Good morning, Surprise.

Barro’s Pizza and St. Mary’s Food Bank will host The Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec.

9 in Surprise to combat local hunger. The family-owned pizzeria is partnering with the food bank to boost community support (event details provided locally).

Sparkling Surprise returns to light up Surprise Community Park from this weekend's Surprise Party through Dec.

28, featuring new attractions — Farm Land and Liberty Lane — along with fan favorites. Visitors can stroll nightly between 5:30 and 10 p.m. at 15960 N. Bullard Ave.

The Surprise Parks and Recreation Department received a $4,000 grant to offer a swimming program through the Michael Phelps Foundation — the Individual Medley program will provide water safety instruction, recreational aquatic activities, and health-focused goal-setting education with staff salaries covered.

The West Valley is celebrating Christmas this month — events include today's Surprise Party in Surprise, the Goodyear Christmas Village at Goodyear Ballpark on Dec.

6, and parades in Avondale, Sun City West, Glendale and Buckeye on Dec. 13.

Dianne Edwards, a 65-year-old facing rare cancer and low social security, began working at an assisted living home after joining Maricopa County’s Arizona at Work program—she hopes her work inspires local seniors to overcome age discrimination amid rising living costs.

Crews at SRP are working in emptied canals during the Southside Dry-Up until Dec.

20 to remove dumped debris that slows the water system 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.