Volunteers at this month's day of service in Surprise will work on projects that show gratitude and encouragement to deployed service members.

The city is seeking help with donations as well for the event from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Community Room at Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.

To prepare for the day, the city is hosting a donation drive from today through Friday, Nov. 14 at four locations across the city.

Community members are encouraged to donate items to be used during the event, such as puzzle books, body wash, sunscreen and chewing gum. A complete list of needed items are found at surpriseaz.gov/dayofservice.

Donations can be dropped off at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave.; Asante Library, 16755 W. Vereda Solana Drive; Surprise Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock St.; and Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N. Spring Lane.

The city’s website lists the times collection sites are open. All of them will be closed on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Donations will be accepted that day at the Veterans Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Surprise Human Service and Community Vitality tent in Surprise Community Park.

In addition, unwanted Halloween candy will be accepted at the day of service event.

For event details, contact daisy.vargas@surpriseaz.gov or 623-222-1612.