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‘Old Hams’ coming to The Grand, Oct. 17-20
Education
11 Surprise teachers earn STEM fellowship
Business
Walmart unveils store upgrades in Surprise
Community

Art house to open new Surprise studio

Conscious Creations Art Studio is celebrating the grand opening of its new Surprise studio in November.
College Baseball

College baseball tournament coming back to Surprise

College baseball is coming back to Surprise this winter.

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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …
Things To Do

Desert Brass coming to The Vista in Surprise

Tickets are now on sale for the Desert Brass Band performing “An Evening in December,” featuring guest star Aubrey Logan.
Community

Midwestern University promoting arts at Benevilla in Surprise

Benevilla announced that Midwestern University is hosting the Opening Minds through Art program at Benevilla’s West Valley location in Surprise.
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Surprise takes first step to McMicken nature trails, park

Every time the graphic that featured the number of miles nature trails in the city of Surprise was shown to the public, it drew heavy sighs from those in City Hall. The complete lack of an …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Monsoon dominate Surprise again with deep passing

There is not a true turning point in a 44-0 football game. If there were, Friday night's turning point in the annual Battle of Surprise was a second quarter fourth and goal stop of Willow Canyon …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

2024 West Valley Preps football Week 6 scoreboard

Games played  Oct. 4 unless otherwise noted 6A Centennial (2-4) 30, Scottsdale Saguaro (0-6) 20 Liberty (4-1) 45 , Chandler (4-2) 20 Valley Vista (1-5) 44, (5A) Willow Canyon …
Community

Surprise to temporarily close dog parks for enhancements

Surprise Community Dog Park will be temporarily closed Oct. 7 to 21, affecting both the large and small dog parks.
Clubs

Board picked for combined Rotary in Surprise, Sun City West

The newly combined Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West announced the appointment of its new Foundation Board for the 2024-25 term.

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Fall is a great time of year.
It’s officially fall. I’m excited about the upcoming event season and family-friendly activities happening in our community.
September is National Workforce Development Month and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and Mayo Clinic urge businesses to help build a stronger talent pipeline for Arizona by offering …

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City Government

Duffy, Hastings, Judd to hold joint district meeting in Surprise

Surprise city councilmembers Patrick Duffy, Jack Hastings and Chris Judd are hosting a joint district meeting this week.
Business

Luke Air Force Base support organization receives grant

The Fighter Country Foundation, a Goodyear nonprofit organization supporting the community of Luke Air Force Base, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction as part of the …
HALLOWEEN

From pumpkins to ghostly scares, West Valley places to be in October

Everything for October vibes is right here in the West Valley.
Education

Dignity Health teams up with Surprise-area athletes

Dysart’s four high schools now have extra support for student athletes thanks to a new partnership with Dignity Health to provide athletic training and sports medicine services.
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Surprise Police cameras from Massie incident show arrest, booking

Newly released police video in Surprise shows the arrest of community activist Rebekah Massie at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting.

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Tremble Clefs to play in Sun City

The West Side Tremble Clefs will present their annual fall fund raising concert 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W. Palmeras Drive. The concert is open to the …
The West Valley Singers announce their fall concert lineup.

West Valley Singers schedule concerts in Sun City West, Surprise

The West Valley Singers, under the direction of Ted Faszer, announces their fall concert schedule. The November program is entitled “Grateful” and the December program is “December …

Surprise hosting another pumpkin splash at city pool

The city of Surprise is offering a chance to see a pumpkin float.
Surprise Fiesta Grande is set for 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Mark Coronado Park.

Surprise releases details for Fiesta Grande celebration

Surprise Fiesta Grande is a family-friendly event that celebrates the city’s unique history, culture, traditions and community.
Sedona musician Patrick Ki appears in concert at the Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Ki to bring guitar talents to Surprise church

Music lovers will be treated to a special evening of exquisite guitar artistry and rare exotic instruments as Sedona musician Patrick Ki appears in concert in Surprise.

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