Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
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🎓 Education
Nine public school districts in Maricopa and Pinal counties, including Gilbert, offer on-campus CTE programs that have served nearly 24,000 high school students while many earned over 5,000 industry certifications in 2024-25.
The programs received Distinguished or Proficient ratings from the Arizona Department of Education—official talks are underway to secure future funding and ensure continued access for students.
Gilbert High School students learn meat processing in a unique Agricultural Processing class where they work with cow carcasses in the only high school meat facility in Arizona.
A team of four earned a gold medal at the FFA Spring Conference and will head to the national competition in Indianapolis next month—teacher Casey Farnsworth said the course builds real-world skills for future work.
🎉 Gilbert Events
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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.
Dueling Pianos Showdown
11:30 a.m. — Backyard Gilbert — Check venue for costs — Experience a musical duel as Cactus Keys takes the stage for an energetic night.
🏠 Gilbert Real Estate
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💼 Gilbert Job Board
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📣 Gilbert Announcements
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