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Surprise
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surprise will host two pickleball tournaments at the Surprise Pickleball Courts including the Tommy Wong Memorial Tournament from Sat, Jan. 31 to Tue, Feb. 3. The events welcome players of all ages & skill levels to compete while honoring Tommy Wong’s legacy in growing the sport. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Multiple local shelters are showcasing 20 adoptable pets, with options ranging from playful routines to extra care needs. Prospective adopters can visit Maricopa.gov/Pets to learn more + schedule visits. ABC15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Someburros, a family run and Arizona born restaurant, officially opened on Jan. 20 at 16487 W. Cactus Road and is marking 40 years in Arizona this year. Surprise Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ SRP is using new technology to keep thousands of tons of material out of landfills and recover millions that lower customer costs, with plans to recycle cable waste soon. ABC15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Maricopa County judge will decide if Southwest Airlines must pay over $2.3 million in fines for allegedly penalizing mechanics who used earned sick time. The fines will grow by about $3,000 each day as the case progresses in local courts. ABC15
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Wednesday Night Doubles
6-7:30 p.m. — Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex — $7.50 — Enjoy a lively evening of rotational mixed doubles tennis.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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