Good morning, Mesa.
Country Club Drive project could get nearly $8 million in regional funding
Mesa’s proposed funding agreement for the Country Club Drive project between US 60 and Southern Avenue would cover up to $7.99 million of the estimated $11.41 million cost, with a council decision scheduled for October 26.
Key facts
- The stretch: Country Club Drive from US 60 to Southern Avenue, on the central Mesa commercial corridor.
- Total estimated cost: $11,408,112.
- Regional funding would reimburse 70% of eligible costs, capped at $7,985,678.
- Mesa’s estimated share would be $3,422,434.
The agreement concerns how the project gets paid for. The supplied council summary does not specify construction dates, lane restrictions, or the planned street changes, so it does not yet tell drivers when their trips could be affected.
What to watch: the October 26 council decision on the reimbursement agreement, listed as item 26-0856. Read the proposed agreement.
Around Mesa this week
Tuesday, October 13
🎸 Demon Hunter plays the Nile Theater. The rock show starts at 7:30 PM at 105 West Main Street, putting a Tuesday concert right on the downtown strip. Tickets.
Thursday, October 15
🎶 Mesa Music Festival starts its three-day downtown run. The eighth annual festival runs October 15 through 17, with Matt Pinfield giving the opening-night keynote. Festival details.
🎤 Steven Curtis Chapman plays Mesa Arts Center. The concert starts at 7 PM at 1 East Main Street. Tickets.
Friday, October 16
🌱 Planting activities at the Main Library. Mini Makers starts at 10 AM for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, with hands-on activities built around this month’s planting theme. Program details.
🧩 Dobson Ranch has a toddler option at the same time. Tinkering for Toddlers starts at 10 AM for ages 2 to 3, combining storytime with exploration. Supplies are limited. Program details.
Saturday, October 17
🏈 ASU football goes on the MIX Center’s outdoor screen. The free downtown watch party shows Arizona State against Texas Tech at 12:30 PM. Watch-party details.
🎭 Fastball Comedy Festival comes to Sloan Park. The supplied listing starts Saturday at 5 PM at 2230 West Rio Salado Parkway, in the Mesa Riverview area. It lists two dates; the festival page has the full schedule and ticket options. Festival details.
From the schools
- 🏐 Dobson boys beach volleyball visits Mesa HS. Varsity plays Monday, October 12, at 5 PM, 1630 East Southern Avenue.
- 🎵 Mesa HS hosts its choir feeder concert. Thursday, October 15, at 7 PM.
Around the Valley
Three early-week concert options beyond Mesa, starting next door in Tempe.
🎤 LP at Marquee Theatre in Tempe. Tuesday, October 13, at 8 PM. The closest stop in this regional concert lineup. Tickets.
🎵 Role Model brings Chuck On Tour to Phoenix. Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM at Arizona Financial Theatre. A pop option for tonight. Tickets.
🎸 Staind marks 25 years of Break the Cycle. Tuesday, October 13, at 6 PM at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix. Tickets.