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Sun Health Foundation hosts back pain presentation in Sun City West

Sun Health Foundation is hosting a Coffee Connections presentation, “Oh! My Aching Back,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at in the Ira & Laurel Gedan Auditorium at Banner Del E. …
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Surprise, northwest Valley at-risk teens get lifeline

Now in its third month of operation in the far northwest Valley, a Del E. Webb hospital program helps teens ages 13 to 17 through an intensive outpatient program setting with three-hour group-based therapy sessions

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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 …
Business

Ace Hardware opens new location in southeast Surprise

Southeast Surprise has a new hardware option with the recent opening of Ace Hardware at Litchfield and Waddell roads.
Business

Long-awaited Portillo's opens its doors in Surprise

The long wait for Portillo’s in Surprise is over.
Health

Blood drives set for Surprise as weather heats up

The city of Surprise is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host several blood drives this spring and summer.
Education

OUAZ students help Surprise charter school

Thanks to a collaboration between Ottawa University Arizona and Arizona Charter Academy, the students at the Surprise charter school are learning the fundamentals of basketball, football and soccer.
City Government

Judd to meet with Surprise District 6 residents

Surprise City Councilmember Chris Judd is hosting one of his regular district meetings this week.
Opinions

Letters: Surprise festival could charge more, but not too much more

We went to the (Out of the Park Music) festival and thoroughly enjoyed it.
City Government

Hastings switching days for monthly meetup in Surprise

Surprise District 5 City Councilmember Jack Hastings has decided to switch the days of his monthly meetups for district residents.

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OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
As summer approaches and temperatures go up, I’d like to remind you of some everyday habits that make a difference: using water efficiently, protecting our waterways and participating in …
As summer fast approaches and children begin to wrap up their school year, at City Hall we continue to plan fun and safe activities for the community.
One of the most impactful discussions coming to the City Council is about our Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

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Public Meetings

Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

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

Canyon View softball stays calm as another Arizona title game looms

PHOENIX - Canyon View softball did not celebrate Friday night like a team that finally turned the tables on Willow Canyon in the playoffs. The 9-3 win kept the Jaguars undefeated in the 5A …
ARIZONA CAPITOL

Surprise, Tempe, Fountain Hills lawmakers debate border security bill

PHOENIX - Senators from Fountain Hills, Tempe and Surprise debated border security legislation that will be up for a roll-call vote set for Tuesday. Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, Senate …
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Willow Canyon’s Jones dashes up Arizona sprinter charts

Every year, a handful of sprinters emerge on the scene among Arizona’s best. Typically these newcomers are freshman or upperclassmen who stars in another sport and just tried track. But a …
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Surprise police handle high-profile cases in 2024

The year literally started off with a bang for the Surprise Police Department.

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

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Ground Floor Artists in Surprise is hosting a new exhibition called “Full Circle” at the gallery at 13343 W. Foxfire Drive.

Art is coming ‘Full Circle’ in Surprise

The Ground Floor Artists’ Gallery has unveiled “Full Circle,” a captivating exhibition exploring the circle’s endless possibilities.
Tribute singers The Neutrons will be performing the hits of legendary girl group The Pointer Sisters on June 1 at Coyote Lakes Recreation Club.

Tribute singers ready to 'Jump' for my love in Surprise

Fans of the Pointer Sisters will want to check out a tribute band called The Neutrons, who will be performing Saturday, June 1 at the Coyote Lakes Recreation Club in Surprise.
A little more than 6,000 people attended the Out of the Park Music Festival at Mark Coronado Park on April 23.

Surprise craves another swing at music festival

The Surprise City Council appears poised to take another swing at a self-produced music festival after staging the first on its own this spring.
Suze St John and Siobhan Henry are among the cast of “Nunsense” at Stage Left Productions.

Wacky musical coming to Surprise's Stage Left for 2-week run

The Little Sisters of Hoboken will be hitting the stage at Stage Left Productions this month.
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5.

Different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your city

A wide array of events for Cinco de Mayo that bring out the best of the Valley are happening this weekend May 3-5 in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City and Surprise. There will be live …

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