Good Day
Gilbert
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Food Bank hosts its inaugural Food For All 5K run/walk starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14 at Freestone District Park in Gilbert — this non-timed event supports efforts to fight food insecurity for local families, children and older adults across the East Valley. Gilbert Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland High School was named to the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for its Advanced Placement participation, earning Bronze status and joining Campo Verde High School (Bronze) and Gilbert Classical Academy (Platinum) as nationally recognized schools expanding AP course access. Gilbert Independent
- ➤ Gilbert Public Schools increased per-student spending last school year even as classroom dollar percentages dipped, while nearby Higley Unified raised its classroom spending share amid enrollment drops and shifts in teacher pay, according to the Auditor General’s report. Gilbert Sun News
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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.
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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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Guys and Dolls Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona — Tickets start at $165 — Experience a classic musical in an intimate setting.
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LIVE AND LOCAL! Featuring Dayweather
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not provided — Enjoy live music in a lively brewery with a dog-friendly patio serving American bites.
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Live Music with James Mills at O.H.S.O. Gilbert
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy indie pop tunes from People Who Could Fly in a lively brewery setting.
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Rio Grande Dance Night
8 PM – 12 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant mix of funk, disco, and 90's hip hop in a lively brewery setting.
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Rio Grande Dance Party
8 PM – 12 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Dance the night away with funk, disco, and 90's hip hop at this lively brewery with a dog-friendly patio.
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Live DJ Performance by Soloman
9 AM – 12 PM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience an electrifying set from a veteran DJ while enjoying bites and brews on a dog-friendly patio.
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Paint & Sip Night at Crust Simply Italian
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Crust Simply Italian — Minimum $30 for food and drinks — Enjoy a fun evening of painting, sipping, and socializing in a cozy private dining room.
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