Good morning, Surprise.

Surprise children aged 5 to 17 can join a ceramic mug painting event at the Surprise Regional Library this week where they will design a mug, heat it in a kiln, and then use it at home.

The event will run from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 at 16089 N. Bullard Ave — registration is required — and guests without a library card can sign up by calling 623-222-2901.

A new indoor play and learning center called Surprise and Shine, designed for kids 6 months to 7 years old, celebrated its grand opening on June 30—part of a four-day event—with a ribbon cutting at 11294 W.

Bell Road attended by Mayor Kevin Sartor, Councilmember Earle Greenberg and owner Roze Pineda. The center is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and charges $17.99 for open play or tiered memberships.

Dysart Unified School District will reopen all K-12 school offices tomorrow for in-person enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year, and families must bring a photo ID, birth certificate, proof of residency, and immunization records while they also apply online.

The city of Surprise is holding a public auction of file cabinets and computer equipment that will run until 8 p.m. Monday, July 14.

Buyers have five calendar days after the auction to pick up their items by appointment—contact the Surprise Procurement Department at 623-222-3721 or [email protected] for details.

Thunderbirds Charities provided $30,000 to local nonprofit Benevilla to boost its Benefitness Adaptive Gym Membership Assistance Program—designed to help adults with conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s access tailored fitness services.

The program at 16752 N. Greasewood St. offers customized exercise plans developed by trained specialists.

Perfect Game WWBA West National Championships – 15U / 16U

All day — Surprise Stadium — Entry fees apply — Witness young athletes showcase their talent on the baseball diamond in front of scouts and recruiters.

Happy Hour at Revolu Modern Taqueria

4-7 p.m. — Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar — Discounted drinks — Meet fellow singles for an evening of social fun and great company.