Good morning, East Mesa. Highs stay in the upper 90s through Friday, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
- 📚 Jaime Vinck speaks at Red Mountain Library Friday. The local author will explain how families can evaluate behavioral health treatment.
- 💼 More than 100 employers gather Tuesday. Mesa’s free regional hiring event runs from 10 AM to 1 PM.
- 🎓 MPS limits classroom technology. A new district policy sets boundaries on how technology is used for teaching.
- 🎟️ Three Thursday events take place in Tempe and Phoenix. The Green, Mercury versus Aces, and Les Misérables play across the Valley.
A clearer look at choosing behavioral health treatment
Local author and behavioral health leader Jaime Vinck will speak at Red Mountain Library Friday morning about how families can evaluate treatment and rehabilitation options.
Key facts:
- When: Friday, September 25, at 10 AM
- Where: Red Mountain Library
- Who: Adults seeking a clearer understanding of behavioral health treatment
- Focus: Where to begin, whom to trust, and how to assess whether a program may work
Vinck’s talk addresses a practical problem: many people who need treatment never enter a program, partly because the system can be difficult to understand. The session is built around the questions families face before choosing care, not around a general wellness presentation.
What to watch: Schedule information and event updates are posted on the Red Mountain Library event page.
The weekend
Friday
🎸 House of Heavy plays the Nile Theater. The 18-and-older show starts at 8 PM Friday at 105 W. Main Street. Tickets.
Saturday
🥋 North American Grappling comes to Arizona Athletic Grounds. Competition takes over Fieldhouse C Saturday at the Ellsworth Road sports complex. Details.
Around East Mesa
💼 More than 100 employers are hiring Tuesday. The free East Valley Workforce Hiring Event runs September 29 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Mesa Convention Center. The citywide event gives east-side job seekers one room for meeting employers across multiple industries. Details.
🏠 Typical Mesa rent is about $1,537 per month. Zillow’s latest figure is roughly flat from one year ago. Data.
📖 Mesa library users borrowed 2.7 million items in 2025. The city estimates cardholders saved $24.5 million by borrowing instead of buying. That includes the books, classes, and equipment available through East Mesa’s Red Mountain Library. Details.
From the schools
💻 MPS approved limits on technology used for teaching. The new district policy sets boundaries for classroom technology across MPS, including RMHS, MVHS, and Skyline. Families following screen use and digital instruction now have a districtwide policy to reference. Details.
Next week
🐻 Corduroy comes to Red Mountain Library Tuesday. The 4 PM program pairs the classic teddy-bear story with a take-home craft for school-age children and families. Details.
🎨 Craft Night meets at Augusta Ranch Wednesday. The September 30 gathering begins at 11 AM at Augusta Ranch Golf Club, 2401 S. Lansing. Details.
🎮 Pokémon players meet Wednesday at Red Mountain Library. The 3:30 PM club welcomes school-age players with their own decks and beginners learning the game. Details.
🎤 Beth Hart plays Mesa Arts Center next Thursday. The rock show begins at 7 PM October 1 at 1 E. Main Street. Tickets.
Around the Valley
A few Thursday picks beyond the east side.
🎸 The Green at Marquee Theatre. The band plays Tempe tonight at 7 PM, the closest Valley pick for East Mesa. Tickets.
🏀 Phoenix Mercury versus Las Vegas Aces. The teams meet tonight at 7 PM in Phoenix, offering a major basketball matchup before the weekend begins. Tickets.
🎭 Les Misérables plays Phoenix Theatre. Today’s performance begins at 1:30 PM at the Stephenson Theatre. Tickets.