Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
Good morning, Gilbert.
Gilbert couple Blair and Cindy Packard started nonprofit Care for Life, which teaches self-reliance in Mozambique villages by offering education on health, sanitation, and income skills — efforts that have lowered infant and maternal death rates in the four communities it serves.
HD South will host historian Steve Hoza’s free talk on Arizona’s 24 World War II POW camps from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb.
17. The event (open to ages 12 and older with registration) will showcase POW artifacts and details of the 1944 escape from Papago Park.
Gilbert Public Schools hosted campus tours for sixth graders through the Level Up initiative last January.
The program allowed students to visit junior high campuses, explore classrooms, and meet school staff (including bands and cheer teams) to ease their transition.
Town staff reviewed plans for a 568-unit apartment complex at Cooley Station, set on 20.24 acres near Williams Field Road + Verde Drive, featuring 10 buildings, ample parking, and extensive amenities.
The developer is addressing concerns about fire access and building colors during the planning commission review.
Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles
7-9 p.m. — Higley Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an authentic tribute to the Eagles with world-class musicianship.
Rio Grande at OHSO Brewery
8 PM – 12 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — No cover charge — Dance to funk, disco, and 90's hip hop while enjoying burgers and brews.
Absolute 90's Concert
8 PM-2 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost TBD — Enjoy the iconic sounds of the 90s from a lively cover band in a vibrant brewery setting.
GEF Run for Fun and GPS Community Fiesta
Join the GEF Run for Fun & GPS Community Fiesta on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Campo Verde High School (3870 S. Quartz St., Gilbert) featuring a 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk (8:30–9:40 AM) followed by the Community Fiesta (9:30 AM–12:00 PM). Enjoy a live DJ, food trucks, arts & crafts, family games and prizes, plus a district-wide mascot race—open to the public and all ages.
Luke and Kaylee Live Performance
7 PM - 12 AM — Icons Sport Grill — Tickets available — Experience the musical journey of Luke and Kaylee, a dynamic duo from Nashville's Belmont University.
LIVE AND LOCAL! at The Park
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Sedona Red in a vibrant brewery atmosphere.
LIVE AND LOCAL! at The Park: Sonik Junkies in Old Town Gilbert
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience the high-energy theatrics of Sonik Junkies as they deliver a lively performance with unexpected mashups and powerful harmonies.
LIVE AND LOCAL! Tick Tick Boom at O.H.S.O. Gilbert
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — No cover charge — Enjoy a lively performance by Tick Tick Boom, a cover band with a twist specializing in diverse music genres.
Live DJ Event Featuring Zima Blue
9 a.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a DJ while sipping on drinks and savoring American bites.
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