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The New and Life-New Book Sale at Mesa Public Library Begins Today

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 27, 2023

Get gift-quality books at amazing prices at Mesa Public Library's New and Like-New Book Sale now through Dec. 30 at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. For more info, visit mesalibrary.org

Mesa Encourages Residents to Reduce Waste and Recycle this Holiday Season

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 24, 2023

Mesa is encouraging residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle right this holiday season.

Gilbert Fire Encourages Residents to Close Before You Doze

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 24, 2023

The Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department is encouraging residents to “Close Before You Doze” with its new community risk reduction campaign.

Create Memorable Holiday Gifts in THINKspot

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 23, 2023

Give gifts this holiday season that are both meaningful and easy on your wallet by creating custom, personalized and unique objects in our makerspace, THINKspot!

Native American Management Internship Program Celebrates 10 Years

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 23, 2023

Native American Heritage Month is recognized nationally in November, and Native American Heritage Day is celebrated the day after Thanksgiving.

Don't Shop, Create Memorable Holiday Gifts at Mesa Public Library!

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 22, 2023

You can create holiday gifts at Mesa Public Library's makerspace THINKspot that are meaningful, memorable and easy on the wallet. Get details at mesalibrary.org

Heritage Trail near Elliot to Partially Close for Railroad Construction

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 22, 2023

Union Pacific Railroad will be doing construction on a timber deck bridge along Heritage Trail in Gilbert, with the first phase happening in early December.

Holiday Safety Tips from Gilbert PD

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 21, 2023

Don't let the Grinch steal the magic of the holiday season. Check out our holiday safety tips below!

Planting Event Restores Native Sonoran Desert Landscaping at Superstition Springs Transit Center

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 20, 2023

Over 60 volunteers planted trees and shrubs as part of a landscape restoration event to bring more shade and environmental improvements to the Superstition Springs Transit Center. Volunteers planted 108 low-water-use trees and 72 shrubs and groundcovers to support the city's Trees Are Cool initiative and the Mayor's Monarch Pledge

You Can Prevent Smoke Detector False Alarms

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 20, 2023

You can prevent smoke detector false alarms.

Mayor Giles and the It's Always Cool in Mesa Podcast Present "The Man Who Killed Santa Claus"

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 17, 2023

Mayor Giles and the It's Always Cool in Mesa podcast present a live retelling of The Man Who Killed Santa Claus on Nov. 24 at 4pm and 7:30pm at the Mesa Arts Center. Tickets are $10 and are available at the box office or online at mesaartscenter.com. It's part of the kickoff for Merry Main Street

Registration Available for Mesa Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 16, 2023

Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the Parks and Recreation 2023-2024 winter season. Mesa offers programs and activities for people of all ages and abilities. More details are available at mesaparks.com or mesanow.org

New Plant Square Footage Calculator Simplifies Grass-to-Xeriscape Conversion Process

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 15, 2023

The City of Mesa is seeking volunteers for AARP Foundation Experience Corps, a program that engages volunteers 50 and older as tutors and mentors to help K-3 students become proficient readers by the end of third grade. Details at MesaNow.org

New Plant Square Footage Calculator Simplifies Grass-to-Xeriscape Conversion Process

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 14, 2023

Mesa has launched the Plant Square Footage Calculator to simplify the Grass-to-Xeriscape conversion process for homeowners, saving water and money. Details at MesaNow.org

Gilbert Ranked Among Best Places for Veterans to Live

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 9, 2023

Gilbert is the 8th best place in the U.S. for military veterans to live, according to WalletHub.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue Wants Your Feedback

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 8, 2023

The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department wants to hear from you.

Gilbert to Honor and Celebrate America’s Military Veterans

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 3, 2023

Veterans Day is a time to honor the heroes in our community.

Mesa Names Jaye O'Donnell as Economic Development Director

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 2, 2023

Mesa City Manager Chris Brady announced the appointment of Jaye O’Donnell as the new Mesa Economic Development Director. During her more than 14 years of service in Mesa, Jaye has been instrumental in positioning the City as a corporate and industrial destination and developing critical workforce development and small business resource initiatives. She replaces Bill Jabjiniak, who announced his retirement in early October

Book Donation Drives

By SE Valley Times Report | Nov 2, 2023

Donate books, magazines, movies, and music without even leaving your car! Mesa Library volunteers will be on hand to help unload your donations from 9am-12pm on the following dates: