Saturday, February 02, 2008
Around Town: News for Gilbert, AZ
For those looking to relocate to Gilbert, AZ and it's family friendly neighborhoods, I thought I would summarize some info that came from our monthly city paper. It can give you a good idea of city government priorities as well as citizen involvement groups.
Artists between 5 and 18 years can submit original art work to be showcased at the 2008 Global Village Festival. Work should be inspired by the theme "A Reflection of Your Community." Deadlines is March 3. For more info or to receive an application, call 480/503-6895.
Free composting bins are available from the city. To have one delivered call 480/503-6400.
Jacki Hartman Foundation 1 Mile Walk and 5K Fun Run is Saturday, February 16, 9 am. Proceeds benefit the Jackie Hartman Foundation, an organization that assists families searching for missing young adults and provides nursing scholarships to Arizona students. For more info check out www.jackiehartman.org
Jackie Hartman was a Gilbert resident who was found missing. Days later her body was found northeast of Gilbert and her boyfriend was found guilty of murder. I'm so happy to see that as a town, we have a way of supporting her family and her memory.
Free Concert in the Park. Thursday, March 6, 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a free concert in the park as Gilbert's own Clint Clarkson performs his unique blend of country western. Freestone Park Amphitheater, Juniper Avenue and Lindsay Rd.
Father/Daughter Dance, sponsored by the City of Gilbert, is Friday April 4 from 6:30-9 pm at the Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak Street. Cost is $16 per couple. Young Ladies ages 3-17 and their dad, favorite uncle, grandpa or family friends are invited.
As you can see, the city of Gilbert is directly interested in supporting families and their various needs. As a 
Gilbert resident, I think it's a great place to live with my family. If you are thinking of relocating to Gilbert and have some questions, feel free to give me a call or email me at info@elenathurston.com. I would love to hear from you.
Labels: family friendly neighborhoods, gilbert events, gilbert real estate
Elena Thurston, Family Realtor @ 9:24 AM
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Name: Elena Thurston, Family Realtor
Home: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About Me: My passion is Family Real Estate. Families need more than just a nice house, they need a neighborhood and community where they can give and receive a feeling of home. I am one of the rare Arizona natives. I received my bachelors degree at Arizona State University and my real estate license at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
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