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Surprise 50+ senior to shine in 3rd Annual Senior Idol Contest
Registration forms are available at the Surprise Senior Center,15832 Hollyhock Street, and are due back no later than Friday, June 15.
For those wanting to watch the show, tickets are $4 and are now on sale at the Senior Center.
For tickets or registration information call 623.222.1500
Bridge work on Bell to begin June 1
Construction work and lane restrictions hours are 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Night work may be required during the hours of 9 p.m. -o 5 a.m., Monday - Friday.
Vendors sought for Surprise’s 27th Annual 4th of July Celebration
SURPRISE, AZ (May 27, 2009) The Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department invites the Surprise business community to register for vendor booth space at the upcoming “4th of July Celebration” at Surprise Stadium.
The 27th Annual 4th of July Celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cash shortage
Early-stage companies hurting for cash, while some older ones manage to conserve capital
Phoenix Business Journal | Angela Gonzales | 05/22/2009
Arizona’s growing biotech industry has hit a bump in its roadmap as the economy is causing several biotech firms to lay off employees. Industry experts say early-stage biotechs are getting hit hardest, while more established firms are faring a bit better. Some even have multiple job openings.
SimonMed expanding presence
Phoenix Business Journal | Angela Gonzales | 05/22/2009
Catholic Healthcare West and SimonMed Imaging Inc. are partnering to provide outpatient imaging services throughout Arizona and expand SimonMed’s national footprint. The two organizations created a limited-liability company called SimonMed Imaging LLC in which CHW will have 40 percent ownership and SimonMed will have 60 percent.
Partnership, new leadership move state toward bio goals
Phoenix Business Journal | Compiled by the Flinn Foundation | 05/22/2009
According to Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, commissioned and coordinated by the Flinn Foundation, the state needs to focus on four strategies for a strong bioscience hub. Here are those strategies and how Arizona fared in the first few months of 2009.
Biotech-startup interest grows
Arizona Republic | Cecilia Chan | 05/26/2009
The Surprise economic-development staff has received interest from potential partners and tenants in growing a biotech industry out of the old City Hall, but there are no takers yet. The City Council last month gave the go-ahead to convert its old City Hall into an incubator where bioscience startups would get financial help, mentoring and inexpensive rent.
Surprise Youth Summer Basketball Camp & League registration underway
Surprise is offering a Youth Basketball Camp, June 15 – 17, for boys and girls ages 5-15 and a Youth Basketball Summer League beginning in July.
During the basketball camps, coaches and players from the Willow Canyon basketball program will teach participants the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball in a safe and fun environment. Instructors will teach skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling and footwork. Participants will also be provided with experience in game situations, along with learning defensive and offensive strategies.
The Summer Youth Basketball League, for boys and girls ages 5 -15, begins in July. This league continues to teach the game of basketball in the spirit of sportsmanship, fun and wholesome competition. The summer league is a condensed version of the winter league where teams will play two games a week.
Resident registration for the camp or league runs through May 30. Late and non-resident registration will be held June 1 – 5. A special Saturday registration will be available only to Surprise residents on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Community and Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. Registration is also available online at www.surpriseaz.com/recreation.
The City of Surprise is looking for youth basketball coaches. If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer application and get fingerprinted at the Community and Recreation Services Office. For more information, please contact the Sports Division at 623.222.2000.
Classes for ages 50+ offered at Sierra Montana Recreation Center
This summer, the Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department will offer Art, Yoga, and Genealogy classes for the 50+ set at the Sierra Montana Recreation Center, 14861 N. Spring Lane.
Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required. You can register in person at the Surprise Senior Center, 15832 N. Hollyhock Street or at the Community & Recreation Services Office, 15960 N. Bullard Avenue. Online registration is available at www.surpriseaz.com/recreation.
Beginner Art
Learn to sketch, use acrylics and water colors. Easy techniques to get you started develop your eye and bring out the budding artist in you.
Class: Wednesdays: June 3 - July 29 Course # 6254
Times: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Doug Ward
Fee: Resident: $50 / Non Resident: $60 plus one time materials fee
Gentle Yoga
Learn this gentle art of stretching, balancing and breathing. Please bring a mat or beach towel to class.
Class: Mondays: June 1 - July 6 Course # 6263
Times: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Instructor: Susan Rufrano
Fee: Resident: $30 / Non Resident: $35
Genealogy for Beginners
Learn the basics of collecting your family history, with the third session including a carpool field trip to the West Valley Genealogy Library in Youngtown*. There will be a nominal fee for Library admission. Please sign up at the Senior Center front desk.
Class: Tuesdays: July 7 - July 21* Course # 6272
Times: 10:00 am - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Alice Foust
Fee: Resident: $30 / Non Resident: $35 (Includes handouts and library admission)
For more information, please contact Leslie Rudders at 623.222.1500.
The Surprise General Obligation Bond Committee will recommend to the City Council that a $185 million bond question be brought before the voters in November.
Surprise 11 will broadcast the graduation ceremonies from Surprise Stadium for Willow Canyon, Valley Vista and Dysart High Schools to a television and internet audience.
Each school’s graduation ceremony will begin airing the evening after the actual ceremony. Here are the special viewing times for next week:
Willow Canyon High School, Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m.
Valley Vista High School, Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m.
Dysart High School, Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m.
In addition, all three graduations will be broadcast Saturday, May 23, beginning at 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 24, beginning at 8 a.m.
All graduations will be available for online viewing at www.surpriseaz.com/surprise11. Use the “email a link to this video” icon to send a web version to friends and family throughout the world! ) The award-winning Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex tennis program registration has begun for all summer session classes and leagues.
June classes include Adult Challengers, for the low-intermediate adult player; Drills and Skills for the more advanced player; and junior classes for players between 4 and 18 years old. In addition there are a wide variety of options for beginner and advanced beginner players.
All classes are instructed by USPTA or PTR professionals. The first summer session of classes begins the week of June 1st.
Prices for classes range between $45 and $120 for a four-week session. If you aren’t sure what level of player you or your child are contact Chris Brewer – Tennis Supervisor at 623-222-2423 to arrange a free evaluation.
You can register for a class online at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis or visit the tennis complex, 14469 W. Paradise Lane.
) In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes; the City of Surprise is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Surprise’s intention to raise its primary property tax taxes over last year’s level.
The City of Surprise is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $136,655 or 2%.
For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the City of Surprise’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to increase from $55.48 to $56.61.
This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held during the regular council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 28, 2009 at the City of Surprise
City Council Chambers located at 12425 W. Bell Road, Surprise, AZ 85374.
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