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Head to GrassRoots Fair Trade Store this Sunday, April 27 from 4-5 p.m. for a free sea turtle presentation with sea turtle biologist Nancy Tankersley. Name and adopt a sea turtle in honor of Mother’s Day. Sales will benefit conservation of endangered sea turtles.
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Join YWCA Alaska and Brave New Alaskan Voices for a youth-centered Stand Against Racism dialogue Friday, April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Title Wave Books.
The Stand Against Racism is a movement of the
YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual events.
For more information, visit http://ywcaak.org/
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Service High School’s SHS Biomedical Career Academy is having a student achievement showcase, Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Service High gym. Learn about medical science exploration, neuroscience, genetic engineering and more. There will be hands-on demonstrations and activities for all ages.
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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a year-long program that teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own REAL businesses.
If you are creative, innovative, determined, enthusiastic and committed to your community and family, apply for the YEA program. Prior experience in business is not required.
YEA guides students through the process of starting and running a legitimate business or social movement over the course of a full academic year.
For more information, visit http://anchoragechamber.org/programs/young-entrepreneurs-academy
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Looking for a fun summer activity? Join Camp Fire Alaska’s Teen Treks and navigate the Alaska wilderness! The adventure starts on camp and travels off-site as teens learn and develop outdoor and leadership skills. Work as a team to travel through the back country, cook over a campfire, sleep in tents and face challenges cooperatively. The program cost is $395. Scholarships may be available.
For more information, visit http://www.campfireak.org
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Free drawing workshop! Local artists from Sleeping Fox Studios will be teaching two drawing classes at the Loussac Library, Saturday April 19 and 26. Both classes start at noon and are open to the public. Bring your own supplies such as paper, pencils and pastels.
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Learn how to create your own unique notebook out of discarded materials and paper at the Anchorage Museum Saturday, April 19 from 1-3:30 p.m. Learn various traditional binding techniques. Taught by UAA art professor Herminia Din. Class costs $35. For more information, call (907) 929-9201.
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Young women of Anchorage, you can have a chance to attend UAF’s Alaska Business Camp or Portland’s Young Entrepreneurs Business Week for FREE! The Anchorage ATHENA Project will be giving away two scholarships to 10-12th grade young women in the Anchorage area.
Discover how your interests translate into enterprise and independence, meet successful business owners and apply those skills from business camp and let them help you take charge of your life in school, in business, in the world.
Apply by April 25! For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3C0lX6vO-2eM0JfYmJJZXBvN00/edit
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Join the Youth Conservation Leadership Crew this summer! The Student Conservation Association’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
During The Alaskan Experience summer program you’ll learn leadership skills, get certifications and gain environmental education while exploring The Last Frontier.
The deadline to apply is April 15!
For more information, visit http://thesca.org/serve/youth-programs/youth-conservation-leadership-crew/alaskan-experience
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