Around the Valley: Aug. 3, 2016

monday-friday

Summer Meal Programs, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Multiple, Wasilla, Kids Kupboard, the valleys only single mission nonprofit committed solely to making sure no child goes hungry, will be providing free healthy meals to youth up to 18 years old all summer long. Please join us at any of the following locations Monday through Friday;

Boys & Girls Club, Wasilla - 2:30pm

Three Bears, Meadow Lakes - 12:00pm

Big Lake Library, Big Lake - 12:00pm

Sutton Library, Sutton - Tues/Wed/Thurs - 12:00pm

Boys & Girls Club, Eagle River - 11:30am

John Bigge Kiddie Park, Palmer - 1:30pm, Call: Kids Kupboard, at 907-360-9476, Free

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

Arthur Lee Land, 8:00pm - 11:00pm, Fishhook Bar, 9301 N. Palmer Fishhook Rd., Palmer, *Come down to see Lyons, Colorado musician Arthur Lee Land perform his solo looping act at Fishhook Bar at the base of Hatcher Pass, Call: Hatcher Pass Discovery Booking, at 920-915-5694, $6.00

Better Breathers Club, 10:30am - 11:30am, Willow Library in Community Center, Milepost 70, Parks Hwy, Willow, *This is a FREE support and educational group for those with COPD or other chronic lung illnesses and their loved ones or caretakers. You don’t have to be a senior or use the senior center to come to the meetings. The meetings feature guest speakers, educational videos, group support, calls to the Lung Helpline, and a drawing for a Walmart gift card. , Call: American Lung Association in Alaska, at 907-357-3110, Free

Paintastic Painting Parties- Sweet Serenity, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Hacienda, Wasilla, Wasilla, All supplies and instruction are provided. Cocktails, appetizers, and meals available for purchase. Classes begin promptly at 6pm. All sales are final. Buy 10 classes with Paintastic and get the 11th class for FREE! Paintastic kindly suggests bringing a bit of cash to tip the servers at Hacienda, thank you for your understanding and consideration., Call: Paintastic Painting Parties, at 9072277115, $35.00

Wasilla Farmer’s Market, 11:00am - 6:00pm, Iditapark, Wasilla, Local farmers, gardeners, bakers, artisans and more sell their fresh produce, jams, jellies, breads and Alaskan made gifts. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it here at the Farmers Market. Located at the corner of Nelson and Weber Streets near Iditapark/Wonderland Park in Wasilla., at 376-2005, Free

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

AK Agriculture Appreciation Day at the Farm, 12:00pm - 5:00pm, UAF - Matanuska Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Georgeson Dr., Palmer, *Alaska Agriculture Appreciation Day at the Farm is a half day event open to the community to provide education and awareness of local agriculture and natural resources. This is a family oriented event with hay rides, equipment displays, cooking demos, goat milking, fiber arts, children’s games and activities, vendors and more. Presentations on Trail Etiquette, MAT+SAR K9, FireWise Safety, Beekeeping, Dealing with Hornets and Rhodiola. Children’s Veggie Dig & Farmer’s Market. This event is free to attend., Call: UAF Matanuska Experiment Farm, at 907-746-9450, Free

Valley Quilters Guild Meeting, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Palmer Depot, Palmer, Valley Quilters Guild will meet Thursday, August 4, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Palmer Depot. This month’s meeting will include a presentation by Studio Arts Qulters Association (SAQA). Visitors and new members are welcome.., Call: Valley Quilters Guild, at 9073554298, Free

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

MSSCA 12th Annual 9 Hole Golf Tournament, 8:00am - 1:00pm, Fishhook Golf Course, 2600 Palmer-Fishhook Road, Palmer, *Best Ball 9-Hole Golf Tournament on August 5th @ 8 am. Event Registration includes Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Bucket of Balls, Goodie Bag, Door Prizes, and Barbeque Lunch. Proceeds benefit MSSCA’s programs, helping us to meet our mission and core purpose to support full lives for the people we serve., Call: MSSCA (Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults, Inc.), at 907-352-1201, $60.00

Micro Brew League, 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Settlers Bay Golf Course, 7307 S. Frontier Dr, Wasilla, *Settlers Bay Golf Course has teamed up with Odd Man Rush Brewery for a fun evening of golf, craft beer, and music. Golf starts at 6:00 PM with a shotgun scrable format of teams of four. Odd Man Rush Brewery will provide sampling stations on the course during your round. Golf is followed with live music under the pergola. Cost is $43/Player, Season Passes will be excepted as well., Call: Settlers Bay Golf Course, at 907-376-5466, $15.00 - $43.00

Tai Chi, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Mat-Su Health Services, 1363 w. Spruce St., Wasilla, *Tai Chi for 60 and up. An ideal program to aid recovery from ill health and from conditions such as: stroke, heart disease, injury, surgical procedures or tiredness and stress. Tai Chi for Rehabilitation will improve health and wellness after recovery. This course usually last 6 weeks. Tai Chi for rehab can be performed standing, standing with assistance, or seated. Call to register by July 6th. Call: Mat-Su Health Services, at 907-376-2411, Free

Willow Farmers Market, 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Willow, Mile 68.8 Parks Highway, Willow, Call: Willow Farmers Market, at 907-495-1112, Free

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats 2016 Summer Family Fun Day, 10:00am - 2:00pm, Reflections Lake, Palmer, The annual Summer Family Fun Festival at Reflections Lake is approaching. It is a day for all community members to come down to the Refuge to canoe, kayak, hike around the lake, bird watch, eat yummy food and learn about our natural resources and enjoy Alaska in the summer! It is a perfect opportunity for vendors to come and meet new community members and sell their goods. Last year the event drew around 300 people and helped raised money for Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats b a non-profit organization that helps increase stewardship, education and enhancement of this wonderful resource.,

Big Latch On, 10:00am - 11:00am, Mat-Su Regional/Family Birthing Center Lobby, 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, *In recognition of World Breastfeeding week, the Global Big Latch On takes place at a registered locations around the world, where women gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support to each other. Their friends, family and community join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. Registration will be at Mat-Su Regional’s Family Birthing Center’s Lobby @ 10am and the count begins at 10:30am. All breastfeeding mom’s and babies are encouraged to attend. Cake and juice will be provided and information about breastfeeding support will be available. For More information you may contact WIC @ 376-4080 or go to www.biglatchon.org, Call: Women, Infants and Children, Mat-Su Regional and La Leche Leauge, at 376-4080, Free