Ayea Teens Rock is having a get together Saturday, November 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 921 W 6th Ave. Learn about climate change, how it is affecting Alaska, and what we can do about it. Young people are leading the fight against climate change!

Check out this month’s issue of Youth Leadership Connection for lots of opportunities for Alaska youth!

Want to make a difference in the animal world? Apply to be a member of Roots & Shoots National Youth Leadership Council, a program of the the Jane Goodall Institute.

Members work hard to support JGI’s programs and help contribute to the organization’s success while also leading projects in their communities!

Apply by November 10.

For anyone out of town during the election, there’s still time to request a mail-in ballot!

Request your ballot here ===> http://bit.ly/absenteeAK

Do you have opinions about living in Anchorage and want your voice heard? Check out the new Teen Town Hall meetings at the Loussac Library. Each month, the library will provide space for a teen-moderated town hall to discuss issues affecting Anchorage teens.

This month’s topic is “Police Brutality.”

Meet on Level 3 of the library, Thursday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m.

Calling all girls age 9 to 19! Meet US Olympians Kikkan Randall, Holly Brooks and Sadie Bjornsen Sunday, September 28 from noon-3 p.m. at East High School. Champ Chat will include inspirational presentations, leadership activities, autograph signings and more! It’s $25 to register, t-shirt included.

Register by Sept. 27 at http://www.fastandfemale.com

NAACP Anchorage is having a Youth Summit on Saturday, September 27th at Clark Middle School from Noon – 2:30 p.m. It will be hosted by “Law & Order” star Anthony Anderson and FREE to youth ages 13-23. Must register with NAACP Anchorage to attend. Contact 907-272-8717.

Share your voice! Join the Loussac Library Teen Underground Task Force and help shape teen services at the library. Their next meeting is Thursday, August 14 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Teens — raise awareness and help fight pediatric cancer! Join the Too Damn Young Youth Advisory Board and help further the organization’s mission to be a resource for teens & young adults who are going through any kind of loss. Lead outreach and social media campaigns, pitch ideas to the director and more.

For more information, visit: http://toodamnyoung.com/2014/08/04/youth-advisory-board/

Be a leader of positive environmental change in Alaska and apply to be a Youth Organizer for Alaska Youth for Environmental Action. Deadline is July 15!