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Chandler
Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke recognized Read On Chandler at a May 19 City Council study session—praising the group's work to help all children read by third grade—and noted that the collaborative sent 25 VIP guest readers to Title I schools. Volunteers read to 2,200 kindergartners and distributed 24,000 summer reading books as part of its ongoing effort to improve early literacy. Chandler Independent
- ➤ Chandler teen Everett Watson Jr. received a private two-hour tour of State Farm Stadium from FirstBank after he broke his prosthetic foot and raised funds to fix it last fall — he toured locker rooms, press areas and the field while the Cardinals gave him a signed football from Kyler Murray, three team shirts and more sports gear. Chandler Arizonan
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with national firm BerryDunn to review elections processes including chain of custody, physical security, and ballot drop boxes—funding for the review was approved in February. The contract runs through next June and will update procedures changed since the county’s August Primary election. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Suns traded two future second-round picks for the No. 36 pick on Thursday night in the NBA Draft—adding a third selection to join those at Nos. 52 and 59. The trade will be finalized after the new league year begins on July 1. 12 News
- ➤ Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte led NL second basemen with 2,534,002 votes in Phase One to become the team’s only finalist for a starting All-Star spot; he will face Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tommy Edman in Phase Two voting starting at 9 a.m. Monday, June 30. The 2025 All-Star Game will be played on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta. 12 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chandler Business Networking
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Cultivate connections and boost your business in a supportive community of entrepreneurs.
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Libbie Higgins Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with rising comedian Libbie Higgins, known for her viral characters and quick wit.
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Connect with entrepreneurs and influencers to amplify business growth and visibility.
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Floor Hockey Clinic - Adaptive Recreation
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Registration required — Learn and improve your field hockey skills in a supportive environment tailored for adaptive recreation.
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