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City Government

Cline to host Surprise district meeting at Arizona Traditions

Surprise City Councilmember Aly Cline is hosting a meeting for District 2 residents this week.
Gaming

Gaming group betting big on far West Valley

Surprise residents have been telling city leaders for years they want more entertainment and fine-dining restaurant options.
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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 …
ELECTION 2024

GOP U.S. congresswoman endorses El Mirage Republican as write-in candidate

Amy Husted, a Republican from El Mirage, has filed to run as a write-in candidate in the primary election for one of the two Legislative District 29 seats following an endorsement from a current …
Neighbord

WHAM contest picks West Valley youth poet laureate

WHAM Art Center held its second annual competition for the 2024-2025 West Valley youth poet laureate on April 19, and announced the new poet laureate as Bran’nu Brown, a sophomore from Brophy College Preparatory.
EDUCATION

Summit promotes emergency preparedness

Residents of Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise and surrounding communities learned about planning for disaster at an emergency preparedness summit held April 23 at First Baptist Church of Sun City …
Libraries

Surprise wants comments on libraries

The Surprise Public Library System is launching a six-week community survey to gather feedback from residents as the library enters its first full year of service under operation of the city of Surprise.
Community

P.E.O. Surprise chapter honors Valley Vista student, others

Chapter ER, Surprise announced that the P.E.O. Board of Trustee’s awarded 904 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, including one to Angelina Yousif, a senior at Valley Vista High School.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Western Surprise, Waddell softball powers prepare for playoffs

A sea change in West Valley high school softball took place in the 2021, as the balance of power shifted to western Surprise and Waddell. Canyon View Paradise Honors, Shadow Ridge and Willow …
Health Care

Surprise hospital to host cardiologist question session

Abrazo Surprise Hospital will offer a special "Ask-a-Cardiologist" educational opportunity in May.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
March was a month filled with excitement and festivities for our community.
We’ve wrapped up another vibrant Spring Training season in Surprise, and we closed it out with some great music at Out of the Park Music Fest.
Spring is a great season to remember our roots and see how much we have blossomed and grown over time.
City Government

Surprise has opening on Library Commission

The city of Surprise is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission with a term expiring in June 2027.
Recreation

Pool event to make Splash in Surprise

Bring the family to Surprise Safety Splash for a free event focused on water and summer safety.
Education

Surprise SeaPerch team advances to nationals

Highland Prep’s SeaPerch team successfully secured a spot in the 2024 International SeaPerch Challenge happening this summer in Maryland.
Health Care

Biltmore Cardiology opens in Surprise

Biltmore Cardiology recently celebrated a grand opening for its new offices in Surprise, marking the 13th location of the medical group affiliated with Abrazo Health.
Education

Dysart Schools honors its ‘Heroes’

Fifty-five Dysart Unified School District staff members who have the wherewithal to help students achieve academic and personal goals despite challenges were recognized as heroes during a dinner banquet held in their honor.

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Ol' Porch Dog will be performing at a new venue in Surprise's Sun Village community.

Ol' Porch Dog sets date at Sun Village in Surprise

Ol' Porch Dog will be performing at a new venue in Surprise's Sun Village community.
Surprise residents can catch a showing of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to celebrate May 4 at Mark Coronado Park.

See ‘Star Wars’ in the park in Surprise

Family and friends are invited to join forces for a movie night in the park, featuring "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Surprise teens plan trip to Stratosphere jump park

Surprise has scheduled another Teen Adventures event with a trip to Stratosphere Adventure Park for a Glow Night Jump.
City Councilmember Ken Remley, center, delivers the ceremonial check to the Surprise Original Townsite Stakeholders Committee to help organize a revived Founders Day celebration on April 13.

Surprise Founders Day parade returning this weekend

A new group organizing activities in the Surprise Original Town Site is bringing back the Founders Day parade this weekend.
An adaptive family fishing derby is coming to the Surprise Community Park on April 13.

Adaptive fishing derby set for Surprise lake

An adaptive family fishing derby is coming to the Surprise Community Park.
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