What's Good, Gilbert (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Gilbert. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let the Gilbert Brief serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:

• Can't-miss events

• Things to start booking now

• Important deadlines and reminders

• Other things going on around town

Let’s dive in.

📆 Gilbert happenings

Today, March 11
Unwind with a fun Paint & Sip night at Pinot’s Palette in Gilbert, where you'll create a vibrant Cactus in Bloom masterpiece—perfect for your home, patio, or garden. No experience needed!

Tomorrow, March 12
FREE Beekeeping Class at Barnone AZ! Join Derrick for a deep dive into the world of bees and their vital role in agriculture. Space is limited—reserve your spot today.

Thursday, March 13
Concerts in the Park! Free live performance by Main Squeeze, covering everything from Bruno Mars to Garth Brooks with a Latin flair. Grab takeout from a local spot, bring a blanket, and enjoy the music from 6:30-8:30 PM! More info ➡️ gilbertaz.gov/concerts

This weekend

Rock of 80’s is bringing all your favorite MTV hits to Icons Sports Grill for a high-energy night of classic 80s anthems, great food, and dancing. Grab a seat, enjoy a drink, and get ready to rock!

Enjoy a casino-style ladies’ brunch at Sip & Shop with games, raffles, fine-line tattoos, permanent jewelry, chair massages, and fun cocktails. Pre-book the Bruschetta & Bubbles Package or just come for the fun!

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax season reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. Panda Accounting is a top local choice, otherwise hop on TurboTax or H&R Block for simple returns..

Check on that roof: Remember, it’s recommended to get your roof checked out once a year. State 48 Roofing is the top referred roofing company in the area if you need some extra help.

Dinner out?! Hit up Buck & Rider Gilbert for some fresh seafood. Walk-ins are welcome but you can always grab a priority seating reservation online.

Stay active! Check out Center Court Pickleball Club if you’re getting serious about taking your game up to the next level.

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead.

Job market is going strong in AZ. Gilbert was recently ranked #20 in the US, while nearby Scottsdale is #1 job market in the country.

Gilbert home prices in Feb – The median home sold price in Gilbert was $584,591, reflecting a 4.4% increase from the previous year.

🧩 A quick brain break

As always, this week’s wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!

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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.

P.S. Send us your local photos! We’d love to share what you’re doing on social media. Feel free to reply if you know of any businesses, events, or news we should include next time.