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Chandler
Friday, April 4th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division invites community members to attend the third annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, where keynote speaker Nicole Lance and a panel of female leaders will share their insights; advance registration is required with preference for those who live, work or volunteer locally. Chandler Independent
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Child Safety hosted a Children’s Heart Gallery event at Chandler Municipal Airport to let foster youth update their online profiles for adoption while enjoying activities like haircuts, new clothes, and photos. Local plane operators provided vintage, home-built aircraft and helicopters (a first for the airport) as three photographers captured the experience. Chandler Arizonan
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen suspects were charged in a 20-count indictment on Wednesday for a conspiracy involving straw gun purchases that saw 13 paid to buy belt-fed rifles and Barrett .50 caliber semi-automatic rifles for a central figure in the scheme—authorities said. KTAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arizona libraries offer a Culture Pass program that gives students and families free entry to museums and cultural sites during summer. Residents can get a pass with a library card from over 175 libraries—this program fills a gap in arts education for under-resourced communities. Chandler Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Between February and March, 2025, Maricopa County saw a 15% decrease in eviction lawsuits with 1,074 fewer filings in March compared to February—this drop was expected since evictions typically decline in November and March. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Diamondbacks to a 7-5 win over the Yankees as the team rallied after a quiet start. 12 News
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Metro Mayhem 2025
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Firebird Motorsports Park — $35 — Experience thrilling motorcycle stunts and drag races at the largest gathering of motorcycle action in the country.
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking
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.
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Taste Of Gila - Luau On The Lawn
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.
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Granny Brunch Celebration
1-2:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy Chandler — Ticket required — Celebrate all things granny with trivia, lip sync battles, breakfast tacos, and mimosa flights.
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Chandler Business Networking Meeting
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with local entrepreneurs and influencers to foster relationships and business opportunities.
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Dasha Live at Gila River Resorts & Casinos
8-11 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Cost info not listed — Experience the introspective and alluring sounds of Dasha, a passionate new artist sharing her story.
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Sunday Funday Big Deck Party
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music from SIDE PEACE AZ in a spacious brewery atmosphere.
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Chandler Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Join a vibrant community for entrepreneurs and business influencers to create meaningful connections.
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Jason Santiago Comedy Night
7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy Chandler — Ticketed event — Enjoy the relatable humor of Jason Santiago, a standout comedian sharing tales from his Bronx upbringing and fatherhood.
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Grateful Day of the Dead: Featuring Prescott JRAD
5:30-9:30 p.m. — SanTan Gardens - Brewery & Distillery Tours — Preorder $13, Day of $18 — Dance to Grateful Dead tunes while enjoying food from SanTan Food Truck.
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