Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Why not whip up a batch of cookies or rolls and drop them at Brother Francis Shelter? They need the community’s help to serve a nice Christmas meal. Please drop off desserts or rolls at the shelter during the week of Christmas at 1021 E 3rd Ave.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Alaska Points of Light Leadership Institute in Anchorage, March 10-14. All 8-12th graders with a positive attitude, commitment to strengthening the community and a desire to build leadership skills are invited to apply.
Need-based scholarship assistance is available. Applications are available at all Jack White Real Estate offices, The Salvation Army Alaska Division offices, Anchorage Community Recreation Centers and in-school counseling offices.
For more information, contact Friends.of.Alaska.PYLI@gmail.com.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Feeling crafty? Head to the Fairview Rec Center Monday, December 23 and help Volunteers of America Alaska decorate cookies and paint ornaments from 6-8 p.m. They will then be donated to the VA Domiciliary. RSVP to Gwen at 265-1914 or cmca@voaak.org.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Join Brave New Alaskan Voices to discover your voice through storytelling, art, poetry, music and other forms of expression Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Mt. View Library. Unlock the artist within yourself!
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Celebrate the holiday season a little differently this year! Enjoy warm weather crafts and activities in the Mountain View Library community room while watching a fun holiday movie, Friday, December 20 at 3 p.m. All ages welcome to this FREE event.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Alaska Jumping Flea Society is a group of fun-loving people who get together every Friday at Guidos Pizza Anchorage at 7 p.m. to laugh, sing and play the stress of the work week away. This is not just Hawaiian music. Head over and see if this is the instrument for you. Ukuleles on hand for those wanting to learn. Singers are also welcome. The only requirement is to have FUN.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Anchorage Skates and The Alaska Speedskating club are hosting a winter solstice skating party, Friday, December 20 at the Cuddy Family Midtown Park skating oval.
Enjoy music and a bonfire from 6-8 p.m.. Girl Scouts of Alaska CEO Sue Perles, who was a nationally ranked speed skater, will be on hand to offer ice-skating tips.
This is a FREE event for all ages.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Interested in creating your own website? The Alaska Drupal Users Group is hosting a FREE introduction to website creation Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 7-9 p.m. at 911 W 8th Ave. Even if you’ve never built your own website, you’ll learn how to quickly and easily build your own amazing and mobile ready business or blog site.
For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Alaska-Drupal-Users-Group/events/152091342/
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Calling all juniors and seniors interested in a great summer job! The Alaska Railroad Tour Guide Training program is an after-school course held at King Career Center. Participants get an Alaska Studies credit and have the chance to work as a tour guide over the summer. The deadline to apply is Dec. 20!
Follow this link to apply: http://www.asdk12.org/schools/kcc/pages/images/2013-14_ARR-Tour-Guide-Appl.pdf
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Anchorage Press is having a couple of photo contests and the deadline is December 20th! Submit your best black and white photo or best cell phone photo (does not need to be black and white) for your chance to have your work featured in a 2014 First Friday exhibit. For more information visit http://www.anchoragepress.com/gallery/news/photo-deadline-fast-approaching/article_f60b29ee-61fe-11e3-b81e-001a4bcf887a.html