Good morning, East Mesa.
Southeast Mesa’s new fire station gets an opening celebration
Mesa will celebrate the opening of Fire Station 224 on November 7, adding a fire station to serve the growing southeast part of the city.
Key facts
- When: Saturday, November 7.
- Where: Southeast Mesa.
- Why it matters: The city says the station will help meet rising demand as the area grows.
The announcement does not establish how much response times will change or when crews begin operating from the station.
Watch the city’s opening announcement for the celebration’s location, hours, and attendance details.
Around East Mesa
🍕 Rosati’s has a license change on the calendar. The existing restaurant at 1035 N. Ellsworth Road, Suites 103-104, is requesting a replacement restaurant liquor license under Pokey’s Pizza LLC. The application goes before Mesa City Council November 16; it is not an announcement of a new restaurant opening. Location map.
🏠 Thunder Mountain sale: A 1998-built home in the area recently sold for approximately $1.09 million, according to Maricopa County Assessor records.
The week
- 📚 Diné food traditions, Monday. Red Mountain Library hosts a talk on food, agricultural seeds, and Diné stories November 2 at 3 PM.
- 🃏 Texas Hold ’Em, Wednesday. Augusta Ranch lists a November 4 session at noon, 2401 S. Lansing.
- 📖 Horror book club, Thursday. Red Mountain Library discusses Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia November 5 at 6 PM.
From the schools
🏫 Most Mesa schools earned an A or B. The Mesa Tribune reports that most received one of the state’s top two letter grades. For East Mesa families, the district distinction matters: most of the region is served by Mesa Public Schools, while Eastmark is served by Queen Creek Unified. Read the school-grade report.
🎭 Skyline High School has theater Thursday. The November 5 production starts at 7 PM in the auditorium; doors open at 6:30 PM. Mesa Public Schools’ clear-bag policy applies. School calendar.
Around the Valley
Three early-week options beyond East Mesa. All times are Arizona time.
Álvaro Díaz at The Van Buren. The Omakase Tour brings a hip-hop show to Phoenix on Monday, November 2, at 8 PM. An evening option for rap fans. Tickets.
Montell Fish at The Van Buren. Montell Fish performs Tuesday, November 3, at 8 PM, bringing The Nest Tour to Phoenix. Tickets.
Suns vs. Trail Blazers. Phoenix hosts Portland at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 PM. The game carries a Día de los Muertos theme. Tickets.