Good morning, Gilbert.
Four Silos regulars buy the coffee and beer house
Four Silos has new owners: Neil and Julie Garcia, longtime customers whose family has gathered at the Gilbert coffee and beer house for years.
Key facts
- The purchase: The Garcias bought the existing neighborhood business.
- The connection: Their family knew Four Silos as customers before becoming its owners.
- The timing: What Now Phoenix reported the ownership change October 16.
What to watch: any announcements about hours, menus, or other changes under the new owners. Read the ownership report.
Around Gilbert
🍽️ J. Alexander’s is hiring near SanTan Village. Go Gilbert reports approximately 90 to 100 planned hires at 2192 S. SanTan Village Parkway, including servers, bartenders, cooks, and hosts. The reported opening target is November or winter 2026; a firm date isn’t supplied. See the hiring report.
🏠 Gilbert’s typical home value is $565,459, about flat over the past year, according to Zillow Research. See the data.
The week
Monday, October 19
🎨 Joan Miró art for adults. Southeast Regional Library hosts the adult craft program at 2 PM. A ticket is required. Check registration.
Tuesday, October 20
🌾 Agritopia Farm tour. The seasonal tour covers the land’s history, farming decisions, and growing rhythms at the Johnston-family farm at Higley and Ray. It’s a closer look at the working farmland preserved inside Agritopia. Check tour details and timing.
Wednesday, October 21
🥬 Agritopia Farm Night. Certified organic produce and local vendors share the farm’s evening market. The listing doesn’t provide a reliable evening start time. Check hours before heading over.
🚶 Walkie-Talkies Walking Club. Southeast Regional Library’s adult walking group meets at 9:30 AM. No ticket is required. See meeting details.
🎬 Movie night at Arizona Wilderness. The Gilbert Brewhub tasting room hosts its screening Wednesday, October 21. The supplied listing doesn’t name this week’s film. Check the movie-night listing.
Saturday, October 24
🎸 The Smoke Show brings Treaty Oak Revival to Gilbert Regional Park. The event is at 3005 E. Queen Creek Road. Check tickets and event timing.
From the schools
These dates are for Gilbert Public Schools (GPS, the district covering most of Gilbert).
- 📝 Mesquite has PSAT testing Tuesday, October 20. Check the school calendar.
- 🎓 Highland hosts FAFSA Night Thursday, October 22. The college financial-aid application event starts at 6 PM in the Commons. Find registration on the calendar.
Around the Valley
Three Monday-night concert options beyond Gilbert, starting in Chandler. All times are Arizona time.
🎤 Tom Jones at Wild Horse Pass. A Chandler option for a concert tonight: October 19 at 8 PM, at Gila River Resorts & Casinos. Tickets.
🎸 Modest Mouse at Arizona Financial Theatre. A Phoenix rock show for Monday night, October 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets.
🎶 beabadoobee brings The Powerlines Tour to Phoenix. The tour stops at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre tonight, October 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets.