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HomeBase opening brings Hobbs to Surprise

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made her first official Surprise visit to help open a new housing shelter for young homeless adults.

NEIGHBORS

Surprise details library transition timeline

In preparation for the transition of the three city of Surprise libraries from Maricopa County Library District staffing and programming to city of Surprise staffing and programming, the libraries …

City Government

Transit rules Haney’s 1st district meetup in Surprise

Surprise Council member Nick Haney’s first meeting with constituents Jan. 26 at Asante Library largely focused on traffic backups at the intersection of Loop 303 and Grand Avenue.

HEALTH

Seminar in Surprise provides cues for understanding dementia

A presentation is coming to Surprise about “Understanding Dementia: A Challenging Journey.”

Public Safety

Surprise honors Glendale firefighter for life-saving act

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department joined the Surprise Police Department Jan. 30 to honor the life-saving actions of Glendale firefighter Timothy Webb, along with members of Surprise Fire Station 303 C-Shift.

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A look back at this week in Surprise history

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week.

Spring Training

Surprise mayor’s reception to start spring action

Mayor Skip Hall will kick off the Surprise spring training season with the 21st Annual Mayor’s Spring Training Welcome Back Reception, featuring representatives from the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers.

Homelessness

Gov. Hobbs to appear at Surprise homeless shelter opening

Gov. Katie Hobbs will be in Surprise Thursday, Feb. 2 for the grand opening of HomeBase Surprise, a 40-bed shelter housing program for homeless youth.

City Government

Duffy, Judd to co-host community meeting at Spencer's Place

Surprise City Councilmen Patrick Duffy and Chris Judd are co-hosting another joint community meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Spencer's Place.

City Government

Details on vice mayor, new park highlight latest 'Surprise Lately'

Details on new Vice Mayor Chris Judd and the opening of The Fields at Countryside highlight the latest episode of Surprise Lately.

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SURPRISE SCHOOLS & COMMERCE NEWS

Education

Dysart Education Foundation welcomes scholarship candidates

The Dysart Education Foundation recently announced that college scholarship applications are being accepted through March 1. Graduating seniors from Dysart, Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista and Willow …

Elementary school in Surprise raises funds for heart health

At just 5 years old, a young student in Surprise has helped inspire an entire school to raise record funds.

Surprise college students earn academic plaudits

The following college students from Surprise recently earned academic honors.

Education savings art contest open to statewide students

The second-annual AZ529 Future Career Art Contest, which launches Monday, Jan. 30, asks students from across Arizona to draw, paint or find a creative way to make an art piece representing their dream job.

Education tech company honors 3 Maricopa County teachers

An elementary school teacher in Gilbert has been honored for demonstrating the highest commitment to helping her students learn over the past year.

Surprise starts literacy challenge for kids

The city of Surprise Youth Services is inviting first- through fourth-grade students to register for the Surprise Literacy Challenge.

Business

Openings

Artist creates mural for new Fry’s in Surprise

The West Valley Arts Council and Fry’s Food Stores commissioned a local artist, Garrett Etsitty, to create an indoor mural for the new Fry’s Marketplace at its Asante store in Surprise.

Auctions

More Surprise city items up for auction

The city of Surprise has some surplus equipment up for auction at PublicSurplus.com.

Permits

Surprise issues hundreds of permits in December

Here are permits the city of Surprise issued for construction in December.

Openings

Sprouts announces February opening date for Surprise's Prasada area

Sprouts Farmers Market announced it will open its newest store in Surprise on Friday, Feb. 3 at 13650 N. Prasada Pkwy.

Hirings

Sun Health names Couture new COO in Surprise

Surprise-based Sun Health announced that John Couture has been named its chief optimization officer.

Awards

One Step Beyond receives grant for culinary program

One Step Beyond, a provider of comprehensive programming and services for adults who have intellectual disabilities, has received a $10, 000 grant from the ON Semiconductor Foundation, a Giving Now program at onsemi, to benefit OSBI’s dynamic culinary programming in Arizona.

Real Estate

New Surprise models open for Taylor Morrison

Taylor Morrison Home Corporation is preparing for a year of growth in Phoenix with the opening of eight new collections across four communities, including Surprise.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Surprise to get artsy outside spring training stadium

By this time next year, Surprise officials are hoping to have two big, brand new art features to great fans at the first- and third-base entrances at Surprise Stadium.

Valley Vista wrestler aims for more honors on Reyes name

They are not related, but Valley Vista wrestling coach Jacob Reyes and senior ace Eddie Reyes want to see their shared last name double in the school record books. Ten years ago, Jacob Reyes won …

Surprise opens The Fields at Countryside

The city of Surprise held a ribbon cutting Jan. 20 to mark the opening of The Fields at Countryside.

Surprise unveils spring training promotions

Resident Appreciation Days are back at Surprise Stadium this spring training season — one of several promotions the city of Surprise has announced for the 2023 season.

Dysart FC ready for 4A soccer title run

Dysart FC has proven over the years to be more than just one feel good run, but the little soccer team that could from El Mirage has not looked this good since those heady days of early 2016. That …

Surprise Stadium box office to open for ticket sales Feb. 4

The box office at Surprise Stadium, spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, will open for in-person ticket sales beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

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