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🛒 Holiday Shopping Hotspots, Water Gun Warnings, Gilbert's Caring Community Initiatives, and More!
Issue #25 - October 20, 2023
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In this Gilbert Thrive Issue…
🛒 Unlock Unique Finds: Gilbert's Best Boutiques for Your Holiday Shopping
🔫 Gilbert Police Issue Warning Over Teens' Water Gun 'Assassin' Game with Realistic Toy Guns
💖 Making a Difference: Cox Employees in Gilbert Raise Funds for Local Causes
🎈 Discover Local Events Coming Soon
And more…
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Unlock Unique Finds: Gilbert's Best Boutiques for Your Holiday Shopping
As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start planning your gift list. But instead of rushing to the nearest big chain store, why not explore the charm of Gilbert's local boutiques?
These hidden gems offer a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind fashion pieces, stylish footwear, essential home goods, and so much more, making them the ideal places for extraordinary finds that will delight both givers and receivers. Discover the magic of Gilbert's boutiques this holiday season.
Gilbert Police Issue Warning Over Teens' Water Gun 'Assassin' Game with Realistic Toy Guns
Gilbert police have issued a warning about a game called "assassin" where teens use realistic toy water guns to eliminate others from the game by spraying them with water.
This has led to multiple mistaken gun-related calls to the police. In a recent incident, two teens were reported for carrying a white firearm, which turned out to be a water gun designed to resemble a real firearm.
The police urge the community to understand the risks of such realistic toy water guns that can be perceived as threats by both officers and the public.
Making a Difference: Cox Employees in Gilbert Raise Funds for Local Causes
Cox Communications employees in Gilbert raised $637,810 to support nonprofits in Arizona, with a focus on youth and education programs.
Some of the beneficiaries include:
Treasures 4 Teachers ($10,000)
Assistance League of the East Valley ($3,500)
Matthew's Crossing Food Bank ($3,000)
Pawsitive Friendships ($2,800)
This initiative, led by Cox Charities, has been ongoing for 27 years, resulting in $10.5 million raised by Cox Arizona employees and grants awarded to 1,851 local nonprofits since 1996.
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We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of Gilbert area residents in an upcoming issue of Gilbert Thrive?
We ❤️ Local Businesses!
We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you're a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! Gilbert Thrive is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our town. Let's collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special. Send us a message, and let's celebrate the spirit of Gilbert together!
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Gilbert Farmers Market - This Saturday
Saturday, 8am-12pm
In Downtown Gilbert, next to the Iconic Water Tower
222 N. Ash St. Gilbert, AZ 85234
With over 100 vendors year-round, the market features local, chemical-free, organic produce from many local farmers, farm fresh eggs, meat, cheese, bread, sweets, coffee & tea, sauces, seasonings and many other locally made artisan products.
More Info: https://gilbertmarket.com/
Ongoing Events
Steel Magnolias @ Hale Centre Theatre
Showings until Nov 21Harvest in the Heritage District (Themed Events to Explore Downtown Gilbert)
Sep 22 to Nov 5Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
September 29th-October 29thPumpkin & Chili Party @ Schnepf Farms
October 5 - October 29Taylor Swift Eras Tour @ Harkins
Check for showtimesGilbert Farmers Market @ Downtown Gilbert
Every Saturday, 8am-12pm
Upcoming Events
Ghosts N Glow Run @ Freestone Park
October 20, 5pm-9pmAnnual Trunk or Treat @ The Goddard School
October 20, 6:15pm-8pmGilbert Cinemas: Hocus Pocus 2 @ Page Park
October 20, 6:30pm8th Annual Spooktacular Car Show
October 21, 9am-3pmGilbert Art Walk @ Water Tower Park
October 21, 9am-1pmBarktoberfest - Friends for Life Animal Rescue
October 21, 8am-1pmGhosts of the Museum Tour @ HD South
October 21, 7pm-10pmConcerts in the Park @ Water Tower Plaza
October 26, 6:30pm-8:30pmTrick or Treat Bash @ Freestone Rec Center
October 27, 5pmFall Festival @ Horseshoe Park
October 27, 5pm-8pmHalloween Spooktacular @ Dr. AJ Chandler Park
October 27, 5:30pm-8:30pmGilbert Cinemas: Ghostbusters Afterlife @ Gilbert Regional Park
October 27, 6:30pmPixie Sticks Halloween Bash & Dog Costume Contest
October 28, 10am-2pmCops & Goblins Trunk-or-Treat @ Gilbert Police Station
October 28, 5pm-8pmFor Our Town Gilbert Quarterly Breakfast
November 2, 2023Guns & Hoses Golf Tournament Charity Event
November 4, 2023Sip, Paint, Relax @ Painting With a Twist
November 11, 7pm-9pm
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Add Verde Canyon Railroad ’s Fright Night to your list of things to do this fall!
👻 You can find this stationed at the Clarkdale Depot until October 31. Who wants to go? (only 2 hours from Phoenix)
Know of an upcoming event we should know about? Let us know!
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