| Facility | Number |
| Animal Rescue (SCAR) | 623-872-7941 |
| AARP | 866-389-5649 |
| Area Attractions | |
Challenger Space Center
Tours, exhibits and simulated space flights
21170 N. 83 rd Avenue, Peoria
www.azchallenger.org | 623-322-2001 |
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Boat one of Arizona's largest man-made lakes
www.peoriaaz.com/lakepf.htm | 928-501-1710 |
Luke Air Force Base
Tour the largest F-16 fighter-pilot training base
7012 N. Litchfield Road
www.luke.af.mil | 623-856-1110 |
Speedworld Motorplex
Drag-racing fun in a family atmosphere
19421 W. Jomax Road
(Grand Avenue 9 miles north to Jomax Road)
www.speedworldmotorplex.com | 623-388-2424 |
West Valley Art Museum
Explore a world of art and stay for lunch
17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise
(Bell Road & 114 th Avenue)
www.wvam.org | 623-972-0635 |
White Tank Regional Park
22 miles of hiking trails; petroglyphs and waterfalls
www.maricopa.gov/parks/white _ tank | 623-935-2505 |
Wildlife World Zoo
Meet more than 1,300 animals up-close and personal
165 th and Northern Avenues
www.wildlifeworld.com | 623-935-9453 |
| Arizona | |
Dept. of Economic Security | 602-542-4791 |
General Information | 602-542-4900 |
House of Representatives | 602-926-4221 |
Senate | 602-926-3559 |
| Auto | |
Drivers License/Registration
13009 W. Bell Rd., Surprise | 602-255-0072 |
Emissions Testing
134 th Dr. & Bell Rd., Surprise | 602-207-7000 |
| Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division at 13009 W. Bell Road is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Service is limited after 4:30 p.m. They offer driver license, vehicle title and registration services. Be prepared to provide proof of identification, out-of-state driver's license, title registration, license plate and vehicle identification numbers. No credit or debit cards are accepted at this office. Info www.dot.state.az.us/mvd . |
| Better Business Bureau | 602-264-1721 |
| Chamber of Commerce | |
Northwest Valley
(Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Youngtown & El Mirage)
www.northwestvalley.com | 623-583-0692 |
| El Mirage | |
City Hall | 623-972-8116 |
Fire Department Emergency | 911 |
Police Department | 623-933-1341 |
Senior Center | 623-937-0500 x30 |
Youth Center (Pool) | 623-937-0500 x24 |
| Emergency | |
Fire Medical Police Sheriff | 911 |
Hospitals | |
Arrowhead (Glendale) | 623-561-1000 |
Boswell (Sun City) | 623-977-7211 |
Del E. Webb (Sun City West) | 623-214-4000 |
| Information & Referral | |
Sun City | 623-974-4713 |
| Libraries | www.maricopa.gov/library/ |
El Mirage | 623-583-1030 |
Sun City | |
Fairway Branch | 623-933-7433 |
Main - Bell | 623-974-2569 |
Sun City West R H Johnson | 623-544-6130 |
Surprise | |
Regional on Bullard | 623-652-3000 |
Hollyhock | 623-652-3000 |
West Valley Genealogical Society | 623-933-4945 |
Youngtown | 623-974-3401 |
| Loan Equipment | |
Helping Hands (Sun City West) | 623-975-5499 |
Solecito Services (Peoria) | 623-876-5331 |
Sunshine Services (Sun City) | 623-974-2561 |
| Maricopa County | |
| Newspapers | |
The Arizona Republic
www.azcentral.com | 602-444-8000 |
Northwest Valley Newspapers
www.dailynews-sun.com | 623-977-8351 |
Independent Newspapers
www.newszap.com/surprise | 623-972-6101 |
Surprise Today
www.dailynews-sun.com | 623-977-8351 |
Wester | 623-584-2992 |
Pet Licenses
Dogs more than 4 months old, and residing in the city for more than 30 days, must be vaccinated and licensed through Maricopa County. The nearest licensing location is 5231 North 35 th Avenue in Phoenix. Hours are 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Rabies certificate is required. Info: 602-506-7387 (Maricopa County Animal Care & Control). |
| Police/Sheriff | Emergency is 911 |
| Post Offices | |
Surprise (Main)
14955 W. Bell Road | 623-544-4672 |
Dysart
16554 N. Dysart Road | 623-546-3590 |
Youngtown
11129 W. Arizona Ave | 623-974-6302 |
El Mirage
11925 W. Thunderbird Road | 800-275-8777 |
Sun City West
19437 N. 139 th Ave | 800-275-8777 |
Sun City
9802 W. Bell Road | 800-275-8777 |
| Road Conditions & Transit Information | 511 |
| Schools | |
AZ Dept. of Education | 602-542-5393 |
Charter Schools | 602-542-5094 |
Dysart School District #89 | 623-876-7000 |
| Sun City | |
Fire Department Administration | 623-974-2321 |
Sun Cities Area Historical Society | 623-974-2568 |
Homeowner's Association | 623-972-5954 |
Sheriff's Posse | 623-972-2555 |
Recreation Office | 623-876-3000 |
Visitor's Center | 623-977-5000 |
| Sun City Grand | |
Community Association Mgmt. (CAM) | 623-546-7444 |
Del Webb (Pulte) Sales Office | 623-546-5149 |
Tickets & Information | 623-546-7449 |
| Sun City West | |
Fire Department Administration | 623-584-5809 |
Homeowner's Association (PORA) | 623-584-4288 |
Recreation Office | 623-544-6000 |
Sheriff's Posse | 623-584-5808 |
Visitor's Center | 623-214-1340 |
| Surprise | |
Aquatics Center | 623-222-2500 |
City Hall | 623-222-1000 |
Fire Department | 623-222-5000 |
Municipal Court | 602-372-9400 |
Police Department | 623-222-4000 |
Recreational Services/Stadium | 623-222-2000 |
Senior Center | 623-222-1500 |
Stadium Box Office | 623-222-2222 |
| Transportation | |
American Red Cross | 623-972-3407 |
Dial-A-Ride | |
El Mirage | 623-937-0500 |
Surprise | 623-222-1622 |
SCAT | 623-977-8363 |
Sun City Express | 623-933-9300 |
Supershuttle | 602-244-9000 |
Valley Metro | 602-253-5000 |
| United States Government | |
Federal Information Center | 800-688-9889 |
Luke AFB | 623-856-7411 |
Medicare | 800-772-1213 |
Small Business Administration (SBA) | 602-745-7200 |
Social Security Administration
5907 W. Kings Ave., Glendale | 800-772-1213 |
| Utilities | |
Cable (Cox Communications) | 602-277-1000 |
Electric (Arizona Public Service) | 602-371-7171 |
Gas (Southwest Gas) | 602-861-1999 |
Telephone | |
DEX (For telephone Books) | 800-422-8793 |
Cox | 602-277-1000 |
Qwest | 800-244-1111 |
Trash (Parks & Sons) | 800-363-0834 |
Water (AZ American Water Co.) | 800-383-0834 |
| Youngtown | |
Town Hall | 623-933-8286 |
Fire Emergency | 911 |
Police Dept. | 623-974-3665 |
