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Buy your tickets now!! "A Songwriter's Music Festival arrives in Gilbert"

Issue #009

Author

Lloyd Heath
November 07, 2023

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In this issue of Gilbert Local Pulse

🌤️ Gilbert, AZ Local Weather

 📅 Gilbert, AZ and Surrounding Area Events

💰 Check your tickets: Winning Powerball ticket sold in Arizona

 💪Brooklinn Khoury Reflects on Life-Altering Dog Attack After 3 Years: 'A Tough Day'

 🎸Live Life: A Songwriter’s Music Festival arrives in Gilbert

 🎅Mesa family has a message for those who destroyed their Christmas decorations

⚕️Banner MD Anderson expands treatment space for stem-cell transplant patients

🎾Pickleball in Mesa and Gilbert: What to know and where to play

📚Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona turns 25

 🏫School restroom accommodations plan fails

 🏈Gilbert school upsets Canyon View in flag football final

 🏐Valley Vista volleyball runs into wall in Gilbert

Upcoming Events in Gilbert and Surrounding Areas

November 8th

November 9th

November 10th

November 11th (Veterans Day)

November 12th

Check your tickets: Winning Powerball ticket sold in Arizona

A lottery ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Fountain Hills, Arizona, at the Parkview Tap House, with the Powerball numbers 1, 28, 30, 34, 52, and Powerball 6, including a PowerPlay that added $50,000. Additionally, a $10,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Pilot Travel gas station in Tucson. Upcoming drawings include a Powerball jackpot of an estimated $179 million and a Mega Millions jackpot of $196 million.

Brooklinn Khoury Reflects on Life-Altering Dog Attack After 3 Years: 'A Tough Day'

Pro skateboarder Brooklinn Khoury commemorates the anniversary of a 2020 pit bull attack that resulted in the loss of her upper lip and part of her nose. She has shared her recovery and reconstructive surgery process on social media. Despite the challenges, Khoury has embraced her journey with a range of emotions, personal growth, and self-love. She posted an Instagram video highlighting her progress and urged her followers to appreciate their loved ones. Read Full story

Live Life: A Songwriter’s Music Festival arrives in Gilbert

"Live Life: A Songwriter’s Music Festival" will take place in Gilbert, Arizona on Veterans Day, November 11, featuring renowned country music songwriters and headliner David Lee Murphy. Attendees will enjoy live performances of popular country hits, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and festival attractions like food trucks and games. Part of the proceeds will go to the HeartStrings Foundation, aiding veterans and their families. Tickets range from $65 for General Admission to $145 for VIP, with a special discount for military personnel. The event is at 15225 East Riggs Road, Gilbert, AZ, and more information is available at livelifemusicfestival.com.

Mesa family has a message for those who destroyed their Christmas decorations

The Pelky family from East Valley found their elaborate Christmas decorations, a tradition of 25 years, vandalized. Their surveillance caught what appears to be kids damaging their display, including a snowman, archway, and candy canes. Despite the setback, the Pelkys, who use the display to raise money for local families in need, expressed forgiveness and offered help to the vandals if needed. Full Story and Surveillance Video

Banner MD Anderson expands treatment space for stem-cell transplant patients

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert has expanded its stem-cell treatment facilities with a new tower named "3 South Stem Cell Infusion." This addition nearly doubles the space for outpatient stem-cell therapy, including private rooms and improved care environments. This expansion aims to reduce inpatient hospital days, enhance patient outcomes, and is part of the center's vision to eventually manage the entire transplant process outpatient. Banner MD Anderson has conducted over 100 stem-cell transplants in 2023 and is recognized for its high-quality care in partnership with the top-ranked MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Pickleball in Mesa and Gilbert: What to know and where to play

The growing popularity of pickleball has led to the construction of more courts in city parks, catering to the game's wide appeal among different age groups. Mesa has recently added 12 new pickleball courts across two of its parks, contributing to the city's total of 66 courts. These new courts, alongside existing ones, offer various reservation and walk-in options, with fees for certain times and locations. While some parks require reservations, others operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and a few parks allow players to use painted pickleball lines on basketball courts if they bring their own nets. Gilbert also accommodates pickleball players with 16 courts at Gilbert’s Regional Park, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both cities have established guidelines to manage court usage and ensure that all players get a fair chance to play.

Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona turns 25

Joao Eras-Jorge, a mechanical engineer, founded the International School of Arizona in a church basement in Mesa in 1998 to provide French education for his children. Despite initial skepticism, he established the school with a 100% French immersion program. The school, which now also offers Spanish, has grown to 340 students and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It emphasizes bilingualism and global citizenship with a unique educational model that involves teaching in a foreign language. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and The Cervantes Institute in Spain, the school aims to develop students with a set of six core attributes, preparing them to engage with the world confidently and with curiosity. This year's anniversary theme, "Seasons of Love," reflects on the mix of joy and sorrow experienced worldwide in recent years.

School restroom accommodations plan fails

A tie vote at the Scottsdale Unified School District board meeting resulted in the failure of a proposed policy to provide special restroom accommodations upon request, with board president Julie Cieniawski absent. Vice President Carine Werner's proposal aimed to give students the option to request a special restroom arrangement with written permission from parents. Critics argued the proposal was costly and unnecessary, as only a fraction of students had requested accommodations and current policies suffice. The board did, however, unanimously approve the purchase of pickup trucks and renew a program supporting students with disabilities in finding employment.

Gilbert school upsets Canyon View in flag football final

In the Arizona 5A flag football final, Gilbert Campo Verde defeated Canyon View in a tight 14-13 game, overturning an early season defeat. Campo Verde's junior Madison Coger was pivotal with two 60-yard touchdowns, two interceptions, and a decisive blocked extra point. Despite a powerful offense, Canyon View couldn't overcome the well-executed defensive strategy of Campo Verde, suggesting a bright future for the program.

Valley Vista volleyball runs into wall in Gilbert

The No. 10 seed Valley Vista volleyball team, boasting a 12-5 record, was defeated 3-0 by the No. 7 seed Gilbert Perry in the first round of the 6A volleyball playoffs. Despite a strong start and a close first set, Valley Vista couldn't maintain their momentum, ultimately falling in the subsequent sets with scores of 25-12 and 25-10. Valley Vista’s coach, David Chavez, expressed the need for consistency after the team's performance fluctuated throughout the match. With the loss, Valley Vista ends their season, while Gilbert Perry advances to play No. 2 seed Xavier Prep in the second round. Valley Vista will be losing several key senior players to graduation but will retain a deep roster for the next season. Perry's coach, Fred Mann, acknowledged his team's need for improvement as they prepare for a challenging matchup against Xavier Prep.