Office of the City Manager TO: Mayor and Council FROM: Chris Hillman, City Manager DATE: October 11, 2013 SUBJECT: City Manager’s Weekly Items of Interest Fall League The Arizona Fall League season at Surprise Stadium began on October 8th. Due to renovations to the Peoria Sports Complex, Surprise is hosting 2 teams in this season. Both the Surprise Saguaros and the Peoria Javelinas will call Surprise Stadium home. A total of 30 games will be played in Surprise by the end of the season on November 14th. Surprise Stadium will also be hosting the 2013 Fall Stars Game which will take place on November 2nd. Tickets to games are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and youth. The Arizona Fall League teams are comprised of the top prospects in minor league baseball. Each Major League team sends their top 6 prospects to participate. The Surprise Saguaros are made up of prospects from the Brewers, Indians, Orioles, Rangers, and Red Sox. The Peoria Javelinas are made up of players from the Astros, Mariners, Padres, Phillies, and Royals. Adaptive Recreation CRS will host the Arizona Special Olympics Fall Games for the 9th consecutive year, next Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th. The swimming competition will take place at the Surprise Aquatic Center, softball will be held at Surprise Farms and Bocce will take place at DreamCatcher Park. At the completion of competition on Friday, the official Opening Ceremonies will be held in Surprise Stadium starting at 7:00 p.m. The event features the parade of teams, the lighting of the Olympic torch and special guests. The night concludes with fireworks and a dance for the athletes. Over 2,500 athletes, coaches and spectators will visit Surprise. Second Sunday in the Park The Community and Recreation Services Department is kicking off the new series of “Second Sundays in the Park” on Sunday October 13th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This first event will feature live Country Music from “The Western Sun Band”, face painters, and balloon twisters. The “Second Sundays in the Park” is a free event held in Community Park the second Sunday of each Month. Movie Night The Community and Recreation Services will be holding a Movie Night at the Surprise Stadium on Saturday, October 12th. This event features a family movie on the Video Board inside the Surprise Stadium. Guest are encouraged to bring your blankets and pillows, stretch out on the stadium grass, and enjoy Hotel Transylvania– rated PG. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission to this event is free. .