Good morning, Gilbert.

Superintendent Shane McCord held his final board meeting on June 23 where he thanked staff and exchanged his nameplate with incoming Superintendent Jared Ryan, and he will retire on June 30 after nine years of service.

Middle school students competed at the state National Civics Bee on June 10 at Grand Canyon University, where Payne Junior High's Gideon Joffe placed third, Gilbert's Shaurya Arora won first place, and Mesa's Collin Thorstensen took second.

Winners earned cash prizes.

Made to Thrive Therapy opened at 3303 E.

Baseline Road, suite 104 in Gilbert, where Karissa Whitlatch offers trauma-informed care to people needing help. The center aims to support individuals with tailored treatment plans.

The Little Mermaid

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona — Cost info not provided — Dive into a magical underwater adventure with Ariel's enchanting story.

Gilbert 4th of July Celebration 2026: VIP Experience

5-9:30 p.m. — Gilbert Regional Park — $40 presale ($55 at gate) — Celebrate Independence Day with premier seating, food, drinks, and exclusive VIP amenities.

Daggerheart One-Shot

5-10 p.m. — Mox Boarding House — Bring your game and a snack — Delve into corporate fantasy chaos with a beginner-friendly tabletop roleplaying experience.

Live Music with The Conveyors

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of reggae tunes at this lively, dog-friendly brewery.

NASA Astro Camp® at Gilbert's Southeast Regional Library

1-4 p.m. — Southeast Regional Library — $170 — Explore space like a real astronaut through hands-on STEM activities at this exciting camp.

Cornhole Competition at The Park

6:30-10:00 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of cornhole competition with friends and local players.

Live Music with Rio Grande at O.H.S.O. Gilbert

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy lively music and dance to a mix of funk, disco, and hip hop on the dog-friendly patio.

Live Music with Ninth And Ash

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience lively pop punk and emo classics with Ninth And Ash at a vibrant brewery.

Live Music by Ninth And Ash

8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy night of 90's and 00's pop punk and emo covers at this lively brewery with great food and a dog-friendly patio.