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Upcoming city meetings in Surprise

Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise.

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Split Surprise council vote delays development

A decision on a proposed housing development in the northwest corner of Surprise will wait until January when the recently elected councilman for the area is seated to break a deadlock.

EL MIRAGE

West Valley woman jailed in suspected human smuggling case

A woman has been arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation based out of an El Mirage home in which undocumented immigrants were charged up to $15,000 in fees, police said.

Surprise recognized with Voice of the People Award

The city of Surprise was honored with a Voice of the People Award during the recent International City/County Management Association conference in Columbus, Ohio.

Transportation

Bullard Avenue stretch to close for Surprise race

The city of Surprise announced upcoming road closures due to a third-party event near Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave.

'BACK TO SKOOL'

Surprise police arrest 21 in child sex-trafficking operation

Twenty-one people have been arrested for soliciting and/or brokering deals for various sex acts with children, Surprise police said.

NEIGHBORS

Surprise residents may apply for home cleanup

Surprise homeowners can apply now to receive assistance with a variety of property maintenance services including but not limited to landscaping, minor painting and trash removal.

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A look back at this week in Surprise history

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week.

CRASH

Off-road vehicle rollover near Surprise kills teen, injures another

A 16-year-old died Monday afternoon when an off-road vehicle rolled over, killing him and injuring another teen, Surprise police said.

Community

Surprise officially unearths Xeriscape garden to public

Several people attended a ribbon cutting and community event on a scorching hot Saturday to witness what the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden has to offer those wondering how plants survive in desert heat.

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SURPRISE SCHOOLS & COMMERCE NEWS

Education

Paradise Honors leads college information night

The Paradise Honors High School counseling department will lead a senior parent night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 in the charter school’s performing arts center.

Glendale Community College, West Valley police start new academy

Police agencies from nine West Valley cities have worked with Glendale Community College to launch a full-time law enforcement training academy serving the needs of their respective communities. 

Dysart district starts Special Ed PTSA

Parent, teacher and student organizations exist in every school district.

Imagine Prep rallies around flag to remember 9/11

The high school student council at Imagine Prep Surprise hosted a rally around the flag event the morning of Friday, Sept. 9.

Dysart continues collecting financial reporting awards

Dysart Unified School District has once again received awards for meeting high standards on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Dysart district outlines Child Find procedures

The Dysart Unified School District will play host to a meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 to discuss Child Find procedures in training room three of the district Support Services Facility.

Business

Auctions

More Surprise city items up for auction

The city of Surprise has some surplus equipment up for acution at PublicSurplus.com.

Permits

Surprise issued hundreds of commercial projects in August

Here are commercial permits the city of Surprise completed in August.

Jobs

Marshall needs 75 workers in Surprise

Marshall needs workers for its new location in Surprise at the Village at Prasada, 13560 N. Prasada Pkwy., which plans to open Nov. 17.

Permits

Several Surprise projects under review in August

Here are permits the city of Surprise received for review in August.

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Surprise residents wrap petition drive aimed at Dominium voter referendum

Resident opposition to the Truman Ranch Marketplace affordable housing project in southwestern Surprise did not evaporate following a split 4-3 city council approval on Aug. 16.

Permits

Surprise approved 6 projects in July

Here are Surprise projects approved in July

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Wyyerd looks to fill broadband gaps in Surprise

Beyond a broadband capacity grant that will help expedite connection speeds in two areas of the city that lack it, Surprise-based Wyyerd Fiber is looking to fill other gaps in far-flung areas of the city and the Valley.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Paradise Honors girls swimming emerges as contender

Two years ago, the Paradise Honors swimming program existed more on paper than during the fall season. Now the Panthers are a true high shool team, with practices and camraderie during meets.

Golfer from Surprise, 17, earns trip to play Pebble Beach

Jack Layman grew up in a golf family, and this week the 16-year-old Surprise resident get to play at one of the sport’s most memorable courses for the first time. He is one of four golfers — the others being Isabelle Junio, Caden Clark and Lena Duretter — chosen by First Tee — Phoenix

Easements add nascent nature trails to Surprise

Surprise is not in the position to unveil a large-scale nature trail or preservation area now, or even a firm time line for such a project.

Tennis tourney season starts in Surprise

Tennis season has officially arrived as the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex prepares to welcome approximately 3,000 players, competing in several United States Tennis Association League National …

Catching up with high school badminton in Surprise

The high school girls badminton season began last month at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and Surprise Independent asked local high school coaches about how their team’s season has …

Catching up with high school golf in Surprise

The high school boys and girls golf season began in August at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and the Surprise Independent asked local high school coaches about how their seasons are …

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Opinions: Highlighting Surprise Voices

Letters: Surprise transit issues are a huge mess

It’s hard to understand why the governor would have vetoed the extension [Re: “Prop. 400 extension is key to growth,” Sept. 14]. Will we get our half cent back if it doesn’t go through? Right?

Pritchard: Board president fights through anger, 'agendas'

On May 5, driven by anger and very personal agendas, an application for the Recall of myself and Ms. Chrystal Chaffin was filed with the Maricopa County superintendent of schools to invalidate the voices of our Dysart community members by canceling their 2020 vote through a recall election.

Letters: Wyyerd story didn’t tell whole picture

I enjoyed reading the very rosy picture the Surprise Independent painted about Wyyerd and the new fiber optic network.

Edelstein: Final farewell from the arts scene

The summer is slowly drawing to a close as kids are back in school and temperatures are coming down.

John Williams: It’s easy to be a volunteer for Dysart

It’s easy to become pessimistic about the state of the world and division of the community today.

Entertainment & Things to Do

Chalk pastel is one f the WHAM fall break classes.

WHAM provides fall break camp in Surprise

WHAM Art Alliance will offer fall break camp Oct. 11-14, with two classes each day at its center, 16560 N. Dysart Road, Surprise These kids arts & crafts classes are designed for children 8 to …

Ground Floor Artists plays host to a beginning felting class led by Julie Kay Saturday, Sept. 24.

Ground Floor starts felting class in Surprise

A beginning felting class with Julie Kay will be from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Ground Floor Artists, 13343 W, Foxfire Drive, Suite 3, Surprise. Those who are intereted in learning …

The AZ Swing Kings perform in concert. Their next show in Surprise will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Grace Community Church in Sun City Grand. Grand residents will add vocals to the performance.

Swing Kings set up show at Sun City Grand church

The next AZ Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra concert event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 concert at Grace Community Church in Sun City Grand, 16165 W. Mountain View Blvd., Surprise.

Movies in the park resumes in Surprise Sept. 24.

Surprise resumes movies in the park

The city of Surprise will hosts a free movie in the park. ‘Addams Family 2’ (rated PG) is the featured movie at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N. Bullard …

Lips and Lashes will play Friday, Sept. 23 at I & J Fountain Restaurant in Surprise.

Lips & Lashes brings sound to Surprise

Live Music at I & J Fountain Restaurant, 12221 N. Bell Road, Surprise. Lips & Lashes will play from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23. This duet performs country, blues, waltzes and …

Laura Strickland and Alex Mack are SoSco Duo and will play in concert at WHAM Art Center in Surprise on Oct. 22.

Duo brings stage, screen sounds to WHAM in Surprise

SoSco Duo performs an instrumental concert of music from Broadway and Hollywood from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at WHAM Community Art Center, 16560 N. Dysart Road.

Mod Podge Collage is the next WHAM Kids Saturday Arts and Crafts program at the art center in Surprise.

WHAM continues kids arts in Surprise

WHAM's next kids Saturday Arts & Crafts program is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at WHAM Art Center, 16560 N. Dysart Road.

Musician A.J. Rodriguez has two shows the rest of September at Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub in Surprise.

Surprise pub fills September with song

Irish Wolfhound Restaurant and Pub, 16811 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 102, has resumed offering regular live music performances on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles will present “Ofrenda” Oct. 29 at The VIsta Center for the Arts, in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos.

Show at The Vista in Surprise provides folklorico feel

Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles, and the musicians of Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, led by three-time Grammy award-winner Jimmy Cuéllar, return to The Vista Center for the Arts to celebrate one of Mexico’s most beloved holidays: Día de Los Muertos.

BuckGuyz returns to I&J Fountain Restaurant in Surprise Sept. 9.

BuckGuyz back for regular Surprise show

Buck Guyz are back for their regular show at I and J Fountain Restaurant.

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