Bookmans chain charges into new direction: sports

Katy Ransom, director of store operations, assistant store supervisor Michael Clark and team sports supervisor Brian Hanford, right, go over procedures as they prepare for today's grand opening of the new Bookmans Sports Exchange. The countertops are made from salvaged bowling alley lanes.

Bookmans chain charges into new direction: sports

CEO of Bookmans says he recently dyed his Vandyke beard bright blue just for fun.

Bookmans chain charges into new direction: sports

Bookmans' new store will sell golf clubs, bike and fitness gear and other sports equipment at its Rancho Center location, 3330 E. Speedway.

Bookmans chain charges into new direction: sports

There's a new Bookmans in town, and it's not about books or music.

Play video games and watch comic book movies for free

Bookmans on Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway, is having a 'Controllers and Comic Books' event today at noon.

At retro party, fans power up early video games

Alex Hernandez, front, 16; Larene Kimber, middle, 22; and Cheyenne Adamovich, 22, are right at home with a game of Mario Kart 64 during the Retro Video Game Party at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, 3733 W Ina Road. For about three hours last Friday, video game enthusiasts enjoyed a look at …

At retro party, fans power up early video games

Sassie, a Chihuahua, looks to be an extended part of the video game controls as her owner, Larene Kimber, plays a game with Alexander Hernandez.

At retro party, fans power up early video games

Event liaison Mary Wray sets up a game during the Retro Video Game Party at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.

At retro party, fans power up early video games

Three video games with modern screens were set up near the store entrance and quickly had fans at the controls.

At retro party, fans power up early video games

Bridget Johnson picks out a couple of slices of free pizza during the Retro Video Game Party. Johnson said she taught all her children to play video games. The party also had cookies and soft drinks.

At retro party, fans power up early video games

If you go

Create a light saber at Bookmans Ina

In honor of the Star Wars series, families are invited to Bookmans Ina to make light sabers out of swimming pool noodles.

Free outdoor and fitness expo

Need a little motivation or inspiration to get outdoors and get moving?

Free family fun night at Bookmans

Bookmans Speedway, 6230 E. Speedway, is hosting Family Fun Night, tonight at 7 p.m.

Tea, cake and dying go together at 'Death Cafe'

From left, Molly Brannon, Del Jones, Ted Reynolds and Kati Standefer discuss a questionnaire on their anxiety toward death during a recent Death Cafe meeting. The sessions are designed to explore a topic that often is avoided by many people, discussing dying and life in an open, friendly way.

Tea, cake and dying go together at 'Death Cafe'

De Vie Weinstock, right, chats with Del Jones, far left, and Ted Reynolds during one of the Death Cafe sessions. The gatherings are designed to help people approach a topic that often is avoided, discussing death in a safe, relaxed way, and learn something about compassion and their lives.