Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
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🎓 Education
Gilbert Public Schools’ Very Important Kids Club received full accreditation for its 25 sites from the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence and earned the Out-of-School-Time Quality Award of Excellence at AzCASE’s conference on Oct.
11—making it the only large district with 100% accredited afterschool programming.
🏥 Health
Mario Garner was named president of Dignity Health East Valley, which includes Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert and Arizona General Hospital-Mesa, and he began his role on Oct 22.
He joined from St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital and has led several hospitals—bringing his extensive leadership experience to improve patient care.
🎉 Gilbert Events
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Bollywood Dance Workshop
7-9 p.m. — Dancers Domain — Open to all levels — Experience a vibrant Bollywood workshop that combines classical Indian dance with contemporary styles.
BARKtoberfest
3 PM — Elliot Groves Amphitheater Park — Free admission — Enjoy a festive day supporting homeless dogs and cats through fun activities and community spirit.
Emotional Regulation Workshop for Teens
6-7:30 p.m. — The Next Step — Free — Interactive workshop teaching 11-13 year olds essential emotional regulation skills through engaging activities.
LIVE AND LOCAL! Featuring Dayweather
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — No cover charge — Enjoy lively reggae music in a vibrant brewery atmosphere.
Absolute 90s
8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Experience the ultimate 90s nostalgia with a live cover band playing hits from the decade's most iconic bands.
The Pharmers Market Launch Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Cosmiix Beauty Labs — Free entry — Celebrate local beauty and community with piercings, coffee, and curated pop-ups at Cosmiix's launch event.
Art Expressions Workshop for Teens
6-7:30 p.m. — The Next Step — Free entry — A creative art workshop for teens to express their emotions through unique artwork and self-discovery.
The Hourglass Cats
8 PM - 12 AM — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy funky-fresh desert rock and reggae vibes from a local sound collective.
IRONMAN Arizona
Tempe Town Lake — Nov 16 — Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park — Registration required — Compete in a challenging triathlon through scenic Arizona landscapes.
Light the World Giving Machines
9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations accepted — Donate acts of love through unique vending machines this Christmas in Gilbert.
🏠 Gilbert Real Estate
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