Love Your City Success: A Powerful Impact Across Mesa!
On Saturday, September 13, the City of Mesa and JustServe partnership made a remarkable impact as volunteers came together with one shared purpose—service.
Across all six Mesa council districts, volunteers stepped up to build gardens, beautify schools, host service fairs, organize donation drives, and pack hygiene kits. Each project reflected the care people have for their neighbors and their city.
Altogether, volunteers contributed an incredible 12,371 hours of service—valued at more than $430,000 reinvested into the community. Yet the true impact can’t be measured in dollars. It was found in the connections made, the pride shared, and the collective effort to make Mesa shine a little brighter. Thank you to every volunteer who made this day unforgettable.
 Help ABC Reach 200 New Donors by December!
ABC (A Better Community) is Mesa’s local giving program that makes it simple to support neighbors in need. Every dollar donated stays right here in Mesa, funding food, shelter, education, and resources through trusted partner agencies.
We’ve set a goal to welcome 200 new donors before the end of December—and we need your help to get there. If you’re not yet part of ABC, now is the perfect time to join this effort and make a direct impact on your community. Every dollar makes a difference, no matter if it is a one-time gift, a monthly recurring donation, or an addition to your monthly Mesa utility bill.
Sign up today at mesaaz.gov/abc and help us build a stronger, healthier Mesa for everyone.
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 Monsoon Season is Here: How Prepared Are You?
It’s that time of the year. Monsoon storms may start quickly and lead to downed power lines and trees, power outages and flooded streets in a matter of minutes. Visit the emergency web pages for details about preparing for storms and important emergency contact information.
Monsoon Hotlines
- Life-threatening emergencies: 911
- Non-emergency Police assistance: 480-644-2211
- Report street issues, traffic signal outages and get storm information: 480-644-2160
- Report electric power outage
* SRP: 602-236-8811
* City of Mesa Electric: 480-644-2262
- Natural gas emergency
* Mesa Gas 480-644-4277
* Southwest Gas 877-860-6020
- American Red Cross: 800-842-7349
🎓 2026–2027 FAFSA Now Open
High school graduates, current college students, and families — mark your calendars! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–2027 school year opened on October 1, 2025.
Submitting your FAFSA early gives you the best chance at grants, scholarships, work-study, and federal student loans.
💡 Don’t wait — get a head start on funding your education!
Need assistance completing your FAFSA? Visit College Ready AZ for the list of workshops.
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Prepare your Child for Kindergarten with Mesa K-Ready!
Mesa K-Ready, a free kindergarten readiness program from Mesa Public Schools, helps families prepare preschoolers for a smooth transition into kindergarten.
Parents can join engaging parent workshops with hands-on activities, practical tips, and access to valuable community resources and referrals.
Upcoming Sessions and Field Trips:
September 24- Routines that Rock: Building Structure at Home: Learn how to create consistent routines, help children feel secure, build independence, and thrive.
October 22- Big Feelings, Little Kids: Strategies for supporting social-emotional learning and helping little ones manage big emotions.
November 5th- idea Museum Field Trip (Pre-registration required, minimal cost. Space is limited.)
AM Sessions: 9-11 AM- Mesa Family Resource Center, Main Library 64 E. 1st. St., Mesa
PM Sessions: 1-3 PM- Stevenson Elementary School, 638 S. 96th St., Mesa
View the full Mesa K-Ready calendar (available in English and Spanish)
Learn more
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 Now is the Time to Plant Something!
Thinking of adding or replacing plants in your landscape, sowing wildflower seeds, or putting them in a vegetable garden? Fall is the best time to plant because soil temperatures are still warm, which encourages root growth and development, and it allows plants to get well established before next summer’s heat sets in.
We have an abundance of resources to help you with all your fall planting needs, including free copies of our plants book, Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert, incentives for removing grass, and a website, Water – Plant It Wisely, that is dedicated to fall landscaping and planting. Get all that, plus more!
 Gratitude Gathering: A Season of Gratitude
Join us as we gather in gratitude to celebrate the power of service and uplift Mesa’s young leaders. Enjoy inspiring performances by local youth and remarks from community leaders.
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Post - 26 North MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Program begins at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. This is a free event with limited seating. Please RSVP online.
For questions, please email togethermesa.info@mesaaz.gov.
Celebrate Mesa
Saturday, October 11
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 a 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 open volunteer opportunities. Visit the event webpage for more information.
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Mesa Night Market
Saturday, October 11 (Monthly on the second Saturday of every month. Next dates on 11/11 and 12/13)
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
International Marketplace Plaza (1920 W Broadway Rd)
This night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting cultural foods and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.
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 Día de los Muertos Festival
October 25 - October 26, 2025
SAT: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUN: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mesa Arts Center (1 Main St)
FREE
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!
idea Museum Free Admission Night
October 10
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
idea Museum
150 W. Pepper Place
Mesa, AZ 85201
idea Museum will be open and with free admission on select evenings as part of Family Free Day supported by Meta.
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Summer is here! From pools to museums, make sure you check the City’s calendar of events. Temperatures are rising. Please share this newsletter with your family, friends and neighbors and help them learn how to stay safe in the heat.
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