Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Surprise.
🎭 Culture
Little Women is coming to a Surprise community theater at PLAYground (11340 W.
Bell Road, Suite 105). The adaptation will feature three casts performing from Jan. 9 to Feb. 1 with ticket prices from $12 to $84.
📰 Economy
Michelin Guide inspectors are quietly visiting restaurants in Arizona to prepare a regional dining report that will be revealed in 2026.
The initiative is expected to boost tourism and drive local business growth across the Southwest.
🏛️ Government
Surprise is promoting left-turn safety with a new PSA campaign that adds flashing yellow arrows to key intersections.
The city will also address the dangerous Bell and Litchfield intersection following recommendations from two recent safety studies.
🏈 Sports
Registration is open for the eighth annual spring training 5K and 1K fun run honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The race runs Friday, March 6 at a ballpark that hosts the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, with early rates of $30 and $15 available until Thursday, March 5.
🎉 Surprise Events
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Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner
6 PM — The Wigwam — Seasonal five-course wine pairing dinner — Raise a glass to the perfect pairing in a magical evening of culinary delight.
Wednesday Night Doubles
6-7:30 p.m. — Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex — $7.50 — Enjoy a lively evening of rotational mixed doubles tennis.
🏠 Surprise Real Estate
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