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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

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Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • AZCEND reported that more Gilbert residents are seeking help for utility and rent payments as costs rise, with current demand nearing pandemic levels even though aid amounts remain lower than before.  Gilbert Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • Gilbert families are invited to a Good Friday Interfaith Concert featuring local and well-known artists — the free event takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 3 at the Regional Park Amphitheater on E. Queen Creek Road, welcoming everyone to celebrate unity and faith during Easter.  Gilbert Sun News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • At Oak Tree Elementary, fifth-graders teamed with Mesquite High School engineering students to design and launch bottle rockets on the school playground. The project connected classroom space studies to hands-on engineering — inspiring future interest in aerospace careers.  Gilbert Independent
  • Gilbert Public Schools detailed previous bond spending on repairs, tech upgrades and transportation, noting $28 million remains from bonds approved in 2015 and 2019. Facing a 1,200-student decline next year, the district is right-sizing its budget with staff cuts, school closures and land sales.  Gilbert Sun News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 4/7/26

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  • The Taide Band Live Performance

    8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience The Taide Band's electrifying mix of reggae, rock, and Latin rhythms live in a dynamic setting.

    Fri, 4/10/26

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  • LIVE AND LOCAL! Featuring Radio Replay

    8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy high-energy dance-rock and top 40 hits at this lively brewery with a dog-friendly patio.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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  • Live DJ Performance by CHKLZ at O.H.S.O. Gilbert

    9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — No cover charge — Enjoy vibrant beats from award-winning DJ duo CHKLZ while relaxing in a lively brewery setting.

    Sun, 4/12/26

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  • Live and Local! Featuring Kailin Kay and Sundown

    8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy lively live music from local rock bands while savoring delicious food and drinks in a dog-friendly environment.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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  • 90s Grunge Night

    8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — Free entry — Relive the grunge era with live music from Grunge Sponges featuring your favorite 90's hits.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • The Taide Band Live Performance

    9 AM – 1 PM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience electrifying fusion music from The Taide Band in a lively brewery atmosphere.

    Sun, 4/19/26

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  • Trivia Tuesday

    7-9 p.m. — Backyard Gilbert — Happy hour all day — Test your knowledge at a fun trivia night in a casual setting.

    Tue, 4/21/26

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  • LIVE AND LOCAL! at The Park: AZ Rock Asylum

    8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cover TBD — Rock out to the hits of 80's arena rock superstars with a local band in a lively brewery setting.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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  • People Who Could Fly Concert

    8 PM – 12 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Enjoy the vibrant indie pop sounds of local band People Who Could Fly.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.

~ James Clear

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