Good morning, Surprise.

Surprise's Sands Kia celebrated its move on Nov.

6 at its new location at 16820 W. Cactus Road. Owner Jerry Moore, General Manager Chad Helmer, and Mayor Kevin Sartor attended the ceremony as KIA Motors America representatives and city officials joined the event, and the dealership remains open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The West Valley Arts Council is hosting the Members’ Salon exhibit at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise until Dec.

18—featuring 90 works in various styles. Visitors can meet local artists during gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays or by appointment.

A Surprise resident defended local leaders for opposing BNSF’s proposal, saying that critics like David Shapera ignored key data and community concerns—warnings originally raised by Lisa Everett.

The resident argued that expert input from trusted institutions shows the plan could harm the West Valley.

Fans of the Texas Rangers can sign up for the fantasy camp in Surprise at the Surprise Stadium Complex from January 7 through 11 — the five-day camp costs $4,950 and lets participants aged 30 or older learn from former Rangers legends like Iván Rodríguez, Fergie Jenkins, and Rubén Sierra. The camp package includes meals, transportation, hotel accommodations, clubhouse access, and a six-game schedule with camper-pitched games and sessions against a pitching machine.

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'.