Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
HD South will host former Gilbert Mayor Dale Hallock on August 19 from 6:30—8 p.m. as he shares excerpts from his book 'From Cowboys and Sodbusters to a Mega-Residential Community' at 10 S.
Gilbert Road and registration is required for this free event.
🎓 Education
EVIT and nine school districts are in a fight over a new agreement that sets funding and control for satellite career programs.
The districts secured a one-month extension until Aug 31 while EVIT said it needs tighter oversight and pointed to $50 million in unspent funds—sparking the dispute after a state audit raised concerns.
EVIT and nine public school districts are in a fight over a new agreement on funding and control of career technical education programs at EVIT’s satellite campuses—current extensions run until Aug.31 as EVIT proposes cuts and tighter oversight.
The dispute leaves questions about millions of dollars and the future training for thousands of students.
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board voted on Aug.
12 to give each board member up to $3,000 for professional training in the 2025-26 school year—this 3 to 2 vote follows their recent departure from the Arizona School Boards Association.
🎉 Gilbert Events
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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.
Barre at the Bar! Country Edition
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Not My First Rodeo — Included complimentary cocktail — Enjoy a full-body barre workout set to upbeat country music in a vibrant bar atmosphere.
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