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Chuck E. Cheese launched Adventure World today at 2770 E.

Germann Road to give older kids a bigger play space with a climbing structure and a toddler area (plus claw machines and Kid Check security that matches parents with children). The company plans to open more Adventure World locations in the future.

Chandler has been named the No. 3 city for affordable, connected living in a study by HostingAdvice.com that analyzed 123 cities on housing affordability + digital connectivity, economic conditions and quality of life.

The strong digital profile is credited for boosting the city's ranking.

The local events calendar highlights upcoming activities across the Valley, including art walks, food festivals, and seasonal attractions in Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe (and elsewhere).

It provides details and dates on a wide range of community events available through next year.

Chandler students participated in the Latino Leaders Program on Thursday during Hispanic Heritage Month to ask U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Arizona Supreme Court Justice Maria Elena Cruz for guidance on life and careers — the program now includes over 660 students at 10 schools.

At a Chandler Unified board meeting on Oct.

7, six public speakers urged a reversal of the decision to show a land acknowledgement video at meetings and graduations — a decision made a month ago. The board did not address the challenge because state law prevents discussing public input.

Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will host Patricia Hinds, president of the Arizona Department of Gold Star Mothers, on Sunday, Nov.

22 at Oakwood Country Club Ballroom in Sun Lakes - free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts begin at 9:30 a.m., and she will speak at 10 a.m.

The Chandler Unified Governing Board approved a $6.65 million contract for roofing and HVAC unit replacements at Willis Junior High School on Oct.

7 — the project uses remaining 2019 bond funds and is set to be carried out by Progressive Roofing.

Chandler nonprofit Branching Out Family Services renovated Rhinestone Ranch in the East Valley to house 10 girls recovering from abuse using donations + volunteer help; nine girls move in immediately while a fire suppression system will be installed before the tenth arrives, and Vierra plans to expand the model.