Ryan House, a non-profit group that's building a palliative-care facility also called Ryan House, is inviting everyone with the name Ryan to attend the groundbreaking at 4 p.m. April 23. Ryan Hosue will care for children who have serious illnesses in a homelike setting where families can receive medical respite care. The house will be built on the northwestern corner of Merrell Street and First Avenue in Phoenix. People with the first or last name of Ryan, or groups affiliated with a business with the name of Ryan, should call Britney Barham at 480 344-0181 or e-mail bbarham@martzagency.com. Details: 602 200-0767 ryanhouse.org

