Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Food pantries help families during National Hunger Action Month.
The Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hope for Hunger Food Bank will run a free mobile pantry at Christ Church of the Valley from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, while Sunset Hills Bobcat collects nonperishables + clothing at Sunset Hills Elementary.
Surprise is hosting a volunteer meal-packing event on Saturday, Sept.
19 at Ottawa University-Arizona’s Faith Arena (14470 W. Tierra Buena Lane) to pack 25,000 meals for Valley View Community Food Bank; check-in is at 8:30 a.m. in partnership with Meals of Hope and the Rotary Club.
At Surprise City Hall, a 9/11 blood drive took place on Sept.
11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the tragic attacks, bringing community members together to share memories. Dilby James Ballesteros, who was in the Philippines when news broke, recalled feeling the impact of that day from afar.
💼 Business
Basis Industrial announced land acquisition and a $20.5 million construction loan for its first self-storage project in Arizona + the facility at 17140 W.
Waddell Road in Surprise will span about 102,673 sqft and include 707 climate-controlled storage units.
🎓 Education
Residents interested in growing desert roses can learn tips at a Surprise landscaping workshop called *Growing Roses in the Desert*, led by Master Gardener Cindi Sokoloff.
The workshop will cover deep water irrigation and proper pruning to help plants thrive.
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