Good Day
Surprise
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Surprise resident at The Grand expressed concern about BNSF’s planned 4,320-acre intermodal site in Wittman—he worries that increased truck and train traffic will worsen congestion and noise on U.S. 60 and affect nearly 9,500 nearby homes. The resident urged for clearer public coverage and detailed maps of the project area to help local communities understand the impact. Surprise Independent
- ➤ The Grand Flag Detail Team will hold a formal Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26 at the Veterans Monument in The Grand to honor local Korean- and Vietnam-era veterans (inviting community members to attend). Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dysart Unified School District is seeking a trustee for the Employee Benefits Trust to serve a three-year term—residents must apply by May 23 and contact Dysart Business Services at 623-876-7018. Surprise Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Surprise has permanently switched to a monthly household hazardous waste pickup program after a pilot that began last September proved successful. From February through November, residents may schedule pickups for electronic and other hazardous waste with appointments assigned on a first-come, first-served basis—items must be out by 6 a.m. for collection by 4 p.m. Surprise Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Surprise-based Benevilla announced it received a $25,000 grant from SCAN Health Plan to boost its Home Services program — the grant will help volunteers provide seniors with in-home support, grocery shopping, rides to appointments, minor repairs, and friendly visits. Surprise Independent
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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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