Good Day Chandler Logo Good Day Chandler

Friday, November 7th, 2025

SHARE

Good morning, Chandler. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • J. Alexander’s will open its first Arizona steakhouse at 7151 W. Ray Road in west Chandler on Nov. 17. The restaurant will serve steaks, sushi, and desserts—operating Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Chandler Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • Local author Jill Beissel debuted her novel Glitter and Gold, a treasure hunt adventure drawn from Arizona history—she said the book fills a gap in female-led mystery stories. She will hold an event at Stacks Book Club in Oro Valley on November 22 at 7 p.m.  12 News
  • Vietnam veteran Alan Ramias found a box of his Army stories and used them to write his first novel, The Bridge, and later Miss Moon. He said his brother-in-law urged him to write again — a push that brought his past to life in Chandler.  Chandler Arizonan

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The city of Chandler announced that on Tuesday, November 11, Veterans Day will bring closures for city administrative offices, libraries, museums and arts centers while trash and recycling services will be collected. Several pools and aquatic centers will close and only Tumbleweed Recreation Center and Chandler Tennis Center will operate on their holiday schedules—ensuring residents are informed of the service adjustments.  Chandler Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Moana Live to Film Concert

    7:00 – 8:30 PM — Chandler Center for the Arts — Cost TBA — Experience the beloved film Moana with live orchestral music for a magical evening.

    Sat, 11/8/25

    View event
  • Jack Grady: Comedy and Magic Hour

    6-7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening with Jack Grady, a boxing champion turned unique comedy magician.

    Sun, 11/9/25

    View event
  • Once Upon A Mic

    7-10 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Experience the humor and talent of the Phoenix comedy scene in a lively setting.

    Thu, 11/13/25

    View event
  • Woofstock Festival

    9 AM – 1 PM — Tumbleweed Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled day for dogs and their owners with vendors and activities.

    Sat, 11/15/25

    View event
  • Chandler Ghost Walk

    6:30-8:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Explore the haunted history and chilling tales of downtown Chandler on this immersive ghost tour.

    Sun, 11/16/25

    View event
  • Local Arizona Business Social & Meet Up

    5-7:30 p.m. — Rudy's 'Country Store' and Bar-B-Q — $15 for non-members — Network with fellow business owners while enjoying delicious barbecue and community-building conversations.

    Wed, 11/19/25

    View event
  • Once Upon A Mic

    7-11 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedy talent in a vibrant downtown setting.

    Thu, 11/20/25

    View event
  • Indian Frybread & Arts Festival

    12-8 p.m. — Rawhide Western Town & Event Center — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture with delicious frybread, vibrant arts, and entertainment.

    Sat, 11/22/25

    View event
  • Wayne Newton Concert

    7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices from $49 — Experience the legendary Wayne Newton live in concert.

    Sun, 11/23/25

    View event
  • Once Upon A Mic Comedy Night

    7-10 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter as aspiring comedians showcase their talent in the heart of Downtown Chandler.

    Tue, 11/25/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Good Day Chandler

Welcome to the Good Day Chandler, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Chandler, Arizona community. If you like the Good Day Chandler, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Chandler.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Chandler and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Good Day Chandler

A free Chandler community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here