Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Shadow Ridge seniors presented their year-long engineering project on April 16 at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering; the project produced 3D-printed campus models used by local emergency responders in a table-top exercise & the Dysart Unified School District plans to adopt the designs. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Barry Goldwater High School junior Anthony Massey was honored with Arizona’s I Can Do It Award from the Arizona Council for Exceptional Children after overcoming early life challenges like premature birth and a stroke in utero—his accomplishments in academics, music, and football inspire his school community. ABC15
- ➤ Lifelong Surprise resident Crystal Salazar Campa is featured this week for her work as a special education teacher at Rancho Gabriela Elementary School in El Mirage - a welcome return to her old district highlighted by The Surprise Independent. Surprise Independent
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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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A Derby Soiree
7-10 p.m. — Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Celebrate the Derby with a wine-pairing dinner inspired by southern flavors and fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ J.P. Morgan
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