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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Horticulturist Noelle Johnson (AZ Plant Lady) will lead a butterfly gardening workshop on Valentine’s Day to show residents how to attract butterflies. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 to 11:30 in the Community Room at Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza. Surprise Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new juice and smoothie shop opened its doors at Robeks Fresh Juice and Smoothies (16640 W. Cactus Road, Suite 108) run by local owners Brenda and Edgar Lopez. The store is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, except on Sundays when it opens at 8 a.m. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona school districts face a challenge as a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas makes hiring international teachers harder amid a teacher shortage. Districts now rely on J-1 visas to fill hard-to-staff positions. ABC15
- ➤ On Feb. 4, Paradise Honors Middle School received a $15,000 donation from Kellogg's and Fry's Food Stores to boost its outdoor space with new shade structures, benches + outdoor games. Tony the Tiger made a campus appearance to celebrate the donation. 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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Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants
6:05 AM – 4:05 PM — Surprise Stadium — Tickets available — Witness the excitement of Cactus League Spring Training as the Giants take on the Royals.
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