AROUND THE VALLEY: Jan. 12, 2018

UPCOMING

Alaska Children’s Choir Auditions, Trinity Lutheran Church, 10355 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Palmer, It’s time to audition for the spring semester of Alaska Children’s Choir

Email us at: alaskachildrenschoir@yahoo.com or call 907-982-5467 to schedule an audition time. Students will be scheduled in individual, half-hour increments. www.alaskachildrenscho.wixsite.com/alaskachildrenschoir /

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Christmas Tree Recycling, CARRS in Palmer, 664 W. Evergreen, Palmer, Free Christmas Tree Recycling starts on December 28 to January 15 at all CARRS Stores in Palmer, Eagle River and Anchorage. Look for designated area in parking lots. Live trees only and no decorations, tree stands or wreathes, please. Sponsored by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling, Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services and CARRS Safeway. Trees are chipped and donated for use on trails and gardens.

For more information: www.alparalaska.com / 907-644-7968

Mat-Su Valley Homeless Connect, Jan. 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm, Menard Sports Center, 1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla, “One day. One Stop. One Community.” Providing homeless with access to a broad range of services, including health and wellness screenings, legal services, employment assistance, food, toiletries, and more. It also helps participants fill out applications for housing opportunities. 907-745-5827.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

The ODD Couple, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, Valley Performing Arts, 251 W Swanson Ave, Wasilla, Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: Florence Unger and Olive Madison are at it again! This is the female version of The Odd Couple.

Homeless Connect clothing drop off, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Big Lake Baptist Church, 10864 W Parks Hwy, Big Lake, Gathering items like new socks, underwear, new or used hats, gloves and scarves for Homeless Connect program. If you have any of these to give, please drop them off at Big Lake Baptist Church at the corner of the Parks Hwy. and Big Lake turnoff.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

Loving Vincent Filming, 7:00pm, Denali Arts Council, E. 1st St., Talkeetna, Every frame of Loving Vincent was oil-painted, in a process that took six years, to look exactly like the work of Vincent van Gogh. The script is a biographical walk-through of the artist, set a year after his death. $12 GA and $10 for DAC members. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online: denaliartscouncil.org

The ODD Couple, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, Valley Performing Arts, 251 W Swanson Ave, Wasilla, Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: Florence Unger and Olive Madison are at it again! This is the female version of The Odd Couple.

Table Top Gaming Group for VETERANS, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Wasilla Vet Center, 851 E. Westpoint Dr., Wasilla, Table top role playing open to VETERANS. Please contact the Vet Center to secure a slot., Call: Wasilla Vet Center, at 907-376-4318, Free

Valley Classes for Preparation of Tax Year 2017, 9:30am - 4:00pm, Palmer Senior Center, 1132 South Chugach Street, Palmer, AARP Mat-Su Tax-Aide Program. The first morning is required for those who wish to volunteer as a GREETER.All four days are required for TAX PREPARERS. Call District Coordinator, Judith Wake at 746-6113 to RSVP.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

The ODD Couple, 2:00pm Valley Performing Arts, 251 W Swanson Ave, Wasilla, Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: Florence Unger and Olive Madison are at it again! This is the female version of The Odd Couple.

Loving Vincent Filming Matinee, 1:30pm, Denali Arts Council, E. 1st St., Talkeetna, Every frame of Loving Vincent was oil-painted, in a process that took six years, to look exactly like the work of Vincent van Gogh. The script is a biographical walk-through of the artist, set a year after his death. $12 GA and $10 for DAC members. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online: denaliartscouncil.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 15

Grief Share, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Journey Church, 3060 N Lazy Eight Ct., Wasilla, *Every Monday. Have you lost a loved one recently or in the past? There is help for you. Grief share provides a loving support group so you do not have to walk your journey to recovery and acceptance alone. 704-785-6200, Free

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

Homework Help, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, 500 North Crusey Street, Wasilla, Wasilla Public Library, in partnership with Charter College, is now offering Homework Help on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 7pm. Look for the Homework Help sign on one of the round tables; a student tutor will be ready to assist you!

Tech Tuesday (Registration Required), 12:30pm - 3:30pm, 500 North Crusey Street, Wasilla, Wasilla Public Library.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group, Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 1221 N Church Rd, Wasilla, Sunday School Building. Need help on your weight-loss journey? Tired of fighting the battle alone? Meets Every Tuesday. If you would like more information about TOPS, please call Kathy at 376-9571 or email matsutops@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

History Night, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Moose Lodge, 1136 Cobb St., Palmer, Dr. Stephen Brown is the District Agriculture Agent for the Cooperative Extension Service, UAF. He will be presenting his work on and with the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) as it relates to his work with the shuttle Columbia incident on Feb 1st, 2003 as well as the challenges of GPS in the northern latitudes. Palmer Historical Society: 907-632-8448, Free