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 Community Engagement Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2024
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 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. Sign up today.
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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Are you looking for a way to uplift your community? Host a drive for cold weather kits.
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time. To enhance the experience for those we are surveying and ensure it feels more respectful and supportive, The City of Mesa provides cold weather kits to each individual or family we speak with. The kits include any of the following: gloves, beanies, socks, scarves, hand warmers, neck gaiters, ponchos, hygiene supplies and more. We are looking for organizations or businesses willing to support these efforts by hosting a donation drive for any (or all) of the items mentioned. Committing to this drive will make an immediate and lasting impact in your community. Contact katie.pollak@mesaaz.gov for more information. This is a great opportunity for your group or organization to make an impact!
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Holiday Office Hours
The Community Services Offices, including Community Engagement, Homeless Solutions and Housing, will be closed on Monday, November 11, to observe Veteran's Day, and on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving.
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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Help us decide what strategies best address your traffic concerns
The City of Mesa is developing a Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan to make our streets safer for everyone. Earlier this year, we asked the community to help us identify issues and areas of concern. Now, we’re asking for help with which strategies you agree or disagree with. Please take the survey by November 15.
Get involved, share with your friends and family, and take our short survey to help make Mesa's streets safer for everyone: MesaSaferStreets.com
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Make your holiday season memorable with the programs and services that Mesa offers.
The Winter Art Studio Classes are coming soon to the Mesa Art Center. Check them out on November 8! They will go on sale on Tuesday, November 12 (general classes) and November 15 (Arts in Service.)
Enhance your baking with fun cake pans from the Stuffbrary—anything from Santa to Snowflake and Darth Vader.
Make space for all your new books—Book Donation Drive on Saturday, November 9, at Red Mountain Library.
Leave a book, take a book and enjoy building community with your neighbors by visiting a Little Free Library close to you.
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Dig In! It’s Time for Fall Planting
The weather is cooling down, so it’s the perfect time to add or replace trees and shrubs or sow wildflowers for gorgeous spring color. Choose desert-adapted varieties that can tolerate our desert climate and use water more efficiently. If you need help with plant selection, ideas for designing the perfect Xeriscape landscape, or tips on maintaining your plants, we’ve got you covered. Visit Water – Plant It Wisely to find all this and more!
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2024 East Valley Veterans Parade
Monday, November 11
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Starts at N Center St and W University Dr
The East Valley Veterans Parade proudly announces the 2024 theme: “Arizona Heroes – Global War on Terrorism,” honoring those who served in this two-decade conflict and their families. We pay tribute to the brave men and women who answered the call to serve, remembering their courage and expressing gratitude for their sacrifices. We also recognize their continued patriotism and support for our nation. More information and parade details at evvp.org.
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City Hall Open House
Saturday, November 23
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mesa City Hall (20 E Main St)
Celebrate Mesa's new City Hall with us! Don’t miss the chance to see the new art piece created by Mesa residents during the Art in the Park events!
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2024 Merry Main Street
Kick-off on Friday, November 29
5:00 p.m.
1 N Macdonald, Downtown Mesa
Mesa’s beloved holiday tradition kicks-off the Friday after Thanksgiving with the Christmas Tree Lighting. Merry Main Street, presented by AT&T, will offer a variety of activities from November 29 through January 11. There are so many memories to make with your family and friends! Discover the magic at merrymainst.com.
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As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with your favorite fall activities. But remember safety comes first when using your gas appliances and equipment!
- Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Watch for Carbon Monoxide: Install and test CO detectors regularly. Remember, CO is invisible and odorless but can be dangerous.
- Report the Smell of Rotten Eggs: This odor could indicate a gas leak. If detected, leave the area immediately and call 911 and 480-644-4277 to report it.
- Outdoor Fun: Check gas connections for your grill and ensure it’s in a well-ventilated area. Never use outdoor gas appliances indoors.
- Educate the Family: Review natural gas safety together. Create a safety plan.
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Holiday Pet Safety
No people food for the fur family! Chocolate can be harmful to pets, and the artificial sweetener called Xylitol, commonly used in sugarless gum and sugar-free baked goods, can be deadly if consumed by dogs or cats.
Raw bread dough is also extremely dangerous for your pet. The yeast continues to convert the sugars in the dough to carbon dioxide gas and alcohol, resulting in bloated, drunken pets, which can become a life-threatening emergency. If your pet digests any food, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.
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We celebrate our Veterans and thank them for their service. Don't miss the Hometown Heroes Banners along Main Street in Downtown Mesa. We also get ready for the holidays in a spirit of harmony and union. Together, Mesa neighborhoods are strong. Reach out to the Community Engagement Team to learn more about how we help you create community and access programs and services for your neighborhood.
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