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See full forecastToday’s edition · Wed., Nov. 11
Shadow Ridge hears from veterans, and a VFW golf day is set for Dec. 5
Plus, Phoenix drones may beat crews to 911 calls and Peoria plans a big water facility.
The Good Day Surprise team8 sources3 min read
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Shadow Ridge
Students at Shadow Ridge High School heard personal stories of sacrifice, resilience and service from veterans in their own community. The event, Take a Veteran to School Day, was organized by Spectrum and the History Channel. ABC15 Arizona
Fore the Vets
If you play golf, the Nicky D. Bacon VFW Post in Surprise will host the Glenn Stark Memorial golf tournament on Dec. 5 at Arizona Traditions Golf Club. It benefits local veterans. FOX 10 Phoenix
County grants
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved grant funding from tribal gaming compacts on Nov. 4. The money is for government or non-profit services that benefit the general public, including public safety. Your Valley
Salt River-Pima's gaming grant is the larger of two for fiscal 2027
Source: Your Valley
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Gila River | $1M |
| Salt River-Pima | $1.3M |
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Peoria water
Peoria is moving forward with a new advanced water purification facility next to the Beardsley Water Reclamation Facility. The city will invest more than $1 billion over many years, and work has already begun. Your Valley
Phoenix drones
Phoenix police and fire announced a joint Drone as a First Responder program. Drones can fly to qualifying emergency scenes before personnel arrive and stream live video to responding crews. AZ Family
Salad and Go
Online auctions for 33 former Salad and Go locations across the Valley are live. Furniture, fixtures and commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration units and prep tables, are available to bidders. KTAR News 92.3 FM
Salad and Go auction deadlines range from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30
- 33
- former Valley locations with live auctions
- Nov. 16
- earliest bidding deadline
- Dec. 30
- latest bidding deadline
Source: KTAR News 92.3 FM
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Wednesday, Nov. 11
- 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Veterans Day Parade
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.HAV Veterans Day Parade, Phoenix
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Veterans Day Concert with Surprise Pops
- 8 p.m.The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour
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The Wrap
Dumplings, anyone? The Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival is back for its 10th year on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Peoria Centennial Plaza. It's a globally inspired food festival that showcases small businesses, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come hungry. Pleats and all.
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- Tues., Nov. 10Peoria preps $5.79M helicopter buy; Veterans Day parade is Wednesday
- Mon., Nov. 9A Peoria horse festival and the Open Division playoffs lead your Monday
- Sun., Nov. 8Valley gas prices fall for a fourth straight week
- Sat., Nov. 7A big Peoria community has no immediate plans for golf courses
- Fri., Nov. 6Wittmann group seeks Surprise annexation, and the council has questions
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Shadow Ridge hears from veterans, and a VFW golf day is set for Dec. 5
Plus, Phoenix drones may beat crews to 911 calls and Peoria plans a big water facility.
The TLDR
- Shadow Ridge students hear veterans' stories
- VFW post's golf tournament is Dec. 5
- Peoria moves ahead on a water purification facility
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AZ Family8 hours ago
DHS releases environmental assessment for proposed Surprise detention center, on AZ FamilyEarlier this year, DHS and Arizona's attorney general agreed to pause the West Valley project until an environmental review was completed.
ABC15 Arizona8 hours ago
Surprise students hear firsthand stories of military service during Take a Veteran to School Day, on ABC15 ArizonaStudents at Shadow Ridge High School got a firsthand look at what it means to serve in the military, hearing personal stories of sacrifice, resilience and service from veterans in their own community.
PinalCentral.com9 hours ago
CG Union cruises past Sunrise Mountain in tournament opener, on PinalCentral.comCASA GRANDE — It was business as usual for the second-seed Casa Grande Union flag football team against No. 15 Peoria Sunrise Mountain during a opening round matchup of the
FOX 10 Phoenix13 hours ago
'Fore the Vets' golf tournament raises funds for military community, on FOX 10 PhoenixThe Nicky D. Bacon VFW Post in Surprise will host the Glenn Stark Memorial golf tournament on Dec. 5 at Arizona Traditions Golf Club to benefit local veterans.
12News13 hours ago
'Bring a Veteran to School Day': West Valley school students hear experiences, on 12NewsAt an assembly at Shadow Ridge High School in Surprise, veterans shared their experiences serving our country.
AZ Family13 hours ago
Why you may find a drone responding after calling 911 in Phoenix, on AZ FamilyPhoenix is sending drones to some 911 calls, putting eyes in the sky before first responders reach the scene.