Daily editionTuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
Community
On May 17, the city unveiled an 11,000 square feet expansion of Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Tumbleweed Park to create a flexible, inclusive space for all ages.
The upgraded facility now offers a new senior drop-in zone (Saguaro Social Club), a large fitness studio, and creative rooms along with rental spaces (weddings, baby showers, family reunions) while using a key fob system to track usage and guide upcoming programs.
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Governor Hobbs signed Preston’s Law to create a new swarming offense after the death of Chandler resident Preston Lord—while the Crayola Experience in the mall will close on June 15 and the Education Foundation awarded a record $335,200 in scholarships to 239 seniors.
Chandler police will run a seatbelt campaign from May 19 to June 1, the Goddard School opened at 244 W. Chandler Heights Road, a new Code Enforcement Academy session starts on June 11, cooling centers have been open since May 1, Ryan Reeves was named 2025 Airport Executive of the Year, an AI event is set for May 20 at ASU MIX Center, the Chamber Awards are on May 29, and attorney Benjamin Gottlieb earned Super Lawyer recognition—showing a busy week of local news.
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Chandler’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division will support three Juneteenth and Freedom Week events in the city.
Culture Music in the Park will take place on June 14 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West—Chandler will also host the Miss Juneteenth Arizona Scholarship and Pageant on June 13 at Chandler Center for the Arts and the Juneteenth Father’s Day Mixer on June 15 at Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant and Bar.
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Education
An investigation found Arizona’s voucher program, started in summer 2022, is causing top public districts including Chandler to lose students and millions in state funds as families switch to private or home schooling; the program is projected to cost taxpayers $1 billion in the upcoming school year. Lawmakers plan to vote later this month on a constitutional amendment that may make the voucher program permanent + the debate continues over its impact on high-performing schools.
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Chandler Unified School District will present four bond election options at its Governing Board meeting on June 11 to secure funds for needed renovations after voters rejected a $487.5 million request last year.
Officials will also hold a May 30 presentation to answer questions before deciding if an election later this year will offer voters two borrowing measures and an override to fund school upgrades—property taxes will remain unchanged.
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Government
Chandler will open its first overnight cooling center this summer at the Chandler Senior Center during extreme heat warnings—providing about 30 spaces for people to rest safely.
The move comes after last summer's record-high nighttime temperatures drove high demand for heat relief.
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Accidents
Chandler police said a 3-year-old boy named Trigg Kiser—who had been hospitalized since May 12 after being rescued from a backyard pool on Ashley Drive—died Sunday as his case remains under investigation.
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Chandler Events
The Psychedelephants with Colour TV Concert
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 · 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
Friday, May 23rd, 2025 · 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.
Jonathan Flanagan: Trigger Warning Comedy Show
Saturday, May 24th, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Tickets available — Enjoy clean, least offensive comedy from Jonathan Flanagan as he brings laughter to Chandler.
Chandler Business Networking Event
Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 · 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.
iCode: Game Builder - Construct 3 Camp
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 · All day — iCode Chandler — Check event website for pricing — Create your own games while learning the craft behind game development.
Battle of the Bots Camp
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 · 3 PM — iCode Chandler — Cost info not specified — Students design and build their own Battle-bots while learning robotics principles.
Dionne Warwick Concert
Friday, May 30th, 2025 · 8-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Tickets from $39 — Experience the legendary Dionne Warwick live in concert.
TARANG 2025: A Bollywood Dance Extravaganza
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 · 6 p.m. — Piper Repertory Theater — Registrations open — Experience the energy and excitement of a dazzling Bollywood recital.
Chandler Museum Exhibit: Ceangal/Connections
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 · All day — Chandler Museum — Free admission — Discover a cultural collaboration of artists from Chandler and Tullamore, Ireland in a unique exhibit.
Junior Lifeguarding Program
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 · 4-6 p.m. — Hamilton Aquatic Center — Registration not yet open — Dive into aquatic skills and first-aid training while making new friends.