Want to win a train ride on the Alaska Railroad? Send them a photo of a train for their “90 Trips for 90 Years” photo contest and you could win a free trip on our Hurricane Turn or Aurora Winter Train. Follow the link to submit your photo: http://woobox.com/vasez9
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Looking for some one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at a good price? Head down to the UAA Winter Pottery Sale Friday, Dec. 6. at UAA’s Gordon Hartlieb Hall. The Claybody Ceramics Club will have all types of ceramics for sale. The sale is open till 5 p.m.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/UAAclaybody
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
If you are interested in a career in public service and education, consider applying for the Nick Begich Scholarship Intern Fund for the 2014/15 school year.
The Fund was created in 1977 to carry on the ideals of the late Alaska Congressman Nick Begich who believed that education was both a right and a privilege, one that must be available to all. The highest scoring applicant is awarded the Eugene A. Kennedy Award, which is a $2,000 annual award renewable for up to a full four years.
A number of additional grant awards are given up to $1,750. Applicants must be Alaska residents at the high school senior level or above.For the application, visit http://www.nickbegichfund.org/resources/2014-15BegichScholAppFINAL.pdf
The deadline to apply is February 28, 2014.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
It’s First Friday time again and this month don’t miss the students of Yuliya’s Glamour Art Garage’s gallery opening at Great Harvest Bread Co. Anchorage, AK this Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. Students age 3-18 will have their original creations on display the whole month so come check it out!
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
East High’s Native Student Leadership Council presents Elitnaurvik Within East’s Annual Gathering this Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m., at East High Commons. This free, public event will feature traditional drumming, dancers and a potluck in the spirit of community and culture sharing.
For more information, please contact Angela Hartvigson at 742-2171.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Come cheer on the UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves as they take on Montana State this Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. Tickets are $6-12. For more information visit http://www.goseawolves.com
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Are you a sushi lover? Head to the Muldoon Library Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 4-5 p.m. for a sushi demonstration and a chance to make your own candy sushi. This is a FREE event.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Are you destined to be a 2014 youth delegate? An adult trainer? Alaska Youth for Environmental Action’s Civics and Conservation Summit applications are now open!
The summit brings 20 youth leaders to Juneau for a week of high-impact, fun, and adrenaline-pumping civic engagement lessons, March 17-21.
During this event, youth will learn how to talk with the media, how to communicate with elected officials, how to read a bill, and how to impact decisions our leaders make about our environment and our lives. There will be sessions on the tribal resolution process, environmental justice, and defining sources of power and influence.
For more information about becoming a youth delegate or trainer, visit http://ayea.org/ccs2014/ or Ayea Teens Rock.
If you have any questions about the application process, e-mail Claire at claire@akcenter.org.
The deadline to apply is January 9, 2014.
Que Pasa? – Anchorage
Coastal America and the Aquarium of the Pacific invite you to participate in the biennial 2013-2014 North American Ocean Art Contest.
Alaska SeaLife Center is a one of the 25 members of the Coastal America Learning Center network and will be accepting two-dimensional art that reflects one of the seven essential principles of ocean literacy.
Submit your artwork to the Education Department at the Alaska SeaLife Center: 301 Railway Avenue P.O. Box 1329 Seward, AK 99664. The deadline to submit is Dec. 16!
Winners will receive one free distance learning program for their class and passes to the SeaLife Center. Their art will also be on display at the Center.
For the contest rules visit http://coastalamerica.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1681&Itemid=182
For more information, contact education@alaskasealife.org
Free Comic Drawing Class @ TU
Teen Underground and the Anchorage Museum are offering a FREE comics and illustration studio, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Loussac Library.
Learn how to breathe life into your sketches and tell stories with your drawings. This workshop covers how to begin, gather references, lay out pages and create perspective. Teens should bring their own sketchbooks and personal projects to work on.
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