CERT Class - Jan. 3 - Jan. 17
The City of Surprise has implemented a community emergency response training approach to community preparedness. The purpose of the CERT program is to prepare neighborhoods, businesses, special interest groups, places of worship, industry and virtually any other group of individual for a natural, man made or terrorist disaster. The CERT program provides your neighborhood with enough training and knowledge to survive on your own until emergency crews can arrive to assist you. A Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program has been developed and is being offered to interested residents.

To learn more about CERT, visit the CERT web page. Click here to register online.

Neighborhood Meeting - Grand Ave & Jomax Rd - Jan. 7
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request a rezone (RZ08-311) for approximately 46.8 acres from R1-43 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial) at the southwest of Grand Avenue and Jomax Road in Surprise, Arizona.

Coffee Talk at Heard Museum West - Jan. 8
Enjoy complimentary treats and conversation. At 10:30 a.m., listen as Dr. Aaron Stump discusses the advantages of chiropractic medicine in promoting health and wellness. Held the second Thursday of the month.

Regular City Council Meeting & Work Session - Jan. 8

• View the Meeting Agenda
  (Note: Agendas are posted a few days prior to the meeting date.)


• Watch the Meeting Live Online at 5 pm

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Movie Mornings at Heard Museum West - Jan. 9
Shadow Warrior: A Return to Iwo Jima (2007, 35 min) details the story of Navajo Code Talker Teddy Draper Sr.’s 2005 journey back to the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima. Accompanied by two other veterans, Draper joins a group of 80 aging World War II veterans to relive their war memories and commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic Battle of Iwo Jima.

Community Leadership Summit for Teens - Jan. 10
The Surprise Community Youth Leadership Summit is a one day leadership development program for City of Surprise and Dysart Unified School District juniors and seniors.

Disability/Human Services Summit - Jan. 10

Heard Museum West - free admission - Jan. 10
As a thank you to the community for its support, Heard Museum West offers free admission on the second Saturday of every month. Check out the exhibits and peruse the outstanding artwork at the Shop.

Home-based Franchise Seminar - Jan. 10
Have you ever thought of working from home, but aren’t so sure how to get started? Then make plans to attend the Surprise Home-based Franchise Seminar on January 10.

The free seminar is planned from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Surprise Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Avenue.

The seminar will be led by Surprise Small Business Assistance Program Coordinator Al DeAngelis and is co-sponsored by the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce.

For more information please call Al DeAngelis at 602.692.4216.

Cancelled-Transportation Commission Meeting - Jan. 12
Note: This meeting has been cancelled.

Regularly scheduled meeting. For agenda information, call 623.222.3133 or go the Website for the Most Recent Agenda: CLICK HERE


Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Coffee Conversations - District 2 - Jan. 12

Revitalization Board Meeting - Jan. 13
Regularly scheduled meeting. For agenda information, call 623.222.3133 or go the Website for the Most Recent Agenda: CLICK HERE


Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Heard Museum West Evening Lecture … Laura Tohe - Jan. 14
Oral and Written Literature Among Southwestern Indigenous Writers and Storytellers
This presentation focuses on oral literature such as songs, stories, prayers and the traditional art of storytelling and its links to contemporary works in a selected survey of Southwestern Indigenous writers. The audience will gain an understanding and appreciation of indigenous literature and how some contemporary writers draw on the oral tradition and visual quality in language to write stories, poetry and narratives. Laura Tohe, Diné, has written and co-authored four books, essays, stories, a children’s play and a commissioned libretto for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. She is currently an associate professor in the English Department at Arizona State University. This talk is sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.

Coffee Conversations - District 2 - Jan. 19

Martin Luther King Day - All City Department Closed - Jan. 19
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, all City department are closed Monday, January 19, 2009.

HOA Connection Meeting - Jan. 20
The meeting topic is Water Cost Savings for Open Spaces and Recreational Areas.

Disability Advisory Commission Meeting - Jan. 21
This active solution-driven Commission focuses on community-wide advocacy to address the needs of people with disabilities while increasing public awareness. Public attendance is encouraged.

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Heard Museum West Continuing Education … Angel De Cora Lecture - Jan. 22
Linda M. Waggoner, author of the book Fire Light: The Life of Angel De Cora, Winnebago Artist, will discuss the life of one of the early 20th century’s most overlooked American Indian artists. De Cora (1869-1919) was an artist and illustrator, educator and advocate for the Indian art movement. FREE and open to the public. Waggoner will sign copies of her book after the lecture.

Regular City Council Meeting & Work Session - Jan. 22

• View the Meeting Agenda
  (Note: Agendas are posted a few days prior to the meeting date.)


• Watch the Meeting Live Online at 5 pm

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Heard Museum West Girl Scouts Jewelry Badge Workshop - Jan. 24
Girl Scouts and troops interested in earning their jewelry badges should attend.
Preregistration required. For more information or to register, call Arizona Cactus Pine at 602.452.7105.

Coffee Conversations - District 2 - Jan. 26

Regular City Council Meeting & Work Session - Jan. 8

• View the Meeting Agenda
  (Note: Agendas are posted a few days prior to the meeting date.)


• Watch the Meeting Live Online at 5 pm

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Regular City Council Meeting & Work Session - Jan. 22

• View the Meeting Agenda
  (Note: Agendas are posted a few days prior to the meeting date.)


• Watch the Meeting Live Online at 5 pm

Individuals needing reasonable accommodations, such as large print materials and oral/ ASL interpreters, should contact the Disability Advocate at 623.222.2266 (Voice); 623.222.3802 (VP) or 623.222.2003 (TTY) at least three (3) business days prior to the event so arrangements can be made.

Neighborhood Meeting - Grand Ave & Jomax Rd - Jan. 7
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request a rezone (RZ08-311) for approximately 46.8 acres from R1-43 (Single-Family Residential) to C-2 (Community Commercial) at the southwest of Grand Avenue and Jomax Road in Surprise, Arizona.

CERT Class - Jan. 3 - Jan. 17
The City of Surprise has implemented a community emergency response training approach to community preparedness. The purpose of the CERT program is to prepare neighborhoods, businesses, special interest groups, places of worship, industry and virtually any other group of individual for a natural, man made or terrorist disaster. The CERT program provides your neighborhood with enough training and knowledge to survive on your own until emergency crews can arrive to assist you. A Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program has been developed and is being offered to interested residents.

To learn more about CERT, visit the CERT web page. Click here to register online.