Good morning, Gilbert.

Two East Valley eighth-graders from ASU Prep Poly Spark Institute in Mesa won the Honor Award and finished second in the skills competition at the CREATE Junior U.S. Open World Championship last week in Iowa.

They spent eight months designing and testing their robot — Johnny 20.

Gilbert Public Schools released its preliminary maintenance and operations budget for fiscal year 2025 to 26 that proposes a 2 percent pay raise for all employees amid a projected decline in revenue.

Command Cycle Studio opened March 31 at 2490 S.

Recker Road, suite 103 in the Verde at Cooley Station development—an indoor cycling studio added to the Coach Pain Academy. The studio offers intense workouts and motivational music that push local cyclists to build strength.

PhxJS - Intro to Angular

7-9 p.m. — HeatSync Labs — Free admission — Dive into Angular with hands-on examples and learn to build responsive web applications.

Real Talk for Teens

5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Next Step — Free entry — Teens can sharpen their communication skills through interactive workshops and role-playing scenarios.

LIVE AND LOCAL! featuring Dayweather

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music in the heart of Gilbert with Dayweather.

FREE Comedy Show at JP's Comedy Club

7-8:30 p.m. — JP’s Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from talented comedians at a local favorite venue.

Midwest Food Bank Volunteer Networking Night

5:30-7 p.m. — Midwest Food Bank, NFP - Arizona Division — No cost — Engage with a community dedicated to fighting hunger and delivering hope to families in Arizona.

High '90s Alt Rock Experience

8 PM – 2 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost not listed — Relive the alt-rock glory days with high-energy performances of classic hits from the '90s.

Water Lantern Festival

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Gilbert Regional Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a stunning display of illuminated lanterns as they float serenely on the water.

Alan Jackson & George Strait Tribute Concert

4 PM – 8 PM — Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of pure country bliss paying homage to two iconic artists.

People Who Could Fly Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Check for entry fee — Experience high-energy indie pop tunes from Phoenix's dynamic band.

Tao Te Ching Discussion

2-3:30 p.m. — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu and the concept of 'Wu-Wei' in a welcoming discussion setting.