Archive for October, 2009
Get ready to “rummage” at Surprise Super Fall Swap Meet
The biannual Surprise Super Outdoor Swap Meet is coming up on Saturday, November 7, at the Surprise Aquatic Center Parking Lot, offering great deals on a variety of items.
The Swap Meet, sponsored by the Surprise Senior Center Site Council, is open from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. More than 75 vendors will be on hand selling their new and used wares at great prices for all the bargain hunters.
The Aquatic Center is located at 15831 N. Bullard Avenue. Parking and admission are free. The Senior Center will also have a drop box at the Swap Meet for recycling old cell phones.
For more information please contact the Senior Center or Leslie Rudders at 623.222.1500.
ADOT talks Grand Avenue Widening on Surprise 11
One of the state’s largest road improvement projects is underway along Grand Avenue and Surprise residents can learn more about it in the latest episode of On the Road airing on Surprise 11, and online at www.surpriseaz.com/surprise11.
Work is already underway on the widening of Grand Avenue, from 83rd Avenue to 99th Avenue, with expansion work starting within Surprise city limits after the first of the year. Widening Grand Avenue to six lanes from Sun City through Surprise north to the Loop 303 will continue through 2010 with all work complete by 2011.
Fall Events and Classes for Boomers in Surprise
AARP Safe Driving Course – Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m. - Four hours of class instruction, which many insurance companies recognize with a discount. Register by phone or in person at Surprise Senior Center, 15832 Hollyhock St. Registrants will be asked to bring a check to class payable to AARP for $12.
– Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m. - Four hours of class instruction, which many insurance companies recognize with a discount. Register by phone or in person at Surprise Senior Center, 15832 Hollyhock St. Registrants will be asked to bring a check to class payable to AARP for $12.
Music Appreciation – Starts Monday Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. –Listen to John Callas as he describes the intricacies of the musical compositions then enjoy the music in a whole new way! This is a free class, but pre-registration is required. This semester will focus on Holiday classics. Class meets Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7 & 21 at Surprise Senior Center.
– Starts Monday Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. –Listen to John Callas as he describes the intricacies of the musical compositions then enjoy the music in a whole new way! This is a free class, but pre-registration is required. This semester will focus on Holiday classics. Class meets Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7 & 21 at Surprise Senior Center.
Fall Swap Meet -The Biannual Surprise Super Outdoor Swap Meet will be held at the Aquatics Center Parking Lot, 15831 N. Bullard Ave., Sat., November 7 from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. – sponsored by the Surprise Senior Center Site Council.
-The Biannual Surprise Super Outdoor Swap Meet will be held at the Aquatics Center Parking Lot, 15831 N. Bullard Ave., Sat., November 7 from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. – sponsored by the Surprise Senior Center Site Council.
Over 75 vendors will display their new and used wares. Parking and admission are free. The public is invited to come and browse for bargains. The Senior Center will also have a drop box at the Swap Meet for recycling old cell phones.
Woodstock Flashback Boomers Dance Party, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N. Spring Lane. Period music, plus prizes for the Best Hippy Outfit and a Famous Guitar Riffs Trivia contest. Tickets are $8 and are available at the Senior Center, Community & Recreation Office on Bullard, or Sierra Montana Recreation Center on Spring Lane.
Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N. Spring Lane. Period music, plus prizes for the Best Hippy Outfit and a Famous Guitar Riffs Trivia contest. Tickets are $8 and are available at the Senior Center, Community & Recreation Office on Bullard, or Sierra Montana Recreation Center on Spring Lane.
One Stroke Painting –Learn this unique method that uses brushes and brush loading in a special way to create outstanding results. Each class is $6, presented in two levels at Surprise Senior Center.
–Learn this unique method that uses brushes and brush loading in a special way to create outstanding results. Each class is $6, presented in two levels at Surprise Senior Center.
Nov 6 – Level I -learn technique,
Nov 20 –Level II- complete project piece –Snowman Ornament.
Dec 4 – Level I –learn technique
Dec. 18 –Level II –complete project piece – Candle Ornament.
For more information on any of these events or programs please call 623.222.1500.
Surprise police host crime-fighting activity
seriously injured in car accident Monday
High winds sweeping into Valley
Congressional delegation backs Luke AFB
State suspends operations at 13 rest areas
Tennis star Agassi helps Surprise lift tournament’s appeal, profits
Bank denies claims city made in lawsuit
Loop 303 between Cactus and Greenway roads
Saturday, Oct. 24
4 a.m. - noon
Loop 303 will be CLOSED in both directions between Cactus and Greenway roads on Saturday morning for APS utility relocation work on the intersection improvement projects. Detour: Traffic may use Cotton Lane as an alternate route.
My son’s truck SoCal won yesterday at Speedworld. Hope it’s a repeat today.Our truck blew an engine in the last lap, but still came in second place. rickey james and socal super trucks in surpriseThey blew the engine last night, but are trying to repair it for this afternoon.
Surprise home prices plunge 26.4% Why is it, with the technology that the City of Surprise has today, paid by us, not telling or giving us all of the information about our financial or staff problems on the city’s web page.We’re grown-ups, we can take the bad with the good.
Being honest with one another, might help pass a Go Bond in the future.
Preliminary count in for bond election City launches hotline to report wrongdoing
Leaders get behind Luke for F-35 basing
Surprise police join drug task forceSurprise Mayor makes acting debut
Surprise suing Wells Fargo over $2 million
Preliminary count in for bond election
AG’s Office probing 3 Glendale Elementary board members
El Mirage mayor airs objections to Luke Air Force BaseCouncil considers spending $145K on audit Officials confident center will spur growthBell Mar Plaza opening in Surprise attracts crowd
The fourth workshop in the Compassionate Surprise Series is coming up and the focus is on Job Seeking Skills.
This free educational workshop will be held Saturday, October 24, 1 p.m. – 4p.m. at the Surprise Public Safety Building, 14250 W. Statler Plaza.
No valid decision reached in case of judge Surprise mayor makes acting debut Surprise police ID man killed outside Chili’s Bell Mar Plaza opens in Surprise
Surprise home prices plunge 26.4% Surprise intersection closed after crash Free musical performances in Surprise
City Council Meeting September 24, 2009 Agenda Item # 11
Consideration and action on the License Agreement with American Water for use of 1,000 square feet at the new City Hall Complex.Background: American Water approached the City to inquire about leasing space at the new City Hall complex for an extention of their services to the northwest valley. The lease would include a person in the cashiering window to process payments and some office space to allow for prompt customer service for its customers located in the northwest valley. The term of the lease correspondes with the existing lease the City has with American Water and will be available for renewal in 1 year increments. The lease fee for the current lease is $21 per square foot. When the easement expires in June of 2010, the lease can be renegotiated. Financial Impact Statement: This item has not been approved by the Mayor and Council in the FY2010 budget. Lease revenue in the amount of $1,750 per month will be recorded in general operations building rents account code 21111-191-112-31911-29999. This amount will Any associated operating costs of this item have been included in the current year base budget. Mistakes like the above are made all the time1,000 sq. ft. @ $21.00 = $2,100 per month not $1,750. Easement expires in June of 2010.1,000 sq. ft. @ $21.00 = $2,100 per month not $1,750. Easement expires in June of 2010.
1,000 sq. ft. @ $21.00 = $2,100 per month not $1,750. Easement expires in June of 2010. City Council Meeting, August 27, 2009Consideration and action on mutual termination of the Heard Museum lease and associated budgetary transfers.
With the downturn in the economy the Heard wishes to terminate the lease agreement August 31, 2009, 4 months early.
Due to circumstances outlined in the attached budget transfer memo, $46,500 will be required to be transferred from 21214-445-112-38999-29999. This amount anticipates that the city will operate the facility for a period of ten months.
What is the City of Surprise going to operate out of this building?
“It’s Your Money” allows residents to follow finances on line
The “It’s Your Money” site is available at www.surpriseaz.com/itsyourmoney or visit www.surpriseaz.com and look for the “It’s Your Money” logo.
City’s fast-track review process attracts veterans’ medical clinic
The City of Surprise has learned that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will open a medical clinic in the city next year.
The VA medical clinic will be located within the Ancona Professional Plaza, at Grand Avenue and Mountain View Road. The VA will occupy 26,000 square feet of space on the first floor that will house ambulatory care, lab space and room for office and administrative efforts.
Surprise to welcome local 8th graders to city government
The first wave of local eighth grade students will get a taste of city work and college life as they tour Surprise City Hall, Public Safety Building and Communiversity @ Surprise in the Surprise Civic Center, Thursday, October. 15.
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