Good morning, Mesa. Friday reaches 100°, so plan outdoor errands early.
- 💼 More than 100 employers gather in downtown Mesa Tuesday. The three-hour hiring event is free for job seekers.
- 💧 Desert-watering help comes to Main Library Saturday. The workshop covers when, how often, and how much to water.
- 🎸 House of Heavy plays the Nile Friday. The 18-and-over show starts at 8 PM on Main Street.
- 🏠 546 Mesa homes sold in the latest monthly report. The median sale price was $452,500.
- 🏀 The Mercury face the Las Vegas Aces Thursday. The Mercury play the Las Vegas Aces Thursday, Sept. 24, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
More than 100 employers in one room Tuesday
Mesa’s first East Valley Workforce Hiring Event brings more than 100 employers to the Mesa Convention Center Tuesday, giving local job seekers a three-hour window for face-to-face introductions.
Key facts:
- When: Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- Where: Mesa Convention Center in downtown Mesa.
- Cost: Free for job seekers.
- Scale: More than 100 participating employers.
More than 100 employers will be at Mesa Convention Center from 10 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, Sept. 29. The large employer count also gives applicants a chance to compare openings without scheduling a string of separate visits.
What to watch: Employer and attendance details are available in the city’s event announcement.
The weekend
Friday
📚 Quiet and Loud Storytime starts at 10 AM. Children ages three to five hear a story and make a craft at Mesa Public Library Main. Details.
🎸 House of Heavy plays the Nile Theater at 8 PM. The 18-and-over show lands at 105 W. Main St. Tickets.
Saturday
💧 Landscape watering workshop starts at 10:30 AM. Mesa Public Library Main covers when, how often, and how much to water desert landscaping. Details.
♻️ Recycled Creations runs from 10 AM to noon. Dobson Ranch Library supplies families with materials, tools, and ideas for an open-ended craft. Details.
🖨️ Adults can learn the Bambu 3D printer at 2:30 PM. THINKspot at Dobson Ranch introduces the machine and how to begin using it. Details.
🐉 Adult Dungeons & Dragons begins at 3:30 PM. New players can learn from an experienced player at THINKspot in the Main Library. Details.
Around Mesa
📚 Mesa library users borrowed 2.7 million items in 2025. The city estimates cardholders saved $24.5 million by borrowing materials instead of buying them. Details.
🏠 546 Mesa homes sold in the latest monthly report. The median sale price was $452,500, with homes spending a median 55 days on the market. Details.
🚰 Mesa may add another sewer-inspection truck Monday. Its remote camera would help crews check underground pipes when another truck is being repaired or maintained. Council report.
From the schools
🎻 Dobson HS holds its orchestra concert Thursday at 6:30 PM. The performance gives Dobson Ranch families a school-night arts option close to home. School calendar.
Around the Valley
A couple of Thursday picks beyond Mesa.
🏀 Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces. The teams meet Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. A single-night matchup for basketball fans willing to make the downtown drive. Tickets.
🎭 Les Misérables at Phoenix Theatre. The Thursday performance begins at 1:30 PM in the Stephenson Theatre. A weekday matinee for musical-theater fans. Tickets.