Sunday, July 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Chinese church located just outside Gilbert is asking to be annexed into town — citing concerns over public safety and infrastructure. Town officials will review the request and announce next steps. Gilbert Independent
BEAUTY NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert Public Schools will start the new year by expanding access to a district-approved AI tool called MagicSchool for Campo Verde High teachers and students starting Tuesday, July 22. The district will offer additional AI training for both new and current teachers, allow AP students to use the Google Gemini platform, and form a work group to gather community input (all with strict data protection measures). Gilbert Sun News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mesa Fire officials say lithium‑ion battery fires are spreading quickly, igniting devices, EV chargers, and even garbage trucks, which poses a growing risk to residents and businesses. Gilbert officials are investigating a May fire that destroyed a garbage truck worth over $500,000 and will soon update safety guidelines to help reduce these hazards. The Mesa Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert is accepting applications for two alternate positions on the Planning Commission (a volunteer role that reviews design, long-range planning, and local development proposals). Applicants must be town residents and qualified electors and submit their online application by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 (incumbents may reapply). Gilbert Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Gilbert woman celebrated her recovery this month by reuniting with her medical team after nearly dying from a heart attack six months ago, thanking everyone from doctors to sanitation workers – a testament to her hard-fought return to normal life. Gilbert Independent
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Kid's Summer Camp: Space Adventure
10 AM – 2 PM — Painting with a Twist — Daily snack provided — Explore the wonders of the universe through art in this fun-filled kids' camp.
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Floor Hockey Clinic - Adaptive Recreation
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Check website for pricing — Hone your field hockey skills in an inclusive and fun environment.
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Reggae Night with The Retro Connection
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of vibrant reggae music in Old Town Gilbert.
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Thumpin' Country Night
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — Free entry — Experience live country music with Copper Skyline in Old Town Gilbert.
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Magic of a Wish Show
12-2 p.m. — Fuse Performing Arts Center — Cost info TBA — Experience a heartwarming fairytale stage show that brings dreams to life with enchanting performances.
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Harry McGraw Band Live
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience soulful guitar licks and smooth vocals with a variety of classic rock and blues tunes.
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Gilbert History Presentation by Dale Hallock
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Museum — Free entry — Discover the rich history of Gilbert with local historian Dale Hallock.
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Free Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — JP’s Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughs from talented comedians in a cozy setting.
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FREE Comedy Show at JP’s Comedy Club
7-9 p.m. — JP’s Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of hilarity featuring a lineup of talented comedians.
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LIVE AND LOCAL: The Hourglass Cats
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not provided — Enjoy live tunes from The Hourglass Cats in a vibrant local venue.
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