Good morning, Chandler.

Angelica Abbey, a sixth-grade teacher at Frye Elementary in Chandler, is one of five finalists for the Arizona Teacher of the Year award and the winner will be announced on Oct 18—she will then represent Arizona in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

Chandler Unified School District hired Osborn Maledon P.A. as special counsel after its Sept.

10 board vote to block proposed EVIT funding cuts. The board also authorized future legal action on EVIT and CTED matters—one member opposed the motion.

School boards in East Valley and Cave Creek met behind closed doors last week to plan a legal fight—aimed at stopping EVIT's changes to funding and control over on-site vocational classes—and Chandler Unified approved hiring a special lawyer.

The boards say the action will help protect local career training for high school students as they work on new agreements with EVIT.

A WalletHub survey ranked Chandler as the 21st-best real estate market among 300 U.S. cities by evaluating 17 key indicators of housing performance and economic conditions—showing a steady market outlook for the area.

Royal Oaks Lifecare Community in Sun City sent seven seniors and three employees to the Arizona LeadingAge 16th annual Golf Classic at Ocotillo Golf Club in Chandler.

They raised $5,000 for LeadingAge during the Beat the Pro Competition—competing in challenges for longest drive and closest to the pin while sharing tacos and churros.

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.

Javi Bailon Comedy Night

8:30-10:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — No refunds or exchanges — Get ready for a hilarious night with Javi Bailon!