Help pets! Join Friends of Pets – Anchorage for Warm Mugs, Warm Paws at First United Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 22 from noon-4 p.m. Enjoy FREE warm drinks from Starbucks Coffee, delicious pastries from local bakeries and animal related arts ‘n crafts vendors.
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Attention self-proclaimed data geeks! Celebrate International Open Data Day Saturday, Feb. 22 by meeting fellow data geeks and creating new applications for mapping and tracking crime in Anchorage, making the People Mover more advanced, and hacking other data sets to improve government and democracy.
CodeAcross 2014 is a weekend of events taking place in cities around the world. The goal of CodeAcross is to activate the Code for America network and inspire residents everywhere to get actively involved in their community.
Join in Codeacross2014 at the UAA Gorsuch Commons from 1-4 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.codeforamerica.org/events/codeacross-2014/
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Come to the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center Saturday, Feb. 22 for their Meet the World event.
Celebrate Anchorage’s cultural diversity as Bridge Builders hosts its annual cultural festival. Learn about different traditions through live performances, explore more than 30 cultures from around the world with a collectible passport, and create globally minded art. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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Applications are now being accepted for Youth Employment in Parks!
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UAA Concert Board presents the low-fi duo Cults Friday, Feb. 21, at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 advance/$20 door for UAA students and $25 advance/$30 door for the general public.
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Looking for a meaningful outdoor adventure for the summer? The Alaska Service Corps is currently recruiting Youth Crew Members, and positions are already beginning to fill up fast! If you are between the ages of 17 and 20, check out their website and call or e-mail for an application packet! http://www.servealaska.org/current-openings/asc/
Benefits of this AmeriCorps position include a $900/month living stipend, and, upon successful completion of the program, a $1,468 Segal Educational Award from AmeriCorps.
For more information:
907-790-6405
admin@servealaska.org
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Anchorage’s Pulse Dance Company brings their fourth season to a close at APU Grant Hall Theatre with the premiere of “From Dust to Dawn,” February 21-23 at 8 p.m. (Sunday at 6 p.m.)
This talented corps of local dancers presents evocative movement alongside curious imagery and emotionally laden dance-theater. Inspired by numerous “end of the world” perspectives and scenarios, this evening length concert explores love, loss, perseverance in the wake of devastation and the importance of hope.
For more information, visit http://www.pulsedancecompany.org/
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Alaska Youth and Family Network presents “The Bridge,” a series of weekly activities for girls age 16-21. Starting Monday, Feb 24, from 3-5 p.m. girls are invited to explore ways to successfully overcome life’s challenges from learning about managing finances to a self-care day spa!
For more information, email Eliza Jamison at eliza@ayfn.org.
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Q-Club has a couple of upcoming events at the library, open to all LGBTQ teens and straight allies:
Monday, Feb. 17 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Teen Underground, join the Identity Pride Prom Planning Committee — they need your input!
Thursday, Feb. 20 join Q-Club for a guest presentation and game night from 6-8 p.m. at the Loussac Library Innovation Lab.
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Are you interested in working outdoors this summer? Apply to be an intern with the Chugach National Forest!
The Forest Service is hiring motivated, energetic interns to complete a variety of tasks this summer related to visitor services, minerals, wildlife, ecology, trails and much more! The placements range from accessible front country work, to remote backcountry and wilderness-related tasks.
These internships will give you valuable experiences working alongside Forest Service professionals and learning new skills – plus, you’ll get to see amazingly beautiful places across the Chugach.
Travel funds and housing are likely available for out-of-Anchorage residents. Stipends may be available. For more details and information about how to apply, visit http://www.chugachchildrensforest.org/2014-summer-internships
Apply by March 15!
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