Good Day
Surprise
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The White Tanks Mountain Chapter of the DAR wrapped up its chapter year on May 3 in Surprise with a celebration that featured patriotic pin distribution, dessert auctions, and a genealogy presentation by Vice Regent Marilyn Simleness—showing the group's broad achievements. The chapter will start its new year on Sept. 6 at Happy Trails Resort—where a guest speaker will honor Constitution Week. Surprise Independent
- ➤ Rising inflation has forced more than 700 families a day to visit St. Mary’s Food Bank in Surprise, up from less than 200 daily visits three years ago. On Saturday, May 10, mail carriers will run Stamp Out Hunger—a nationwide drive that lets neighbors donate nonperishable food from their driveways to help families in need. Surprise Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a free breakfast and networking event for the West Valley Chamber Academy on Thursday, May 29 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Ottawa University's Student Union building—attendees will discuss the West Valley retail boom and build business connections. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During Teacher Appreciation Week, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria in Surprise calls on residents to nominate educators who have made a lasting impact on students—eight teachers will be honored with one grand prize of free pizza for a year and a $250 classroom party plus seven honorable mentions receiving a $100 gift card. Nominations are accepted through May 9—winners will be announced on National Pizza Party Day, May 16. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Kris Mayes called on the Arizona Corporation Commission to review APS’s decision to cut off power to 82-year-old Kate Korman in Sun City last May, a move that led to her death from heat stress. She said that if the disconnections had been halted three days later, her death might have been avoided & her family has pressed for more action. AZ Family
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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