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Circle the City is opening an 85-bed medical respite center in Mesa

If you've ever wondered where someone goes after a hospital stay when they have nowhere safe to recover, here's some good news.

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Circle the City's Mesa center covers 33,000 square feet

Floor area of the new respite center, beside places you know

The new respite center33,000 sq. ft.Main St. and Higley Rd.
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

7 basketball courts would fit inside the new respite center

Source: ABC15 Arizona

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Floor area
The new respite center33,000 sq. ft. (Main St. and Higley Rd.)
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

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  • Festival of TreesThe Lavender Farm at Chateau de Vie in Chandler has 15 decorated trees on display for its first Festival of Trees, and tickets are $20.

    The Lavender Farm at Chateau de Vie in Chandler has 15 decorated trees on display for its first Festival of Trees, and tickets are $20. The money goes toward a Thanksgiving dinner for more than 430 foster kids.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC15 Arizona

  • Mesa paradeThe East Valley Veterans Parade steps off at 11 a.m.

    The East Valley Veterans Parade steps off at 11 a.m. today in downtown Mesa along University Drive and Center Street. More than 100 entries are expected, and a World War II military aircraft will fly over to signal the start. The theme is “Nifty 250: Freedom Ain’t Free.” Retired Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Holmes, 91, leads as grand marshal after flying 130 combat missions in Vietnam.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Mesa Tribune, chandlernews.com, East Valley Tribune

  • The SwitchyardPostino opens Sat., Nov. 14 at The Switchyard in Queen Creek, with a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m.

    Postino opens Sat., Nov. 14 at The Switchyard in Queen Creek, with a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. The 10-acre development at Ellsworth and Ocotillo roads announced six new tenants, including Joe & The Juice and VIO Med Spa. ROOM and PORCH, a home goods store, follows later in November.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: AZ Big Media, AZ Big Media, Your Valley

  • Roka AkorScottsdale's Roka Akor is set to open a second Valley location by mid-2027 in the new Northside at SanTan Village in Gilbert.

    Scottsdale's Roka Akor is set to open a second Valley location by mid-2027 in the new Northside at SanTan Village in Gilbert. The Japanese steakhouse's space is 4,336 square feet, with a 1,000-square-foot patio.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KTAR News 92.3 FM

  • Sun DevilsArizona State beat Hofstra 85-63 on Tuesday in Tempe to stay unbeaten.

    Arizona State beat Hofstra 85-63 on Tuesday in Tempe to stay unbeaten. Paulius Murauskas had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Freshman JRob Croy scored 18, 15 of them in the second half.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: PinalCentral.com, Arizona Sports

  • Phoenix paradeThe 30th annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade starts at 11 a.m.

    The 30th annual Phoenix Veterans Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. today on Third Street at McDowell Road and heads north to Indian School Road, a change from past years, when the route included Central Avenue, Camelback Road and Seventh Street. Grand marshal Delmar DeWitt Beard, 100, of Glendale, was sworn into the Navy on D-Day. Organizers say the Purple Heart balloon is back. Looking for a free meal? azfamily rounded up veterans deals across the Valley.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSources: KTAR News 92.3 FM, AZ Big Media, azfamily.com

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  2. East Valley Tribune6 hours ago

    Vietnam War combat pilot is grand marshal in Mesa parade

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Veterans Day parades today and a new respite center in Mesa

Plus, Postino opens in Queen Creek on Saturday and ASU stays unbeaten.

The TLDR

  1. Circle the City opens an 85-bed respite center in Mesa
  2. Fiesta Bowl co-founder Bill Shover dies at 98
  3. Mesa's Veterans Parade steps off at 11 a.m. today
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