Good morning, East Mesa. Mostly sunny today with a high near 86°.
The Craftsman brings a retail proposal to Hawes and Elliot
A proposed retail project at Hawes and Elliot reaches Mesa City Council on October 26, with a first step toward a tax incentive agreement for improvements at the site.
Key facts
- The project: The Craftsman, covering approximately 19.25 acres at the northwest corner.
- The action: Council will consider announcing its intent to enter a retail development tax incentive agreement.
- The timing: The item is listed for Monday, October 26, and remains pending.
This is a proposed financing step for the Hawes and Elliot corner, not an opening announcement. The agenda summary does not name tenants, give an incentive amount, or provide a construction schedule. Those details will determine what the project adds for nearby East Mesa households and what the city commits.
Watch for the October 26 action and the proposed agreement’s terms. Read the council resolution.
Around East Mesa
💧 Mesa proposes higher utility bills. Most Mesa households would pay less than $6 more per month under the proposal described in the city’s October 5 notice. The city announced a 60-day feedback period; the increase is proposed, not final. Proposal details.
🏀 Winter recreation registration is open. Mesa announced resident registration October 7 for its 2026–2027 winter youth sports and adult programs. Program and registration details.
🏠 Mesa’s median sale price was $452,500, down about 1% annually, according to the supplied citywide data; its reporting period remains unverified.
The week
Tuesday, October 20
🍲 Soup Season Cooking Class. Chef Leo’s Food Lab hosts a soup-focused class at 11:30 AM, at 4419 E Main St., Suite 113. Class details.
Wednesday, October 21
🧶 Crochet at THINKspot. Red Mountain Library’s 10 AM class welcomes teens and adults at all skill levels, with supplies provided. Beginners can learn the basics; returning crocheters can work on projects. Class details.
🃏 Pokémon cards at Red Mountain Library. School-age players can bring a deck for Trading Card Game Club at 3:30 PM. Club details.
🧠 Free trivia at On The Green Sports Grill. The Wednesday listing advertises team play and prizes; the start time remains unconfirmed. Event details.
Friday, October 23
🤖 An introduction to superintelligent AI. Red Mountain Library hosts a 1 PM session for teens and adults on the idea of machines surpassing human abilities and questions about control. No technical background is needed. Workshop details.
🛍️ Vintage Days Market. Arizona Athletic Grounds lists the market in Fieldhouse C on Friday. Hours are not included in the calendar summary. Market details.
Saturday, October 24
🎃 Free Fall Fest at Cannon Beach. The Power Road destination lists a free fall festival at 4503 S Power Rd. The supplied listing has an unusual 4 AM timestamp, so confirm festival hours before making plans. Festival details.
Around the Valley
Three Monday-night concert options beyond East Mesa, starting with Chandler.
🎤 Tom Jones in Chandler. October 19 at 8 PM, Gila River Resorts & Casinos at Wild Horse Pass. The Chandler stop is the closest option among these three listings. Tickets.
🎸 Basement at The Van Buren. The rock band plays Phoenix on October 19 at 7 PM. A club concert option for a Monday night out. Tickets.
🎵 Modest Mouse at Arizona Financial Theatre. October 19 at 7:30 PM in Phoenix. A theater show for listeners looking for a rock concert tonight. Tickets.