Sunday, August 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ronald and Jeanette Werle celebrated 76 years of marriage today. The couple said that adaptability and trust helped them overcome life's changes—making their lasting commitment a rare milestone noted by their son in Chandler. Chandler Arizonan
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kyrene School District plans to close two middle and four elementary schools next school year if its board approves the Long Range Planning Committee recommendation at its Sept. 16 meeting. Enrollment is down and the changes aim to boost capacity — public hearings will begin mid-October to discuss the plan further. Chandler Arizonan
- ➤ Nila Sathyan, a Chandler resident and Desert Vista High School graduate, will receive a $10K scholarship from Cox Communications to study biology at Arizona State University. The award shows Cox's support for local students—helping them pursue higher education. Chandler Independent
- ➤ Chandler Unified School District is starting a new program where teachers spend 10 minutes in a colleague’s classroom to review practices and share insights—part of the Journey to Excellence plan and focus on Universal Design for Learning. Elementary teachers are covered by substitutes while middle and high school teachers use planning time to participate. Chandler Arizonan
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division and ARISE Alliance Institute are hosting a free mental health workshop series at the Downtown Chandler Library, with sessions on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Licensed social worker Estefana Johnson will guide the first session on managing stress and the second on setting boundaries. Chandler Independent
READ NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The Tangle gives readers the left, right, and center takes on one big political story each day — no outrage, no noise. It’s independent, nonpartisan, and free to read. Built for people who are done being manipulated by the algorithm. The Tangle
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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.
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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.
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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 — Build powerful connections and amplify your business in a heart-centered community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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