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 Community Engagement Newsletter
OCTOBER 2024
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 2024 Love Your City Day of Service
Mesa Volunteers never cease to impress us. The 2024 Love Your City Day of Service accounted for 6,088 volunteers, 12,792 work hours and a $428,404 volunteer value! Thank you for donating your time and energy to accomplish more than 24 projects across the City, from building a community garden to making dog toys, cleaning alleys and sanitizing playgrounds to supporting neighbors in need.
Sign up to receive volunteer opportunities all year long. Once more, because we can’t stop saying it, THANK YOU to all the individuals, groups, partners and organizations that came out on September 7 to make Love Your City Day of Service a success.
 Mark your calendars for the last webinars of 2024
Legislative Update, Federal Laws and Preventing Crime and Limiting Liability in Community Associations. Get an overview of the new laws impacting HOAs and condos and discuss federal laws pertaining to community associations, including the Fair House Act, assistance animals and group homes and ideas to prevent crime and limit liability in HOAs/condos. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Solutions for Rental Properties and Parking Headaches. Discuss how HOAs/condos can best handle rental properties, including a discussion on short-term rentals, and parking issues. The webinar includes Q&A time. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Deck The Halls with Questions! A brief conversation about holiday decorations and a long Q&A session to wrap up the year. Friday, December 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. No registration required to attend.
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Heat Relief Services have been extended through October
Day Respite Center
Resurrection Street Ministries (1109 E Main St #105)
October 1 to 19: Open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 21 to 24: Open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services include air-conditioned space, water, a rest area, meals, navigation services, medical care, showers and more. The facility allows leashed, well-behaved pets.
Cooling Center
Terros Health (1111 S Stapley Dr)
October 1 to 30: Open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cooling Center
Friends at 1st - First United Methodist Church (15 E 1st Ave)
Monday and Thursday, from noon to 3 p.m. *Open all year-round
The Cool Down Room and Clothing Closet are open all year round and offer air conditioning, showers, a change of clothes, charging outlets, and a Blessing Bag that includes a bottle of water and enough calories for a full day.
For more information and location of year-round hydration centers, visit https://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/summer-safety or call 2-1-1 for more heat relief services.
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We Need Your Input for the HUD 5-Year Consolidated Plan
The City of Mesa is developing its 2025-2029 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan. We are identifying the top needs for low and moderate-low-income Mesa residents in the following areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Community Development
- Supportive Services
Your feedback matters! It will help us identify unmet needs in the community and assist the City in setting priorities and designing effective strategies. With your help, we will prioritize the activities, programs, and funding services that serve our community. Visit mesalistens.com/HUD5yearplanning to take the survey and learn more about the HUD Consolidated Plan.
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10 Reasons to Let Your Lawn Hibernate This Winter
While a lush, green lawn year round is tempting, the extra water needed for cool-season grasses is hard to justify in our desert climate. You can save an impressive 8,000 gallons of water for every 1,000 square feet of grass by choosing not to overseed. For HOAs, this adds up to nearly 350,000 gallons per acre! Embracing a water-efficient lifestyle and accepting a less-than-lush lawn during winter months not only conserves this precious resource but also saves you time and money. If you need more convincing, check out our top 10 reasons to forgo your winter lawn.
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Free Classes at the Mesa Family Resource Center
Join us at the Mesa Family Resource Center for FREE parenting and educational classes and resources for families with children aged birth to five. From upbeat Zumbini classes to relaxing Infant Massage, you'll find something for you and your child to enjoy. Visit us at the Main Library or view the class schedule.
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Metro Phoenix Night Market
Saturday, October 5
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
AZ International Marketplace (1920 W Broadway Rd)
This night Asian food festival will showcase local food, anime and retail vendors. This night market is about highlighting diversity and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food. Please RSVP and this will help have an accurate head count to share with food vendors.
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Celebrate Mesa Fall 2024
Saturday, October 12
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Red Mountain Soccer Complex (905 N Sunvalley Blvd)
Celebrate Mesa and all it has to offer at this FREE family festival! Some of the fun family activities include: Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Social Axe
Phoenix Championship Wrestling, Mrs. Pott’s Tea Party with Elsa, Moana, and Rapunzel and Super Fun ‘N Fit Trike ‘N Treat Race. There will also be food vendors and are open volunteer opportunities. Visit the event webpage for more information.
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Indonesian Cultural Night
Saturday, October 12
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mekong Palace Restaurant (66 S Dobson Rd, Ste 120)
Celebrate Indonesia's rich culture in Arizona featuring live traditional music, an 8-course dinner with Indonesian desserts, and performances of Pencak Silat, Balinese dance, and more. Special guest H.E. Ida Bagus Made Bimantara, Charge d'Affaires of Indonesia in Washington, D.C., will introduce Indonesia’s heritage. Please note that this is a ticketed event. $100 per ticket. To purchase tickets, contact Winnie Kho Kaplan, Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Arizona, at malaysiaconsulaz@gmail.com or 310-500-7256.
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Dia de los Muertos Festival
Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mesa Arts Center (1 E Main St)
Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. The annual free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased. There is still time to enter the Día de los Muertos Altar Contest! Apply by Friday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. Families, artists and community organizations are invited to take part!
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Carbon Monoxide Safety
If you use gas as your energy source, whether it be your stove, fireplace, furnace, or any appliance using gas fueling, you are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning (CO). Always follow manufacturers' instructions for installing, maintaining, and using gas appliances to protect your loved ones from CO. Consider installing CO detectors for added safety. If you suspect CO is present, get fresh air immediately, seek medical attention for symptoms, and call 911 and our emergency line at 480-644-4277. Learn more about CO and how to recognize the symptoms.
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Shana Tovah to our Jewish community! Temperatures are still high, please practice heat safety when you enjoy the outdoors. We invite you to take this opportunity to build community with your neighbors and experience the many events happening in the City. Make sure you check the City’s calendar of events to plan your weekends!
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