Score great meals, fun for Father’s Day within the Ak-Chin Indian Community!

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Spoil Dad at enterprises within the Ak-Chin Indian Community

Treat Dad like a king on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. You’ll find lots of ways to spoil him within the Ak-Chin Indian Community!

Photo courtesy of 347 Grill

Enjoy great food and fun at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. Start with Dad’s Backyard Burger and Grill at 347 Grill. For $17 plus tax and gratuity per person, enjoy an Angus burger topped with yellow cheddar cheese, bacon, onion rings, and barbecue sauce. Yum! This delicious burger is served with choice of side and a 16-ounce domestic beer. Reserve your table now by calling 520-233-2426. Dad will love it!

While you’re there, treat dad to one of the latest movies at UltraStar. Or challenge him to arcade games, bowling or a round of laser tag!

Photo courtesy of Arroyo Grille

If your Father’s Day plans include a sit-down meal, Arroyo Grille at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has you covered. Their special Father’s Day menu serves up Eggs Benedict, a French classic – Croque Madame with a side salad, Shrimp-n-Chips, Neil’s Meatloaf or Salmon Almandine. Scrumptious dessert choices include Elvis cheesecake and cannoli cake. Reservations are recommended; call 520-426-6832.

Before or after this great meal, allow time for Dad to golf at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. This Troon-managed course has been ranked the Number 5 best course to play in Arizona and the Number 84 best course to play in the country. Or take Dad to enjoy #miniDunes, the six-hole short course built directly into the practice facility floor.

Photo courtesy of The Buffet at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

You can also celebrate Dad with a fabulous Sunday brunch at The Buffet at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Sample traditional buffet favorites and some special items too, including the famous dessert bar! Father’s Day brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 for $24.99 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 480-802-5000.

Dad is sure to appreciate any of these great Father’s Day celebrations!

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.