Good morning, Gilbert.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center employees are supporting Gilbert Public Schools by organizing their annual holiday toy and clothing drive—this campus initiative now helps over 80 students across six schools through thoughtful gift and essential household item donations.

Fazoli’s will open a fast casual Italian restaurant at 748 N.

Gilbert Road in 2026. The building sold in March for $1.8 million and previously housed Carl’s Jr.+ Slim Chickens+ Panda Libre+ Kung Pow Restaurant+ Twisted Chef Cantina.

Gilbert Public Schools offers gifted education for advanced students from elementary through high school.

Programs at Towne Meadows Elementary and Highland Junior High use research-based instruction and enrichment activities (including cluster classrooms and parent councils) to support students identified by state tests.

Students at Higley High and Williams Field High made nearly 100 get-well cards for a Montana officer shot on Oct.

27 during a disturbance call. Led by his niece in the criminal justice program, the artistic and humorous cards are supporting his recovery at home.

Gilbert officials said the town faces $1.48 billion in parks and recreation projects — many unfunded or partially funded due to aging facilities and staff shortages — while Parks Manager Kylie Sorensen stressed reinvesting in Freestone Park — a key community asset — to boost economic growth and livability.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Truck-A-Palooza at Gilbert Regional Park

9 a.m. — Gilbert Regional Park — $10 entry — Explore dozens of vehicles and interact with the heroes who drive them at this family-friendly event.