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Ultrastar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle January Team Member of the Month – Bud Ryan
If ice skating during the heat of the summer sounds like a cool deal, come check out the new Ultrastar Ice Rink. The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle unveils this brand-new attraction on Friday, July 22, to coincide with opening day for the movie “Ice Age: Collision Course.” The indoor ice rink will open at noon daily from July 22 to August 15, and will welcome skaters until 8 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The cost is $5 for unlimited use during operating hours, which includes skates, or for $3 you can add a skate package to an UltraStar wristband. Socks are also available for $2. Skaters must be at least four-years-old and 36 inches tall; signed waivers are required for all participants and no outside skates will be allowed.
The ice rink is made of synthetic ice, which is created using a non-toxic glide enhancer, the liquid is sprayed on the surface to reduce friction from the ice skate blades. Because the ice is synthetic, it’s a little slower to skate on than real ice, making it ideal for beginners and kids.
The ice rink will be back in the fall and will be moved to an outside location where everyone can look forward to even more fun on the ice, including special and seasonal events. The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle offers much more than ice-skating fun. Blockbuster hits show at the theaters, which house 12 all-digital screens for guests to enjoy. In addition to comfortable stadium seating, balcony seating is also available in the Star Class, where guests can place orders and be served food and beverages directly, in a luxury theater seat.
Other attractions within the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle include the Ten Pins Down bowling facility, laser tag, a gaming arena and a “gamer cave,” for multi-player video games. When guests visit the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, they will find activities to entertain everyone in your group.
Soon, ice skating will be added to the center’s fun array of activities. Get ready to lace up your skates at the Ultrastar Ice Rink! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1657763257881638/.
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Carolyn SostromCarolyn 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.
