Good Day
Surprise
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surprise has set up free Heat Relief stations at the Resource Center, Hollyhock Library, Surprise Regional Library, and Asante Library to give residents water and a cool refuge as temperatures rise — the stations will operate through Sept. 30 as part of a regional effort to prevent heat-related illness. Surprise Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Small Business Week runs from May 4 to 10 and spotlights local businesses using digital tools to improve operation—entrepreneurs are focusing on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and AI to boost efficiency. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Surprise Public Library System is joining more than 60 libraries in a summer reading program called Color Our World that starts on June 1 and runs through Aug. 1. Readers earn points by reading or attending events — prizes range from free books to local rewards like pizza and art sets. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Dysart Unified School District set four graduation ceremonies for the 2025 seniors to be held at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on May 14th with start times of 10 a.m. for Willow Canyon, 12:30 p.m. for Dysart, 3 p.m. for Valley Vista, and 5:30 p.m. for Shadow Ridge. Attendance is free and the ceremonies will be live-streamed—tickets and parking are not required. Surprise Independent
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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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May Meeting and Project Night
7-9 p.m. — University of Advancing Technology — Free entry — Collaborate with fellow game developers and get feedback on your projects.
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Market at The Park at Surprise
4 PM — Greenway Parc at Surprise II — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly market in a peaceful, dog-friendly neighborhood.
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Small Screen Golden Oldies Concert
4-6 p.m. — The Vista Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience nostalgic TV themes with a twist and a tribute to America's heroes.
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