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Surprise releases Founders Day Party schedule

The city of Surprise has released the time schedule for its Founder’s Day Party over the weekend.

Holidays

Surprise police toy drive is back

The Surprise Police Department is teaming up with local businesses and community members to bring holiday joy to children in need this year.

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City Center update at next Surprise P&Z meeting

An update on City Center plans is on tap for the next Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.

Fundraiser

One Step Beyond racks in $175,000 at Gala

One Step Beyond, a provider of innovative education programs for adults who have intellectual disabilities in Surprise and across the Valley, raised $175,000 at the annual Help Us Grow Gala.

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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.

City Government

Duffy, Judd to co-host community meeting at Spencer's Place

Surprise City Councilmen Patrick Duffy and Chris Judd are co-hosting another joint community meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Spencer's Place.

NEIGHBORS

Benevilla talks tax credits at Surprise workshop

Benevilla is offering a Arizona Tax Credits and Charitable Giving to Reduce Your Tax Burden” workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 on Zoom and in person at the Benevilla campus, 16752 N. …

HOLIDAYS

Deck the Hock coming soon to Surprise

The city of Surprise is inviting residents to the sixth annual Deck the Hock holiday event on Thursday, Dec. 8.

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Family lights up Surprise nights

Shanelle and Jordan Kunz love celebrating Christmas with their three children like many people.

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Offering a helping hand in Sun City and beyond

Much like Sun City Community Assistance Network itself, there are benefits available to people many are unaware of.

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SURPRISE SCHOOLS & COMMERCE NEWS

Education

Dysart district starts next week with career fair

The Dysart Unified School District will play host to a Career Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec 5 at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place.

State labels show Dysart 'A' schools more than double

School labels came out Nov. 1 and the Dysart Unified School District is celebrating its improvement. Back in 2016-17, school labels from the Arizona Department of Education switched to letter …

Dysart opens campuses to future freshmen

Students entering high school in the 2023-24 academic year, and their parents, are invited to attend an incoming freshman meeting on Dec 5 hosted at all four Dysart high schools. Future Freshman …

Dysart district starts open enrollment in 2 weeks

Dysart Unified School District offers the community a choice in school enrollment.

UPDATE: Dysart schools race in Surprise still favors Drake, Densmore

Jennifer Drake and incumbent Dawn Densmore still appear in good shape in the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board race.

Fiesta Bowl Charities helps 9 Surprise, El Mirage teachers

Fiesta Bowl Charities granted 400 teachers — including nine teachers from Surprise and El Mirage — with $2,500 each through the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP.

Business

Growth

Dignity Health campus up for public review in Surprise

A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled regarding a major planned area development amendment to the Prasada PAD to revise the land use plan for approximately 40 acres generally located at the southwest corner of Greenway Road and Loop 303 for Dignity Health West Valley Campus.

Permits

Hundreds of permits issued in Surprise in October

Here are permits the city of Surprise issued for construction in October.

Hirings

Surprise Coldwell teams up with Biszantz

Shannon Biszantz has associated with the Sun City Surprise office of Coldwell Banker Realty Arizona, 19509 N. Sunrise Blvd., as an affiliate agent.

Auctions

More Surprise city items up for auction

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

Permits

Surprise completed several permits in October

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

Permits

Hundreds of Surprise projects under review in October

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

Growth

Surprise neighborhood meeting to tackle rezone

A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled regarding a possible rezone of approximately 17.5 gross acres generally located east of 163rd Avenue and south of Happy Valley Road from rural residential to residential high density.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Imagine Prep football in Surprise wins CAA again

Imagine Prep Surprise football won back-to-back Canyon Athletic Association Division II state championships after defeating Imagine Prep Superstition 32-18 on Nov. 12 at Bell Bank Park in Mesa.

West Valley Preps’ Surprise girls soccer preview

The girls soccer season has just started. The Surprise Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season. DYSART DEMONS 4A Black Canyon Region2021-22 Record: 8-4 overall, 3-2 …

West Valley Preps’ Surprise boys soccer preview

The boys soccer season has just started. The Surprise Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season. DYSART DEMONS 4A Black Canyon Region2021-22 Record: 14-4-1 overall, …

Tickets on sale for spring training in Surprise

Single game tickets are now on sale for 2023 spring training games at Surprise Stadium with separate price tiering depending on the opponents.

Spring fun run returning to Surprise Stadium

The Fifth Annual Surprise Spring Training 5K and 1K Fun Run presented by Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics will be back at Surprise Stadium on Friday, March 3.

West Valley Preps’ Surprise girls basketball preview

The start of the girls basketball season is set to start Wednesday. The Surprise Independent asked the local coaches for their outlook on the season.

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Opinions: Highlighting Surprise Voices

Poling: Schools offer variety of job opportunities

You might think that you have to be a teacher to work in a school, but schools actually offer an extremely wide variety of job opportunities to the community.

Jack Hastings: District 5 Newsletter — November 2022

Join us in honoring our service men and women at the 8th annual city of Surprise Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11.

Ken Remley: District 4 Newsletter — November 2022

The city is gathering feedback from residents about the programs and services they would like to see in the future Multigenerational Community Resource Center.

Skip Hall: Mayor Newsletter — November 2022

On Friday, October 7, I joined Larry Tabloff, General Manager of Toyota of Surprise, in presenting Surprise business owner Mario Rodarte with a new Tacoma.

Lamphier: City sheds light on libraries operational transition

The recent announcement that the City of Surprise will assume operations of its three libraries, (rather than contracting that service through Maricopa County) has spurred some questions from residents about funding, programming and general library operations.

Entertainment & Things to Do

Trumpet player and bandleader Dan Reed brings the Dixieland Hotshots to Grace Community Church in Sun City Grand Friday, Dec. 2.

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