Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The city of Surprise is hosting Open Rec at Sierra Montana Recreation Center (14861 N.
Spring Lane) from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct 27 for kids in 5th through 8th grades to play games, complete a craft and enjoy a remodeled Teen Lounge with new arcade and video games. The program will also be held on Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8 and Dec 15, and participants must pre-register online with cash-only concessions available.
The city of Surprise awarded two neighborhood groups $5,000 each from the Neighborhood Grant Program to support events at Homestead at Marley Park and Royal Ranch.
Councilmembers Chris Judd, Nick Haney, and Patrick Duffy approved the grants earlier this month — the funds are available now and must be spent by June 15.
🎭 Culture
Grocery stores are celebrating Día de los Muertos by setting up festive displays and budget deals to help families honor this cultural tradition.
Local retailers such as Fry’s Mercado, Food City and Albertsons-Safeway offer low-price sodas, tortilla chips and pan de muerto—ensuring shoppers enjoy both savings and heritage—while the community participates in the vibrant celebration.
🎓 Education
Local families in Asante are upset because the school district did not keep its promise of a nearby school—many children now face long bus rides to faraway classes.
The letter urges the Dysart Unified School District and city officials to plan a better option that avoids turning Asante into a K—3 school if the bond does not pass.
🎉 Surprise Events
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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!
🏠 Surprise Real Estate
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