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Smoothie King held a soft opening on Oct.

4 at 15557 W. Bell Road, Suite 403 and is now open ahead of its public grand opening planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, with co-owners Dawn and Dennis Grzebien joining Mayor Kevin Sartor for the ribbon cutting.

Sun Health and Surprise Fire-Medical Station 302 partnered on Oct.

20 for a ride-along that began at the fire station (18600 N. Reems Road) and ended at the health center (14719 W. Grand Ave) to support the American Heart Association’s West Valley Torch Journey.

After service, members at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church packed 200 kindness kits with essentials (including water, socks, and toiletries) for individuals facing homelessness; Circle the City later picked up the kits to distribute across Maricopa County.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2278 held a service at Our Lady of Lourdes on Oct.

18, celebrating their Catholic heritage; local members joined to honor this tradition.

Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for the Monster Bash event on Friday, Oct.

23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (15038 N. Parkview Place) where families can enjoy dancing, games, STEM activities, snacks and a costume contest.

Volunteers at Banner Health Boswell and Del E.

Webb Medical Centers have logged (over 31,000 hours) this year, as officials say every visitor and employee helps boost community care. The contributions have strengthened services at both locations.

The Surprise Community & Resource Center opened in September at 12641 W.

Santa Fe Drive to offer local residents senior programs, a fitness center, veterans assistance & employment services. Corte Bella residents are welcome to visit & tour the facility.

Future Freshman Week runs from Nov.

16 to 19 as Dysart Unified School District hosts 5:30 p.m. campus visits for incoming 9th graders and families at Dysart High (El Mirage), Shadow Ridge, Valley Vista, and Willow Canyon; open enrollment launches on Nov. 20.