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Adaptive 'friendsgiving' coming to Surprise rec center

Surprise is hosting an adaptive family "friendsgiving."
Community

Surprise mayor gives business update to civic group

The November meeting of the White Tanks Mountain chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Surprise Mayor Skip Hall as its guest speaker to start the month at the Happy Trails community in Surprise.
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Community

New combined Surprise Rotary hosting annual golf scramble

The newly combined Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West is hosting the 16th annual FORE! The Kids golf scramble on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Opinion

Crogan: Breaking the stigma — why male veterans and first responders should prioritize mental health

Suicide rates among veterans have increased by nearly 12% in the last four years — that’s an average of 17 veterans taking their lives each day. In addition, a study conducted by the …
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Surprise woman is taking off pounds naturally to get healthier

Surprise resident Jennifer Mosley simply got tired of being overweight.
NEIGHBORS

Sun City West church providing free bicycles

In March 2024, members of Desert Garden United Church of Christ, 18818 N. 128th Ave., initiated Cycles of Kindness, a program designed to provide free bicycles to people who rely on bikes as their …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Sack master Brutus leads ALA-West Foothills 3A title bid

For ALA-West Foothills coach Chad Mitton, the transfer was an unexpected Christmas present in the summer. For that player, defensive end/running back J.J. Brutus, moving across the Valley was a …
VETERANS DAY 2024

Valley schools honor veterans, first responders

Although students get a day off for Veterans Day, pupils valleywide still demonstrated their appreciation for the sacrifices and service of local active-duty, and retired military members, even first responders.
Business

Casino bringing early Christmas gift to West Valley

The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise will hold a grand opening event for its fifth casino property, Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy, on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
With summer’s intense heat behind us, parents can feel the first cool breezes of fall, signaling more than just a change in season. This shift brings new considerations for keeping infants …
During this time of the year, we reflect on all the blessings we have received and continue to receive.
It was touted as a means to add safety and security to the schools, etc., but review of the booklet says other things and I believe and properly voted no, as most did.
Education

Surprise school among state’s best

Freedom Traditional Academy ranks seventh among 1,367 K-8 schools in Arizona, according to the recently released state accountability labels.
Public Meetings

Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

ALA-West Foothills wears out determined Dysart in playoffs

From the outside, the 49-14 ALA-West Foothills 3A football playoff victory over Dysart Nov. 8 seemed very similar to the season-ending 55-7 Guardians win over the Demons the week before. On the field in Waddell, though, #15 seed Dysart was emptying the tank
NEIGHBORS

3 winners emerge at West Valley Country Music Association songwriting contest

Three winners emerged at the recent West Valley Country Music Association’s 6th Annual Songwriting Contest.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

2024 West Valley Preps Week 11 football scoreboard

Games played  Nov. 8 unless otherwise noted 6A (#2/#4 Open) Liberty (0-1) 45 , #18 Centennial (3-7) 17 Shadow Ridge (2-8) 48, Valley Vista (2-8) 20 #19 O'Connor (4-6) 28, #23 …
“Out of the Blue” features more than 80 artworks highlighting the color blue.

Surprise art house feels ‘Blue’ this month

The Ground Floor Artists Gallery announced its latest exhibition “Out of the Blue, a captivating collection featuring more than 80 artworks that explore the multifaceted nature of the color blue.
The city of Surprise is presenting Cookies and Crafts with Santa on Dec. 15.

Cookies and Crafts with Santa ringing in holidays in Surprise

The city of Surprise is presenting Cookies and Crafts with Santa on Dec. 15.
Jake Shimabukuro

‘Ambassador of Aloha’ returns to Wickenburg

Ukulele virtuoso and “Ambassador of Aloha” Jake Shimabukuro returns to the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, …
WHAM Art Center will hold its 11th annual Bowls of Hope sale and holiday celebration to raise money and awareness to help eliminate hunger in the West Valley.

Bowls of Hope back for holidays in Surprise

WHAM Art Center will hold its 11th annual Bowls of Hope sale and holiday celebration to raise money and awareness to help eliminate hunger in the West Valley.
Happy Trails Resort announced its semi-annual craft fair, which happens from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 8.

Happy Trails craft fair is this week in Surprise

Happy Trails Resort announced its semi-annual craft fair.
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