AROUND THE VALLEY: Jan. 5, 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 Community Chorus Begins Spring Season January 11, 2018, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Wasilla High School Choir Room 701 E Bogard Rd, Wasilla, We are a volunteer chorus for the Mat-Su Valley and surrounding areas and we welcome singers in all vocal ranges without auditions. The chorus rehearses from September through May on Thursday nights. $45.00 per semester (plus a one-time concert uniform and concert folder purchase for new members). Phyllis Kircher : 745-1459

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

TKA Adventure Film Festival, 7:00pm, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, E 1st St., Talkeetna, A series of locally produced films. “Come share an adventure with your neighbors!” $5 suggested donation.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

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. 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. 746-6113 to RSVP

Valley Fiber Arts Guild meeting, 10:00am, Palmer Library Meeting Room, Palmer, The Guild is composed of a group of people who enjoy being with each other and working with fiber to include: spinning, weaving, knitting, hooking and tatting. After the meeting our group will be making drop spindles to hand out at the February Spinning Bee. Free