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Business

Surprise pizza joint announces grand event

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has been open in Surprise for a few months already, but the family-style pizza restaurant officially announced its grand opening in the Surprise Towne Center shopping center.
Community

WHAM extends deadline for poet laureate race in Surprise

The West Valley Youth Poet Laureate competition, sponsored by WHAM (What’s Happenin’ Art Movement), has announced an extension of the application deadline to Wednesday, April 10.
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Art

‘Colorful Memories’ to shine at Surprise art house

Ground Floor Artists and Benevilla announced their collaborative event, “Colorful Memories,” for Saturday, April 6.
Recreation

Next Surprise teen rec party set for April

Surprise has scheduled its next teen rec party at the Sierra Montana Recreation Center.
City Government

Hall prepares for final State of City address as Surprise mayor

This year’s State of the City event in Surprise will be much like the other’s Skip Hall has addressed over his six years as mayor.
Public Safety

Surprise Police wants community feedback

The Surprise Police Department is encouraging community members to share their feedback on the quality of service and performance of the department as part of the upcoming accreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Charity

Paradise Honors group collecting donations in Surprise for shelter

Paradise Honors High School's National Honor Society is hosting a spring raffle baskets for shelter event later this week.
City Government

Remley schedules meetup with Surprise District 4 residents

Surprise City Councilmember Ken Remley is hosting one of his regular district meetings this week.

Letters: It’s nice having entertainment closer to home

I read and enjoyed the article regarding Surprise considering more involvement with the Vista Center.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
I am writing regarding the article in the Surprise Independent concerning the Vista Center for the Arts.
I’ve been the recipient of robotic surgery for a cancerous growth on one of my kidneys awhile ago and would not hesitate to do it again.
As we embrace the month of March, let us take in the warm sun and smell of freshly cut grass.
Community

Surprise making grant money available

The city of Surprise announced the Community Outreach Program is now accepting applications for grant funding.
City Government

Cline to host Surprise district meeting at The Grand

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

Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.
Spring training

Royals righty Michael Wacha to get X-rays

Royals right-hander Michael Wacha was hit on his pitching hand during his final inning of spring training Sunday.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

More West Valley athletes find homes after signing day

The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.

Who is the West Valley Preps 2023 football playoffs Week 3 player of the week?

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Ground Floor Artists is exhibiting the works of the Neu Art Group through April 2.

Ground Floor Artists recognizes West Valley women’s art

From art forms to friendships formed, see nine local women’s artwork on display through April 2 at Ground Floor Artists in Surprise.
Multi-Platinum entertainer Chase Rice, one of country music’s few Diamond-certified songwriters, will headline the Out of the Park Music Fest on March 23.

Surprise sets lineup times for music festival

This weekend's Out of the Park Music Fest in Surprise now has the lineup set for the main stage.

AZ Playbacks to take Chicken Ranch stage in Surprise

The Chicken Ranch in Surprise will host the AZ Playbacks this week.

Westwind Harmony chorus plans dress rehearsal in Sun City West

The Westwind Harmony chorus is heading to California for its regional convention and competition, but before its leaves, it will host a free friends and family dress rehearsal.
ASU will showcase a number of STEM displays and activities during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow in Glendale.

ASU presents STEM exhibit during Luke Days 2024 Airshow

Arizona State University will showcase an array of STEM displays and activities for the public to enjoy during the Luke Days 2024 Airshow, March 22-24, at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.
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