Good morning, Chandler.

Chandler installed communication boards at Tumbleweed and Apache parks to help children who have trouble speaking.

The boards include 72 symbols—labeled in both English and Spanish—and will be celebrated with a grand opening at Tumbleweed Park’s Playtopia on May 18 at 9 a.m.

Online comments on Chandler Independent items praised local events, including a Chandler native drafted by the Saints, community programs like Golden Neighbors, autism awareness efforts and ranch hall-of-fame inductions—readers also shared investment advice and support for local initiatives. The feedback highlights a range of interests and active community engagement.

Chandler announced that the Tumbleweed Recreation Center expansion adds 11,000 square feet to the existing facility, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on May 17 at 9 a.m. followed by an open house until noon where residents can explore new features—such as the fitness room, craft studio, dividable classroom, events hall, and game area—and enjoy exclusive Saguaro Social Club programs for those 55 and older from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chandler police say one person died when a car hit a pole — the pole caught fire just before 7:30 p.m. near Dobson and Warner roads.

On April 9, five educators told the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board they were concerned about the new schedule and raised the same problem during public input.

At its May 8 meeting, the Chandler City Council approved a large annual contract for pavement maintenance—this contract will fund upcoming repairs and improvements on city roads.

DA VU CUOI MUAXUAN

8 PM - 12 AM — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — GA tickets from $40 — Experience an enchanting evening of music and entertainment this spring.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Concert

7:00-8:30 PM — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices vary — Experience some of the finest rock 'n' roll tunes with the legendary Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

Chandler Business Networking Event

11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — Drop-in donation required — Connect with local entrepreneurs and boost your business influence in a dynamic setting.

The Psychedelephants with Colour TV Concert

6:30-9:30 p.m. — SanTan Gardens - Brewery & Distillery Tours — $10 Presale, $15 Day of — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with The Psychedelephants and Colour T.V.

Little Feat Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Tickets from $49 — Experience an evening of live music with the legendary band Little Feat.

Sam Leavitt and Jordyn Tyson Youth Camp

8:00-9:30 AM — Chandler High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique youth camp focused on skill development and mentorship.

Chandler Business Networking Event

11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee for non-members — Engage with local entrepreneurs and enhance your business growth through meaningful networking.

Claymation Creation Camp

All day — iCode Chandler — Check website for details — Create your own claymation movie and show it at the end of the day!

Battle of the Bots Camp

3 PM — iCode Chandler — Check website for pricing — Discover robotics principles by designing and controlling your own Battle-bot.

iCode: Drone Code Camp

Event Time — iCode Chandler — Not specified — Learn basic flight mechanics and Python programming to control drones.