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Gilbert mayor set to give final 'State of the Town' address

Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson will give her final "State of the Town" address April 23 at Gilbert Town Hall. Residents are invited to hear how the town is preparing for the future at the …
Elections

Two Gilbert council candidates clear legal challenges

The cases to dismiss two Gilbert council candidates from the primary ballot were withdrawn Monday while a third was postponed until Friday.   Kenny Buckland, a candidate an open council …
Government

Gilbert opens applications for task force on teen violence

Gilbert has opened the application process for the reconstituted Community Engagement Task Force, which will address teen violence as its next focus area. The town is seeking teen and adult …
education

Laptop purchases on Chandler school board agenda

??​In keeping with its attempts to keep students using some of the latest technology hardware, the Chandler Unified School District has another large purchase planned for discussion and action this …
Parks and Recreation

Gilbert's summer recreation registration opening this week

Gilbert is opening its summer session Parks and Recreation Department offerings April 22-24. Summer session classes will take place from May 27 through July 21. Classes are available to view …
POLICE

Body found in canal; Mesa, Gilbert police investigate

A man’s body was found floating in a canal Saturday morning, and authorities are investigating the case as a “suspicious death.” The Gilbert Police Department received a call …
Guiding Growth Podcast

Gilbert man escaped Bosnian civil war for opportunities in America

The podcast Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, event and meeting venue Modern Moments and the Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net explores the …

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Volunteerism

Gilbert recognizes its 'Volunteer MVPs'

Five people and a hospital group were named this week as the winners of Gilbert's second annual Volunteer MVP Awards.   Awards were given to volunteers who align most with Gilbert’s …
Sports

Pickleball tournament coming to Gilbert Regional Park

Gilbert Regional Park will be the site of the Spring Classic, a pickleball tournament April 20-23. The tournament is for men's, women's and mixed doubles and has different age and skill …
Elections

'Gloves are off': Gilbert candidates say challenge tries to disenfranchise voters

Three Gilbert Town Council candidates who are having their nominating petition signatures challenged are firing back at the effort to disqualify them from the 2024 ballot.   Mayoral …
Volunteerism

Gilbert putting on Day of Service April 20

Gilbert will have another Day of Service at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Gilbert has partnered with Weekly Collective to assist town residents who, due to limited financial resources and/or …
Parks and recreation

Gilbert opens applications for aquatics scholarships

Gilbert residents ages 17 and younger, including adaptive recreation participants, can apply now for the 2024 SRP Aquatics Scholarship. Selected recipients can use the funding toward fees for …
EDUCATION / SPORTS

Chandler school board honors state soccer champs

Two senior standouts, represented Perry High School’s repeat state-champion boys soccer team, at a recent Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting. PHS coach Jason Berg …
Real estate

Corner Store in Gilbert sold to Kwik Corner

An entity tracing to Kwik Corner acquired a  Corner Store property at 831 E. Warner Road, Gilbert, on April 11 for $1.43 million from an entity tracing to Richard Lee Matz, according to …
Government

Gilbert councilmember tries lightening mood

Gilbert Town Council frequently has been the target of public criticism  But one member tried to put a humorous spin on it all April 16. 
Government

Gilbert moves on four points to address teen violence

Gilbert has four points moving forward to address teen violence in the community and will hand over further planning on the matter to the town’s Community Engagement Task Force.   …
Opinions with Civility
Over the course of my 20-year career, I’ve learned that parents who suspect their children have autism are almost never wrong. These parents often worry about whether their child will …
More than $4 billion in Federal Pell Grants went unclaimed by the class of 2023 simply because they did not fill out the free application for Federal Financial Aid.
As the cool weather subsides and the sun starts beating down homeowners must not overlook the important aspects of their plumbing system to make sure they handle the intense weather changes. From …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the second session is 7 to 9 p.m. The entry fee is $20 and includes six bingo cards, beverages and snacks

Proceeds from Friday bingo fundraiser to benefit My Hope Bag

Bingo for Boobies, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization My Hope Bag, will be April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, 7290 S. Price Road in Tempe. The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the …
Verde at Cooley Station is holding a release party for the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.

Gilbert development hosting Taylor Swift release party

Verde at Cooley Station is calling for all Gilbert Swifties to celebrate all things Taylor Swift at The Next Era – Album Release Party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 19. The free event, …
Remington Butler, right, directed three spots that were nominated for awards at the 43rd Annual College Television Awards

Mesquite High alum from Gilbert earns three college TV award nominations

Mesquite High School alumnus Remington Butler has received three nominations for the Television Academy Foundation College Television Awards. The College Television Awards recognize and reward …
Gilbert police and fire departments will host a Public Safety Day for the special-needs community April 13.

Gilbert police, fire hosting special needs community at Public Safety Day

The special needs community is invited to attend Gilbert's inaugural   Public Safety Day   on Saturday, April 13. Public Safety Day is a Sensory Awareness Family Event designed to foster …
Gilbert resident Nikki Hayes' 'Same One, Different Face' will be released April 12.

Gilbert's Nikki Hayes releasing new single

Blending synths, keys, and baseline, with lashings of reverb and harmonised vocals – the latest R&B release from Gilbert resident Nikki Hayes, ‘Same One, Different Face’ , is an …
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