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Thursday, December 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Surprise. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Farm Angels Sanctuary, a volunteer-run nonprofit at 14021 N. 180th Ave., was honored with the 2025 Anthem Gold Award in Sustainability, Environment + Climate: Local Community Engagement in New York City. Its founder, Lisa Buccigrosse, said the award recognized the community's support for rescuing and caring for over 100 farm animals.  Surprise Independent

CULTURE NEWS

  • Actors PLAYground will perform a 50-minute one-act play of The Nutcracker today at 11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 105 — the sensory-friendly gala kicks off a run with additional shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and ticket prices from $6 to $84.  Surprise Independent

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Local grocery stores are offering special deals on culturally significant foods for holiday celebrations, with Food City (a hub for fresh masa and unique tamale flavors) and Fry's providing pre-made masa and kosher treats. Families in the Valley can enjoy traditions affordably this season.  ABC15

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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'.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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