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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Osteria Mia held a ribbon cutting on Apr. 1 in Surprise with city leaders present; the family-owned restaurant at 16853 N. 145th Ave., Suite 155 is run by Mario and Kayla Rana (who bring decades of culinary and hospitality experience). Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historian John Mack will lead a presentation on the origins of horses in Arizona and their ties with local Native American communities today at the Surprise Speaker Series event scheduled for Wednesday, Apr. 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Asante Library (16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive). Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Maricopa County Department of Transportation is testing connected vehicle technology during Arizona Tech Week to alert drivers about hazards in real time (a measure to reduce crashes and emissions). Officials say the system may soon link vehicles and pedestrians across the Valley. ABC15
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County Health Department confirmed the season's first heat-related death involving a man (details withheld) and urged residents to use caution amid high temperatures as it prepares to launch a Heat Relief Network on May 1. ABC15
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Foodie Fest West
4-10 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Indulge in amazing eats from local vendors and food trucks at this ultimate foodie event.
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Local Arizona Business Networking Event
5-7:30 p.m. — State 48 Brewery — $15 for non-members — Connect with fellow business owners and explore new opportunities over great food.
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Mom's and Mimosas in Surprise
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Mark Coronado Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with mimosas, local vendors, and fun family activities.
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