Good morning, Surprise.

Local business owners and industry experts will gather for a Chamber Academy and networking breakfast hosted by the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce on September 25, and coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided at the event.

Two local authors, Lew Guyn and Brian Atkins, have written a book titled 'Divine Identity: Exploring 20 Names of God'—a Christian guide that details 20 biblical names for God.

The book is published by Christian Faith Publishing and provides insights into these spiritual names.

Aimee Littles started Littles Bilingual Buddies—an online channel that teaches kids Spanish and English—when she left her corporate career to care for her husband, and the channel now serves over 140,000 families and receives two million views each month.

The program features her filming lessons at home in Florence to help children learn and appreciate both languages.

Shadow Ridge Stallions in Surprise are set to start their season as underdogs with senior offensive lineman Hayden Overholts returning from a knee injury to lead the team.

They plan to win every game and make the playoffs as they face Mesa High on Aug. 29 in a new region — a fresh challenge — with strong local support.

Van Driver Before & After School

24 hours/week early morning ride to take children to school and late afternoon drive to pick up children and return them to after school program. No CDL needed. Background check completed, or First Class Fingerprint Card and Clean Driving Record