Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Gilbert.
💼 Business
Grotti’s Pizza opened on Aug.
4 at 7131 S. Val Vista Drive, suite 103 in Gilbert — the neighborhood pizzeria offers whole pies, slices, wings, appetizers, salads and desserts.
🚨 Crime
A grand jury indicted 56-year-old J.
John Alderman on first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and animal cruelty charges for shooting an SUV outside his motel near Country Club Drive and Guadalupe Road in Gilbert on Aug. 12—killing Jessica Brewer and injuring her dog while Rodney Brewer was unharmed—and his trial is set for April next year.
🎓 Education
Gilbert Public Schools has redesigned its secondary summer school program to offer a rigorous, student-focused experience instead of solely serving as a credit-recovery option — district officials say the change transforms it into an extension of the regular school year.
The district made these changes over several years to create consistent academic support for students.
Gilbert Public Schools hosted a Volunteer Network Expo at Highland High on Aug.
16 where 460 volunteers received training on topics such as booster fundraising, unlocking volunteer potential and PTO finance under the theme Together We Shine—this event supported various volunteer roles including PTO presidents and athletic booster members. The expo also invites the public to nominate a top volunteer for the Sheila Uggetti Volunteer of the Year Award.
📰 Finance
Although no one won the full jackpot on Wednesday, a $1M Powerball ticket was sold at a Circle K on 6761 E.
Baseline Road in Gilbert and another player won $50,000 at a Circle K on 5902 W. Bell Road in Glendale—these wins are part of a string of major prizes this August as the jackpot grows ahead of Saturday's drawing.
🎉 Gilbert Events
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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.
Live Music at O.H.S.O. Gilbert featuring Gabo Fayuca and Friends
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — No cover charge — Enjoy a lively evening of reggae music with talented local performers in a dog-friendly atmosphere.
🏠 Gilbert Real Estate
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