Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert has launched Gilbert Goodies, a collection of town-themed merchandise available online and for pickup Monday to Friday at Big Frog, 2743 S. Market St., with proceeds benefiting the Neighbor 2 Neighbor program that funds local nonprofits supporting families, children, and seniors. Gilbert Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mission will open in January at 3150 E. Ray Road, suite 180 in Gilbert at Agritopia’s Epicenter and serve Chef Matt Carter’s modern Latin American recipes + handcrafted cocktails. Gilbert Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kyla Archie leads Gilbert Arts Academy, a small, arts-enhanced elementary school that for 20 years has offered personalized instruction and a nurturing environment—parents praise its safe, creative classrooms for helping every child thrive. Gilbert Independent
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Light the World Giving Machines
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations encouraged — Spread the spirit of giving this Christmas by purchasing meaningful items for those in need.
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Arizona Science Center Fire & Ice
9 a.m. – Noon — Southeast Regional Library — Engage in exciting science experiments exploring heat and cold extremes.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations range from groceries to child vaccines — Spread love and charity this Christmas season in Gilbert.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donation-based purchases — Support local and global communities through unique charity vending machines this Christmas.
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Thumpin' Country Night with The Harry McGraw Band
8-11 p.m. — O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy soulful guitar licks and smooth vocals while dining on American bites at this lively brewery.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations made via unique vending machines — Spread love and charity through innovative giving this Christmas season.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations welcome — Share acts of love and charity through unique vending machines this Christmas season.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations vary — Participate in a unique charitable experience this Christmas by purchasing essential items for those in need.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Donations for global and local charities — Spread love this Christmas with unique charity vending machines.
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Light the World Giving Machines
9-10 a.m. — Gilbert Water Tower Plaza — Various donation options — Spread love and charity through unique vending machines this Christmas season.
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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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