Daily editionWednesday, March 26th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Community
Chandler will host For Our City Day in honor of Cesar Chavez on Saturday, March 29 in downtown Chandler to revitalize the Pamela Park neighborhood from Chandler Blvd to Commonwealth Avenue and from Hamilton Street to McQueen Road; volunteers will work on yard maintenance, painting, spreading gravel, and cleaning up the area. Andres Chavez—Cesar Chavez’s grandson—will lead a community march at noon before participants gather at Folley Park at 601 E. Frye Road for a free light lunch and to view job opportunity booths as the event shifts from October to the last Saturday of March.
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Education
Earlier this month, fifty Arizona high school robotics teams competed at Desert Ridge High for a chance to qualify for the VEX World Championship in Dallas from May 6th to May 8th.
Two local Chandler teams—Aurora 937X and Desert Titan 8800T—won the state titles and now look ahead to competing at worlds.
Chandler ArizonanRead more
Government
The City of Chandler has partnered with Mulcahy Law Firm to host a virtual HOA Academy this April that shows residents and board members how HOAs work.
The four sessions will run on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and residents must register online to get the join link (for questions contact the Neighborhood Programs Office).
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Sports
The LPGA Tour Ford Championship will take place this weekend at Whirlwind GC in Cattail in Chandler as defending champion Nelly Korda returns—after a break since February 9—to compete among top players.
The tournament will offer $2.25 million in prize money and will start a stretch of three West Coast events in four weeks.
Chandler IndependentRead more
Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery told reporters Tuesday that he will have Tommy John surgery after feeling elbow soreness during his last spring training appearance—he recorded a 15.00 ERA in two games.
He will miss the 2025 season as a result.
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Chandler Events
Isley Brothers Concert at Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Friday, March 28th, 2025 · The Isley Brothers will perform live at the Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino, featuring a range of ticket prices and scheduled seating for attendees.
The Redeemer: A Musical Celebration of Easter
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 · Experience a spiritually enriching concert featuring Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, centered on the life and redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Funday Big Deck Party: Live Music with Jordan Thropay at Pedal Haus Brewery
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · Experience live music by Jordan Thropay, performing a blend of Top 40 hits with country, pop, and R&B influences in a spacious brewery setting.
Chandler Business Networking Event
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen | $25 drop-in fee for guests | Engage in meaningful networking to boost your business growth.
The Enchanted Mic
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop MANIA Comedy Club — Tickets required — Experience a magical night of comedy and enchantment featuring a dynamic lineup of talented comedians.
Phxlights: Rezz, Nghtmre, Louis The Child & Of The Trees - 2 Day Pass
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 · 8:30 p.m. — Rawhide Western Town & Event Center — Affordable tickets available — Experience an electrifying live performance featuring top electronic artists in Chandler.
WAR Live Concert
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · 8 PM – 12 AM — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Tickets from $79 — Experience an evening with the legendary band WAR in an exciting live performance.
SanTan Burger Fest
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 4-10 p.m. — SanTan Gardens — $12 — Experience a day filled with mouth-watering burgers and live music from talented bands.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local business owners and entrepreneurs to foster community and growth.
Taste Of Gila - Luau On The Lawn
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 · 5:30-7 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — $100-$135 — Experience a tropical luau with welcome cocktails and an array of culinary delights.