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Thursday, March 12th, 2026

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Families with children up to age 5 can join the free KIDZ Jamboree celebrating the Week of the Young Child at the Surprise Resource Center (12425 W. Bell Road) on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will showcase local early childhood programs and resources.  Surprise Independent

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Someburros, a new Mexican restaurant, opened on Feb. 20 at 16487 W. Cactus Road. A ribbon cutting with VIP and media featured mariachi music, Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders and mascot Big Red, with the first 50 guests receiving a complimentary tumbler.  Surprise Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • Local artist Joe Tyler will guide a tour of his Surprise studio on Saturday, March 14 (his work is featured in the Public Art Collection and includes over 100 projects with botanical themes).  Surprise Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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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.

    Tue, 3/17/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/22/26

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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.

    Wed, 4/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/4/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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