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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? You could qualify for The Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarship Program. AkH&LA is committed to encouraging local hiring within the state’s hospitality industry. The AkH&LA Scholarship Program was established to assist Alaska students pursuing the education necessary to help them succeed in the hospitality industry. For further information, visit http://www.akhla.org/scholarship_opportunities0.aspx.

The deadline to apply is April 30.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Free concert! East High School’s Swing Choir’s end-of-the-year concert is Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the East High Auditorium. Come hear some of Anchorage’s most outstanding high school vocalists, including 2013 American Idol Top 10 Women’s Finalist, Adriana Latonio. Admission is FREE but donations are gladly accepted.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Buy a burger and support a good cause! During the month of April, Kriner’s Diner will donate a portion of every Andy’s Burger purchase to The Children’s Lunchbox in honor of Brooke McPheters. Kriner’s will also be accepting donations for The Children’s Lunchbox throughout the month from those wishing to give in honor of Brooke’s memory.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Young women of Anchorage, you can have a chance to attend UAF’s Alaska Business Camp or Portland’s Young Entrepreneurs Business Week for FREE! The Anchorage ATHENA Project will be giving away two scholarships to 10-12th grade young women in the Anchorage area.

Discover how your interests translate into enterprise and independence, meet successful business owners and apply those skills from business camp and let them help you take charge of your life in school, in business, in the world.

Apply by April 25! For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3C0lX6vO-2eM0JfYmJJZXBvN00/edit

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Join the Youth Conservation Leadership Crew this summer! The Student Conservation Association’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

During The Alaskan Experience summer program you’ll learn leadership skills, get certifications and gain environmental education while exploring The Last Frontier.

The deadline to apply is April 15!

For more information, visit http://thesca.org/serve/youth-programs/youth-conservation-leadership-crew/alaskan-experience

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Free drawing class! Head to the Fairview Rec Center Saturday, April 12, at 3 p.m. for a FREE beginning drawing class for youth. The class will focus on beginning drawing techniques, design, form, shading techniques, and the enjoyment of drawing. Bring a pencil and a sketch pad if you have it. For more information, call (907) 343-4130.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Calling all artists! There’s still time to submit your work to the Adobe Youth Voices Awards! The AYVA’s is a global challenge that invites youth to creatively express their vision for driving change in local communities and to present potential solutions through visual storytelling. Media must be submitted by April 18, 2014.
Prizes include Adobe software, hardware, cash grants, and a charitable donation to a cause of your choice!

Submit your creative work by visiting http://youthvoices.adobe.com/awards

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Is last year’s prom dress gathering dust in your closet? Donate your new or gently used dress and accessories to Project Prom AK by May 3 and help make a girl’s dream come true! Project Prom is a not-for-profit organization created to help high school students, who otherwise could not afford to go to prom, attend in style.

Drop off your duds to One-Hour Fireweed Dry Cleaning, Flawless or COR Wax Lash & Cosmetics.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/projectpromak/info

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

The UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage east parking lot garage roof will be transformed for an “authentic” drive-in movie experience to show ‘Contagion’. This event is part of The National Public Health Week. Bring a car and some warm clothes, and enjoy!