[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This summer, you’ll find fun things for your whole family to do quicker than the kids can say, “I’m bored.” Don’t miss great specials at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle! Bring the kids to the movies for the Kids’ Summer Series, offered at UltraStar from May 28-August 3. Choose a day to come every week and pay just $5 per person for the whole series! Or come to individual movies for only $1 per person at the door. This year’s movie lineup includes kid-friendly favorites like The Lego Ninjano Movie, Despicable Me 3, and The Emoji Movie, just to name a few. See the entire summer movie schedule here. Doors open at 9 a.m. and movies start at 9:30 a.m. Or check out another excellent summer deal, the Summer Fun Pass, for many fun attractions. For just $39.95, pass holders can enjoy one hour of bowling and $10 in gameplay every day. Just pay for your bowling shoes! Once purchased, the pass is valid on non-holiday weekdays between June 4-August 3. The pass also includes the refillable UltraStar loyalty cup – a must for movie fans! Get in soon to get your Summer Fun Pass, and use the code SFP18. Another favorite summer event at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, Movies Under the Stars returns to the UltraStar Amphitheater. Free movies have been shown outside on Mondays since May and will run through July 30 beginning at 6 p.m. each night. Bring your own blankets or low-back lawn chairs, and get ready for a beautiful night! This year’s selections include The Secret Life of Pets, Ghostbusters(2016), Angry Birds, and Back to the Future. See the whole lineup here. Also, don’t miss the 40th anniversary showing of the movie Grease, with a special Movies Under the Stars showing on Saturday, June 16. Get ready to dance and sing to your favorite tunes from this classic. During Movies Under the Stars, an outdoor concession stand will indulge your cravings for movie snacks, and the kids can enjoy the nearby splash pad before and after the movie. You’ll find plenty of choices and great deals to keep you cool at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
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.
