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Late news
Surprise school will blend community college, university
A look at home foreclosures: Tolleson blocks are hardest hit
Councilman plans to repeat city’s pride day
Oct. state tax revenue $120M less than projected
Golf-cart crossings are device to warn motorist
Tax workshops for retailers in Surprise
West Valley mayors will hold forum on rising foreclosures
Surprise takes aim at tax revenues on Black Friday
3 firms interested in leasing old City Hall
Surprise steps up security for shoppers
Surprise man amongst 10 bicyclists hit
Man in wheelchair stabbed on street
Phoenix, down sizing
Columbus Day
We all thought that the employees of the City of Surprise were loosing a holiday when told that Columbus Day would no longer be a holiday, lo and behold, their birthday is the replacement for Columbus Day.
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.
Old but important
Nov. news
Tempe could cut 180 positions in wake of falling revenue
Surprise man killed when own car accidentally rolls backward
Jobless claims at 16-year high
Mesa facing $62 million budget gap
City to charge landlords for business license
New ethnic fare coming to Bell Mar
Park users might have access to restrooms
Mesa faces 346 job cuts; crisis hits all departments
Surprise to Host Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
SURPRISE, AZ (November 20, 2008) The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is hosting a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 6, at Valley Vista High School. The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department is hosting a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on Saturday, December 6, at Valley Vista High School.
Teams will include the home team Surprise Road Runners, the San Diego Xpress, the San Diego Hammers and the Possibilities Rolling Bears from Loma Linda, California. These teams are all members of the Southern California Wheelchair Basketball Conference and this tournament is a portion of their 12-game season.
Games start at 8 a.m. and run throughout the day with the final game starting at 4:45 p.m. Admission is FREE and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. Valley Vista High School is located at 15550 North Parkview Place. The schedule for the tournament is as follows:
GAME 1 8:00a Rolling Bears vs. Surprise Road Runners
GAME 2 9:30a San Diego Xpress vs. San Diego Hammers
GAME 3 11:00a Surprise Road Runners vs. San Diego Hammers
GAME 4 1:45p Surprise Road Runners vs. San Diego Xpress
GAME 5 3:15p San Diego Hammers vs. Rolling Bears
GAME 6 4:45p San Diego Xpress vs. Rollin Bears
For more information, please call Recreation Division Manager Paul Frie at 623.222.2240.
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