Lightwork Lounge is holding a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 11340 W. Bell Road, Suite 114. The event listing describes it as free to attend.
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Portillo's, Shake Shack, Target, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra Trading Post, Kohl's and Boot Barn are all listed as coming to the Prasada North expansion, with no opening dates posted yet. Cooper's Hawk, O.H.S.O. Brewery, Lou Malnati's, First Watch and Barrio Queen are already open there.
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Surprise unveiled a vision for 6,500 acres between Peoria Avenue and Happy Valley Road, putting a few regional parks on 3,500 acres and leaving 3,000 acres to open space and wildlife corridors. The project is in early planning, with public input expected in 2028 once funding is available and full development taking three to 10 years.
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A dual-brand hotel is on the Village at Prasada coming soon list: TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites sharing one building. It joins Portillo's, Shake Shack, Nordstrom Rack, Sierra, Target, Kohl's and Boot Barn on the center's coming soon roster. No opening date has been announced.
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Registration for the City of Surprise Tot Time program opens for residents on Monday, August 10, with non-resident registration opening August 17. The state-licensed program serves kids ages three to five and focuses on kindergarten readiness through circle time, arts and crafts, learning centers and social skills building. The 2026-2027 year runs September 8 through May 13 at Sierra Montana Recreation Center and Countryside Recreation Center, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is in person at 15960 N. Bullard Ave. and space is limited.
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Developer Diversified Partners is bringing roughly 120,000 sq ft of pad sites, shop space and build-to-suit options to the northeast corner of Cactus Road and Cotton Lane. A convenience store with fuel, drive-thru restaurant brands and a veterinary clinic are already confirmed tenants.
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The fast-casual Thai chain's 19th Arizona location opened at Asante Marketplace, with a hidden golden chili giving one lucky guest a year of free food.
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