Good Day
Surprise
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surprise residents can drop up to 2,000 lbs of non-hazardous waste at a free cleanup event happening Saturday, March 14 at Northwest Regional Landfill—19401 W. Deer Valley Road—from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with one load per household. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Veterans gathered at the Arizona State Fairgrounds for the annual Maricopa County Veterans StandDown, where service providers offered medical care + housing assistance, employment, legal aid and benefits guidance to help former service members access vital support. ABC15
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Postal Pros center at 14545 W. Grand Ave., Suite 106 held its grand opening ceremony on Feb. 18, with co-owners Joe and Teresa Russo celebrating with Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic (joined by Sun City postmaster Diana L. Christian), marking a new chapter after nearly a year in business. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Fry's stores in Surprise are offering new ready-to-heat meals from Kroger to help busy shoppers enjoy affordable dinner options. The meals range from single portions (starting at around $3.99) to family trays priced up to $20 and are located in deli and Private Selection sections. ABC15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WHAM Art Center will host acclaimed actor and storyteller Heather Tyson in her solo performance Title Pending at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at 16560 N. Dysart Road (an intimate evening exploring betrayal, identity and rebuilding). Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program passed $1 billion in spending after gaining $104 million last quarter as enrollment reached over 102,000 students. The program is growing fastest in Queen Creek and parts of the West Valley, with costs rising per student. ABC15
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 25, West Valley Preps hosted a softball preview where coaches for the Dysart Demons, Paradise Honors Panthers, Shadow Ridge Stallions, and Willow Canyon Wildcats discussed returning leaders, improvement needs, and team goals (emphasizing better pitching and defense) ahead of the season. Surprise Independent
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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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