Category Archives: Outdoor Recreation

We love Pinterest!

Have you heard of the new craze, Pinterest? It is very addicting for those “pinning” craft ideas, home décor, planning weddings, and book marking places they would like to visit, and things they want to see. It is like scrapbooking, … Continue reading

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Mesa, a great city for active people!

Hi my name is James Tevault and I’m known as the office athletic guy that enjoys training and racing in the East Valley. This past November I finally completed one of my major accomplishments, Ironman Arizona. As exciting as an … Continue reading

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Join Game and Fish for bighorn sheep workshop and Canyon Lake boat tour

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is partnering with the Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake to host a public workshop to see and learn about the state’s desert bighorn sheep. This fun and informational wildlife workshop starts with a classroom … Continue reading

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Desert Belle’s 2011 Memorial Day Weekend Special!

** SPECIAL PRICE TO ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL – 50% off ** All United States Active and Retired Military Personnel may enjoy any public cruise this weekend at a 50% discount! ($10 adults, $9 seniors 60+) The Desert Belle Captains and … Continue reading

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Stargazing – 2 Fabulous, FREE, Family-friendly events

Stargazing for Everyone @ Usery Park Usery Mountain Regional Park Date: 4/30/2011 Time: 7:30 PM Registration Required: No Fee: $6.00 per car Come watch the sky with us under the expert guidance of Tony and Carole La Conte! Come look through … Continue reading

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Wingstock Festival: Where Chicken and Music Meat

Where can you find great music and hot, sticky and sweet barbeque chicken wings?  Only at the first ever Wingstock 2011:  Where Chicken and Music Meat.  There will be a people’s choice wing judging contest and live bands rocking it … Continue reading

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City of Mesa: Community Day of Play – 3/19/11

Don’t forget to download your $1 off coupon for the next Community Day of Play event at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St., on Saturday, March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to the Community Day of Play is … Continue reading

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Chance to win Cubs Spring Training Tickets at Mesa’s Community Day of Play

There will be two chances to win a pair of Cubs Spring Training tickets at the next Community Day of Play on Saturday, March 5 at Skyline Park, 655 S. Crismon Road from noon to 4 p.m.  A raffle drawing … Continue reading

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❤Sweethearts on Main❤ – Downtown Mesa’s 2nd Friday Night Out❣

…GoGo Ginger….

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Wait for it…wait for it…

Ok – I know that patience is a virtue but all the winter rains we had in Mesa this year have made me as anxious as a school girl to go hiking and frolic among the wildflowers (truly!). This entire … Continue reading

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