Good Day
Surprise
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ CaliberCos Inc. signed a deal with Hyatt Hotels Corp. on May 6 to open 15 extended-stay hotels in five states (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Louisiana). The first Arizona hotel will be built in Scottsdale. ABC15
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The West Valley Arts Council announced 15 apprentices for the Gallery 37 2025 Summer Program — a youth arts initiative sponsored by Tolleson — and these students from Surprise, Avondale, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix and Tolleson will work with a professional teaching artist at Estrella Mountain Community College to create a public art piece for the expanding Paseo de Artes along Van Buren Street. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Councilmember Chris Judd discussed the White Tank Mountains and balancing urban growth with preserving natural heritage in a recent episode of Council Conversations—joined by Sharma Torrens and Laurel Arndt. The episode is available for viewing on the city’s official website. Surprise Independent
- ➤ On May 6th, Communities Coalition chair Bud Meador wrote to Supervisor Lesko about a proposed BNSF Railroad InterModal Hub near Wittmann that may bring more air pollution, water risks, and extra traffic to nearby communities including Sun City West, The Grand, Corte Bella, and Surprise. He warned that the project may raise utility rates and pose national security risks—prompting a call for further review by county officials before construction proceeds. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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