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 Community Engagement Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2024
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 Art in the Park returns to Palo Verde and Reed
Don't miss the unique experience of participating in the creation of an art piece for the new City Hall. Art in the Park brings FREE live music, crafts, art-based activities and family fun.
February 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Palo Verde Park (3135 S Dobson), featuring Ken Koshio's Taiko Drums, API Dance Diversity Club and East Valley Children's Theater.
February 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Reed Park (1631 E Broadway Rd) with the performance of Andres Martinez y Ritmo Latino.
Stay tuned for an Art in the Park event near you! Check the full schedule at mesaaz.gov/artinthepark.
 Guide to Homeowners Associations Virtual Classes
Mastering HOA/Condo Board Meetings: From Annual Meetings to Regular Board Meetings. Do you need suggestions on how to increase attendance at your annual meeting? If you answered yes, you won’t want to miss this class. Tuesday, February 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sign up for this virtual seminar on Zoom
Turning Challenges Into Triumphs: Strategic Solutions for HOA and Condo Woes. Solutions for HOAs and Condos facing serious problems including aging infrastructure, inadequate income, budget planning and fraud. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sign up for this virtual seminar on Zoom
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 Thank you, volunteers, for making Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration a success
We would like to extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who contributed to the success of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. We are immensely grateful to the 51 exceptional volunteers who helped us with setting up and breaking down, guiding the parade, and preparing for the festival. The volunteers thoroughly enjoyed their experience and felt that they had made a positive impact during this inspiring event. If you would like to receive notifications about future volunteer opportunities, please subscribe to our mailing list.
Make Valentine Cards for Mesa Seniors
Drop in and create Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in assisted living facilities in Mesa. Supplies will be provided or you can bring your own. All events are from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at a Mesa Public Library near you.
February 5 at Mesa Main Library, February 6 at Dobson Ranch Branch, and February 7 at Red Mountain Branch.
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Mesa's 2050 General Plan is now available for the
public to review
We would love to hear your community's voice. View the draft General Plan online and provide comments or questions by Monday, March 4, 2024.
Below are three ways you can provide your input on Mesa’s 2050 General Plan:
- Provide input directly on the draft plan
- Take our online survey (English) (Español)
- Mail your comments
City Council District meetings will take place from February 22 to March 2. Find out which meeting is closest to you and RSVP at Tomorrow's Mesa Draft Plan Open Houses | Mesa Listens.
Make Landscape Irrigation a No Brainer: Get a $60 smart controller from SRP
Stop by the City of Mesa booth at the SRP Water Conservation Expo on Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the SRP PERA Club in Tempe. Discover water conservation products and rebate programs, learn how to program your new controller in a free class, enjoy a mini plant sale by Desert Botanical Garden, and much more. Purchase a new Hunter or Rachio 3 smart irrigation controller for the amazing price of $60 plus tax! This free event brings the community together to celebrate water in the Valley and offers ideas for how to conserve at home. Registration is recommended to reserve your discounted controller.
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The Mesa Marathon will return on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Ranked #1 - Best Marathon in Arizona for 2023 in a nationwide poll by RaceRaves, the Mesa Marathon is an early-season Boston Qualifier. It was chosen for the stunning sunrise start near the Usery Park mountains and the gradual net elevation loss of 900+ feet. It was also noted to be a great winter run for first-timers and traveling runners alike. For more details or to register for this year's 10k, Half-Marathon, or Full-Marathon, visit mesamarathon.com.
For more details about the course and traffic, visit https://gis.mesaaz.gov/mesamarathon/.Our Transportation Department will offer one-on-one route planning assistance again for Mesa residents and visitors. For help with getting around Mesa on race day, call 480-644-4882 (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and on race day, Feb. 10). Or email barricade@mesaaz.gov, and the City’s temporary traffic control team will provide customized one-on-one reroute recommendations. Good luck to this year's runners!
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Mesa’s Historic Preservation Office is holding an art and essay contest for students in K-12th grade. Cash prizes for winners! Share your love of Mesa’s history and have your student submit an essay or art piece today!
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Small Business Owners: Have you applied for your Mesa General Business License?
Mesa requires a General Business License for most businesses. The cost is $10 and comes with several benefits, including a special membership to the Arizona Small Business Association* (valued at $198) and opening the door to the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program, which may be worth $1,500 or more in professional consulting services for eligible businesses.
If you already have your Mesa General Business License, renew it at least 30 days before expiration to avoid the time to reapply. Visit our webpage to apply, renew or answer Frequently Asked Questions.
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Have you wanted to learn how to do business with the City of Mesa and Mesa Public Schools?
The City of Mesa cordially invites local businesses to meet and greet with department representatives and learn how to do business with our agencies on March 13 at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Building A, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Registration is open.
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Do you know what these yellow markers mean?
Natural gas pipelines are a safe and reliable way to transport energy to homes and businesses in our communities. Since most natural gas pipelines are buried underground, you may not know that you live or work close to one. To help identify their presence, yellow pipeline markers are used. These markers display the name of the pipeline operator, the material being transported, and emergency contact information. Knowing the location of buried facilities is the simplest and easiest way to keep everyone safe and protect the vital utilities we rely on every day.
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One of the most distinctive traits of Mesa residents is their kindness. We invite you to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week with your neighbors from February 14 to February 20 . A small gesture goes a long way!
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