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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surprise Parks and Recreation held an outdoor meeting at The Fields at Countryside on Jan. 24 to gather resident input for its master plan, engaging children and parents with interactive displays of future park ideas. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PS Academy Arizona’s neurodivergent students built a full-scale replica of ENIAC (500 sqft) to mark its 80th anniversary, and families and historians praised the project today. ABC15
- ➤ The Dysart Education Foundation announced that graduating seniors from local high schools, including Dysart, Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, Willow Canyon + Sundown Alternative, may apply for college scholarships until Sunday, March 15. No FAFSA or counselor signoff is required. Surprise Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospitals are operating at capacity this winter as upper respiratory cases surge, according to local health care providers. Valleywise’s Chief Clinical Officer advises residents to follow health tips (including proper hygiene) to prepare for a potential new wave of illnesses. ABC15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise Stadium Box Office opens ticket sales for the college baseball series and spring training games this weekend at 15850 N. Bullard Ave; sales run Saturday, Jan. 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (tickets include a four-day tournament). Surprise Independent
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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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~ Socrates
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