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Sun City and Surprise, AZ are developing towns in the northern part of the West Valley of Phoenix, AZ. Sun City is an active senior retirement community which caters to the interests of senior citizens and their families. Located in the Sonoran desert, Surprise houses one of Arizona's largest mountain preserves and has been named Arizona's fastest growing city four out of the past five years.

== Entertainment == City/Regional Events

START A SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP Date: September 16, 2008 Description: Al DeAngelis from the City's Economic Development Department will be holding an informational session at the Surprise Regional Library. Address: 16089 N Bullard Ave Surprise, AZ 85374 Location: Surprise Regional Library 16089 N Bullard Ave. Surprise, AZ 85374 Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact: 623.222.3324

MOVIE NIGHT AT SURPRISE STADIUM - Sep. 20 The City of Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department will be hosting a Movie Night at the Surprise Stadium on Saturday, September 20. This FREE event will feature the G Rated movie, "Horton Hears a Who" starring Steve Carell and Jim Carrey. The movie will start at 6:30pm with gates opening at 6pm. Surprise Residents of all ages are invited to bring blankets, stretch out on the Stadium grass and enjoy the movie! Concessions will be available for purchase. The stadium food and beverage policy is in effect, ice chests and lawn chairs are not permitted. The Surprise Stadium is located at the Surprise Recreation Campus; 15850 N. Bullard Ave. For more information, call the Community and Recreation Services office at 623.222.2000.

WELCOME BACK ICE CREAM SOCIAL Heard Museum West Oct. 7 Heard Museum West invites you to its upcoming season and its new hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Festivities will include free ice cream and a hands-on jewelry activity for children (and the young at heart) while supplies last. Free with museum admission. The Heard Museum West Shop will also be open. Where: 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise When: 4 to 6 p.m.

SUN CITY INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY Sunday, May 18, 2008 Special rates at many area museums.

CELEBRATING ART OF WEST VALLEY Where: West Valley Art Museum Thursday, June 5, 2008 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Celebrating Art of the West Valley Juried Exhibit - sponsored by Adultcare Assistance Homecare Cynthia Peterson: The Luminous Object Ernie Button: Cerealism Mexican Masks: from the Collection of Russ Todd

SHOWCASE OF STARTS VARIETY SHOW Talented community singers, dancers, musicians and actors will come together in force to present the 2008 "Showcase of Stars" Variety Show. Featuring more than 100 outstanding stars and talented performers from the entire West Valley performing acts and songs -- this is a show not to be missed. This year's Variety Show is set for 5 performances November 6th through 8th. Proceeds from the entire weekend will benefit Sun Health Del E. Webb and Sun Health Boswell Hospitals.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK October 19@ 2pm 15930 N. Bullard Ave. 623.222.2000 Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the Park! This NEW, FREE, family thespian event will feature the performance "As You Like It", a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare performed by the Arizona Shakespeare Festival. Children will enjoy roaming entertainment including jugglers and stilt walkers. Be sure to bring your appetite and enjoy the "Shakespearean" food such as giant turkey drumsticks and steak and chicken on a stake.

SURPRISE FARMER'S MARKET 15930 N. Bullard Ave. www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com 623.848.1234 Come visit the City of Surprise Farmers' Market, brought to you by the Arizona Community Farmers Markets Group. Come enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables you can find, chef demonstrations and live musicians. The Surprise Farmers' Market will be located at the Surprise Recreation Campus on the Center Field Plaza of the Surprise Stadium every Sunday starting October 19th 10am-2pm.

CANCER TREATMENT CENTER OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex 14469 W. Paradise Lane 623.222.2222 Matches begin Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30pm and continue through the Championship Match on the afternoon of Sunday, November 9th.The eight players are divided into two groups of four players and will play three round robin matches each from Wednesday through Saturday with the top two finishers in each group advancing to Sunday's Championship or 3rd place match. Kids Day - Saturday, November 8 from 12noon - 1pm. Free for kids 18 and under. The first 100 kids will play tennis on Center Court with two of the tournament players and receive a free ticket to the Saturday Afternoon Session.

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE Rafters open at Surprise Stadium against the Peoria Javelinas for Oct. 2008. The Surprise Rafters consist of players from the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Arizona Fall League has earned its reputation as a steppingstone for future MLB standouts. Each club provides six players who make up a maximum 36-man roster. The 38-game season runs through Nov. 20 with the championship game on Nov. 22. For schedule and ticket information, please contact the Community and Recreation Services Office at 623.222.2000.

7TH ANNUAL SURPRISE PARTY December 5th-6th Surprise Rec. Campus, 8 Acre Park 15850 N. Bullard Ave. 623.222.2000 Come celebrate with the City of Surprise for the 7th Annual Surprise Party! Enjoy 2 days of fun and activities for the whole family!