Good morning, Chandler.

Chandler Unified leaders held a study session on November 12 to review state school letter grades and confirmed the district earned an A for its 44 schools in the 2024-25 year—marking one of its best performances as reported by the Arizona Department of Education.

Lincoln Property Company announced that it bought a 191,000-square-foot data center on 14.5 acres at 2500 W.

Frye Road in west Chandler and will upgrade the vacant halls to add 16 megawatts of capacity, with an initial 4.2 megawatts scheduled for early in the first quarter of 2026—replacing the cooling system could save up to three million gallons of water each month. The facility, featuring confirmed utility power and four data center halls (one leased to a Fortune 500 company), is set to boost Chandler’s attractive data center market.

The Valley Christian Trojans repeated as 3A volleyball champions by sweeping Northwest Christian 25-19, 25-20, 25-16 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Saturday.

Coach Tyler Trathen said the lone senior earned MVP honors — a key boost as the team sets its sights on winning three titles in a row.

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.

Chandler Arizona Business Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Build powerful connections and foster business growth in a supportive community.

Shelly Belly Comedy Show

7 PM – 10 PM — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticketed event — Experience the hilarious comedy of Shelly Belly as she brings her relatable humor from social media to the main stage.

Wild Child - Doors Tribute

8-9:30 p.m. — Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass — Ticket prices range from $25 to $40 — Celebrate the music of Jim Morrison with the Wild Child tribute band.