Good morning, Chandler.

On Saturday, September 13 at 9:00 AM, Aspire Kids Sports Center in Chandler will host a free event celebrating 30 years with family-friendly activities, live shows from Aspire athletes, raffles, a scavenger hunt, a food truck, and fundraising for Coach Rob and ALS awareness—raffle winners will be announced during the shows.

Jewelry chain gorjana is opening its first Chandler storefront on Monday, Aug.

25 in the Fashion Center on the first floor, between Scheels and Round1 arcade+ It will offer its signature collections, special gifts with purchase, and one-on-one styling sessions for customers.

Police reported that during a road rage incident in Chandler a driver fired a random shot which fatally wounded a bystander—leaving the victim’s family heartbroken.

On August 6, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board voted unanimously to change the language in its election pamphlet urging an override by adding the word 'yes'—a move meant to clearly boost voter support.

The updated wording will appear in upcoming mailed election materials before the county deadline.

Chandler is hosting a community meet and greet on August 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Vision Gallery where residents and business owners can meet Acting City Manager John Pombier and his executive team — appointed by the City Council after his service in Mesa.

Chandler is spending $350K to hire a service that will make the pigeons fly away because they have become a nuisance in the city.

Chandler yo-yo star Hunter Feuerstein finished second in the 1A freestyle division at the 2025 World YoYo Contest in Prague, placing just behind defending champion Mir Kim.

He improved from his third-place finish in Cleveland last year — he now aims to win gold next summer.

Desert Moms Club August Coffee Meetup

11 AM – 1 PM — The Kind Bean — Free to attend — A cozy gathering for local moms to share stories over coffee and connect with the community.

Wooli Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Rawhide Rodeo Arena — Ages 18+ — Experience a night of electrifying beats with Wooli and enjoy an unforgettable show.

HF&T at Citrus Gardens

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Citrus Gardens Mobile Park — Free entry — Enjoy food, conversation, and learn to play the enjoyable game of Hand Foot and Toe.

Chandler Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in donation after two visits — Engage with local entrepreneurs and enhance your business connections in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Tiffany Haddish: The Funny and Fearless Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Ticket prices start at $59 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Tiffany Haddish's comedic brilliance.

Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and amplify your business in a heart-centered community.

All Ages Talent Show

6-9 p.m. — Chandler Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with dazzling performances from the community's best acts.

Barre at the Bar: Country Edition

9:45-10:45 a.m. — Not My First Rodeo — Complimentary cocktail included — Enjoy a full-body barre workout with an upbeat country music twist in a lively bar atmosphere.

The Joe Perry Project Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — $69-$199 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the iconic guitarist Joe Perry and his project.

Rosh Hashanah Conference

2 AM – 6 AM, Sep 19-22 — 450 S Hamilton St, Chandler, AZ — Free entry — Experience the glory and presence of God as we shift into a new year!