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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

The Anchorage Dept. of Health & Human Services is hosting a free vaccine clinic on tomorrow, May 3, for kids ages 12-18. Check out this flier for details on this great opportunity.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Taco contest! Head to Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant May 4 for the Great Alaska Taco Eating Contest. If you think you’ve got what it takes to eat the most tacos in 10 minutes, then you don’t want to miss it — only 10 people are allowed to compete so show up early. The contest starts at 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.alaskadonjoses.com/

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Pump up your tires and celebrate Bike to School Day, Wednesday, May 7. The Bicycle Shop and community organizations are partnering with Anchorage School District to provide a free bike safety check and carnival Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store. Contact the shop for additional information at 222-9953.
Be sure to wear bright clothing and your helmet!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Nerd Art Show! Submit your best fan art to the Loussac Library’s Nerd Art Group Show in celebration of “May the 4th Be With You.”

Any and all local artists are invited to submit their work having to do with comics, manga, TV shows, movies, books, games, video games, animation, anime, toys and cartoons.

Artists should bring their artwork framed and ready to hang. Limit four pieces per person. Artwork can be dropped off May 1-4 and will be shown in the library for the whole month.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Did you know residents of Anchorage collected more than 1,500 tons of trash last year?

Help prepare our city for summer during Anchorage Chamber’s Citywide Cleanup Week. Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., clean up trash around your school and neighborhood and you could be eligible to win an iPod shuffle!

For a list of participating schools, visit http://citywidecleanup.org/super-sweepers

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday this Saturday, April 26, at the Loussac library as UAA professor Toby Widdicombe presents Shakespeare’s sonnets. There will also be a Shakespearian insult contest and a special reading by Queen Elizabeth I. All are welcome from 2-4 p.m. in the Ann Stevens Room. Cosplay is encouraged!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Win a one-year supply of Pilot Bread! Submit your favorite Pilot Bread recipe to the Native Youth Olympics recipe contest by noon on Saturday, April 26. Winners will be selected at 5:45 p.m. at the Dena’ina Center. You need not be present to win.

Got a photo of your favorite way to enjoy Pilot Bread? If so, be sure to upload your photo to the NYO Games Alaska facebook page.

Submit your recipe online by noon on April 26! Visit https://citci.org/event-programs/nyo-games/forms-resources/4th-annual-pilot-bread-recipe-contest/ to enter or drop off your recipe at the Pilot Bread booth at the Dena’ina Center.