Celebrate Earth Day, the power of the wind, community, and the simple pleasure of flying a kite!

April 23 // 11am-2pm on the Delaney Park Strip between 9th Avenue and G Street
For more information, contact Sandy Henschel at climb.ak@gmail.com. http://ow.ly/i/ijXoz

To all the aspiring gardeners! UAA is offering a Basic Vegetable Gardening Class. In this class you will learn how to read a seed packet, what vegetables grow well in Alaska, the right growing conditions, and companion planting. You will also learn how to plan and prepare for the next growing season, including site selection, soil amendment and keeping a journal.
Register now: http://ow.ly/10sOmC
Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM http://ow.ly/i/ijTr2

Come to the Spirit of Youth open house! Check out the headquarters of Alaska Teen Media Institute, Story Works Alaska, QuePasa? Anchorage, and Spirit of Youth. Refreshments will be served.

April 15, 5-7 p.m.
203 W. 15th Suite 103 http://ow.ly/i/ijQFL

West High School Theatre presents Pirates! The true life love story of pirates Anne Bonny and “Calico Jack” Rackham. Love, Adventure and a lot of Swashbuckling with real pirates of the Caribbean facing off against English Red Coats!
April 8-9 at 7pm
Tickets: http://ow.ly/10sMIz http://ow.ly/i/ijSBe

You can help shape the way the State of Alaska responds to important teen issues such as substance abuse, suicide, violence, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and fitness. Are these issues important to you? Join the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska!

Teens 14-18 years old- This is your chance to influence State programs and meet with decision makers. Please visit the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska to download the Youth Voice in Public Health application here: http://1.usa.gov/1T6PzrH. Applications are Due May 15, 2016 at 5pm. http://ow.ly/i/ijOlw

Celebrate National Poetry Month with The Classic Poetry Slam at TapRoot!
Here’s the details:
Thursday, April 28th
Doors at 6pm
Poets sign up at door between 6pm – 6:30pm
Participants must bring 4 poems that have not been previously slammed
Limit 16 poets
Prizes!
For info, contact CC at camilleconteshow@gmail.com http://ow.ly/i/ieMsM

Calling all Foodies! Round up your friends and head downtown for delicious specials and fun downtown swag (buttons of each crew badge) courtesy of Anchorage Downtown Partnership Ltd! Simply visit a restaurant on the list and ask for their #ANCdiningweek special! To see the list and learn more, click here: http://www.ancdiningweek.com
April 8-17 http://ow.ly/i/ieJhm

Ever wondered what the Iditarod Trail is really like? Join Bill Fleming and Kyle Amstadter for a 45 to 60-minute slide show of their recent fat bike ride along the Iditarod Trail. Their trip from Knik to Nome took 12 days, and Bill and Kyle will share what is involved in completing the full 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational race. Hear the tales from the trail and learn how Bill ended up with an authentic beaver hat!

This is sure to be an informative and entertaining presentation, so don’t miss out. The slide show is Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 at the Trek Store (530 E Benson Blvd, Ste 9C, Anchorage, Alaska 99503). http://ow.ly/i/ieHHX

Calling all young women who want to join the next generation of business innovators! Apply today for an Anchorage ATHENA Society Camp Scholarship!

The Anchorage ATHENA Society is a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce that offers a camp scholarship to local young women, who have finished their freshman year of high school through 18 years of age, for an opportunity to learn leadership skills, to learn about innovation, start-ups, entrepreneurship and gain business expertise.
Application deadline is April 15th
Click here to apply: http://athenaanchorage.org/scholarship-2/ http://ow.ly/i/ieFPm

Calling all designers! AIGA is presenting a student portfolio review at Anchorage Community Works. Show off your portfolio and see demonstrations and talks from local designers. Get one-on-one advice and feedback on your work from a dozen local design professionals. Open to students and working designers. Be prepared to show your work via book or tablet.
Free for students, $10 AIGA members, $15 nonmembers. Snacks and soft beverages will be provided.
Thursday, April 14, 7-9pm
Anchorage Community Works
349 E Ship Creek Ave, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 http://ow.ly/i/iczL6