Good morning, Chandler.

A Chandler police officer was injured during a traffic stop in Tempe on Saturday night when a motorcyclist fled and then struggled with the officer after he attempted to disable the bike—backup quickly arrested the suspect who now faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful flight, reckless driving, criminal speed, endangerment and resisting arrest, and the officer hit his head on the ground though he was cleared by the fire department.

Alan Ramias— a Vietnam veteran who lives in Chandler— released his second book, Miss Moon: Stories and Poems, in June.

He uses his time as an Army reporter and work in business to write stories and poems that show how war changes lives.

Kyrene School District will close eight schools next school year if the board approves a recommendation from its Long Range Planning Committee— the plan calls for shuttering two middle and six elementary schools, including Mirada Elementary in Chandler, with public hearings set for October and November before a board vote on December 16. The closures aim to address declining enrollment and rising operating costs in the district.

Chandler High School senior Imani Galera-Young was honored at a City Council meeting on Aug.

11 for her track and field achievements – she was named Gatorade’s female Player of the Year for her strong junior season.

After two failed attempts to run a downtown movie theater, the closed LOOK Dine In Cinema will be converted into Padeland's first U.S. padel facility — preserving its brewery and updating its restaurant and bar.

The new sports center will include four padel courts and five pickleball courts — and is expected to open in late November.

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!

Chandler Arizona Business Networking

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

Local Arizona Business Networking Event

5-7:30 p.m. — Rudy's 'Country Store' and Bar-B-Q — Free entry — Connect with local business owners and enjoy great barbecue while discussing opportunities.

Busta Rhymes Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Details on ticket prices available — Experience the electrifying performance of hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes in Chandler.