Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many valley families are facing higher grocery costs and food shortages as they plan for the holidays. Local groups such as the Arizona Food Bank Network, Wildfire, and WIC clinics offer food, SNAP enrollment help and free diapers — neighbors are encouraged to donate or volunteer to support these services. Surprise Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Surprise City Hall is showing a new exhibit of art by ArtTHENA!, a group of 100 women using acrylic, watercolor and photography; art lovers can visit on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 19 (at 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza) to see works celebrating gratitude and joy for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Surprise Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Surprise Councilmember Nick Haney will host a meeting with Sports, Entertainment, and Culture Director Kendra Pettis and Parks and Recreation Director Holly Osborn for District 1 residents. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Surprise Stadium — parking is available and guests should enter through the Parks and Recreation office — call 623 222 1321 for details. Surprise Independent
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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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A Christmas Carol Radio Show
6:30-8:30 p.m. — West Valley Arts Council | Arts HQ Gallery — Free entry — Experience a festive radio-style performance of the classic holiday tale 'A Christmas Carol'.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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