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Chandler
Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chandler will open a new pickleball facility at Tumbleweed Park on Sept. 6—exactly one year after the groundbreaking—and it will have 18 outdoor courts with LED lights, restrooms, practice areas, drinking fountains and a parking lot. Mayor Hartke and the City Council will hold a ribbon-cutting at 8:30 a.m. with free pickleball lessons from 9 to 11 a.m. City of Chandler
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chandler and Chandler Unified School District partnered to expand career readiness for local high school students with a $10,000 investment that helped fund career events and vouchers for industry credential exams during the 2024–25 school year—efforts led by councilmembers Jane Poston and Angel Encinas. More than 2,300 students took credentialing exams and a Build 4 Tomorrow Career Expo at Perry High provided key career exploration opportunities. City of Chandler
- ➤ Chandler’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division, partnering with Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Chandler Unified School District, launches the LEAD Chandler program to help residents ages 17-24 gain professional and leadership skills. The first event, Level Up Conference, will be held at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (2626 E. Pecos Road) on Oct. 18 with registration and breakfast starting at 8 a.m. and the program running (9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Chandler Independent
- ➤ Valley school districts have continued to struggle with recruiting & retaining teachers, a challenge that may affect class sizes this coming school year. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit Leapfrog Group released hospital safety grades for East Valley hospitals based on national performance measures; several HonorHealth facilities earned A's while some Dignity Health and Banner locations received mixed marks. Hospitals focused on reducing infections and preventing errors—efforts aimed at boosting patient safety across the area. Chandler Arizonan
SPORTS NEWS
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Elvis Tribute Show Featuring Justin Shandor
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — $29 - $49 — Experience the music of Elvis as Justin Shandor dazzles with his tribute performance.
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Straight Game Podcast Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices range from $19 to $49 — Engage in entertaining discussions at a live podcast event.
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Pizzas, Pipes, and Pinoys!
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Organ Stop Pizza — No cover charge — Enjoy delicious pizza while listening to the world's largest Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ.
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Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — A vibrant community fostering connections for entrepreneurs and business owners to thrive.
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