We invite you to join us for local events such as town council meetings, fundraisers, walks to remember Preston, ribbon-tying sessions, and more.

Below are all the details for upcoming events. We appreciate you taking the time to share this information and join us for an upcoming event soon.

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Community Gathering - Family Movie
May
18
Community Gathering

Community Gathering - Family Movie

We are doing a community gathering / family movie for the month of May 2024. It is a child's movie, so feel free to bring the kids and kick back to enjoy the show.

The movie is called IF. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time in the link below.

This theater does offer beer, wine, popcorn and candy at the concession counter. We would love for you to join us.

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Soda, Cookies, and MORE!
May
21
Fundraiser

Soda, Cookies, and MORE!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday May 21st and let’s show the Lord family ALL the love! Vero Pizza and Soda Rush are hosting an all day fundraiser! Grab lunch/dinner at Vero and walk just a few doors down to Soda Rush for the YUMMIEST cookies you’ll ever have and try one of Preston’s favorite drinks!

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Yoga on the Farm
May
28
Community Gathering

Yoga on the Farm

Join us for “Yoga on the Farm” at Rancho del Pacifico in Gilbert. This farm offers a sanctuary where nature and serenity converge. With sprawling fields, majestic trees, and the gentle presence of horses all around, Riggs Ranch provides the perfect backdrop for rejuvenation and connection. Be part of this event and immerse yourself in tranquility, where you can find inner peace amidst the beauty of nature.

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Tattoos for Preston Lord
Jun
1
Fundraiser

Tattoos for Preston Lord

Pretty House Beauty Lounge & Valley Tap Room are hosting “Tattoos for Preston Lord”.

All profits will be donated to the Lord family to help with the fees accrued in seeking justice for Preston Lord.

Tattoos will be done on a first come, first serve basis. Orange color will be available.

Mini tattoos (2x2 inches) will be done. ($65, $75, and $85 - 3 options) - see event image for more details.

With the amount of interest we’ve received, we encourage those who can’t make this event to come anytime to Pretty House Beauty Lounge where proceeds will continue to be donated to the Lord family.

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Combs Climbing Night @ALTACLIMBINGAZ
Jun
29
Community Gathering

Combs Climbing Night @ALTACLIMBINGAZ

ALTA is having a community night June 29th! There will be vendors, food trucks, and a movie. Come early to enjoy the festivities. This is a great time to get together, do a fun activity, and reconnect with friends over the summer break.

Climbing starts at 6pm.

Bring your student ID and a parent to sign your waiver. Kids under 14 years old should have adult supervision.

Cost for Combs students, teachers, and administrative staff is only $12.50 plus FREE RENTALS.

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Preston Lord Day
Sep
23
Community Gathering

Preston Lord Day

Please join us for a day of activities, remembrance, and celebration of Preston’s life. The City of Chandler has declared Preston’s birthday, September 23rd, as Preston Lord Day.

We hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us on this very special day.

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RISE - How to be an UPStander
Apr
20
Community Education

RISE - How to be an UPStander

This event is open to teachers, administrators, governing board members. parents, grandparents, city officials, and all community members.

Continental breakfast will be provided and lunch will be offered for purchase at the close of the event.

Additionally, kids in grades 4-8 will rotate in separate grade level groups through each of these topics in a separate space in the building with the hope that families go home with some awesome knowledge to share with each other.

**Families with 4th/8th grade students may come together, parents may come alone, kids may come alone.**

Schedule:

  • 8:00 a.m. Check in/breakfast

  • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Keynote sessions with breaks

  • 12 p.m. Food truck lunch for purchase

We are bringing together 3 emerging topics for youth and parents to engage in together.

We will cover in 45 min Ted Talk express format: Social media impact and internet safety, current trends in substances and what we all need to know, and how to create a home where kids learn how to cope and develop resiliency over time.

I will be joined by my esteemed colleagues from notMYkid, Inc., NYT best selling author Ned Johnson, and recovery consultant and mental health specialist, Shane Watson.

Ned's advice and books, "THE SELF-DRIVEN CHILD", and sequential book, "WHAT DO YOU SAY?" will change your life!

We are grateful to Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord for hosting this awesome event in kind in partnership with notMYkid, Inc., Project Lily, Bark Technologies, Inc., and The Town Of Gilbert.

The times have called us to not stand by, we are all capable of being true UPstanders

(A high school student version is coming soon promise!)

Sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/10C0B4EA5A92CA2FCC16-48206301-rise

Use this link to sign up as a volunteer:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0b4ea5a92cazfcc16-48147503-rise

*Interested in being vendor, or volunteering, please reach out asap*

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Quarters for a Cause
Apr
17
Fundraiser

Quarters for a Cause

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!

SEATS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT, but we still need donations for raffle prizes.

This will be a fun event held to honor Preston and support the Lord family.

We are still looking for more businesses and individuals who want to sponsor the event and/or donate a prize for our raffle.

Please see the event flyer HERE for more details.

Doors open at 5pm.

If you would like to make a donation to our raffle prizes or be a sponsor for this event, please email Tika Tika.cholowsky@gmail.com or Julie arizonacombatsports@yahoo.com.

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Light the Night Walk
Mar
28
Light the Night Walk

Light the Night Walk

Meet at 6pm / Walk starts at 6:30pm

Meet at Gilbert Police Station - 75 E Civic Center Dr. Gilbert, AZ 85296

We will walk to GUSD (140 S Gilbert Rd) and loop back to Gilbert Town Hall (50 E Civic Center Dr Gilbert, AZ 85296)

Please bring a light source and wear orange.

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Candlelight Vigil
Mar
7

Candlelight Vigil

Please join us as we remember and honor Preston’s life in the very place where it was taken from him.

We will gather at 5:30pm near 194th St. and Via del Rancho in the Queen Creek Ranchettes neighborhood.

(Sossaman and Chandler Heights)

Please wear your orange and bring candles with you.

Please be respectful of the neighborhood and those residents who have assisted in the investigations.

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