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Tribute singers ready to 'Jump' for my love in Surprise
What: The Neutrons (Pointer Sisters tribute band) Where: Coyote Lakes Recreation Club, 18860 N. Coyote Lakes Parkway. Fans of the Pointer Sisters will want to check out a tribute band called The Neutrons, who will be performing Saturday, June 1 at the Coyote Lakes Recreation Club in Surprise. In the...
Former Surprise councilmember Winters, 81, dies
The city of Surprise mourned the loss of former Surprise City Councilmember Roland F. Winters, who died Friday, May 3 at the age of 81. Winters served District 1 for nine years from January 2014 to December 2022. “Roland’s love for the city of Surprise and service to the same...
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. To watch city metings live remotely, visit surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv or the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise. Cox channel 11 and Century Link channel 8513 will also carry the meetings live. Agendas available at least 48 hours in advance at agendas.surpriseaz.gov. ARTS...
Grand Avenue pavement sealing will affect Surprise-area weekend travel
A section of Grand Avenue in the Surprise area will undergo pavement work this week and require drivers to find alternate routes. Grand Avenue will be narrowed to one lane in both directions between 163rd Avenue (west of Loop 303) and Center Street (Wittmann area) from 11 p.m. Friday, May 3, to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and from 11 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, for pavement sealing work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Surprise craves another swing at music festival
The goal for us in the initial couple years would be to try to get as close to breaking even as possible.”. The Surprise City Council appears poised to take another swing at a self-produced music festival after staging the first on its own this spring. But next time the...
Ken Remley: District 4 Newsletter — May 2024
Please enjoy this newsletter filled with good times, important information and achievements that would not have been possible without active community members like you. I look forward to seeing you at my next community meeting. CURRENT EVENTS. Surprise Safety Splash. Bring the family to Surprise Safety Splash on Saturday, May...
Doris Louise Boneham Engle
Doris Louise Boneham Engle, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at The Colonnade Assisted Living in Surprise, AZ. She was 92 years old. Born on October 1, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky, Doris was the cherished daughter of Wilma...
Dysart Schools sets its high school graduation schedule
The Dysart Unified School District will host high school graduation ceremonies for the 2024 senior class on Wednesday, May 15. The four graduation ceremonies will take place at the State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive in Glendale. Ceremonies will begin at the following times: 10 a.m. (Dysart High School), 12:30...
Surprise offering prizes for summer reading program
The Surprise Public Library System is joining more than 60 libraries across the county to gear up for summer reading. The theme of this year’s program is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” reminding residents that an adventure is just a library card away. The journey to read and earn prizes begins Saturday, June 1 and runs through Thursday, Aug. 1.
Surprise sets dates, times for city pool openings
The Surprise Parks and Recreation Department has set open swim hours and dates for the 2024 season. The Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N. Bullard Ave., will be open Saturday, May 25 in time for Memorial Day weekend. It will be open daily at noon through Wednesday, July 31 with closing...
Wacky musical coming to Surprise's Stage Left for 2-week run
The Little Sisters of Hoboken will be hitting the stage at Stage Left Productions on Friday, May 10. “Nunsense,” that wacky musical comedy by Dan Groggin, has been entertaining audiences since 1985, and this production will answer your prayers for fun and music. It runs at 7 p.m. May...
Herrera named top Surprise police officer
Surprise police officer Edwin Herrera was named the top Surprise Police Department officers of the last year, according to department awards it recently handed out. In addition to Herrera’s big award, officer Morgan Williams was named Field Training Officer of the Year and officer Luke Richards was picked as Rookie of the Year.
Ribbon is cut on new Surprise hospice facility
Savior Hospice, 14780 W. Mountain View Blvd., Suite 206, opened its doors with an official ribbon cutting on April 25. Surprise Mayor Skip Hall, City Councilmember Aly Cline and owner Jeff Smith were among those who participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility includes the services of Chief Administrative Officer...
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