🎨 Want to light the water tower? Gilbert’s glowing with more than just lights!

The Twisted Tines turns homes, rentals, and gathering spaces into the backdrop for unforgettable meals: handmade pastas, charcuterie boards that double as conversation starters, and multi-course dinners that feel like a story unfolding.

As the calendar fills with celebrations and the holidays edge closer, there’s something magical about letting a chef take the reins. Chef Travis and his team handle every detail with ease and heart, making each occasion (from anniversaries to golf weekends) taste like a milestone worth remembering.

The Riparian Preserve is like the neighborhood’s unofficial clubhouse. You wander in for a quick walk, then suddenly you're pointing out bunnies like a tour guide and debating which pond has the loudest birds.

Kids turn every shaded trail into an adventure, adults claim benches, and somehow everyone leaves with a little story to tell. It’s an easy place to gather, roam, and laugh your way through a slow afternoon.

The Gist: Gilbert's iconic Water Tower lighting program is back, with applications now open for 2026. Nonprofit organizations can request special lightings to raise awareness for their causes, with approved lightings starting in January after the holiday celebration wraps up.

Why It Matters: Local nonprofits get a chance to literally light up the town for their important causes.

What's Next: Don't miss this year's Holiday Water Tower Lighting on December 1 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, featuring crafts, food trucks, and the ceremonial lighting at 7:00 PM. To apply for 2026:

The Gist: Gilbert Public Schools students made a strong showing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, bringing home a Silver ranking in the Meat Evaluation event and top honors for their local chapters. The team spent six focused hours at Purdue identifying cuts, grading quality, and judging carcasses, finishing 18th in the nation. Seven students also earned the American FFA Degree, a rare accolade given to less than one percent of members.

Why It Matters: These achievements highlight the strength of Gilbert’s agricultural programs and the dedication of its students.

Meet Doodle, a young, medium-sized Lab Retriever + Terrier mix.

With a creamy white coat, he is known for his affectionate and playful personality. This charming boy thrives on love and enjoys snuggling under a blanket on your lap.

Quick to learn and eager to please, Doodle loves adventures and rides well in cars, making him the perfect companion for any family outing. Good with children and other dogs, he's ready to bring joy to his new forever home. Adoption fee: $400.

To learn more about this beautiful boy...