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Surprise
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target will open its second store in Surprise Sunday, April 13 at 14101 N. Prasada Parkway. The 151,000 square foot store will have a fresh produce section, a Disney Store at Target shop in shop, Starbucks Café and CVS pharmacy (employing over 200 team members) and will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Surprise Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to Bankrate data, the average household income needed to afford a typical home in Arizona is now $122,000—up $50,000 from 2020 when it was about $71,000—and rising housing costs may force buyers to reassess their options. ABC15
- ➤ ABC15 Smart Shopper Viola Lucero visited a local grocery store to learn how to save money on coffee as tariff uncertainty may raise prices, and her report gives practical tips for keeping your morning cup affordable. The segment offers clear advice for shoppers navigating rising costs. ABC15
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dysart Unified School District was voted the Favorite Public School District for the third straight year (by West Valley Favorites via Independent Newsmedia). The A-rated district also earned extra awards for its preschool, festival, youth group, arts venue and a teacher. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Dysart Unified School District will hold a career fair for its Ready2Teach Educator Preparation Program to help those with a non-education bachelor’s degree become teachers. The fair runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 24 at 13825 W. Desert Cove Road — walk-ins welcome — and applicants must bring a current resume and valid fingerprint clearance. Surprise Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AZ Blue and Phoenix Fire will assemble 15,000 heat relief and first aid kits—distributed by the Valley of the Sun United Way—to help vulnerable people during the state’s extremely hot months across Maricopa, Mohave, Pima and Yuma counties. ABC15
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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.
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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.
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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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~ Naval Ravikant
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