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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Having your schoolwork posted on the fridge at home is cool. But having a video you made posted on the White House website and screened at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? That’s pretty cool, too. Submit your three-minute-or-under film to the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a video contest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have their short films shown at the White House. Finalist videos may also be featured on the White House website, YouTube channel, and social media pages.

Your short film must address either how you currently use technology in your classroom or the role technology will play in education in the future.

For more information, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfestival

The deadline to submit your film is January 29.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Anchorage Neighborhood GIFT is one week away and they are still looking for volunteers December 15 and 16 at the Sullivan Arena.

To sign up to volunteer go to http://www.BeTheChange907.org Click on EVENTS and then scroll down to view options by day and shift. Click on specific day/shift to get more details.

There are a large variety of volunteer positions available from parking lot attendants to greeters. You can help families shop for groceries provided by Food Bank of Alaska or choose gifts collected by The Salvation Army Alaska Division.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Love tots? Have a generous spirit? You’ll love Spenard Roadhouse’s TOTS for TOYS! Bring a new, unwrapped toy or donate $10 or more before Dec. 19, and they’ll give you a free order of piping hot tater tots! Donations will go to the Toys for Tots program, which provides gifts for families in need.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Calling all middle school students! Help the NOAA Marine Debris Program raise awareness about the global problem of marine debris. Submit your art to their annual marine debris contest and your work could be featured in their 2015 calendar, which is distributed nationwide.

This year’s focus is on how marine debris affects the ocean environment or how students can help be a part of the solution.

For more information about the contest, visit http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/educate/annual-keep-sea-free-debris-art-contest

The deadline to submit is December 19!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Attention Anchorage School District Alaska Native and American Indian high school students:

Applications are now being accepted for Pugigtut II – Smart People (Project P) spring 2014 online courses.

Courses being offered: English 9/I, 10 & 11, US & World History, Alaska Studies, Algebra I & Geometry, Biology and LPF & Health. Students can take courses for credit recovery or “first attempt.” Laptops and internet keys are available for students. Puqigtut II has smart sessions where students get face time with project coordinators and teachers. Check it out at http://www.tiny.cc/puqigtut or find them on the ASD website by searching “smart people.” See if Puqigtut II is right for you!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Anchorage Public Library is having a tea party to celebrate Jane Austen’s 238th birthday, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Loussac Library’s Ann Steven’s Room. Tea, light refreshments, and entertainment will be provided. Fancy dress is encouraged but not required.

Please RSVP to askalibrarian@muni.org by December 8.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

All Anchorage-area teens (ages 12-18) are invited to join Alaska Teen Media Institute to produce great films! Pick up a camera and create your own movies every Tuesday at the Loussac Library at 3:30 p.m. Work on your own projects, projects that benefit the library, and/or collaborate with other teens.