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visitmesa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:07:26 +0000

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Remembering 9/11 – In Mesa!

GoGo Ginger — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:15:00 +0000

September Concert presented by Mesa Sister Cities

“The Colors of Peace”
A Free Concert – For EVERYONE!!
September 11, 2009
Mesa Art Center…Ikeda Theater
7:00 PM

The September Concert is a series of free concerts, organized by individuals, schools, businesses, and associations internationally
• to bring communities together • to reaffirm our hope for peace
• to celebrate life and our universal humanity
Globally, we owe special thanks to our partner Sister Cities International and all our Global Affiliates whose commitment and tireless effort helped to spread our event to 33 cities, in countries ranging from Italy, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, India, Great Britain, Ghana, Germany, Haiti and the Czech Republic.
“Together we will fill the skies with music”

Mesa Arts Center: 1 E. Main St., 85201 (480) 644-6500

••GoGo Ginger••

Free Time at Mesa Museums

GoGo Ginger — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:35:19 +0000

GoGo Ginger, here again! Need something free to do with the family ????
Come downtown Mesa and take part in 3–4–Free!!

Special event extended through October 2010, held on the first Sunday of each month

The Mesa Contemporary Arts, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Arizona Museum for Youth will all be free to the general public from noon to 5pm. All three museums are located within walking distance of each other.
Not only can you visit the dinosaurs and pan for gold at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, but you can experience their current exhibits where you can learn about Mesa’s first residents in “Hohokam! Ancient Monuments of the Salt River Valley”.

AZ Museum of Natural History

Arizona Museum for Youth’s feature hand on exhibits for the little ones.

The Mesa Contemporary Arts is open for the new 2009-2010 exhibition season.

For more information on 3-4-Free Series: http://mesaartscenter.com/3ForFree.htm

Museums direct:
AZ Museum of Natural History: (480) 644-2230 www.azmnh.org
AZ Museum for Youth: (480) 644-2467 www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Mesa Contemporary Arts: (480) 644-6560 http://mesaartscenter.com/mca.aspx

Have a great time…. GoGo Ginger.

♬ ♪ Happy Trails To You ♪ ♬

GoGo Ginger — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:51:53 +0000

Usery Mountain Regional Park Opens New Nature Center

UseryVisitorCenterFront

GoGo Ginger here again!!
Sorry it’s been a while, but I was actually out exploring the desert….braving the heat!!

I spent 2 hours at Mesa’s Usery Mountain Regional Park last Friday morning getting to know “the lay of the land”. Usery Park just opened its brand new Nature Center last month and there is more to this building than meets the eye! The nature center is just before the pay station, so visitors can utilize the facilities at no charge!

Ranger Jennifer gave me a complete tour of the BRAND NEW Nature Center and drove me around the park to get acquainted with all the offering and amenities. I took pages of notes, but here are a few of the highlights about the NEW Nature Center…
Retail store offers snacks and cold beverages, souvenirs and outdoor necessities like sunscreen, hats and water bottles available for purchase; Cactus garden & boulders are all relocated from original site (prior to construction); Garden rooftop; 12 Solar panels for sustainable energy; Restrooms utilize waterless urinals and low flow toilets and an outdoor amphitheater (that will seat at least 100ppl)

UseryVisitorCenterBackPatio

In the works/still being developed: Critter room (they had a cage in the window, but no residents yet); Watchable Wildlife designated (working on signage); Hummingbird feeders/garden (working with Audubon chapter to bring onsite); ½ mile nature walking trail/loop outside of center (working on educational signage)
General Park amenities: 4,000 acres, 4 playgrounds w/canopies, 75 campsites with hookups, Ramada sites to be reserved, Merkle Trail – Barrier Free (wheelchair/stroller accessible, via “paved” path), Vista Trail – has a sundial located at top of trail, great trail for toddlers and Equestrian Staging area and trails available, There are many monthly ranger lead programs to choose from, complimentary with regular park admission.

Now Ranger Jennifer & Ranger B are working on getting me out on the Merkle Trail, to get me away from this computer (

So plan a visit with Ranger Jennifer or Ranger B soon…..Free guided tours the New Nature Center now available in Mesa! August dates include the 19th and 27th. The official public Grand Opening ceremony and festivities are scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, so plan on visiting in August to beat the rush!

With the opening of the new center, they have implemented a new onsite Yoga classes, three times a week. You can register as a regular participant and drop-ins are always welcome.

Usery Mountain Regional Park
(part of the Maricopa Country Parks & Recreation Department)
3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 85207
(480) 984-0032
www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
Park Hours: Sun-Thu: 6am-8pm & Fri-Sat: 6am-10pm – 365 days a year

until later, Hiking, Camping….Blazing New Trails with GoGo Ginger

$$ Keeping Cool – for Free $$

GoGo Ginger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:01:39 +0000

3 - 4 - Free, First Sunday

http://mesaartscenter.com/3ForFree.htm

GoGo Ginger here… planning for my holiday Staycation.
I am excite to combine my favorite two things to do this weekend, #1=Free #2=Museums (staying cool in the summer).

We are mid-way through our wonderful year of 3-4-Free, 1st Sundays at the downtown Mesa museums, sponsored by Target (Noon-5pm). The museums have tallied record numbers since January, and I received an insiders tip…since families are planning on going out of town to escape the heat on this long holiday weekend….they anticipate the crowds to be manageable.

I am planning on ”landing on” the Mars exhibit, seeing “My Favorite Monster” and “meeting” Sergei Isupov at our museums. I am thinking I will head over to the new Il Vinaio Bar & Wine Bar and celebrate my independence with a toast to our country…with a Red, White, and Brew . (

Same Sun, More Fun, Less Burn This Summer In Mesa

visitmesa — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:47:08 +0000

Check out the NEW YouTube video about Mesa Stay-cations at VisitMesa.com/Values . This recently added video shares all the great things to experience right here in Mesa. From fabulous hotel pools, Sunsplash, tubing the Salt River, and much more.

Then when you decide to take a Stay-cation in Mesa click here to make your planning easy with the following savings and tips:

Mesa Money – Save $10 A Day on Your Stay in Mesa
Citywide Summer Values
Budget-Friendly Planning
More Ways to Save this Summer

Enjoy your summer and don’t forget to take a Stay-cation or Vacation this year.

Good Heavens!!

visitmesa — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:37:25 +0000

Plan your next family outing for FREE!
Stop by the Mesa Community College Planetarium on June 5th between 6 – 9:30pm for a showing of “New Horizons”.
Shows start every 30 minutes. Arrive early, only 53 seats per show.
The East Valley Astronomy Club also provides telescopes for the kids to view the stars.
1833 W. Southern Ave, BLDG PS-15
(480) 461-7015

Look for the silver dome-like structure off Dobson Road, PS 15 Bldg