Good morning, Chandler.

Residents who shop at Chandler Fashion Center help East Valley schools earn up to $3,000 with the SchoolCents program — as every purchase earns points for schools during receipt submissions from July 1 to March 31.

Participating schools include Corona del Sol High School and Kyrene District campuses — and the program has awarded over $293,000 since 2008.

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dr. A.J.

Chandler Park West and is hosted by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership, offering fresh produce, artisan goods, food truck fare, live music, and themed days like Sunflower Saturday—where the first 50 shoppers get a free sunflower.

Kyrene School District Superintendent spoke with Allison Rodriguez about possible school closures — decisions remain under review and updates will be provided as plans are finalized.

On Sept. 10, the Chandler Unified School District board approved a partnership with the city’s Economic Development department and will contribute $10,000 for a marketing campaign + designed to attract young families and professionals to settle locally.

Google and SRP announced a project to test long-duration energy storage that will help Arizona’s grid be more reliable and support renewable power.

The partners will fund and study pilot tests of non-lithium technology that may speed cleaner energy solutions—supporting SRP’s net-zero goal and Google’s drive for carbon-free operations.

Six East Valley school districts joined with Queen Creek Unified to legally challenge EVIT's plan to cut funds for tech education that serves about 24,000 students.

On Tuesday the QCUSD board voted to let lawyer Osborn Maledon take action if the agency changes the funding deal in the future — a move to protect student programs.

Gov. Hobbs signed an executive order expanding COVID-19 vaccine access statewide by directing the health department and pharmacy board to set a standing order for administering updated vaccines.

The measure follows FDA approval of the new shots for seniors and instructs health plans to continue covering the vaccine—ensuring access for all who want them.

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.

Grandparents Day Celebration

9 AM – 12 PM — Chandler Senior Center — Registration required — Bring your grandchildren for a joyful celebration dedicated to all the wonderful grandparents in our community.

Ledisi Sings Dinah Washington

7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Experience the soulful sounds of Ledisi paying tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington.

Rocktoberfest

4:30-10 p.m. — Chandler Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate craft beer and live rock music at the inaugural Rocktoberfest festival.

Rocktoberfest Celebration

1-10 p.m. — Chandler Park — Early bird tickets available — Enjoy live music, craft beers, and fun competitions at Chandler's inaugural Rocktoberfest.