Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Chandler news this week includes BASIS Chandler student Eesha Sutaria being named a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s Sept.
26 announcement—she is one of two Arizona honorees. City officials have scheduled a Senate meeting on Oct. 8, an Attorney General visit on Oct. 13, a Code Enforcement Resident Academy at the Downtown Chandler Library on Oct. 8, airport tours beginning Oct. 17, the LEAD Chandler conference and book signing on Oct. 18, a church resource fair on Oct. 19, a Spooktacular Halloween celebration on Oct. 31, and Rawhide is hosting a month-long zombie-themed event until Nov. 1 while a new strategic initiatives director was named.
🎭 Culture
Chandler Center For the Arts and Cultural Coalition will host a free Día De Los Muertos celebration Sunday, Nov.
2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center for the Arts — the event will include mask making, traditional dance, and a community altar, and a ticketed performance by singer Edna Vazquez will follow at 7 p.m.
🎓 Education
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board will discuss a contract for over $1 million to purchase semiconductor, automation & robotics classroom technology at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct.
8 at 6:30 p.m. at the district offices on West Frye Road.
Chandler Unified School District is asking voters today for a $271.5 million bond and override to fund school repairs and upgrades—such as a $40 million rebuild for Hartford Elementary and improvements to security, technology and maintenance.
The plan follows a 2024 rejection of a $487.5 million request while some community members express concerns over declining enrollment and ongoing debt.
🏛️ Government
Chandler voters will decide on two charter amendments—Proposition 410 to allow council members with eight years of service to run for mayor immediately and Proposition 411 to change how the council hires its city manager—in the Nov.
4 all-mail election. They will also vote on four bond questions totaling $475 million for public works, parks, fire, and police improvements that the city says will not raise residents’ secondary property tax rate.
🏈 Sports
Firebird Motorsports Park is hosting its annual drag racing event in Chandler on Oct.
24 and 25—this event will feature alcohol dragsters, funny cars, jet cars and bracket racing with top racers competing. Fans can look forward to a weekend filled with fast cars and close races.
🎉 Chandler Events
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Once Upon A Mic
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
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — $39-$49 — Enjoy an engaging tribute to the legendary Eagles in an inviting venue.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee — Network with entrepreneurs and influencers to build valuable business relationships.
The Machine - A Pink Floyd Laser Experience
7-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Tickets from $19 — Experience a mesmerizing Pink Floyd laser show performed by The Machine.
Live Show with Phan Duy Anh - Tung Yeu
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — $70, $40 — Experience a vibrant live performance by Phan Duy Anh in an exciting casino venue.
Chandler Business Networking Event
11:30 a.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in donation for non-members — Build meaningful connections and collaborate for business growth in a heart-centered community.
Once Upon A Mic Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy mid-week laughs while discovering Arizona's next stand-up star.
Busta Rhymes Concert
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. — The Showroom At Gila River Hotels & Casinos — Tickets from $49 — Experience an electrifying live performance by the hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes.
Fall Comedy Camp
9 a.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Cost varies — Hone your comedic talents with workshops and networking opportunities over two days.
Once Upon A Mic
7 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy mid-week laughs featuring emerging talent from the Phoenix comedy scene.
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