Make the most of the summer solstice and check out Kids Fishing Day at Eklutna Trailrace Saturday, June 21 from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. There will be educational activities and volunteers on-hand to help youth fish for king salmon. Learn knot tying, casting cleaning and fish identification.
For more information, email ehmannoutdoors@gmail.com
Help Anchorage kick of its 100-year celebration with the GCI Centennial Summer Solstice Concert Saturday, June 21, from 6:30–10:30 p.m. featuring the Grammy-nominated group, Spin Doctors!
After spending the day at the 4th Avenue Solstice Festival, head over to the bluffs above the Alaska Railroad’s historic depot for this FREE outdoor concert! Enjoy live music from local opening acts, The Ken Peltier Band and Solvent Green.
Join Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. for the 2014 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival June 21 from noon to 6 p.m. The Solstice Festival takes place on 4th Avenue between C – L Streets and it’s guaranteed fun for all ages!
Don’t miss the Teen Pro Skateboarding Demo, showcasing skateboard skills from professional skateboarders and local team members.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1kCU8Il
Ever wonder what famous Alaskans reside at Anchorage Memorial Park cemetery? Learn the history of Anchorage through the lives of 10 notable Alaskans buried at this historic downtown cemetery Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
The tour features graveside presentations about colorful pioneers, local merchants, respected legislators, early day activists and admirable community leaders. This event is FREE and part of the Anchorage summer solstice celebrations.
Don’t miss this year’s Juneteenth Alaska Celebration June 20-22. This diverse event features live performances, speakers, door prizes, games and more. The main event is Saturday, June 21 at the Mountain View Boys and Girls Club from 1-8 p.m.
For more information visit http://www.juneteenthak.com.
Hey Anchorage teens 19 and under! Take the Que Pasa survey and not only will you help us improve but you can be entered to win one of four $25 Amazon gift certificates! Go to http://bit.ly/quepasa2014
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the Military Appreciation Picnic Friday, June 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you are interested in helping serve, cook and chip in during the picnic, fill out the online form here: http://adobe.ly/1q8dlEY
Celebrate Juneteenth with UAA Wednesday, June 18 outside the Wells Fargo Sports Complex from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Live music and soul food! Just $12 for the general public and FREE for UAA students.
June 18 is Worldwide Knit in Public Day. Join Anchorage knitters at the Cuddy Family Park from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate the largest knitter-run event in the world! Bring a blanket or chair, your knitting project and snacks. If it’s raining, the event will be moved to the Loussac Library.
For more information visit http://www.wwkipday.com/anchorage-knit-in-public-day/
Scholarship for Alaskans! The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is offering a $5,000 scholarship to students who are permanent Alaska residents interested in working in the healthcare field.
For a full list of their scholarships, visit http://anthctoday.org/business/int.html
The deadline to apply is June 20!
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