Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Surprise.
🏘️ Community
The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation will provide up to $24,370 this fiscal year to help local veterans cover rent and utilities at the Surprise Community and Resource Center (located at 12641 W.
Santa Fe Drive).
Surprise Fiesta Grande will run Saturday, Oct.
10 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Mark Coronado Park and features authentic Mexican food, mariachi, folklórico dancing, a car show, Lucha Voz wrestling, piñata busts, a petting zoo, and inflatables.
The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield is set to host its Second Annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Oct.
17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Surprise Resource Center, Bldg. A — 12425 W. Bell Road, connecting expecting mothers and families with baby supplies and health resources.
🚧 Accidents
Two construction workers are in critical condition after possible carbon monoxide exposure while working near N.
Club Pointe Drive — both were taken to a local hospital and officials are investigating the cause.
💼 Business
Chronicle Heritage, a global archaeology firm, is shutting down its Phoenix midtown office (2025 N.
3rd Street) and laying off 108 employees, following a state notification. The company is ending its operations nationwide, affecting about 600 workers.
🎭 Culture
Surprise’s Arts HQ Gallery at 16126 N.
Civic Center Plaza hosts Lunchtime Theater, a live program held one Thursday a month from October through April. The season begins Oct. 22 with Soleti featuring Jay Soto and Leticia Hernandez (tickets required in advance).
🏛️ Government
The city of Surprise has started pavement preservation projects on busy roads, including Sweetwater Avenue, to extend street life — work will run from Oct.
5 to 13 with Sweetwater closed Saturday, Oct. 10, and again on Nov. 20 — and motorists should expect lane restrictions.
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