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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Surprise is hosting a day of service on Nov. 15 from 8 to 11 a.m. at City Hall’s Community Room to support deployed service members, and the city is seeking volunteers and donations. A donation drive runs today until Nov. 14 at four locations — donations will also be accepted at the Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Surprise Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ OneAZ Credit Union broke ground on its newest branch in Surprise at 16617 W. Cactus Road yesterday—one of two new branches planned in the state with Peoria as the other—and officials have not announced when it will open. The nearest branch remains at 8285 W. Union Hills Drive in Glendale. Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free outdoor art sketching tour will run from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 and is led by teaching artist Rae Wilson at Surprise Community Park. Participants will begin at the Surprise Regional Library lobby and must be accompanied by an adult—sketchbooks and pencils will be provided. Surprise Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dysart Unified School District reported that all 24 schools earned at least a B with 19 schools receiving an A in last week’s Arizona Department of Education accountability labels + the district earned an overall A for the third consecutive year. Surprise Independent
- ➤ At a recent Dysart Unified School District board meeting, newly elected member Steve Skvara voted against a resolution opposing the proposed BNSF intermodal hub—critics say the vote could lead to increased truck traffic, pollution and safety risks for local children and families. The decision has raised concerns among community members who question whether board members should be recalled if they do not put public safety first. Surprise Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Paradise Honors’ new offensive line—led by seniors Jayden Marquez and Sean Lillmars—boosted the Panthers’ shift from an Air Raid approach to a run-focused attack that improved their performance in key games. Coach SeKoch said the linemen’s better footwork and strength are helping the team stay competitive as they move on to tougher 4A matchups. Surprise Independent
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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.
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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!
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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!
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