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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Disney’s Friends for Change Grants offer young change-makers an opportunity to receive a $500 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world. Whether you are passionate about protecting the planet, providing meals to those who need them, or giving kids just like you the resources they need to star in their own play, you can be a Friend for Change!

Applicants leading high-impact and/or large-scale projects may also request an additional $500 grant (up to $1,000, total) to support their work.

For more information on how to apply visit http://www.ysa.org/disney_friends_for_change_us_grants

The deadline to apply is Feb. 6!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Come to the Loussac Library, Thursday, January 16 for Q-Club, Anchorage’s LGBTQ teen hangout group. They’ll be meeting to share coming-out stories to parents and families from 6-8 p.m. Snacks will be provided.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

The Anchorage Suicide Prevention Coalition needs a logo and a positive, uplifting slogan. They are looking for submissions from Anchorage high school students. The creators of the winning logo and slogan will each receive a $100 Visa gift card. E-mail your logo or slogan to eric@alaskachd.org along with your contact information and school. The deadline is February 19th.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Discover how you can train for an endurance run/walk event and raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team In Training. Come to a free, one-hour information meeting Thursday, Jan 16, at 6 p.m. at REI to learn how TNT’s expert coaches will prepare you to run or walk the Mayor’s Marathon and Half Marathon (Anchorage – June 21), the Rock ‘n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (June 21), or the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (June 1).

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Do you knit, crochet or sew? Put your crafty skills to good work and donate scarves, gloves, mittens or hats to Project Homeless Connect, which takes place January 25 at the Egan Center.

Drop off your homemade donation to Eagle River’s The Tangled Skein, Far North Yarn Co. of Anchorage, or the Alaska Native Medical Center.

For more information, visit http://www.ascarf4u.blogspot.com/

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

RAHI – Rural Alaska Honors Institute is now accepting applications for the 2014 summer program.

RAHI is a six-week academic summer program for rural and Alaska Native students. The program provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college experience by living in the dorms at University of Alaska Fairbanks and taking college level courses.

Students earn 8 -10 credits and learn first-hand what it takes to succeed in college. Courses include English, College Algebra, Business, Chemistry, Biology, Archaeology, Process Technology, Alaska Native Dance and Karate.

There is no cost for selected students and travel costs are included! The dates are May 27 to July 11, 2014.

To apply, visit http://www.uaf.edu/rahi/

Applications are due March 1.

For more information call 907-474-5876 or email rahi@alaska.edu

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Hold onto your lab coats! Jana Lage, scientist and science fair judge, will share useful science fair tips Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4:30-5:30 at the Loussac Library. Get inspired to make your best-ever science fair project. Learn about the scientific method and take the first step toward a world of opportunities in science.

This event is FREE!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Come out and meet Anchorage board game enthusiasts and have some fun every other Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Loussac Library.

This is the group in Anchorage for people interested in playing contemporary/modern board games, from people who are new and interested in the hobby to those that don’t mind burning hours on an epic game of Twilight Imperium. They play a mix of the modern classics and hot things right off the gaming press.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Anchorage residents are invited to share their ideas, concerns, and experiences with Anchorage-area legislators in the Alaska State House and Senate this Saturday, January 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Loussac Library for a special Anchorage Legislative Caucus.

Anchorage Education Association encourages students to stand up for their educational rights. Attend the meeting and wear white to shine a light on education.

Don’t miss this chance to let your voice be heard before your local legislators go down to Juneau!