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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • City officials say that Surprise's Community Outreach and Neighborhood Grant programs helped serve over 35,600 residents last year through 23 nonprofits, funding events such as the Founders Day celebration, Resource Center afterschool programs, and feminine hygiene kit distributions. The program has supported residents for a decade.  Surprise Independent
  • Criminal justice students at Higley and Williams Field High Schools made nearly 100 get-well cards to support Montana officer Sgt. Jarrod Robinson, who was injured on a disturbance call (their teacher asked what they could do).  ABC15
  • Surprise is set to honor America’s 250th birthday at the spring training 5K and fun run on Friday, March 6 at Surprise Stadium. Early registration rates are $30 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K fun run.  Surprise Independent

SPORTS NEWS

  • Two national USTA League 65+ invitational tournaments will take place at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex in the coming weeks, with the first running from Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 and the second scheduled from Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15.  Surprise Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Wednesday Night Doubles

    6-7:30 p.m. — Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex — $7.50 — Enjoy a lively evening of rotational mixed doubles tennis.

    Wed, 2/4/26

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  • Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter, the music of John Williams

    Join your West Valley Symphony and Daniel Wiley, Music Director for this iconic performance for "kids" of all ages! Concert includes themes for the first three Harry Potter films from the magical heart of the series echoing through every chapter, plus selections from the Wizard of Oz and The Sorcerers Apprentice - a spell binding afternoon for the whole family!

    Sun, 2/15/26

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  • Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter, the music of John Williams

    Join your West Valley Symphony and Daniel Wiley, Music Director for this iconic performance for "kids" of all ages! Concert includes themes for the first three Harry Potter films from the magical heart of the series echoing through every chapter, plus selections from the Wizard of Oz and The Sorcerers Apprentice - a spell binding afternoon for the whole family!

    Sun, 2/15/26

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  • Paint Nite: Flowers by The Sea

    6-8 p.m. — Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub — $35-55 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session and drinks in a fun atmosphere.

    Tue, 2/17/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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