Sippin' Social: Metropolitan Grill

The Racer 5 IPA and the New Belgium Wheat beers offered at Metropolitan Grill.

Being a good citizen

Estes Elementary School sixth-grader William ÒBlueboyÓ Estrella is given an award for being a good citizen.

Being a good citizen

William “Blueboy” Estrella, left, and Julian Rodriguez were recently recognized by their school and the Northwest Fire District for their role in helping a stranger in need.

Being a good citizen

Julian Rodriguez, left, and William “Blueboy” Estrella were recently recognized by their school and the Northwest Fire District for their role in helping a stranger in need.

Being a good citizen

During a ceremony at Estes Elementary School, two students were recognized for coming to the aid of a stranger in need.

Being a good citizen

Estes Elementary School sixth-grader Julian Rodriguez is given an award for being a good citizen.

Being a good citizen

NWFD Captain Kyle Canty, Julian Rodriguez, William ÒBlueboyÓ Estrella and Ed Baltierra.

Tell Me a Good Story

Currently, Hawkeye Richardson houses hundreds of rare, old and unique books in his garage, which he sells at book festivals to fund his non-profit organization Tell Me a Good Story.

Tell Me a Good Story

Some of the books that the Tell Me a Good Story organization sells are first or early printing editions.

Tell Me a Good Story

Books that arenÕt very unique, Hawkeye Richardson donates to seniors, kids, teachers, military and veterans.

Tell Me a Good Story

Of some of the rare books for sale, Hawkeye Richardson has an 1870 10-volume set edition of Charles DickensÕ work, which sells for $1,200.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Ironwood Ridge’s Robyn Porter safely slides into home before Canyon Del Oro’s Samantha Nettling gets the tag at Cherry Field in a quarter finals Division ll game last week. Ironwood Ridge won 4-0 and went on to play for the state championship Monday.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Canyon Del Oro catcher Samantha Nettling makes a throw to first last week.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Nighthawks’ Crista Braunreiter, left, and Loriann Olson celebrate after Olson scored last week.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Canyon Del Oro third baseman Heather Knight hits the dirt after getting hit in the head with a ball off the bat.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Ironwood Ridge High School softball players run through a tunnel made by fans after they defeated CDO 4-0.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Ironwood Ridge’s Reina Bondi sets up for a bunt.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Makenzie Sullivan bobbles the ball off a bunt as Alexis Alfonso backs her up.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Ironwood Ridge’s Merilee Miller makes contact with the ball as she drag bunts.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Canyon Del Oro shortstop Monique Castillo throws to first after she forces an out as Ironwood Ridge’s Kelsey Buechler slides into second base.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

Last week, Nighthawk pitcher Emily Robinson had her third playoff shutout.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

The Ironwood Ridge High School Nighthawks react after defeating the Canyon Del Oro High School Dorados in the Division II State Championship playoff game Wednesday night 4-0.

Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball

The Ironwood Ridge High School Nighthawks react after defeating the Canyon Del Oro High School Dorados in the Division II State Championship playoff game Wednesday night 4-0. The Nighthawks advance and will play 7-seed Greenway at Rose Mofford Softball Complex in Pheonix on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The winner of that game will play for the State Championship on Monday.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

Third baseman Heather Knight high-fives pitcher Alexis Alfonso after a third out.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

The Canyon Del Oro softball team gathered together before its playoff game against Salpointe.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

Dorodos’ Rebecca Ziegler bunts to advance the runners around the bases earlier on during Tuesday night’s playoff game against Salpointe.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

Monique Castillo fields a grounder at shortstop to then throw to first.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

Canyon Del Oro players from left Rebecca Ziegler, Dominique Gonzalez, Makenzie Sullivan and Samantha Nettling, along with head coach Stephanie Nicholson gather around third base as Salpointe took a timeout after the Dorados rallied earlier in the game.

Canyon Del Oro vs Salpointe Softball

At the top of the fifth inning, Canyon Del Oro was leading 11-1 over Salpointe as pitcher Alexis Alfonso sends the ball across the plate. The Dorados won and face Ironwood Ridge on Wednesday.

Car Care Clinic

Beverly Hall and Rick Furrier check the oil in her Honda Accord. With the help of Furrier, Hall has formed a womenÕs car care clinic.

Car Care Clinic

Beverly Hall and Rick Furrier check the oil in her Honda Accord. With the help of Furrier, Hall has formed a women’s car care clinic.

Car Care Clinic

Beverly Hall, whose husband died in 2010, started a car care clinic for women because she didnÕt want others to feel as vulnerable as she did.

Car Care Clinic

One of the routine maintenances Beverly Hall teaches women is to check the pressure in the carÕs tires.

Car Care Clinic

Rick Furrier looks on as Beverly Hall checks the tire pressure gauge.

Car Care Clinic

Beverly Hall, whose husband died in 2010, started a car care clinic for women because she didnÕt want others to feel as vulnerable as she did.

Car Care Clinic

Beverly Hall and Rick Furrier formed a womenÕs car care clinic.

John McCain

U.S. Sen. John McCain

Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball

Marana High School’s Hailey Oesterling reaches for a toss at second base during last week’s playoff game against Mesa’s Desert Ridge. The Tigers lost 2-6.