Good morning, Gilbert.

Campo Verde seniors led a Project Lead the Way showcase for their biomedical sciences program, displaying student projects and skills from a four-year curriculum.

The event showed how hands-on research prepares students for college-level study and careers in science and medicine — encouraging incoming freshmen to join.

Gilbert Public Schools is planning to close Pioneer Elementary at the end of this school year due to enrollment falling below 400 and a need for costly building upgrades — nearly 50 parents voiced strong concerns at a recent hearing as officials outlined plans to relocate students to nearby schools. The board will review community feedback on Dec 9 and vote on the proposal on Jan 27 while district leaders say the closure will save $2.5 million in operating costs.

Gilbert Regional Park will host several pickleball tournaments this winter as courts 1 through 8 are closed for events, including a High School Pickleball Social on November 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., a Holiday Classic Tournament from December 26th to 28th, a More Bang for the Buck Tournament from January 9th to 11th, and a 2026 Winter Classic Tournament from February 20th to 22nd; courts reopen after each event and players may use public courts at Arbuckle Park and Arrowhead Meadows Park.

Light the World Giving Machines

9 AM — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donation-based — Spread love and charity this Christmas by purchasing items for those in need through unique vending machines.

Light the World Giving Machines

9 AM - 10 AM — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donation-based — Contribute to global and local charities by purchasing meaningful gifts instead of traditional vending machine items.

Goatsgiving Goat Yoga

10 AM - 11 AM — Arizona Goat Yoga — $18.00 — Enjoy a festive goat yoga experience with alpacas in holiday attire and a comedian instructor.

Light the World Giving Machines

9 AM – 10 AM — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations will vary — Brighten the season by purchasing items for local and global needs through unique vending machines.

Live Music at O.H.S.O. with The Painted Cave Band

8-11 p.m. — OHSO Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy rock and roll party hits in a lively, dog-friendly brewery setting.

Holiday Goat & Alpaca Yoga

10 a.m. — Arizona Goat Yoga — $5 mat rental — Enjoy light stretches and holiday cheer with goats and alpacas in festive sweaters.

Light the World Giving Machines

9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations appreciated — Spread love this Christmas by donating through unique giving machines for local and global charities.

Light the World Giving Machines

9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations accepted — Brighten the season by giving through unique vending machines for charity.

Family Paint Party

5:30-7:15 p.m. — Source — Reserve your spot — Enjoy a creative evening of painting guided by local artist Maci Cunich in a cozy atmosphere.

Light the World Giving Machines

9 AM — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations for community charities — Spread love this Christmas by donating through unique vending machines.