The Ak-Chin Indian Community celebrates Veterans

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Ak-Chin 17th Annual Veterans Celebration

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Veterans Day is an opportunity for communities around the country to recognize those who served our country. The Ak-Chin Indian Community offers great reasons to thank its veterans – a special event on Nov. 5, dining and golf deals on Nov. 11, and free movies.

The 17th Annual Ak-Chin Indian Community Veterans Recognition Day Celebration is Saturday, November 5, starting with a fun run/walk and a 5K run. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the run/walk sets off at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers start at the Ak-Chin Service Center on Farrell Road and go to Milton “Paul” Antone Regional Park. The first 150 participants receive free T-shirts, and 5K winners will receive awards.

Stick around for a full day of fun, including speakers, entertainment, and a free barbecue. Try your hand at the horseshoe tournament; the entry fee is $20. Contact Terry Enos for information at 520-510-5674. If spiking is more your thing, gather a team for the co-ed volleyball tournament. Entry fee is $75 per team. Contact Cecil Peters, 520-560-7814 for information.

The Ak-Chin Indian Community’s recognition of veterans does not end with this event – lots of specials are available to thank those who have served our country.

The Buffet at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and the 347 Grill located at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle both offer free meals on Friday, November 11 to veterans with military ID.

Veterans can enjoy a free round of #miniDunes on Veterans Day at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.

The #miniDunes course opens at 2 pm. and is a six-hole short course. Veterans also receive a 20 percent discount at the Arroyo Grille restaurant at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club on Friday, November 11.

The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle features FREE movies for veterans starting November 10, sponsored by the Ak-Chin Indian Community. The movie lineup is:

Thursday, November 10: Stripes

Friday, November 11: Glory

Saturday, November 12: Full Metal Jacket

Sunday, November 13: Saving Private Ryan

Monday, November 14: The Hurt Locker

Movies begin at 6 p.m. nightly. Please present your military ID for a free movie.

If you are a veteran, if you know a veteran, or if you want to thank our country’s veterans, join the Ak-Chin Indian Community in celebrating those who have served and those who gave their lives for our freedom!

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Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.