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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise Senior Center will host a full day of Easter activities tomorrow at 15832 N. Hollyhock St. The schedule starts at 9:30 a.m. for an egg toss tournament + 10:30 a.m. for an egg decorating contest and includes a scavenger hunt at 1:30 p.m. + an Easter card-making activity. Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Music Club will host songwriter James Hersch and 10 other songwriters in its second annual Songwriters Showcase at the Sagebrush Ballroom of Sonoran Plaza on April 25 and April 26. Tickets cost $20 and shows start at 7 p.m. Surprise Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scorpions are a normal part of the Sonoran Desert — but some parts of the Valley have more of them than others. ABC15’s Justin Hobbs shows a map of scorpion hot spots and explains how upcoming monsoon rains may affect the numbers. ABC15
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed 15 bills on Tuesday—bringing her total veto count to 19—and lawmakers passed new measures likely to be vetoed later. ABC15
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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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R&B Tribute Band Performance
3-6 p.m. — Coyote Lakes Golf Club — $20.00 for two — Celebrate your anniversary with soulful pop tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Neil McCoy Concert
5-9 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Tickets from $51 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Neil McCoy in Surprise, AZ.
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