[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s always a good day at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, especially in the summer when the temperatures are hot, and the deals are hotter! The Kids’ Summer Series features a family movie each week at a discount price for kids age under 12. See the Kids’ Summer Series website for the schedule. Tickets are available for $1 each. Doors open at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, movies begin at 9:30 a.m. Movies Under the Stars are Monday nights in the UltraStar Amphitheater. Bring blankets or low-back chairs and settle in to enjoy classic family movies. Screenings begin at 7 p.m. and run through July 31. No outside food or drink may be brought in, but concession stands are available. There’s a lot of bowling to be had, with many good deals. Try the Family Fun Deal at Ten Pins Down. This deal is for Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and bundles 90 minutes of bowling, shoes for five players, five $5 game cards and a large cheese pizza for only $49.95. Or for $59.95, receive all this plus five rounds of laser tag for $59.95. Got more than five people? Add extra guests for just $10 more each. If you’re up early on a Sunday, try Early Bird Bowling from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with bowling for $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rentals. Score shoe rental for 80 cents and bowling for 80 cents per game on Wednesdays. Ten Pins Down offers these deals year-round. The Summer Fun Pass is offered Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 4. It includes unlimited bowling and shoes for $10.95, or all that plus laser tag for $15.95. UltraStar wristbands combine different attractions for one low price. For $39.95, the Ultra Package bundles unlimited amusements with bowling and laser tag, one movie pass, one regular drink and popcorn, and a $10 game card for a full day of fun. The Star Package also provides all-day fun with unlimited amusements, including bowling and laser tag, one movie pass, and a $10 game card for the arcade for $29.95. Or for $24.95, the Fun Package combines three amusements, one movie pass, and a $10 game card. Bring your appetite when you come to the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle. Dining deals at different restaurants on site satisfy your tastes without draining your wallet. Try a $5 cheeseburger and fries deal on Mondays or $2 tacos on Tuesdays at 347 Grill and Luxe Lounge. The 347 Grill has happy hour daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with $3 domestic draft, well liquor, or house wine. Whatever your plans are this summer, make sure they include plenty of time at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”35506″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” >
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.
