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1803 – Lewis and Clark start their expedition to the west by leaving Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at 11 o clock in the morning. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_31

1898 – Caleb Bradham renames his carbonated soft drink “Pepsi-Cola”. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_28

1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_27

1498 – Michelangelo is commissioned to carve the Pietà. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_26

The City of Mesa’s First Annual September 11 Day of Service is the result of a partnership involving Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale, Rebuilding Together and HandsOn Greater Phoenix to organize a new weekend of service to commemorate the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001. As the official end to President Obama’s nationwide service initiative, “United We [...]

1835 – The New York Sun newspaper begins a series of six articles known as the Great Moon Hoax. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=VideoArticle&id=52842

Gilbert Community Services is offering a Fall Wrestling League for youth age 5 through 6th grade. The league will take place Monday and Wednesday evenings Sept.2-Oct. 7 (no program on Labor Day, Sept. 7). The league is being conducted by Highland High School Wrestling Coach, Russ Kilpatrick and will be held in the Highland High [...]

1456 – Printing of the Gutenberg Bible is completed. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_24

1920 – Christopher Robin is born. Christopher will forever be remembered as one of Winnie-the-Pooh’s best friends. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4070

Town Staff Will Review Regulations, Address Questions, Concerns The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop August 26th for local businesses to learn more about Gilbert’s sign code requirements, including obtaining a sign permit and regulations for use of A-frame signs, window signs, and banners. Sponsored by SRP and A.L. Russell & Associates, this [...]