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New Year’s Fireworks in Gilbert

Fireworks are allowed in Gilbert when used safely: Fireworks may be used during private celebrations during New Year’s Eve, December 31, through January 1, under a code change that took affect last year. We are fortunate to be able to celebrate in this traditional manner in our community, but it is important that we plan [...]

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Sunrise of Gilbert Holiday Lights Tour

Host: Sunrise of Gilbert RSVP: 480-632-9400 When: Wednesday, December 14 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Sunrise of Gilbert 580 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296 Join Sunrise of Gilbert as we celebrate 30 years of Sunrise with an Ollie the Trolley Holiday Lights Tour in appreciation of our valued professional partners. 5:00 PM [...]

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CHAMBER SEEKS BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

Second Annual Award Ceremony to Focus on Women Leaders in Gilbert The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is looking for an outstanding woman in business and is asking for nominations to name a business woman of the year at the second annual Business Woman of the Year Award Luncheon, sponsored by SanTan Learning Center. Nominations should [...]

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RAFFLE, LUNCHEON TO RAISE MONEY FOR GILBERT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

San Tan Ford, Gilbert Chamber Team Up For Second Annual Community Luncheon The community will come together next week at a special networking fundraiser organized by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce to benefit youth needing assistance with tuition for programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Gilbert. Last year, the event raised more than [...]

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Learn to create riveting plots and fabulous characters. Register ASAP

Class Descriptions Learn to create riveting plots and fabulous characters. Incorporate these elements into your manuscript: point of view, pacing, suspense, conflict, visual and sensory imagery, scene structure, and dialogue. Writing novels, short stories, and creative nonfiction is included. Elements of Fiction Writing 64650 Saturdays, 10/22-11/19. 12:30-2:30 PM. $50. $10 copy fee paid to instructor. [...]

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Youth Fishing Day

Saturday, October 8 – 8 a.m. to noon Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Lake (SE Corner of Greenfield & Guadalupe) This community event is FREE of charge! Come and join us for a great morning of fishing.  Arizona Game & Fish Department will loan fishing gear and bait to participants who do not have equipment [...]

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Discussion on saving the Burrowing Owl

Greg Clark, Owl Habitat Coordinator for raptor rescue and rehabilitation group Wild At Heart, talks about the struggle to preserve Arizona’s Burrowing Owls, Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 7pm at the Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert. Program begins at 7 p.m., come early to browse Desert Rivers’ mobile bookstore for nature guides, children’s [...]

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Flancer’s “Souper Bowl” Private Party

Sunday, February 6th @ 4 – 9 PM Enjoy all you can eat Flancer’s Incredible Buffet! Including “Souper bowl” Chili! • $2 Domestic Beers (Bud, Bud Light & Coors Light) All other alcoholic beverages happy hour priced the whole game! • Prize give-a-ways during the game! • Buy into our Square pot for $Cash$ and [...]

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Fireworks Safety

Learn about the new policy that allows Gilbert residents to use some fireworks, such as sparklers, on private property with the owner’s permission, on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Many fireworks, including bottle rockets, continue to be prohibited for safety reasons. No fireworks can be used on public property such as Town parks. [...]

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Volunteer in Gilbert

The Gilbert community prizes volunteerism, and a page on the Gilbert website offers up to date volunteer opportunities for every interest. The page provides information when a volunteer position on a board or commission opens up, as well as other ways to volunteer and support our community through the police or fire departments and other [...]

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