AROUND THE VALLEY: Jan. 14, 2018

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.

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’s presentation on 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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

Bingo at Palmer Senior Center, 1:00pm Palmer Senior Center, 1132 S Chugach St, Palmer, 25 Cents a card.

Ellementa Matsu: Cannabis & Care - For You & Your Pet, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, All About Herbs, Inc, 4621 E Palmer Wasilla Hwy, Wasilla, This month's program: Cannabis & Care - For You & Your Pet. Discussion about cannabis for self-care - and also for pet care. Dori Cranmore, the owner of All About Herbs, will be speaking about CBD and using Cannabis for pet health. $10.00 - $20.00

Homework Help, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Wasilla Public Library, 500 North Crusey Street, Wasilla, Wasilla Homework Help 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!

Percy Jackson Trivia, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Wasilla Public Library, 500 North Crusey Street, Wasilla, Calling all Camp Half Blood campers and alumni! Join us on Thursday, January 18th at 4pm for trivia, snacks and fun!,

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group, First Baptist Church, 901 N Leatherleaf Loop, Wasilla, Lower Level Back Room. Meets every Thursday. Need help on your weight-loss journey? Tired of fighting the battle alone? If you would like more information about TOPS, please call Kathy at 376-9571 or email matsutops@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

Mat-Su CVB - marketing workshop and luncheon, 12:00pm Turkey Red, Palmer, The Power of Packaging” interactive workshop will help businesses build better partnerships and cross-market each other. There is no cost to attend the workshop, and lunch is available for purchase directly from Turkey Red. justin@alaskavisit.com or call 746-5032.

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.

Postpartum Mama Meetup, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Heritage Birth Center, 2323 S Trunk Road, Unit 6, Palmer, Third Friday of every month, in an open, safe place to share, ask questions and connect with other moms. This meetup is for all moms in the community!

Have a cup of tea or coffee and talk to other adults! 907-746-6645, Free