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🌱 How you can help shape Chandler’s first arts master plan Tuesday

Chandler, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Chandler! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help shape Chandler’s first arts master plan Tuesday
  • How Chandler High’s star QB is gearing up for Oregon
  • Chandler library events turned lanterns and mooncakes into cultural connection

Also on today's calendar: Former Lawyer turned Stand Up Comedian Paul Farahvar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 100, low: 77.
  • Monday: Hot; breezy in the morning, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chandler master-plan arts and culture town hall is Oct. 6 (yourvalley.net) — Chandler residents are invited to a town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at City Hall to help shape the city’s first Arts & Cultural Master Plan. From 5:30–7 p.m., attendees can share ideas on Chandler’s cultural future, but advance registration is required through the city’s arts and culture website.
   

• Chandler High Quarterback Will Mencl Aims to Transition High-Octane Game to Oregon (arizonadailyindependent.com) — Chandler High quarterback Will Mencl is lighting up Austin Field and leading the Wolves to a strong 4-1 start while preparing to take his up-tempo, pass-first game to the Oregon Ducks in 2027. Coaches praise his command of Chandler’s offense, improved pocket presence, and detailed weekly preparation, which they believe will ease his transition from local Friday nights to a national college stage.
   

• Making Mooncakes, Making Community: A Month of Cultural Celebration with The 8 Foundation (azchinesenews1.com) — Chandler Public Library recently hosted a lantern-making workshop where volunteers from The 8 Foundation used simple crafts to introduce Mid Autumn Festival traditions and spark conversations among neighbors. A follow-up mooncake-making session at another site deepened that cultural exchange, giving residents hands-on ways to learn about the festival’s symbolism and stories.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT — Looking to rehome Rocky
    Hi neighbors! Sadly my son is looking to rehome his 2½-year-old male dog, Rocky. He is looking for a loving home to continue giving Rocky the… (Nextdoor Wild Tree)
  • I wish to thank Jordon Morrell for putting the grill and griddle together.
    He was very polite, and had a wonderful conversation while he worked. I would like to thank all those that responded to my request as well. (Nextdoor Pulte Villas Chandler)
  • Carlisle Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Machine Operator 1 in Chandler. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chandler. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chandler here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gilbert

  • Check your tickets! $200K Powerball ticket sold at Gilbert grocery store (azfamily.com)
  • Gilbert student advances to National Civics Bee (yourvalley.net)
  • Yard House Plans First Gilbert Restaurant (whatnow.com)

Tempe

  • San Pablo descendants preserve lost barrio's history through Tempe Tardeada (azfamily.com)

Ok Chandler! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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