What’s cooking at Stone and Barrel

Pecan Crusted Salmon With this simple recipe, I wanted to give readers something on the light side after a holiday season full of heavy foods, but still something to remind them of winter. Pecan Crusted Salmon is a great dish because salmon is so readily available at many grocers, will go with any number of…

Stone and Barrel, an IronOaks Taphouse, opens to rave reviews

Stone & Barrel, an IronOaks Taphouse, has opened to rave reviews and a packed house nightly since launching  November 1. The menu features wood-fired artisan pizzas, signature barrel-aged drinks and main dishes such as Tagliatelle Bolognese, fish and chips and the Millionaire Burger, made with ground NY Strip steak. The restaurant, with its fresh décor…

An evening with Marshall Trimble

Marshall Trimble

Arizona’s Official State Historian, Marshall Trimble, is appearing at the SunBird Community Ballroom on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at SunBird’s HOA Office for $10. The SunBird Garden Club is sponsoring this event which features Marshall Trimble, a multi-talented historian, who has been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona.” He…

Ed Robson Library needs volunteers

We’re looking for a few good volunteers to perform shelving duties, one shift a week, at our library. This involves shelving books, DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks, as well as shelf reading and straightening. Please be aware that there is bending and light lifting involved. If you’re interested, please come by the library at 9330…

Trips and Tours: Sponsored by SunBird & Sun Lakes Activities Directors

For more information or reservations please contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or reservations@freespiritvacations.com Heard Museum and Pueblo Grand January 9; price is $99 per person Visit two of the Valley’s premier Native American museums. Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard combines the stories of…