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Ken Remley: District 4 Newsletter — September 2021

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The Surprise Senior Center began the next phase of reopening on Aug. 9.

The center is now open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday for member-led activities, special groups, clubs and self-led fitness in the gym without reservations.

All participants are required to fill out a new enrollment packet when returning to in-person programming. Facemasks are strongly recommended and social distancing is encouraged. High-touch areas will be cleaned and sanitized frequently throughout the day.

For information call 623-222-1500.

Dates, times and capacity requirements are subject to change without notice. At this time, there is no open recreation.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The City of Surprise will be holding a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 11, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We will honor the victims, survivors and heroes of that day. Mayor Skip Hall, Fire-Medical Chief Tom Abbott and Police Chief Benny Piña will speak as part of the ceremony.

Surprise Fiesta Grande

Our Annual Street Festival is back! Join us for the 8th Annual Surprise Fiesta Grande to celebrate our city's cultural heritage on Saturday, October 9 from 5 - 10 p.m. Admission and parking are free! Plus, we'll have free shuttle drop-off to the area. Authentic Mexican food, classic car show, arts and crafts, music & live entertainment and more! Please visit surpriseaz.gov/fiestagrande for more details.

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park returns to Mark Coronado Park this fall! Join us on September 19 from 3 - 7 p.m. for live music, various food trucks, an assortment of beer and wine, and family-friendly entertainment such as bounce houses, face painting, a trackless train and more! View event details: bit.ly/3sw1lBr.

Future dates for this event are October 17 and November 7.

Motorcycle Safety Class

Join the Surprise Police Department for a Motorcycle Safety Class on Sunday, September 19, from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Surprise Stadium parking lot, 15850 N. Bullard Ave. There will be time for participants to apply their learned skills on an interactive course, promoting optimal response to dangerous riding situations. This course is for current motorcycle riders. A valid driver's license and motorcycle endorsement, motorcycle, and helmet are required to attend this class. This class is not for new riders to obtain an endorsement. For more information, please email DriveWise@surpriseaz.gov or call 623.222.4500.

2022 Spring Training Schedule

Major League Baseball has released the 2022 Cactus League Spring Training schedule in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers. Opening Day is set for Saturday, February 26 with the Texas Rangers taking on the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.

Additional information regarding the upcoming season, including game times, ticket details, specialty packages and fan health & safety guidelines, will be announced at a later date. If you are interested in ticket information, please visit SurpriseStadium.com and sign up for our email alerts.

Water Supply in Surprise is Secure

The US Bureau of Reclamation has announced a Tier 1 shortage for Colorado River operations for 2022. This shortage declaration does not mean a shortage at your tap. But, it's still very important to be wise consumers of this precious resource. Learn more about how Surprise is prepared and how you can help conserve: bit.ly/3k1DBBy

Surprise's Water Supply is Secure.

District 4 Community Meeting

Please join me for my next monthly Community Meeting on September 22 at 6 p.m. at the Surprise Senior Center, located at 15832 N. Hollyhock St. Check the City website at surpriseaz.gov for updated information on my meet and greet schedule. Call or email me in the meantime with any questions or concerns you may have.

City Council Meetings

The next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting is September 7 & 21 at 6 p.m. in the City of Surprise Council Chambers. City Council meetings are now open to in-person attendance or you may tune in on surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise, or on Cox channel 11 to watch the meeting live.