Calling all luna-lovers! The Anchorage Municipal Library and the UAA Planetarium are teaming up to bring you a night full of magical moon-gazing on International Observe the Moon Night, Saturday, September 6 at 8 p.m.
International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is an annual event that is dedicated to encouraging people to ‘look up’ and take notice of our nearest neighbor, the Moon.
For more information about this event, visit http://www.observethemoonnight.org
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Back to school means back to Teen Underground! Drop by the Loussac Library Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. to study, finish projects or do research. Get help from library professionals and knowledgeable volunteers. Computers and free wi-fi are available.
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Not sure what college would be best for you? Check out Cappex.com — take a simple survey and the site will give you college recommendations. You might also win a $1,000 scholarship!
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Learn the art of printmaking at Blaine’s Art Supply starting Saturday, August 30. This four-session workshop will explore various handprinting techniques from stamp making to monotypes and screenprinting. The class is targeted for teens and adults and all experience and skills levels are welcome. Cost of workshop is $120, not including supplies.
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Whether you’re just entering high school or getting ready for your senior year, college prep can be a constant weight on your shoulders.
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has lots of great resources for students, including a college and career prep list to help you get all your ducks in a row.
Get back on track now that you’re back in school:
http://bit.ly/ACPEChecklist
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Applying for college scholarships can sometimes be confusing, but Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education is here to help!
Register for one of the Alaska Performance Scholarship webinars and you’ll be guided through the process September 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Not familiar with the APS? If you plan on going to college in Alaska, it’s worth applying for. You could receive up to $4,755 a year toward school!
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Learn how to handle surprise attacks while walking or running on Anchorage trails. Skinny Raven Sports is hosting two free Runsafer workshops August 20 and 21 teaching you what to do if you’re attacked on the trails.
The clinics will be taught by two-time Olympian Todd Williams who is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. During the free 60-minute clinics, Williams teaches basic self-defense moves anyone can use if attacked unexpectly, such as targets to go after, grip-breaking, countering an attack and other techniques designed to protect yourself.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/362839560537073/
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Want to know more about the mushrooms popping up everywhere this time of year? Join local mushroom enthusiasts at the Campbell Creek Science Center Mushroom Fair, Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. Learn about mushrooms you may encounter through discussion, specimens, and posters. Bring specimens from your own backyard to identify. Call 267-1241 for more details.
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Teen video workshop in Girdwood tomorrow from noon-4 p.m.
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Who was Mary Quant and how did she change fashion forever? Who were the Beatles and how did they influence what we wear today? Head to the Loussac Library Friday, August 15 at 12:15 p.m. and learn how to sketch fashion ideas and use the sixties stories of those fashion icons.
Contact Stacia at mcgourtysa@muni.org or 907-343-2909 for more information.
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