Anchorage Public Library has been celebrating frugal fashion all month long and now they’re ready to show off.
Come to the Wilda Marston Theatre for their Frugal Fashion Show Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. as local fashionistas show off their professional clothing for job interviews and officewear.
All clothing shown in the show will be sourced from local thrift shops, charities and personal closets — it’s going to be fabulous frugulous fun!
Enjoy FREE fun at the new Bass Pro Shop Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31 starting at noon. Free food, games and demos. There’s even a metal detector hunt! For a schedule of events, visit http://bit.ly/1tiH8u7
Meet voice actor Neil Kaplan Saturday, August 23 at Bosco’s Comics Cards & Games at 11 a.m. He is the voice for hundreds of characters on shows such as Digimon, Power Rangers and currently Naruto. Video game fans know him from Starcraft, Skylanders, Bioshock Infinite, World of Warcraft and more.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Learn about how Anchorage Youth Court works at a live mock sentencing September 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wilda Marston Theatre. “Faces of AYC” will not only give you a glimpse into how they operate, but there will also be a chance to ask questions and register for AYC fall classes.
Anchorage teens represent and judge their peers in actual criminal cases, and participants develop citizenship, leadership and practical skills while earning community service hours.
Ian’s Game Paradise is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a giant video game party Friday, August 15 at the Egan Center. Games from all genres will be there from brand new Xbox One’s and Playstation 4 consoles to old Apple 2E computers, Atari and Nintendo consoles.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.
With prizes, tournaments, giveaways, a stage set for events and indie games to pick up, this is the game party you’ve been waiting for!
For more information visit http://gpparty.blogspot.com/
Have extra LEGO pieces you no longer play with? Spare pieces that don’t actually go to anything?
Loussac Library is willing to take those orphan LEGO blocks off your hands! They are planning LEGO programming for the fall and need donations.
If you would like to donate your spare LEGO bits, contact Stacia at
mcgourtysa@muni.org.
Hey Youuuuu Guys! Don’t miss The Goonies at Alaska Experience Theater Friday, August 1. Come see this awesome ’80s classic on the big screen. It’s action, adventure, comedy and suspense to the tune of Cyndi Lauper. Oh, and it’s FREE!
Doors open at 7:30, film starts at 8. Be sure to come hungry, as the Port View Cafe will be selling hot pizza, popcorn, hot dogs, and more.
The Alaska Zoo is celebrating 45 years with a big zoo party noon-8 p.m. Saturday, August 2. Live music, behind-the-scenes tours, crafts, activities and more!
Regular admission prices for a whole lot of fun!
Alaska Teen Media Institute is going live on the air! “In Other News” will have its first-ever live performance Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. in the Wilda Marston Theater. Their award-winning teen radio producers will be exploring the theme “Making it Work.”
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Do you have an exceptional teacher? Let her know how much you admire her by nominating her for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize. Nominations are easy to do!
To honor a teacher, visit http://linkis.com/bit.ly/XQCOG
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