NIGHTS OF LIGHTS:
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for Gilbert's Holiday Nights of Lights on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Be there for the lighting of our Town’s 28 foot tree and experience ground displays, community entertainment, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa. The evening’s festivities will also include a 1,800 square foot skating rink that those who are least 5 years old and 38” tall will be able to skate during 20-30 minutes sessions for $5 including ice skates. The tree and light displays will remain lit through January 2, 2011 and is the perfect place to take your family photo. Admission and parking are free. Learn more.
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVES: Help make the holidays special for local Gilbert children with two toy drives being sponsored by the Gilbert Fire and Police departments:
Blue Line of Love: Join the Gilbert Police Department Crime Prevention Unit in making this holiday season bright for our local children. The department is coordinating the 2010 “Blue Line of Love Holiday Toy Drive” for families needing assistance this holiday season. Donation boxes will be placed at a variety of business locations throughout Gilbert from Friday, November 19 – Monday, December 20, where citizens will be able to donate new, unwrapped toys for children through age 17. Learn more.
Fire Dept. Annual Toy Drive: Residents and community members are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys at one of Gilbert Fire’s nine stations or at the Gilbert Fire Administration Building – 85 East Civic Center Drive. Please help us make a deserving child very happy !!! We estimate to collect toys for more than 500 kids with this wonderful and charitable toy drive.
Learn more.
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2011 PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATE PACKETS AVAILABLE: The Town of Gilbert will hold a Primary Election on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 for the purpose of electing four Councilmembers. A General Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, if needed.
Candidate packets are available beginning Monday, October 11, 2010. Packets may be obtained in the Clerk’s Office, 50 East Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nomination papers may be filed with the Clerk no earlier than Monday, November 8, 2010 and no later than Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Candidate Packets Available.
ELECCION PRIMARIA DE 2011 PAQUETES DE CANDIDATOS: Gilbert llevará a cabo una Elección Primaria el martes 8 de marzo de 2011 para el propósito de elegir a cuatro Concejales. Se llevará a cabo una Elección General el martes 17 de mayo de 2011, si es necesario.
Los paquetes de candidatos están disponibles a partir del lunes 11 de octubre de 2010. Se pueden obtener los paquetes en la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal, 50 East Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, lunes a viernes, 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Se pueden presentar los documentos de nominación a la Secretaria Municipal no antes del lunes 8 de noviembre de 2010 y a más tardar el miércoles 8 de diciembre de 2010 a las 5:00 p.m.
Paquetes de Candidatos Están Disponibles
CIVIL RIGHTS ARTS CONTEST: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s inspiring message of inclusion, the Town of Gilbert is reaching out to you. Gilbert Community Services and the Human, Relations, Culture and Arts Promotions Commission presents: The Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Art Competition in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Children between the ages of 13 and 18 can enter their artwork by December 27.
Learn more and start your project.
NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR: Gilbert's Neighbor to Neighbor Program provides residents an easy way to direct their dollars to support our own neighbors, and local needs in our community. Enroll in the program, which allows residents to donate easily through your utility bill. Learn more and enroll. We thank you.
Don't forget to Shop Gilbert this season and support our local economy and local businesses. Sales taxes are the largest revenue source for Town programs, including the police and fire departments, parks and recreation and public works programs. Keep your money where your house is.
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