Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Chandler.
🎓 Education
Chandler Unified ended its summer program on Friday to help pandemic-born kindergarteners build academic and social skills for fall.
Educators said students improved in academics with at-home support but still need help with social skills—an issue linked to early COVID-19 isolation.
🏛️ Government
Kim Moyers said Downtown Chandler looks for chances to make alleys safer and boost visibility for residents and visitors — officials will consider projects when these opportunities arise.
Local leaders are reviewing plans to improve the area as needed.
State transportation officials said ADOT is working on four freeway projects this weekend.
The eastbound Loop 101 ramps are closed until 10 p.m. today and the road is narrowed until 11 p.m. today, the I-17 ramp is closed until 2 p.m. today, and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard is closed until 8 a.m. today — drivers should plan extra time and follow detour routes.
🏈 Sports
The Diamondbacks will miss their top catcher Gabriel Moreno (who has a hairline fracture in his finger) and reliever A.J.
Puk (who underwent surgery and may need further work) as announced by manager Torey Lovullo. The team said Moreno will be out for weeks while Puk will miss the rest of the season as they continue their road trip in Colorado.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday — Eugenio Suárez and Pavin Smith hit key homers while Ryne Nelson pitched 5 2/3 innings to earn his second straight win.
Suárez drove in four runs with a two-run homer in the second inning and Smith added three runs in the fifth as the team avoided a sweep.
🎉 Chandler Events
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On-Site Tour of Assisted Living Services
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Brookdale Chandler Ray Road — Free entry — Explore personalized assisted living services in a welcoming community designed for seniors.
Roblox Game Development Camp: Capture The Flag
9 a.m. — iCode Chandler — Registration Required — Discover game design and 3D modeling while creating a multiplayer Capture the Flag experience.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and influencers for meaningful business connections.
Clint Black 30th Anniversary Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 30 years with country icon Clint Black in an unforgettable concert experience.
The Rat Pack in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of classic tunes from the legendary Rat Pack.
RoboSports Challenge and Game Coding Camp
All day — Jake's Unlimited — Varies by session — Create robots and mobile games while learning coding fundamentals and sports challenges.
APFC 18: Arizona Fight Night
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Tickets from $169.99 — Experience an electrifying night of mixed martial arts action in Chandler, AZ.
Breakthrough Basketball Summer Camp
July 8-10 — The Lab in Chandler — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with focused training on shooting and ball handling techniques.
Operation Back to School
Jul 12 — 10:36 p.m. — 1825 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ — Free entry — Help local students prepare for the school year with gifted backpacks full of supplies.
Engineering for Kids: VEX Robotics and Wildlife Adventures
AM & PM Sessions — Jake's Unlimited — Various pricing options — Engage in robotics coding and wildlife exploration through hands-on activities.
🏠 Chandler Real Estate
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