Good Day
Gilbert
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gilbert. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Strasser family turned a spring break meal in Scottsdale into a Sneakybird franchise by opening their first restaurant in Gilbert and later expanding to Surprise, Queen Creek, and Arcadia. They serve oven-grilled chicken prepared without deep frying to offer a healthier, quality meal. Gilbert Independent
- ➤ Karen Coleman-Ostrov runs Dream Vacations which offers simple, stress-free travel plans from European tours to Caribbean getaways. The business has been operating for over 14 years & benefits from its Gilbert Chamber membership that builds trusted community ties. Gilbert Independent
- ➤ Refresh Drinks opened Nov. 10 at 727 W. Ray Road (suite B4) in Gilbert and now offers coffee, lattes, sodas, cookies, and Rice Krispies treats for local customers. Gilbert Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gilbert will replace non-recreational decorative turf with water-efficient landscaping in five parks via a $3 million state-funded project that will save about 3.9 million gallons of water each year. Work will finish by June 2026 while sports fields and active lawns remain for community use. Gilbert Independent
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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