Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officer Ryan Matheson—Gilbert school resource officer at Cooley Middle School—received the National Association of School Resource Officers Exceptional Service Award for the second year and will accept his award at the NASRO School Safety Conference in Grapevine, Texas in July. He has served with the Gilbert Police Department for six years and daily works to build trust with students. Gilbert Independent
BEAUTY NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert Town Council approved a $2.46 billion preliminary budget for fiscal 2025-26 last week after long talks on the town's financial future, which includes 34 new full-time hires and $1.67 billion for capital projects (such as water system and park improvements). Town officials warned that spending will remain tight due to revenue losses and rising costs. Gilbert Sun News
- ➤ Sundt Construction, leading work on the Gilbert Water Treatment Project, received a state grant from Arizona’s BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative to expand its workforce training programs — the grant is part of a $1 million effort to support new apprenticeship opportunities — and aims to open pathways for women and Spanish-speaking residents in the region. Gilbert Independent
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Engineering for Kids Summer STEM Camp
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Sky Zone Trampoline Park — Pricing varies — Dive into robotics and podcasting creativity at this engaging summer camp for kids.
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LIVE AND LOCAL! at The Park: Dayweather Performance
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by Dayweather in the heart of Gilbert.
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People Who Could Fly Concert
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy an electrifying performance by People Who Could Fly, with a history of sharing the stage with major artists.
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Cars and Coffee for a Cause
5-8 a.m. — GrindTime Coffee — Free entry — Fuel your Sunday morning with great coffee, cars, and a chance to support Wheelz 4 Warriors.
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Engineering for Kids: Earth Science Detectives Camp and Puzzle Pioneers Workshop
All day — Main Event Gilbert — Varies by session — Engage in robotics and podcast creation while building teamwork and technical skills.
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On-Site Tour at The Works
9 AM - 7 PM — The Works - Gilbert — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living services and exceptional dining experiences.
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Legends at The Park: Tribute Series featuring FooVana
9:30-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — Free entry — Experience an electrifying night of live music with the Foo Fighters tribute band FooVana.
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Live Music with Jake Greider Band
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by the Jake Greider Band in the heart of Gilbert.
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Engineering for Kids: Physics and Augmented Reality Camp
Half-day or full-day options available — Sky Zone Trampoline Park — Prices vary — Explore physics through hands-on experiments and experience augmented reality fun with Osmo.
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FREE Comedy Show at JP's Comedy Club
9-11 p.m. — JP's Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from local comedians in a cozy setup.
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