Good morning, Chandler.

Chandler native Chris Woodard, a retired Army major, will be the keynote speaker at Gilbert’s Veterans Day event on Tuesday, November 11.

The celebration at Water Tower Plaza — featuring a classic car show from 3 to 5 p.m. and a ceremony from 5 to 6 p.m. — is free and open to all ages.

Chandler hosts a free yoga class on Nov.20 at the San Marcos Crowne Plaza Resort Courtyard and a benefit comedy show on Nov.13 at Cactus Jack’s Bar and Grill in Ahwatukee, while local groups support improvements at Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank by raising $10,000 and volunteering to upgrade its systems—Friends of Chandler Library launches a Season of Friendship campaign, the school district seeks donations for Thanksgiving food boxes for 467 families, and Golden Neighbors holds two senior events on Nov.13 and Nov.20.

Residents shared comments online about recent Chandler Independent news that covered school spending on semiconductor training, a new media arts center, a Kyrene district override and police crowd counts at a 'No Kings' event.

Their clear responses ranged from praise to criticism and show a mix of local views.

At the Center Stage Gala — The Mosaic of Us — almost 150 guests helped raise over $150,000 for Chandler Center for the Arts on Oct 18.

The event offered food, music and art — with shows by a dance group and Brazilian singer Caro Pieretto — and top supporters were honored with awards.

Chandler Unified School District replaced its bulky paper binder system with a digital graduation tracker after a presentation on Oct 22 by lead counselor Maria Collea Anderson who showed how counselors tracked seniors at Basha High School.

The new system, built from scratch to work with existing programs like Tableau and Infinite Campus, will let counselors and parents view student progress instantly — a change that saves trees.

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.

Woofstock Festival

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ballet Etudes Presents The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Chandler Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Clara's journey through a delightful ballet performance.

Ballet Etudes: The Nutcracker

3:00-4:30 p.m. — Chandler Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of Clara through the magic of ballet in this classic holiday tale.