Good morning, Surprise.

Valley families are trading toys for tacos as Mesquite Fresh Street Mex hosts its annual Tacos 4 Toys event to brighten Christmas for children in foster care.

The event, which for five years has partnered with the Foster Alliance and donated 18,000 toys last season, will continue to support kids in need.

Surprise is hosting a sock donation drive as part of its December day of service event and community members can drop off new socks from December 1 through December 12.

Donations are accepted at Surprise Regional Library (open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-Sun), Asante Library and the Surprise Senior Center (open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays).

Surprise will host a holiday workshop where families can take photos with Santa from (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) from Dec.

11 through Dec. 13 at the Surprise Stadium Team Shop (15930 N. Bullard Ave.). The free event will offer a sweet treat and holiday-themed coloring activities for kids.

Lottery officials said on Monday that a Triple Twist ticket bought at the Safeway at 17230 W.

Peoria Ave in Surprise was worth more than $1.47M with winning numbers 12, 17, 18, 19, 41 and 42. The store also sold a Powerball winner ticket from Nov. 26 with matching numbers 7, 8, 15, 19 and 28—its Powerball number 3 makes it worth $150,000.

Consumers can support the local art community by visiting the Ground Floor Artists annual art market at 13343 W.

Foxfire Drive throughout December, where original handiwork and unique gifts are on sale. The market's opening celebration is set for Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—shoppers can enjoy live artist demonstrations and first-pick selections during set hours.

This holiday season, five Valley venues offer outdoor ice skating with all costs including skate rentals+ locals can enjoy winter fun and the beauty of Arizona sunsets at these events.

Christopher Todd Capital bought Yardly Paradisi—a 193-home build-to-rent community at 12065 N.

168th Lane—from Taylor Morrison in a $32.8 million deal and rebranded it as Christopher Todd Communities Paradisi. The gated community, which opened last year with private backyards, a fitness center, heated pool and dog park, adds to the company's growing portfolio in Surprise.

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'.

New Year's Eve Dinner at North Italia

New Year's Eve Dinner — 4-10 p.m. — North Italia — Reservations accepted — Celebrate with a 3-course Italian feast and festive cocktails as you welcome 2025.