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Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Hospice of Anchorage invites anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one to the 10th annual community lantern lighting memorial, Wednesday, October 8, at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.
Join them for lantern making from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Storyteller Jack Dalton has created a special original story, “Remembering the Light,” in honor of the event’s 10 year anniversary. At the end of the ceremony everyone will light the lanterns, call the names of those being remembered and float the lanterns together on the lake. There is also a memory table on which to display a photo of your special person(s). Feel free to contact Hospice with any questions: carrie@hospiceofanchorage.org or 561-5322.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Bill Nye The Science Guy is coming to Anchorage Monday, October 20 at the West High Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets now because it’s an evening you won’t want to miss. Seriously, the poster alone should convince you to go.
For ticket information, check out UAA Student Activities.
Science rules!
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
All ages show on Halloween at Anchorage Community Works. This Wild Life will perform their melodic and acoustic punk-rock style October 31. For more information visit http://www.ThisWildLifeBand.com
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Monday, October 6 is Blue Shirt Day World Day of Bullying Prevention — wear a blue shirt to send a message to everyone to end bullying and cyberbullying.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Skate with the Anchorage Aces Sunday, October 5 at the Dimond Ice Chalet from 1-3 p.m.
Not only will you be able to skate with the players and mascots, you will have the opportunity to get their autographs and take pictures with them. The Kelly Cup will also be at the Dimond Ice Chalet, so you can get a close-up look and photos!
Cost for admission is $5 including skate rental and all proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Society as this event is part of October Cancer Awareness month.
You can also be entered to win an autographed photo of the team!
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Work for the New York Times next summer!
The New York Times offers 10-week summer internships to undergraduate and graduate college students who have decided on careers in journalism.
The salary for all internships is about $1,000 a week. For those who want it, housing in New York is available in the dormitories of New York University at rates ranging from about $320 to $400 per week.
The deadline to submit an application for the 2015 summer internship program is 11:59 p.m. New York time on Oct. 31, 2014.
For more information visit http://www.nytimes-internship.com/
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Join Anchorage Parks and Rec October 22-23 at the Fairview Rec Center for the Hallow Hoop Tourney. It’s scariest 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament around! Register up to 4 people on a team and creep your way into the finals! Trophies and door prizes will be awarded. The cost is $20 per team; register by calling 343-4130.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
If you’re a member of your school’s student council, you could represent Alaska at the United States Senate Youth Program. It’s is a unique educational experience for students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
Two student leaders from each state will spend a week in Washington, D.C., experiencing their national government in action. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Each delegate will also be awarded a $5,000 College Scholarship for undergraduate studies.
For more information on how to apply, visit http://www.ussenateyouth.org/.
The deadline to apply is November 5.
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