Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Chandler.
💼 Business
16 Handles opened its first Arizona store at Fulton Ranch Towne Center in Ocotillo near Hamilton High School.
The frozen yogurt chain offers 16 rotating flavors including Arriba coffee, birthday cake & black matcha.
📰 Economy
A report from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity showed 19,400 jobs were lost in 2025 as the unemployment rate increased from 4.2 to 4.5 by January.
The losses were most severe in government, trade, transportation & utilities, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
🎓 Education
Chandler High School has hired teacher Chris Todd for its cabinetry program after he discovered that Arizona’s technical education lags behind other regions.
Todd said he is eager to help students gain practical skills (often called shop classes) for their future careers.
🎉 Chandler Events
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Kid-Friendly Cake Painting Workshop
12:30-2 p.m. — The Kind Bean — Purchase food and drinks — Perfect creative fun for toddlers and kids!
Live Music with The Retro Connection
8 PM — The Perch Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy imaginative brews and upbeat tunes at this vibrant rooftop bar.
Live Music at Pedal Haus Brewery with Fireside Records
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy live music from local artist Michael Rose while sipping craft brews in a spacious venue.
Chandler Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — Drop-in fee of $25 after two visits — Connect and build lasting relationships with local entrepreneurs and business professionals.
Chinedu Unaka Live
6-9 PM — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 18+ — Experience laughter with LA's rising star comedian, Chinedu Unaka, fresh off HBO and a new comedy album.
Live Music at The Perch with Jake Greider Band
8 p.m. — The Perch Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse music from rock to indie, paired with imaginative brews at a unique rooftop venue.
Live Music with Eddie Unplugged
2-5 p.m. — Pedal Haus Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic journey of popular songs with unique interpretations by Eddie Unplugged.
Keysha E. Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — $ — Enjoy a night of smart and witty humor from Detroit's own Keysha E, connecting real-life situations with relatable punchlines.
Local Arizona Business Networking Event
5-7:30 p.m. — Rudy's 'Country Store' and Bar-B-Q — $15 for non-members — Network with local business owners over delicious barbecue and engaging discussions.
Chandler Business Networking Chapter Meeting
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Build real relationships with local entrepreneurs at this structured networking event.
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