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This new mom-and-pop Mesa bakery is a 'love letter' to the community
Against the Grain opened in June inside a small and cozy suite on Main Street in downtown Mesa. From the moment you step through the intricate wrought iron front door, the vibe inside the restaurant is welcoming and homey with a shelf of board games inviting guests to stay a while. Past the smattering of tables, more shelves are filled with a plethora of gluten-free products for sale, from cookies and baking mixes to frozen dinners...
Local Thai Chili 2 Go to celebrate National Ice Cream Day July 21 with free food giveaway
Thai food and ice cream enthusiasts can win free Thai food for a year in celebration of National Ice Cream Day at one nearby Thai Chili 2 Go. On Sunday, July 21, which is recognized as National Ice Cream Day, guests of Thai Chili 2 Go’s City Gate location in Gilbert, near Queen Creek, will have a chance to win free Thai Chili 2 Go for an entire year.
Mesa Memories: Movie houses have long history in Mesa
Sizzling summers have always been the norm in the Valley. With this years’ record 110+ days, there’s been a lot more scorching than a century or more so ago. It has long been a custom to escape the heat by seeking refuge in the cool confines of a darkened audience chamber in a nearby motion picture theater.
San Tan Valley Library's Reading Program a Huge Success
The San Tan Valley Library is thrilled to celebrate the success of its 2024 Summer Reading Program. This year, over 1,000 participants registered to track their reading minutes, highlighting the community's passion for reading and education. The library distributed 700 fact sheets, covering different places from around the globe and...
Salt & Straw ice cream company to open 1st Arizona store in Gilbert
The East Valley will have a new spot to cool off when Portland-based Salt & Straw opens their first stop in Gilbert on Friday. The company has been planning this opening for the last several years. “We draw a big, just group of people from all different walks of lives...
Friend of the Week: Mellow Scotchie is friendly, loves to be brushed
Scotchie is a mellow, young guy that can start out as a bit shy but very friendly, and loves to be pet once he gets comfortable. He also loves to be brushed! Scotchie enjoys the company of mellow roommates, so if you have another kitty in the house a slow introduction would be required.
HD South exhibition of Karen Kuykendall's multifaceted art opening
With items on loan from the Mesa Historical Museum, HD South is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring the life and work of artist Karen Kuykendall in Gallery 4 from July 19-Sept. 6. An ...
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