The Surprise SciTech Festival is coming up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Mark Coronado Park parking lot, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. This free, educational event is designed for all ages and features interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) exhibits and demonstrations. Additionally,...

The West Valley Symphony has announced details about its upcoming season in Surprise. The professional orchestra performs a season of six concerts from November to April each year at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place. With last springs’s retirement of beloved Music Director Maestro Cal Stewart...

What: Qualified Water Efficient Landscaping certification program. When: Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nov. 5-13 Where: Water Education Center, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza. Cost: Classes free for landscapers, $30 exam cost. Information: conservewater@surpriseaz.gov. Surprise is offering a new Qualified Water Efficient Landscaping certification program. The QWEL program provides 20...

Surprise resident David Murray recently joined the executive team of Catholic Charities Community Services as the organization’s new vice president of finance. Murray is a finance and organizational development expert, with diverse experience in both for-profit and nonprofit entities in the areas of higher education, ministry, banking and small business consulting.

What: 7th Annual Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run. Entry fee: $30 (5K) and $15 (1K) early registration through March 6. Lace up and join the fun at Surprise Stadium on Friday, March 7, with the seventh annual Surprise spring training 5K and 1K fun run. The run/walk...

We are deeply grateful to Cox Charities and its employees for this generous donation, which will help us empower local teenagers through art.”. WHAM Art Association announced it was selected to receive a $5,000 donation from Cox Charities. The funds will directly support the Teen WHAM Art Program, an inclusive...

PHOENIX — The Court of Appeals is not going to oust Kris Mayes as attorney general and replace her with Abe Hamadeh. It’s all because the three-judge panel on Tuesday rejected claims Hamadeh and two of his supporters that Maricopa County improperly included some early ballots in its final tally.

The WHAM Art Center in Surprise is hosting a two-day event Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, featuring the unique artistry of Mata Ortiz Pottery. This two-day event at 16560 N. Dysart Road offers an on-site, in-person opportunity to witness the art of pottery making and support the talented artisans from Mata Ortiz.

Imagine Rosefield Elementary School in Surprise is hosting its annual honor walk to recognize local veterans and first responders. It’s scheduled for 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at the campus at 12050 N. Bullard Ave. The event will consist of honoring any veteran or first responder in the...

The city of Surprise and ARIZONA@WORK are hosting a free hiring event in November to connect job seekers with employers who are currently hiring. The hiring event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave. Job...

Dale’s Town and Country in Surprise was one of nine recipients of the Arizona Retailers Association Retailer of the Year Award at the 2024 ARA Annual Awards Luncheon. State legislators were given the opportunity to nominate a retailer in their legislative district for this award based on their business acumen along with their community service and involvement.

Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub in Surprise will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early November. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on Monday, Nov. 4.

The city of Suprise had two honorees at the annual Best of the West Awards held last week. Jeanine Jerkovic, the city's economic development director, was given the President's Choice Award, and the Village at Prasada was given the Economic Engine Award. The 32nd snnual Best of the West Awards...

The Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new networking and learning breakfast event on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Ottawa University-Arizona. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the program topic “Ten Touchstone Strategies” at 8:30 a.m. Kevin Eichner will lead the program at 14360 W. Tierra...

The Surprise Parks and Recreation Department announced upcoming renovations to the splash pad at Marley Park. After the splash pad closes for the season on Nov. 1, improvements to the area will begin Nov. 15. Work is expected to be completed by time city of all Surprise splash pads reopen on April 1.

Surprise is seeking volunteers for its November day of service event. The community is encouraged to join the city on Saturday, Nov. 9 for two great opportunities to give back to the community. Volunteers can choose to participate at the Valley View Food Bank from 9 to 10:30 a.m., helping...

Retro swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts in Wickenburg, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Celebrating more than 30 years on the music scene, the band helped launch the new swing era in the 1990s. Their originals rocketed the group to national recognition when “You & Me and the Bottle Makes Three (Tonight)” and “Go Daddy-O” were featured in the 1996 indie film “Swingers,” which launched the careers of then unknown actors Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. Then the band hit pop music superstardom with their appearance in front of millions during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXIII.

Surprise has scheduled its next teen rec party from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N. Spring Lane. This one will be a pajama party. Teen Rec Nights offer a variety of activities for teens who are looking to socialize, hangout, make...

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. To watch city metings live remotely, visit surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv or the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise. Cox channel 11 and Century Link channel 8513 will also carry the meetings live. Agendas available at least 48 hours in advance at agendas.surpriseaz.gov. PARKS...

The battle of the rebuilding Ridges in the 6A Desert Valley went to overtime on Oct. 25. Shadow Ridge had a chance to extend the overtime period against Mountain Ridge on Friday with a 23-yard field goal but were unable to do so, resulting in the Stallions' eighth loss of the season on Homecoming night, 24-21.