Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Surprise Eggstravaganza will take place on April 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Surprise Recreation Campus (15960 N.
Bullard Ave.) and is free for all when a canned food donation is given to help Valley View Community Food Bank. The event will feature egg hunts at Surprise Stadium every 20 minutes for different age groups, a kids zone with inflatables, face painting and a petting zoo, food trucks, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Bunny while parking is managed with partial Bullard Avenue closures.
🎭 Culture
The AZ Swing Kings big band will perform a fundraising dance for the Surprise Youth Foundation featuring vocalist Vito Maynes at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at Happy Trails Resort.
They will also hold a free concert with Barry Dale at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at Desert Palms Presbyterian Church in Sun City West (a freewill offering will replace a fixed admission).
The WHAM Art Center will host a concert on March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring Brad Robin who will debut his new composition—One Voice Two Minds—inspired by Maggie Gautier’s poetry at the WHAM Art Center Gallery at 16560 N.
Dysart Road.
Ground Floor Artists at 13343 W.
Foxfire Drive announced its Spring Studio Tour, inviting Surprise residents to explore 28 studios and watch art demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29—an opportunity to see local artists in action and learn about their creative process.
The Jimmy Mac band will play a mix of country — rock and pop for dancing at Charley’s at The Lakes on Saturday, April 5 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and admission is free.
🏛️ Government
Surprise officials said the general fund budget is in good shape for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year—current revenues and spending trends support a stable outlook.
Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor and the city council have scheduled the annual State of the City event for Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at City Hall — where a video presentation called Moving Forward Together will introduce strategic plans and the community will then enjoy complimentary refreshments, appetizers, desserts and live music.
🎉 Surprise Events
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On-Site Tour of The Oasis
9 AM - 7 PM — The Oasis at Fellowship Square Surprise — No cost listed — Explore an award-winning senior living community with excellent dining and activities.
Hello Spring Artisan & Kids Entrepreneurs Market
10 AM – 4 PM — Mark Coronado Park — Free entry — Discover unique handcrafted treasures and enjoy live music, food booths, and fun activities for the family.
2nd Annual Cabaret for Youth
Raising funds for before and after school and summer enrichment programs for underprivileged children in Surprise. Music from the Arizona Swing Band, Chef Peter's desserts and drinks all at Happy Trails Performing Arts Center.
2nd Annual Cabaret for Youth
Raising funds for before and after school and summer enrichment programs for underprivileged children in Surprise. Music from the Arizona Swing Band, Chef Peter's desserts and drinks all at Happy Trails Performing Arts Center.
Wednesday Night Doubles
6-7:30 p.m. — Tennis and Raquet Complex Parking — $7.50 — Enjoy social doubles tennis with randomly matched opponents for all skill levels.
Foodie Fest West
4-10 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Various prices — Indulge in mouthwatering dishes from local vendors and food trucks at this ultimate foodie event.
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