Good morning, Gilbert.

Awake Window & Door Company in Gilbert gives ex-inmates a second chance to rebuild by hiring them and offering mentoring to help them settle back into the community.

The company, co-founded in 2020, delays background checks until after interviews and works with local groups to support fair chance hiring.

Gilbert staff accepted the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program accreditation from Destinations International last month—making the Discover Gilbert team one of nine destinations that met strict industry best practices for destination marketing.

A WalletHub study shows that Gilbert tops the list with the lowest clothing spending compared to income among 100 large U.S. cities—followed by Scottsdale and Chandler.

The report compared price tags on staple items to median income, helping local shoppers know where clothes are most affordable.

The Foundry Gilbert opened Aug.

1st at 1815 E. Williams Field Road, suite 101—offering hot yoga classes featuring Bikram and hot flow, pilates, barre, HIIT and yin yoga—and you can call 480-219-7432 for more details.

The Gilbert Planning Commission approved The Ranch, a $1B mixed-use project on a 295 acre site (between Warner and Elliot roads) that can now begin planning and construction.

Phase 1 will break ground later this year and include a retail center with over 50,000 square feet plus an 18 acre community open space.

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.

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.

Pizzas, Pipes, and Pinoys

3:30-5:30 p.m. — Organ Stop Pizza — No cover charge — Escape the summer heat with delicious pizza and remarkable organ music from a world-class theater pipe organ.

Aloha Kauwela Wine Club Dinner

7-10 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Savor a Hawaiian-themed dinner with exquisite wine pairings and a tropical atmosphere.

Aloha Kauwela Wine Club Dinner

7-10 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Experience an island-themed pairing dinner with delectable dishes inspired by Hawaiian cuisine.

LIVE AND LOCAL! at The Park

8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Gilbert — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with The Conveyors, bringing reggae vibes to Old Town Gilbert.

JK! Studios Live - Gilbert Evening

7:00-8:30 p.m. — American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North 7-12 — Ticket required — Experience a night of family-friendly comedy with the original cast of Studio C.

Hoop Nation Labor Day Weekend National Invitational

Aug 30 - Sep 1 — Inspire Courts AZ — $450 for 4 games — Compete for a chance to win free entries into future HoopNation events.

LIVE AND LOCAL! Featuring Copper Skyline

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not provided — Experience the modern country-pop sounds of Copper Skyline with high-energy performances and great musicianship.