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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 21, around 500 volunteers at Sunflower Resort packaged rice and bean meals for the 11th annual Food for Kidz event and donated them to the Valley View Community Food Bank (which benefits families during slower donation months). Surprise Independent
- ➤ The city and Capably are co-hosting a free workshop to help nonprofits improve fundraising from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 12 at the Surprise Regional Library Programming Room (16089 N. Bullard Ave); up to 20 organizations may join with three participants each. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Two dozen members of a Surprise church returned home safely after an emergency evacuation from Israel when war involving Iran erupted over a week ago during a Holy Land tour led by Pastors Marks and Long. They plan to return next year. ABC15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saturday, around 8,000 music fans will gather at Mark Coronado Park for the Out of the Park Music Festival, the first major display from the city's new entertainment division. The rebranded team aims to deliver a full year of live events. Surprise Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers face a rise in fuel costs today as gas prices average over $4 a gallon in the Valley, AAA said. Shelly Heisner of the Diner on Wheels food truck noted higher fuel costs are pushing up ingredient prices and experts advise filling up before the tank is nearly empty. ABC15
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday Night Doubles
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Tennis and Raquet Complex Parking — $7.50 — Enjoy a social tennis experience with randomly matched opponents for all skill levels.
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Surprise Pickleball Tournament
Brackets to be determined — Surprise Community Park-Pickle Ball Courts — Registration required — Compete in women's, men's, and mixed doubles formats at this thrilling double elimination tournament.
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