Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission Meeting

December 7, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Community Room

The purpose of the Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission is to encourage cultural growth in the city and to ensure that art, culture and entertainment are central elements of the quality of life for city residents. To this end, the commission will encourage the development of cultural opportunities and resources, as well as the creative, social and community benefits they provide.

Trademark Battles

December 8, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Online

Trademark Battles - Oppositions and Cancellation Proceedings

Office Hours - HR

December 9, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Online

Join us for Office Hours Q&A December 9th with Mary Henry, HR on Demand LLC, we will take your questions on current HR topics and discuss solutions. When do I need a handbook and why? How to navigate COVID, Work From Home, AZ Sick Time, and Families First. Diversity Equity and Inclusion where to begin? What's on your mind?

Email Marketing Best Practices

December 10, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Online

Email marketing has seen tremendous growth in recent months in light of the whole COVID-19 restrictions. What better way to give your clients what they want and to keep your business top of mind than in an email. Many businesses forget, clients gave you their email for a reason, to hear from you, yet some statistics suggest that roughly 50% of businesses fail to utilize it. In this session, we will learn some key email marketing best practices and help you get on the road to email success!

Trademark Prosecution

December 15, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Online

Trademark Prosecution - How to Register a Trademark

How to Optimize Your Online Presence For Voice Search

December 17, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Online

Voice search is growing by leaps and bounds thanks to Google, Apple, and Amazon. With virtual assistants being integrated into nearly every form of technology out there, it is hard to escape their reach! Did you know, according to Google, 27% of the online population use voice search on a regular basis? That number is growing year over year and can't be ignored. In this session, we will help you understand the basics of voice search and how to leverage it to grow your business!

Deck the Hock

December 11, 2020, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Surprise Senior Center

The city’s annual Deck the Hock on Hollyhock Street will be a drop-off / pick-up style celebration this year!

City Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Day

December 25, 2020, All Day

City offices will be closed in observance of Christmas Day.

Councilmember Duffy D3 Meet and Greet

December 5, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Spencer's Place

Join Councilmember Patrick Duffy to discuss the issues that are important to you and learn more about what’s happening across the city.

Boards and Commissions Nominations Committee Meeting

December 8, 2020, 4:30 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

CANCELED - D2 Community Meeting

December 9, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Arizona Traditions - Classroom

Join Councilmember Nancy Hayden to discuss the issues that are important to you and learn more about what’s happening across the city.

CANCELED - Monthly Chat Meeting - D1 Councilmember Roland F. Winters Jr.

December 11, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ The Retreat Center at Arizona Traditions
18250 W. Weathersby Dr.
Directions: From Bell Road head north on N. Bell Pointe Blvd to W. Weatherby Drive. Turn right on Weatherby Drive and continue to gate. At gate, dial 0000 to speak with guard.

Talk face-to-face with your councilmember.
Let your voice be heard!

D5 Meet and Greet

December 12, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Chef Peter’s Bistro

Join Councilmember Hastings to get your questions answered, share ideas and learn more about your city!

D6 Meet & Greet

December 12, 2020, 9:00 AM @ Spencer's Place

Join Vice Mayor Judd to get your questions answered, share ideas and learn more about your city!

Regular City Council Work Session

December 15, 2020, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

Surprise City Council Regular Work Session.

Regular City Council Meeting

December 15, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

Surprise City Council regular meeting.

CANCELED - D2 Community Meeting

December 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Sun City Grand Palm Center – Mediterranean Room

Join Councilmember Nancy Hayden to discuss the issues that are important to you and learn more about what’s happening across the city.

CANCELED - D4 Community Meetings

December 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Surprise Community Center

Join Councilmember Remley at the Surprise Community Center, 15832 N Hollyhock Street, at 6:00 p.m., on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Get your questions answered, share ideas and learn more about your city!

CANCELED - D6 Community Meeting

December 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Join Vice Mayor Judd to get your questions answered, share ideas and learn more about your city!

FS20-702 Citizen Review Online Meeting

December 22, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Online Meeting

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (case FS20-702) to allow for the expansion of an existing mini-storage facility located north of Waddell Road and east of 140th Drive in the Sierra Verde Planned Area Development.

Surprise Party 2020

December 4, 2020 - December 13, 2020 @ Virtual

Surprise will celebrate the 19th annual Surprise Party this year by offering a festive lineup of holiday themed programming that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home or car!

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

December 17, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

Regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

Public Safety Retirement Commission Meeting - Fire

December 9, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

Meeting for the Public Safety Retirement System Commission for Fire-Medical.

Public Safety Retirement Commission Meeting - Police

December 9, 2020, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

Meeting for the Public Safety Retirement System Commission for Police.

Veterans, Disability & Human Services Commission Meeting

December 9, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Surprise City Hall - Council Chambers

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. All meetings are carried on Surprise TV and streamed online. Replays will include closed-captioning.