Good morning, Surprise.

The Surprise Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct.

27 in the Conference Room at the Parks and Recreation office — 15960 N. Bullard Ave. The seven-person board advises the city council on parks and programs and is still seeking two volunteers.

Tesla plans to launch its autonomous vehicles in the Valley by the end of the year, CEO Elon Musk said on a Wednesday earnings call + the rollout will need further regulatory approvals.

The company began testing self-driving cars with safety drivers in September after receiving approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation.

AP microeconomics and economics classes at Valley Vista High School completed a simulation exercise where nearly 300 students used worksheets with career, salary, credit score and family details to plan their budgets.

The Arizona Council on Economic Education worked with local banking professionals and school staff to run stations that tested expense choices —teaching students real-life financial lessons.

A letter from a former parks and rec official explains that strong, well-funded schools in Surprise build a skilled workforce and attract businesses—investing in education today improves quality of life and supports long-term growth in our community.

City officials are accepting entries for the annual Surprise Veterans Day parade until Friday, Oct.

31 for residents and organizations to show their patriotic spirit. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 along Bullard Avenue between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes—live music and activities will follow as part of the America 250 Celebration.

Arrowhead Towne Center will host the Sunday Sweat Series tomorrow — a free workout event in the outdoor Amphitheater where local residents can exercise together.

The event offers a fun way to start the week with energy and community spirit.

West Valley Preps released Week 9 football scores from games played on Oct.

24 (one game was on Oct. 23), showing Liberty’s 38-3 win over Phoenix Brophy Prep Catholic, Desert Edge’s 60-14 win, and Phoenix Veritas Prep’s 45-13 success along with results from divisions 6A through 2A.

Open the Floodgates of Heaven Revival Crusade 2025

7 a.m.-7 p.m. — Surprise Stadium — Free entry — Experience a divine revival gathering uniting churches, ministries, and businesses in Christ's love.

Fire and Fjord with Guest Soloist Cathal Breslin The Vista, Surprise AZ

Tickets sale at noon on Wednesday, September 17. New Music Director Daniel Wiley has put together an exciting season featuring Breslin's piano solo, Grieg's Piano Concerto, and including music with an embodiment of sweeping Nordic color!

Fire and Fjord with Guest Soloist Cathal Breslin The Vista, Surprise AZ

Tickets sale at noon on Wednesday, September 17. New Music Director Daniel Wiley has put together an exciting season featuring Breslin's piano solo, Grieg's Piano Concerto, and including music with an embodiment of sweeping Nordic color!