Good morning, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway corridor. Highs near 100 through Friday mean early errands still make sense.
- 🧶 Crochet Away meets Saturday. Gateway Library hosts ages 12 and older at 10 AM.
- 🏘️ Eastmark’s resident calendar. Poolside music, karaoke, and an Element district pumpkin gathering.
- 🏗️ Still tracking Sprouts. An exact opening date has not been confirmed.
A yarn project and a Saturday at Gateway Library
Gateway Library hosts Crochet Away on Saturday, October 10, giving Eastmark teens and adults a place to work on yarn projects and trade tips.
Key facts
- When: Saturday at 10 AM.
- Where: Gateway Library, the Mesa Public Library branch just north of the Eastmark Great Park market parking lot.
- Ages: 12 and older.
- Bring: A yarn project to work on alongside other crafters.
The gathering centers on working together and sharing ideas across generations. Materials and beginner instruction have not been confirmed.
Check the library event listing for additional program details before Saturday.
Around the Gateway corridor
🏀 Winter recreation registration is open. Mesa residents can now register for the city’s 2026-2027 winter youth sports and adult recreation programs. Gateway families can check the registration announcement for program choices.
🎸 Jimmy Eat World gets a library card. Mesa Public Library has revealed a limited-edition card featuring the Mesa band, celebrating the library’s 120th anniversary. The announcement does not establish availability at Gateway Library; card details are here.
🏘️ EastMarket & Builders
This week’s Eastmark resident-calendar picks, from The ’Mark to South Ferric Park.
🎧 DJ by the Pool, Friday. Live DJ sets run October 9 from 5:30 to 8 PM at the Community Pool at The ’Mark, 10100 E. Ray Road. Eastmark Community Life hosts the evening; check the resident event listing for participation details.
🎤 Karaoke, Saturday. The classroom at The ’Mark hosts karaoke October 10 from 5:30 to 8 PM, at 10100 E. Ray Road. A microphone indoors is another option for the evening. Event details.
🎃 Element pumpkin decorating needs registrations. Element district residents gather at South Ferric Park on October 17, 10 AM to noon, for pumpkin decorating, a book swap, and fall refreshments. Register each pumpkin decorator so organizers can buy enough pumpkins; books for all ages are welcome, and this gathering is exclusively for Element residents. Registration details.
💡 Let It Glow planning, today. Eastmark’s resident-led Events Committee meets virtually October 8 from 4 to 5 PM to discuss entertainment, activities, and other event ideas. The meeting listing includes the Teams link.
Still Tracking
The saved Sprouts timeline lacks a dated source, so its opening target remains unverified.
- 🛒 Sprouts at EastMarket (Ray and Ellsworth). An exact opening date has not been confirmed.
From the schools
🏈 Eastmark High School JV flag football faces Crismon. The girls’ matchup is listed for Tuesday, October 13, at 4 PM. The Firebirds athletics listing has the game details.
