Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Residents of Wittman and nearby communities opposed BNSF Railway’s plan to build a $3.2 billion hub center — with an intermodal terminal, logistics park and logistics center — on 4,320 acres in the rural northwest Valley.
Surprise Original Townsite residents will soon see lower water bills after a deal removes the water recharge fee — the change will cut monthly costs.
On May 3, a U—Haul truck filled with 144 donated chairs was sent to First Presbyterian Church in Douglas by helpers from The Colonnade, Sun Health, Tim Landis’s team, and Desert Palms Presbyterian Church.
The donation supports the church as it recovers from an arson fire that burned its sanctuary in 2023 — the congregation now meets in a classroom while working with its insurer to remove damaged interiors.
🎓 Education
At the Dysart Education Foundation Scholarship Awards Dinner in Surprise, 19 graduating seniors received a total of $74,000 in scholarships at the Dysart Unified Support Services Facility.
Families, school officials, and community leaders celebrated the students as they prepared for college studies in various fields — with SFE-Southwest Foodservice Excellence sponsoring and catering the event.
On May 5, the Sun City Elks honored more than 40 northwest Valley students at their youth appreciation banquet—acknowledging their achievements over the last school year.
🎉 Surprise Events
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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.
Neil McCoy Concert
5-9 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Tickets from $51 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Neil McCoy in Surprise, AZ.
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.
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.
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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