Daily editionSaturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
Community
Arizona leaders, advocates and youth gathered last month for the East Valley Teen Mental Health and Violence Prevention Summit to address rising issues of youth violence and mental health, citing surveys that showed many teens feel unsafe and bullied in schools.
The summit focused on proactive reforms by strengthening support systems in schools, homes and communities—calling for greater accountability from parents, educators and the judicial system.
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Business
TSMC will launch at least three massive new developments in the north Valley — the projects are set to be underway soon.
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Culture
Today, the downtown Chandler Public Library hosts ¡Día de Fiesta! to kick off Chandler Contigo in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month with live music from Nueva Fusion, dance, crafts, food trucks, and vendors, and the event also features folklórico performers La Llorona and Lucha Libre masked wrestlers — it runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Chandler Museum opened today a second show with Organic Architecture + Design Archives that shows how desert-inspired designs by Frank Lloyd Wright and Paolo Soleri shape local art.
The exhibit runs through Feb. 1 and is free to visit at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive.
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Government
Chandler City Council approved contracts on Sept. 18 for a new 66-inch redundant sewer line near the Loop 101 and Loop 202 interchange to bolster city utility infrastructure.
The project will install 700 linear feet of pipe and modify existing lines with work awarded to B&F Contracting Inc. and Wilson Engineers, LLC — measures taken to prevent future system failures.
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Two south Chandler land parcels that had sparked debates for three years moved closer to city inclusion when Chandler Acquisition I, LLC received a pre-annexation development agreement approved Sept. 18 by the city council—clearing the way for future industrial permitting, while Dominium Properties had proposed an apartment project called Sonoran Landings on a nearby 25-acre site.
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Health
Vuori will offer free workout classes and give 1,000 bonus points to support a local school at Chandler Fashion Center on Saturday, September 27 at 8:00 AM—this offer blends exercise with community education support.
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Sports
Friday Night Fever Week 4 ended with Horizon winning 27-7 over Sunnyslope—Chandler defeating Williams Field 27-14, Hamilton beating Brophy Prep 70-33, Perry topping Highland 35-10, Mesa outlasting Desert Ridge 53-6, Saguaro besting Cesar Chavez 45-7, Arcadia beating Deer Valley 28-3, and Pinnacle securing a 41-11 win over Higley.
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Chandler Events
Chandler Arizona Business Networking
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 · 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
Friday, September 26th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 · 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
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 · 4:30-10 p.m. — Chandler Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate craft beer and live rock music at the inaugural Rocktoberfest festival.
AZ Mariachi and Folklorico Festival
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Cost info not provided — Celebrate vibrant Mariachi music and folkloric dance in a lively cultural showcase.
Javi Bailon's Comedy Night
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 · 8:30-10:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Tickets required — Get ready for a hilarious night with Javi Bailon!
Once Upon A Mic
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy mid-week eats and laughs while discovering emerging talent from the Phoenix comedy scene.
One of These Nights: Tribute to the Eagles
Friday, October 10th, 2025 · 8:00 – 9:30 PM — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — $49, $39, $29 — Enjoy a tribute to the Eagles that will take you on a musical journey.