3.31.2009
Easter Pageant
3.29.2009
Helping Others
"Volunteers and donations needed for Project Homeless Connect
The East Valley Project Homeless Connect will take place in the City of Mesa Friday, April 17th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at City of Grace Church, 655 E. University Drive. Nonprofit and government agencies will provide services to the homeless such as housing assistance, medical care, obtaining identification cards, etc. Showers, haircuts and lunch will also be provided.
The East Valley Project Homeless Connect is asking for donations of several items, including new bath towels, underwear, socks, sunscreen, backpacks and money to purchase lunch for guests and volunteers.Volunteers are also needed to serve meals, distribute clothing and help the homeless contact the different social service providers at the event.
'The City of Mesa is honored to provide this service, which will be an additional resource to help the homeless in the East Valley,' Mesa Human Services Program Coordinator Lisa Wilson said. 'This volunteer effort began in San Francisco and was successfully duplicated in Tempe and other Valley cities. Mesa is pleased to be able to partner with several different agencies to also offer this program.'
Among the agencies partnering with the City of Mesa for the East Valley Project Homeless Connect are the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles, Maricopa Association of Governments, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, A New Leaf, East Valley Men’s Center, Valley of the Sun United Way, Mesa United Way, Central Christian Church and City of Grace Church.
If you would like to volunteer or donate items for the East Valley Project Homeless Connect, contact Mesa Human Services Program Coordinator Lisa Wilson at (480) 644-5831."
3.27.2009
Swimming: Part 1
3.26.2009
MPS Budget Information Meetings
3.25.2009
Ted's Hot Dogs
3.17.2009
Get Outdoorsy
3.16.2009
Superstition Farm
Need a little country in the city? Check out Superstition Farm. Roccy was kind enough to send a little information our way.
Learn of cows, tour the farm, take a hayride, find your way through the hay-maze, and visit the farm store. Also, for $1 extra you can hit up the milk bar (which boasts 12 flavors - now that sounds interesting) or for $1.50 extra you can go with the ice-cream bar.
Check out the details on how you can get in on this fun opportunity, straight from their website:
"We are now open open to the public on Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The first tour is at 10:00 AM and the second is at 12:00. This is on a walk-in basis so you do not need an appointment. If you are planning to come with a large group then please just give us a call beforehand to let us know so we can be prepared to accommodate you. If Saturday's are not good for you then just give us a call or email us and we can set you up with a reservation. We do tours by appointment on Tuesdays-Fridays."
Pricing:
Oh, and that's not all:
Okay, so get out there on Saturday or get on the phone or send them an e-mail to make your reservation. Muffin the cow would love to see you.
Spring Training
3.15.2009
Spring Break Part 1 - Museums and Various Recreational Sites
To start off some of our Spring Break posts, we thought we would remind everyone of the fabulous museums and various recreational sites that we have in our area. These are places that generally have an entrance fee, however, provide a fun service for children and adults. We know we have posted about most of these before, but we would just like to remind everyone that there is a huge variety of things to do around here.
The Arizona Museum for Youth - you can't miss out on Artville for the younger ones and then there is Recycled into Art or African Stone sculptures for all ages.
The Natural History Museum - dinosaurs, Mars, poop, the Hohokam people - this museum explores it all.
Red Mountain Multigenerational Center - climbing wall, fitness center, a get out and get moving kind of place.
McCormick Stillman Train Park in Scottsdale - a fabulous train to ride, carousel rides, park and museum. A little far, but in my opinion, well worth the drive.
Hall of Flame - a museum all about firefighting, from heroes to truck and everything in between.
Mesa Historical Museum - visit the Wallace and Ladmo exhibit or even Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience.
X-Treme Play - have a fun filled day with indoor inflatables.
Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - see Singin' in the Rain while enjoying a meal.
Family Day at Cinemark - take advantage of a little Monday movie deal today.
Queen Creek Olive Mill - visit and tour this working mill.
Ice Rinks - feeling like summers coming too soon? Hit the ice at various ice rinks across the valley.
Light Rail - you still haven't gone for a spin on the light rail? Why not take a trip to Phoenix this week via the light rail?
Picture Show - try out the new discount theater. Remember Tuesdays are only $1.
Freestone Park in Gilbert - ride the mini train, carousel, and another small amusement ride, or maybe just feed the ducks and enjoy the various playgrounds.
Stay tuned for country in the city outlets and outdoorsy and indoorsy stuff.
3.12.2009
2nd Friday
Oh, and we are looking for any and all ideas for Spring Break. Thanks to a friendly reminder from Roccy, we are working on some good posts for ideas to make your Spring Break special. I personally do not have kids in school, and both my husband and I are all done with ASU, but that doesn't mean I don't look forward to Spring Break every year. It's an excuse to celebrate. So let us in on any secrets that you have for the week and e-mail us at iheartmesa@gmail.com. (And don't think that because budgets are tighter this year, that you still can't celebrate - Disneyland isn't the only place on earth to create lasting memories.)
3.11.2009
Picture Show
3.09.2009
Ah-So Good
Ah-So Japanese Restaurant
480.497.1114
1919 S Gilbert RD
Mesa 85204
(on the same corner as Trader Joe's and Michael's)
Ah-So and I met about 8 years ago when I first started dating my husband and it's been love ever since. Ah-So has been a place of many dates for us, a place we can treat out-of-town guests and a place I have come to crave. It just seems to always "hit the spot." I grew up as a fish-stick kind of girl. Meaning, the only fish I ever ate was breaded. Since meeting Ah-So, I have turned into a shrimp and even a little bit of a sushi eater. My family is still in disbelief.
Ah-So is a Japanese Sushi/Teppanyaki restaurant. One side is the sushi bar and one side is filled with tables where you sit around the teppan grill and watch your food being cooked right in front of you. I have only tried the teppanyaki side. The chefs are very talented and entertaining. Once in awhile we will get one that is a little less exciting, but usually we aren't disappointed. We do like to make sure we have at least a few dollars to give to the chef when he is done cooking for us as a tip. In addition to our chef tip, we still leave a regular tip when we are paying for the meal.
Each meal comes with fried rice, a salad, miso soup, vegetables, a few shrimps (even if you didn't order shrimp) and your chosen meat. Prices range from $8 to around $30 per plate. If you want to share your meat, I think the charge is around $7 so that way you still get your own rice, soup, salad and vegetable. When I go I usually get the fillet and shrimp combo. I love their rice so much that my husband has figured out how to duplicate it at home. You can even buy their sauces to go. As for children, we have only taken our girls once to Ah-So, but I'll probably wait until they are older. They were entertained and had a good time, but Ah-So doesn't have a kids menu, so we still had to pay adult prices. For 2 year olds, it is not worth it (well, at least not for me). I've been with my older nieces and nephews and it was fun to watch them be entertained.
Have you been to Ah-So? What do you think.
3.06.2009
Family Day at Mesa Grande
"Family Day at the Mesa Grande archaeological site is being held Saturday,March 7th from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The free event will give you the chance to tour this large prehistoric Hohokam temple mound, view prehistoric technology demonstrations and participate in ancient games at the third annual open house held at West 10th Street and Date/Brown, across from the former Banner Mesa Hospital. A free pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Mesa Grande Community Alliance, will be served from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM."
3.04.2009
Lehi Days
3.03.2009
Out to Lunch Concert Series
"Mesa Arts Center is bringing back its popular free outdoor concert series! Bring your lunch and enjoy live music in a serene setting. Concerts will be held on Thursdays on the Wells Fargo Garden from 12:30 - 1:30 pm."
Concerts Include:
MARCH 5th - Desert City Six (Dixieland and more)
MARCH 12th - Liam Mackey and Tim Sadow (Traditional and original Irish tunes)
MARCH 19th - Back Porch Bandits (Bluegrass)
3.02.2009
Queen's Bakery and Pizzeria
480.964.1609