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Chandler
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aspire Kids Sports Center celebrated its 30th birthday on Sept. 13 at its west Chandler gym where heavy mats were moved and student gymnasts performed; the event also served as a tribute and fundraiser for coach Rob Survick—who has ALS. Chandler Independent
- ➤ The City of Chandler’s Golden Neighbors program will host a free Medicare 101 presentation by Oak Street Health on Oct. 9 at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center in downtown Chandler. Seniors and their families will learn about Medicare and Medicare Advantage benefits with a live Spanish interpreter available — RSVPs can be made online or by phone. City of Chandler
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ From Oct. 3 through Nov. 1, Rawhide Western Town in Chandler will host Apocalypse Rawhide, a live-action zombie event where groups of four to six battle staged undead using the irSHOTGUN - a tactical laser shotgun with simulated reloads. This event returns with enhanced thrills for Halloween as it transforms the Wild West into a staged zombie apocalypse. Chandler Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Basha high school in Chandler earned the Randy Johnson Award as a division champion in Vitalant's 2025-26 High School Blood Drive Challenge — an honor recognizing top blood drive efforts. Teens provided 18,077 donations from 186 schools statewide — schools will get Diamondbacks game tickets at an upcoming pre-game ceremony at Chase Field. Chandler Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chandler residents saw Waymo’s autonomous vehicles join Chandler Flex on Sept. 18 when some busy trips were met with a Waymo ride, and riders had to use the Waymo app to book their trip—this new option offers rides for $1 for a limited time on weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. City of Chandler
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that pediatricians give separate MMR and Varicella shots to kids 12 to 15 months instead of the combined MMRV vaccine—after studies noted rare fevers and rashes—with the option to use the combined shot at age 4 if preferred. Will Humble, a former public health official, said the change is safe since many doctors in Arizona already give the shots separately. 12 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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