Archive for November 21st, 2008
Ex-Manager
City of Surprise’s ex city manager Jim Rumpeltes has aquired the job “Interium City Manager” with the City of Willcox, which is East of Tucson. I wish him the best and wonder if he might be thinking about moving down there.
7th Annual Surprise Party Gingerbread House Contest
SURPRISE, AZ (November 20, 2008) Get into the holiday spirit by constructing and decorating a gingerbread house for the 7th annual Surprise Party Gingerbread House Contest on December 6!
There are four categories this year; Adult, Youth, Family and Groups. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded to top three in each category. Prizes include ribbons and a $50 valued prize for first place, $25 for second and $15 for third.
Entry forms are due to the Community Services and Recreation office by Monday, December 1. Entrants must deliver their creations to the Surprise Party, at 8 Acres Park, 15850 N. Bullard Avenue, December 6, between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
For additional contest information and entry forms please contact Community and Recreation Services Department at 623.222.2000 or visit www.surpriseaz.com/specialevents..
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Tickets available for SR trip to A Christmas Carol
Surprise, AZ (November 20, 2008) Nothing reminds us more of the holidays than Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The Surprise Senior Center has tickets available for their December 10 bus trip to see the stage production of A Christmas Carol at the Broadway Palm Theatre.
Tickets are $58 for Surprise residents and $60 for non-residents, and include transportation, a full-course luncheon and matinee show.
For tickets visit the Surprise Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock Street, or call 623-222-1500 for more information.
Bad
Ariz. unemployment rate went up to 6.1%
Deflation is fear itself. A sub-stained deflation with a falling period of overall prices would be a disaster for our economy.
