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Daily editionWednesday, August 26th, 2026

Good morning, Chandler.

The Good Day Chandler Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.

Community

  1. The Chandler Military and Veterans Commission will host the first Salute to Service 5K at Veterans Oasis Park on Sunday, Oct. 25 & the untimed event will raise funds for the maintenance of the Field of Honor Veterans Memorial that honors over 50 local veterans.

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Culture

  1. The Arizona Commission on the Arts has awarded over $60,000 in grants to Chandler-area arts organizations including a $5,000 boost for ICAN’s Enrichment Through Art program — a youth development initiative — and benefited the Chandler Cultural Foundation and Chandler Children’s Choir as part of nearly $2.66 million statewide awards.

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  2. Diva Den presents DivaCon 2026, a free event celebrating local creativity, while The Collectionists exhibit runs Aug. 22–Nov. 7 at Vision Art Gallery downtown.

    Spirit of Christmas tickets are on sale at the Chandler Center, Goldrush: Midnight Riders perform Sept. 11–12, and Chandler Contigo hosts Hispanic Heritage Month events.

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Education

  1. Chandler's Neighborhood Programs Office will host Good Neighbor 101 starting Sept. 16, with three free 90-minute sessions held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at ASU Chandler Innovation Center (249 E. Chicago St) where residents learn about city services and can win up to $1,000 for neighborhood events.

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