Daily editionMonday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
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.
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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.
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Education
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chandler Events
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.
Chandler Arizona Business Networking Event
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 · 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
Friday, October 17th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 · 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.
MSU Symphony Band and Wind Symphony
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Cost info not listed — Experience a captivating evening of orchestral music featuring talented soloists and a vibrant program.
Busta Rhymes Concert
Friday, October 24th, 2025 · 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.
Diwali – Festival of Lights
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 · 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Chandler Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate the Festival of Lights with festive activities showcasing Hindu, Jain, and Sikh traditions.
Once Upon A Mic
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 · 7 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy mid-week laughs featuring emerging talent from the Phoenix comedy scene.