Good morning, Surprise.

The Surprise Youth Council has launched a teen survey to learn what local teens want from events and public spaces.

Survey responses will help guide upcoming programs and initiatives in the community.

Surprise is reminding residents to stay cool as temperatures rise this summer.

The city has open hydration and indoor refuge stations at several locations, and officials advise checking the Maricopa County Department of Public Health website for signs of heat illness & guidance on when to seek help.

The Surprise Planning & Zoning Commission approved permits on May 7 for a Chipotle and a Farmer Boys restaurant to open at the Asante Trails shopping center on the southwest corner of 163rd Ave and Pat Tillman Blvd, expanding eating options in northwest Surprise.

Launch Team Robotics earned the international FIRST Impact Award last weekend for expanding STEM access in Surprise — offering free hands-on robotics lessons to diverse students and adapted programs for visually impaired learners in partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children.

This Mother’s Day, a local financial advisor urges moms to pay themselves first by carving out even a small portion of each paycheck for savings and investments * Allison Stine of Stine Wealth Management explains that even modest contributions can build the habit of saving and help secure an emergency fund for future needs.

A free wellness event featuring a healthy cooking demonstration will soon take place in Surprise, with organizers planning to share details on timing and venue shortly.

Surprise Stadium will host the Big 12 Conference Baseball Tournament for the first time this month.

The five-day tournament runs from May 19 through May 23 with opening games at 4:30 p.m. + 8 p.m.

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.

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.

Brad Upton Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — The Vista Center for the Arts — Check local listings for prices — Enjoy a night of clean comedy featuring fan-favorite performers from the Dry Bar Comedy series.