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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the eighth annual spring training 5K and 1K fun run honoring America’s 250th birthday. Runners will cruise through the ballpark on Friday, March 6; early registration with discounted rates ends Thursday, March 5 (participants receive a finisher medal, race T-shirt, and voucher). Surprise Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ ABC15 is tracking everyday costs in the Valley, including gasoline prices, groceries, and housing expenses. The Affordability Index — using current market prices — will update over the coming weeks to help residents manage day-to-day budgets. ABC15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Surprise students earned academic honors this fall when Irelyn Delaney Howry joined McNeese State’s president’s honor list and Tavion Ball reached Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s list. Both met GPA and credit requirements (3.5 with 15 semester hours for the former and 3.20 with 12 credits for the latter). Surprise Independent
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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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World Baseball Classic Exhibition: Kansas City Royals vs. Cuba
1:05-3:05 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — $11.00 to $249.00 — Experience international baseball as Cuba takes on the Kansas City Royals in a thrilling exhibition match.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
~ Richard Feynman
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