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Marisa Lara
Search continues for missing teen last seen in Surprise
It has been more than five months since 16-year-old Marisa Lara went missing, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help to locate the teen. … more
Those recognized include: Officer Dumlao (exemplary recruit), Officer East, Officer Eubanks, Officer Farney, Officer Fawzi (top academic recruit; also a former cadet of the Surprise Police Cadet Program), Officer Kohn, Officer Martinez, Officer Rice (top overall and top physical fitness recruit).
Surprise Police Department recognizes officers
Eight Surprise police officers crossed the finish line at the West Valley Law Enforcement Training Academy. Their journey started long before the academy, with many participating in programs like … more
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Church celebrates Catholic daughters
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2278 Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated the group Oct. 18. more
Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for this year’s city of Surprise Monster Bash event.
Monster Bash returns to scare Surprise this weekend
Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for this year’s city of Surprise Monster Bash event. more
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Founder’s Day Committee members Carla Maggio, Marcy Girard, Eileen Nelson, Barbara Krehl McKendall and Peggy Robbins.
Surprise PEO chapter slates annual luncheon
The Reciprocity Committee of the Sun City West/Surprise PEO chapter will host the annual Founder’s Day luncheon Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027, at The Colonnade 19116 N. Colonnade Way, Surprise. A … more
Prospective students entering high school in the 2027-2028 academic year, and their parents, are invited to the Future Freshman Week, Nov. 16-19, at the Dysart Unified School District high school campuses on designated nights.
Dysart to host Future Freshman Week Nov. 16-19
Dysart students and their families can explore the district’s four high schools during Future Freshman Week, Nov. 16-19. more

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Phoenix among best markets for small business expansion
Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas. more
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From left, Bernard Ott, Donna Rice and Omar Lopez are among the staff members ready to provide help at the Surprise Community & Resource Center, the new building that opened in September.
New Surprise resource center welcomes Corte Bella residents
A new community gathering place about 15 minutes from Corte Bella is welcoming its neighbors from beyond Surprise. The Surprise Community & Resource Center, which opened in September at … more
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Volunteers log more than 31,000 hours at Banner Del E. Webb, Boswell
Banner Health Boswell and Del E. Webb Medical Center officials are focused on serving the community utilizing everyone who steps inside. more
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Dinner, show at Desert Garden United Church of Christ
The Sun Seekers dinner and entertainment is coming up. The event is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Desert Garden United Church of Christ, 18818 N. 128th Ave. more
A “Senior Tour” of the new Fraternal Order of Eagles Club is Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10050 W. Bell Road, Suite 49, Sun City.
New Eagles Club opens to neighboring communities
Residents from Sun City, Sun City West, Corte Bella The Grand and any “senior” residents of nearby communities are invited to a two-day open house at the newest Eagles club in the West Valley. more
Registration is underway for a water workshop, “Irrigation Efficiency” to be held 9 a.m. Oct. 24, at Surprise Water Education Center, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza.
Surprise residents can register for water workshop
Learn how to get the most out of an irrigation system at a water workshop, “Irrigation Efficiency,” 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Surprise Water Education Center, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza. more
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