Good morning, East Mesa. The city stretched its pool season past the July 18 close, so five pools stay open through at least this Saturday if you still need somewhere to cool off.
- 🚁 Boeing's East Mesa plant expansion goes to Planning and Zoning Wednesday. A 263,386-square-foot addition near Greenfield and McDowell.
- 🏠 A Las Sendas home sold for $2.1 million. One of the highest east-side sales on the recent books.
- 📚 Mesa's Gateway Library is a finalist for a global award. Up for 2026 Public Library of the Year.
- 🏗️ Eastmark Corridor and Dev Watch. A new East Mesa water main goes to Council today, plus the Aldi vote later this month.
- 🌽 Eastmark Farmers Market is back Saturday morning. At the Great Park.
- 🎓 The Mesa schools governing board meets Thursday. 6 PM on Stapley.
- 🎟️ Around the Valley. Three picks worth the drive this week.
The lead
Boeing's East Mesa plant is asking the city for room to grow, and the request goes before the Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday.
Key facts:
- What: a Development Plan Review and Special Use Permit for a 263,386-square-foot expansion of the existing manufacturing facility.
- Where: 38 acres about 1,700 feet north of Greenfield and McDowell, in council District 5.
- When: Planning and Zoning Board public hearing, Wednesday, July 22.
- Staff position: approval with conditions.
Boeing's Mesa operation is one of the east side's aerospace anchors, part of the manufacturing base clustered near Falcon Field. An addition this size points to the plant adding capacity, not trimming it. It lands on the docket as the "Boeing ACA Expansion."
If the board signs off Wednesday, the plan moves toward final city approvals. Project narrative.
Around East Mesa
- 🏠 A 2018-built home in the Estates at Las Sendas sold for $2,100,000, per county records.
- 📚 Mesa's Gateway Library is a finalist for 2026 Public Library of the Year, an international award for library design and community impact. Details.
🏗️ Eastmark Corridor and Dev Watch
What's getting built along Ellsworth, Signal Butte, and the East Mesa industrial corridor.
💧 A backup water main for the east side. Council votes today on a $13,458,525 contract to Garney Companies (plus a $1,345,852 change-order allowance) to build one mile of 36-inch pipe. It ties into the East Mesa Interconnect line so the area keeps water flowing during outages. Project map.
🛒 Aldi's beer and wine license hits Council July 27. The new grocery store at 6853 East Elliot Road (District 6) is up for a Series 10 license, the last routine step before the doors open. Details.
The week
- 🎵 Las Sendas Live Music Nights. Monday. 7555 E Eagle Crest Dr.
- 🎬 Music Video Bingo. Tuesday at Augusta Ranch Golf Club, 2401 S Lansing.
- 🦷 Free kids oral screenings. Tuesday at Red Mountain Library, courtesy of Dignity Health.
- 🧠 Trivia Night. Wednesday, 6:30 PM at On The Green Sports Grill. Free to play.
- 🎤 Powerful Voices Open Mic. Thursday in Mesa. Music, comedy, poetry.
- 🃏 The Collector's Grid. Friday at Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S Ellsworth.
- 🌽 Eastmark Farmers Market. Saturday morning at the Great Park, 5100 S Eastmark Pkwy.
- ⛳ Glowball Night Golf. Saturday night at Augusta Ranch Golf Club.
From the schools
🎓 The Mesa Public Schools governing board meets Thursday at 6 PM, 549 N Stapley Dr. Board meetings are open to the public and cover district business across East Mesa campuses, including Red Mountain and Mountain View. Schedule.
Around the Valley
A few picks worth leaving East Mesa for this week.
🎸 Slow Joy. Wednesday at The Rosetta Room in Mesa. A good small room for a loud band. Tickets.
🎭 Dear Evan Hansen. Wednesday at Phoenix Theatre. The Tony-winning musical, close to home for a touring show. Tickets.
⚾ Diamondbacks vs. Athletics. Tonight at Chase Field. A weeknight ballgame with the roof closed and the AC on. Tickets.