Good morning, Gilbert.

On Aug. 16, Gilbert Police partnered with Higley Unified School District for the first Shop with a Police Officer event—24 students with back-to-school needs shopped at Target using about $200 each granted through donations.

The event, which helped ease family burdens, allowed students like nine-year-old Frankie to build trust with local officers.

Crust Simply Italian opened The Aviary, a private venue located next to its restaurant at 2470 S.

Recker Road, suite 104 in the Verde at Cooley Station development, where residents can host events like birthdays, small weddings and corporate gatherings. The venue opened in March—its space now available for local bookings.

Derek Hanson, a Gilbert resident who moved from Vermont at age 21, directs brewing operations at Pedal Haus Brewery as he manages the Chandler facility that supplies beer to Valley locations including Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The Gilbert Police Department received a $15,000 grant to cover overtime costs for state-wide DUI training and enforcement—helping officers remove impaired drivers from local roads.

The grant was given by the DUI Abatement Council in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

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.

Thaddeus Rose Band

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Cost info not specified — Enjoy an evening of alternative music with Thaddeus Rose Band.

Stake Baptisms

4-7:30 p.m. — Gilbert Arizona Stake Center Chapel — Open to all — Experience a meaningful community event with baptisms held for members of the Stake.