Recent News About City of Surprise

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City of Surprise forming task force to honor late community leaders

The Surprise City Council is creating a panel to honor deceased community members who have worked hard to make the area a better place, the city reported.

Surprise shines light on domestic violence

Color is often used to represent certain causes, and the city of Surprise recently chose purple to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Surprise's Community & Recreation Department gains national accreditation

The National Recreation and Park Association accredited the city of Surprise’s Community & Recreation Services Department for its work in providing high-quality parks and recreation services.

Surprise wins award for campaign to reduce car thefts

“Lock It or Lose It” — a community safety campaign initiated 10 years ago in Surprise to avert car theft — recently received honors at a Seattle awards event.

Youth baseball, softball camp registration open in Surprise

The city of Surprise has opened registration for its youth baseball and softball camps, which will feature Ottawa University’s softball coaching staff as instructors.

Surprise park to be renamed in memory of Dick McComb

The city of Surprise will honor one of its longest-tenured managers, Dick McComb, by renaming a city park in his memory during an official ceremony later this month.

Surprise seeking applicants to fill vacant council seat

The city of Surprise is working to fill a vacant District 3 (Mesquite) councilmember seat and is accepting applications from residents interested in filling the post for the remainder of the four-year term.

Surprise City Hall becomes satellite voting site for November special election

Registered voters in Maricopa County now have a satellite voting site to drop off their ballots for the November special election cycle, as well as new hours and dates for voting.

Raising a Reader program helps parents teach children to read

Parents with young children can take part in an eight-week program called Raising a Reader in which they will learn about the importance of literacy and how to help teach their children to read, according to a press release.

Surprise opens adult sport league registration

Registration will soon open for the city of Surprise's fall adult sports leagues for soccer, indoor volleyball, kickball, flag football, basketball and softball.

City of Surprise seeking participants for Veterans Day parade

The city of Surprise is accepting entries for participation in this year’s Veterans Day parade.

Surprise Fiesta Grande seeks event vendors

The city of Surprise seeks booth applicants for its annual Fiesta Grande, which will feature food, music, dancing, a children's zone and car show.

Celebrate July 4 at the Surprise Aquatic Center

Surprise Aquatic Center will host a Fourth of July poolside celebration featuring crafts, games and more.

City of Surprise reminds residents to stay hydrated, accepting donations

The city of Surprise is encouraging donations water bottles and warning residents to stay safely hydrated and avoid heat-related incidents by utilizing local refuge stations as needed.

Surprise a finalist in program honoring intergenerational initiatives

The city of Surprise has been named a finalist in a nationwide program that recognizes innovative communities.

City of Surprise joins with Maricopa Association of Governments to fight heat dangers

The city of Surprise is taking the role of a Heat Relief Network partner, alongside the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), to help residents keep cool during dangerous summer temperatures.