Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Surprise Red Lobster employee Andrea Mathews has been recognized among the nation’s best servers at the restaurant on Bell Road * Grand Avenue; local regulars say she always anticipates their orders before they sit.
Wayne Tomlin celebrated 45 years with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona on Thursday—marking a career that began in 1980 at age 19.
He worked in many roles, from forklift driver to donation attendant.
🎭 Culture
Surprise announced its Cookies and Crafts event with Santa on Sunday, Dec.
14 at the Parks and Recreation Office (15960 N. Bullard Ave.). Families will enjoy holiday activities with six time slots between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and registration costs $5 for residents or $7 for non-residents.
🎓 Education
The Shadow Ridge High School girls volleyball team was honored with the AIA 6A Conference Volleyball Sportsmanship Award (given for top sportsmanship) after finishing first in the West Valley Region with an undefeated 24-win record.
🎉 Surprise Events
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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'.
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.
📣 Surprise Announcements
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Holiday Concert Sunday, Dec. 14 3pm with West Valley Youth Symphony!
The West Valley Youth Symphony joins your West Valley Symphony in holiday favorites - fun for all children and children at heart!
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