If you enjoy looking at holiday lights and displays, then this map is for you. Courtesy of the Arizona Republic – Holiday Lights Map. The entire Phoenix area is included on the map. You can zoom in on your city or area to locate neighbors with a holiday lights display in your area. Consider...
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Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert used to be the town that was way out there. Past the highways, past the malls, past the paved roads. It was synonymous with ‘Day Trip’. Not today. Now you can get on the Superstition (US 60) or the 202 and get anywhere in Gilbert in minutes. Plus, you have the option of...
Popular Places to Catch a Play
Watching the Tonys the other night reminded me of how great it can be to see a live play. There is something about a live performance whether it be a play or a concert that creates something special making it different and most of the time even better than a movie, TV, or CD. ...
Sights to See in Gilbert Arizona – Mars & Birds
We enjoyed a visit to the Gilbert Water Park/Riparian Reserve near the corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe. This is a great area if you enjoy birding but also for those who just enjoy a nice walk. It is in Gilbert but you feel like you have gotten away to a park outside the Greater Phoenix...
New Ice Skating Rink for East Valley
Polar Ice is opening a new location in Gilbert. It is currently scheduled to be opened on September 13. There is an information trailer currently open to the public to obtain information. There will be youth and adult hockey leagues available, as well as skating classes, and open skating times. This can be a...
Street Light Repair
Most cities have a phone number you can call to report a street light that is not working. Some cities now have an on-line reporting option as well. Here is contact information for requesting street light repair for East Valley cities. Chandler Street Light Repair - Hotline 480-782-3460 Gilbert Street Light Repair - 480-503-6488...
Quilt Show at Gilbert Historical Museum
“The Art of Quilting” Quilt Show runs from March 1 to May 31 at the Gilbert Historical Museum. The museum is located at the corner of Gilbert an Elliot Roads, in the old Gilbert School building. The museum hours are Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays, 9am to 4pm. Adult admission price is $5 and $4...
Field of Dreams
2008 brings us some new softball / baseball fields in the east valley. It’s called Big League Dreams and it truly is. When you’re driving near the intersection of Power and Elliot Roads you see this large complex with huge walls. You park and see the entrance with baseball sculptures and the ticket office....