Every city has things that they and their residents can be proud of. Whether you have a local sports team that's won a championship or an annual festival that's growing each year in popularity, sometimes it can be nice to hear your home's name in the news. There are lots of different things that put Chandler, Arizona on the map. One week you might find that a generous resident who made their money in actively managed ETFs has made a large donation and another that the city is being celebrated nationally. Here are some of the things that have brought attention to this community recently.

For a parent it's always going to be a priority to live in a place that properly prepares them for the rest of their life. Chandler was recently named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by ING and America's Promise Alliance. This means that the city has done their best to ensure that not only does it have a school system that prepares its students to be everything from an engineer who designs a strapping system to a doctor but that they also provide several extra curricular activities throughout the community to create well-rounded youth.

Chandler and the area surrounding area have always been known for its great golf courses. The Chandler Golf Challenge happens every November and benefits the Special Olympics. It is presented in conjunction by the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities and the City's Community Services Department Therapeutic Recreation Program. Your donation could help someone who might install on demand hot water heaters for a living to realize their dream of running in an international race or swimming the 100-meter sprint.

Forbes once named Chandler as one of the ten most boring cities in the nation but residents know that this couldn't be less true. There are festivals and events happening throughout the year from the Chandler Mariachi Festival to the Day of Play Celebration, which both take place in the fall. If you have some time away from working with large mortgages or in an office to spend with the family you should definitely check out the events calendar for the city. Fall Rhythm Fest at Tumbleweed Park is also very popular for families and those visitors from other areas of the country.

Chandler is ripe with cultural events, with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra and the Chandler Center for the Arts. If you're someone who enjoys an evening of dressing up and hearing some music to spending the weekend at an adult hockey tournament than there are things happening throughout the year.