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Good morning, Surprise! In today’s edition: A lunar eclipse preview, Texas Rangers Fantasy Camp, Pelvic Meatloaf’s 35th for cat rescue, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Inside a community’s commitment: The City of Surprise is prioritizing veterans and military families with a new resource, and an Army veteran is serving as the city’s navigator in FOX 10’s Care Force segment — read the full story.
Part of NASA Night Sky Network: West Valley Astronomy Club shares 2026 sky highlights, from the Quadrantids and comets to a lunar eclipse on August 28. Twice monthly Star Parties continue as the club turns 40 — learn about upcoming sky events.
Supersized deal reflects market shift: Walmart’s $152 million purchase of a 2.4 million-square-foot Glendale warehouse campus signals Arizona’s logistics boom, ranking as one of metro Phoenix’s largest industrial sales amid new construction and manufacturing growth — learn what’s driving this shift.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Citywide reading push returns: Surprise’s literacy challenge is underway through February 14. Prizes include books for kids and teens and a journal and pen for adults, redeemable at any Surprise Public Library System location. The opening party will feature a petting zoo and games. Grades 1 to 5 classes can win a pizza party. Get all the details.
A calm play escape: From climbable structures to themed playhouses, Surprise & Shine offers a clean, welcoming space for ages 6 months to 7. Kids can slide, tinker at imagination stations, or unwind in the sensory room, with educator-led classes, too. Consider it your fail-safe for restless mornings.
Pick up a quick win: Your midweek sweat and neighborly trash talk await at Surprise Community Park Pickleball Courts. Dedicated courts, solid lighting, and an easygoing crowd make it ideal for dinks, drops, and doubles with friends, no elaborate planning required.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌙 Family Night @ Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:00 PM – First Tuesday of every month is Family Night, so the kids eat free when you spring for an adult combo. Expect raffles, giveaways, and fun activities that keep them busy, you sane, and dinner handled.
⚾ Texas Rangers Fantasy Camp @ Texas Rangers Fantasy Camp | Wednesday (1/7) at 12:00 AM – Dust off your glove and head to Surprise for Rangers Fantasy Camp, where you trade office for the clubhouse and get uniforms and clubhouse access. Take five days of reps with Rangers legends, Fergie Jenkins, Ruben Sierra, and stories you should not tell at work.
☯ The Art of Notan @ Conscious Creations Art Studio | Wednesday (1/7) at 3:30 PM – Whether your art peaked with fridge magnets or you dabble in design, this Notan workshop turns black, white, and a whisper of gray into bold, balanced pieces with folk-art roots. Bring a mixed media sketchbook, various black pens, and kids 8-plus, and call it quality time.
🍅 Litchfield Park Farmers Market @ La Loma Village | Thursday (1/8) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a fresh start with a stroll through the Litchfield Park Farmers Market, coffee in hand, gossip in the shade. Expect peak-season produce, local makers, and a little Italian flair from Times Square, because fresh pasta, cannoli, and neighbors are always a good idea.
🎨 Family Paint Party @ Dave & Buster’s Glendale | Thursday (1/8) at 6:00 PM – Whether your last masterpiece was a science fair poster or fridge art with the kids, this all-ages Paint Nite keeps it simple and fun. Guided step by step, supplies included, zero judgment, and you leave with a canvas, memories, and paint-free floors.
🍔 Farmer Boys Grand Opening Fundraiser @ Farmer Boys | Friday (1/9) – Fresh food, big hearts, and a guilt-free reason to skip cooking. Farmer Boys is celebrating a grand opening, and your meal helps Phoenix Children’s. Yes, the drive-thru counts as philanthropy, and no, you don’t have to share your fries.
🎖 Horsepower-Veterans and First Responders @ Silver Lining Riding | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve waited for a sign to trade duty gear for saddles, this is it. HorsePower by Pinnacle Peak and 77th is a two-day reset for veterans and first responders, all teamwork, grit, and zero trust falls, with meals included, free thanks to Trajan Wealth.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Surprise report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 3%
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 0 mph.
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