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Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Cox Charities donates $5,000 to support the WHAM Art Association's Teen WHAM Art Program, enhancing local teens' access to art education and creativity.  Surprise Independent
  • The Surprise SciTech Festival, a free educational event featuring interactive S.T.E.A.M. exhibits, will be held on Nov. 16, offering live shows, hands-on activities, and food trucks.  Surprise Independent
  • David Murray, with extensive experience in finance and organizational development, has been appointed as the new vice president of finance at Catholic Charities Community Services.  Surprise Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • The West Valley Symphony announces its 2024-25 concert season in Surprise, featuring a mix of guest and associate conductors leading performances from November to April.  Surprise Independent

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Surprise introduces a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaping certification program to train landscapers in water-saving techniques, with a special offer for free training in November.  Surprise Independent

SPORTS NEWS

  • The seventh annual Surprise spring training 5K and 1K fun run is set for March 7 at Surprise Stadium, offering participants event T-shirts, medals, and game vouchers with early registration discounts available.  Surprise Independent

EVENTS

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  • 54th Annual Litchfield Park Festival of Arts

    Experience Arizona's vibrant arts scene at the Litchfield Park Festival of Arts, featuring over 200 artists, a variety of food and drink, and engaging community activities.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • Arizona Fall League: Surprise Saguaros Season Opener

    Experience exciting live baseball as the Surprise Saguaros kick off their season in the renowned Arizona Fall League at Surprise Stadium.

    Mon, 11/4/24

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  • Margarita Madness Festival

    Experience an exciting evening at Margarita Madness featuring delicious margaritas, diverse food trucks, live entertainment, shopping, and engaging activities.

    Sat, 11/9/24

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  • Lyrical Transformations - A Concert

    On November 10, get carried away at Lyrical Transformations, a performance by the West Valley Symphony (westvalleysymphony.org) at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise. You'll be entranced at the folk music theme of Enescu's Romanian Rhapsody, Debussy's Petite Suite and Schumann's wonderful Symphony No 2.

    Sun, 11/10/24

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  • 2024 SciTech Festival: Solar Viewing and Telescope Demonstration

    Experience solar viewing and telescope demonstrations hosted by the West Valley Astronomy Club at Mark Coronado Park.

    Sat, 11/16/24

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  • Vistancia Sunday Community Farmers Market and Craft Show

    Experience a vibrant community gathering featuring over 80 vendors, local farm produce, live music, and fun activities for all ages at this pet-friendly event.

    Sun, 11/17/24

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  • Desert Farm Lights Holiday Celebration

    Experience a magical Christmas celebration featuring festive attractions, live entertainment, and special sensory-friendly nights for families in Surprise, Arizona.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • Desert Farm Lights - The Biggest Christmas Celebration in Surprise, AZ

    Experience the festive atmosphere of the largest Christmas party in Surprise, Arizona, featuring sensory nights, festive activities, and entertainment for families of all abilities.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Desert Farm Lights Christmas Celebration

    Experience the largest Christmas celebration in Surprise, Arizona, featuring festive activities including a candy cane maze, train rides, pictures with Santa, and much more.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Sterling Grove Turkey Trot 5K

    Experience the excitement of the Sterling Grove Turkey Trot, a community 5K road race taking place at the picturesque Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club in Surprise, Arizona.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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