Want to get involved at Muldoon Library? Join Anchorage Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group, Wednesday Dec. 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and share your ideas on how they can make the library a better place for teens. Help plan programs and upcoming events at Muldoon Library.
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Pride Foundation- LGBTQ Community Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships to current and future leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and straight ally community from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Fill out just one application and you can be eligible for 50 scholarships. Most scholarships are available for straight ally or questioning students as well as student of LGBTQ parents. All promote leadership and diversity in the LGBTQ community.
For a list of the different scholarships, visit http://www.pridefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/scholarship-funds/
The application deadline is January 15, 2014.
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Young Emerging Artists, Inc. is sponsoring the Alaska Region of this year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Students in grades 7-12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for their chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Students can earn scholarships from $250 a semester to full college tuition!
Submit anything creative from jewelry to video game design to sculpture. Submissions are judged on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision or voice.
The deadline for the 2014 awards is January 6, 2014. For more information on how to apply, visit http://www.yeaalaska.org/
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If you love the outdoors and are between the ages of 17 and 20 you can apply to be a youth crew member the Alaska Service Corps youth program. Crew members complete conservation projects, recreational development projects and safety improvements on public lands throughout the state.
The Alaska Service Corps Youth Program empowers individuals to foster personal and professional development through hands-on learning in Alaska.
This is a summer position based in Juneau where students earn $1,468 in educational funds and a $900-a-month living stipend.
For more information, visit http://www.servealaska.org/current-openings/americorps-positions-with-the-alaska-service-corps/
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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It’s that time of year again — Tuba Christmas! Ever wonder what a huge group of tuba players sounds like? Here’s your chance! Head to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts lobby this Saturday, December 14 at noon for a FREE Tuba holiday extravaganza. If you would like to play with the band, registration starts at 10 a.m. All skill levels are welcome! http://www.myalaskacenter.com/events/communityevents.php
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Need help getting into the swing of things this holiday season? Check out the Dimond High Swing Choir as they perform at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Saturday, December 14 at 3:30 p.m. Great music and super acoustics!
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Beans Cafe needs volunteers this Saturday, Dec. 14 from Noon-4 p.m. to help make Beanie Boxes, decorate Beans Cafe and make Christmas cards for their clients. Volunteers of all ages are needed to complete this holiday project! Anyone interested in helping out should fill out an online application or call 433-8603.
Follow this link to register online: https://www.beanscafe.org/ways-to-help/volunteer
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Join the Anchorage International Film Festival as they show six full hours of the world’s best short films that are guaranteed to entertain, enlighten and engage moviegoers of all ages. From artistic animations to hilarious live action shorts and informative short documentaries, don’t miss this great cultural opportunity for FREE family entertainment, Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Anchorage Public Library’s Wilda Marston Theater from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The AIFF will host free snacks in the lobby during intermission from 12:45 to 1:05. For film descriptions visit: http://www.anchoragefilmfestival.org
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Attention Anchorage Pacific Islander performers! Here is your chance to show your talent and win up to $500 in prize money! Auditions for Rock the Stage are Dec 16-18. For more information contact the Polynesian Community Center at 360-3555 or email empowerperpetuateunify@gmail.com. Here’s your chance to shine!
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Dance the Friday, December 20th in-service day away with some of Anchorage’s most renowned instructors at Studio Pulse!
This fun, day-long dance retreat is open to teens and adults ages 13+. Three years prior dance experience recommended. A great outlet to get away and focus on the art of dance!
Advance registration is $45 and includes four classes, a filling lunch, and swag.
For more information, visit http://www.studiopulseak.com/ or e-mail StudioPulseAK@gmail.com
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