temperatures ahead, this month is a great time to start planting!
Patrons are then encouraged to harvest the plant’s seeds at the end of the growing season and donate them back to the library to continue a sustainable stock of seeds for the community to easily access.
The Seed Library is open during regular library hours and is located inside the Mesa Main and Red Mountain branches. Not yet a member? Visit us with your current photo ID and sign up today!
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