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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chandler High School is supporting the annual Summer of a Million Meals food drive in partnership with the United Food Bank—this eighth year's event aims to help local families in need during the summer. 12 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of residents near the Greer fire have been evacuated—officials are assessing the blaze and planning safety measures. 12 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chandler Public Library will launch its Summer Reading Challenge on June 1 and run until August 1; readers earn one point per minute read to win prizes. Participants will also get extra points by attending events (Color Our World) that include art sessions and local partner activities. City of Chandler
- ➤ The Kyrene Governing Board has scheduled a November all-mail election to decide if the school district will continue its 15% maintenance and operating budget override for seven more years—voters in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Tempe will decide, helping avoid a $4.5 million cut in later spending. Chandler Arizonan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chandler’s Strategic Initiatives Director Ryan Peters was selected as a 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellow by the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation—a program that honors experienced civic leaders for public service. The fellowship includes a 12-session public policy institute starting in August, where Peters will join 29 other leaders to enhance his nearly 20 years of experience in government relations and state policy discussions. City of Chandler
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Absolute Pain Management will open its new clinic on Tuesday, May 20 at 980 E. Pecos Road, suite 3 in Chandler & the facility is located on the northwest corner of Pecos and McQueen roads next to Dunkin'. The clinic will offer services such as chiropractic care, softwave TRT, weight loss, laser body sculpting, and treatment for neuropathy, back, neck, and headache pain. Chandler Independent
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Battle of the Bots Camp
3 PM — iCode Chandler — Check website for pricing — Discover robotics principles by designing and controlling your own Battle-bot.
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iCode: Drone Code Camp
Event Time — iCode Chandler — Not specified — Learn basic flight mechanics and Python programming to control drones.
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TARANG 2025: A Bollywood Dance Extravaganza
6 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — Registrations open — Experience the energy and excitement of a dazzling Bollywood recital.
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