Good morning, Surprise.

A three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display as a free public exhibit at Mark Coronado Park (15960 N.

Bullard Ave) from April 9 to April 12, with daily events planned and volunteers needed to help honor service members.

Students at Luke Elementary practiced financial skills during an ACEE Financial Fitness in Action event, where they simulated budgeting and spending in a post-high school exercise (hosted by the Arizona Council on Economic Education with assistance from school staff and community volunteers).

The Kansas City Royals signed veteran catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league deal on Friday and he will join the big league camp next week in Surprise.

Díaz, 35, hit .204 with nine homers last season for the Padres and was an All-Star with Colorado in 2023.

Campo Verde girls basketball defeated Valley Vista 56-39 on Feb.

19 in the Open Division tournament as freshman (Jaiyana Bogan-Jacobs) powered the Coyotes ahead. Campo Verde advanced to the Elite 8 while Valley Vista moved to the 6A bracket.

Spring training in Surprise kicked off Friday at Surprise Stadium when the Texas Rangers hosted the Kansas City Royals, though rising ticket prices have led to special deals.

Discounts for residents (military, first responders and families) extend through Sunday with family packages and free kids’ tickets offered.

Surprise enters spring training after a record-breaking week at Surprise Stadium when the College Baseball Series tournament drew 18,004 fans from Feb.

13 to 15; Michigan won with a perfect 3-0 record over Oregon State, Arizona, and Stanford while Evan Haeger was named Most Outstanding Player.

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.

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.

Padres vs. Rangers Spring Training Game

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Check website for ticket pricing — Enjoy the Padres battle the Rangers on Sensory Awareness Day with family-friendly festivities.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals Spring Training

11:05 AM – 6:35 PM — Surprise Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of Cactus League Spring Training as the Dodgers take on the Royals.

Spring Training: Rockies vs. Royals

5:05 AM – 12:35 PM — Surprise Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting clash between the Rockies and Royals during Cactus League Spring Training in the heart of Arizona.

Spencer's Place 5K Fun Run

8-11 a.m. — Heritage Club — Fundraising event — Support an inclusive workforce while enjoying a fun run in Surprise.