‘Art Walk’ planned Saturday in Palmer

May’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 2-6 p.m., May 9 includes a variety of dog-related activities, and the city of Palmer’s annual clean-up event and picnic.

Palmer City-wide Clean Up Day is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 9. Pick up bags today at the Public Works office, 1316 S. Bonanza St. Yard waste composting is available at 11 a.m., May 8, at the Downtown Pavilion. Clean Up Day participants are invited to a barbecue lunch at noon, followed by the annual bicycle raffle at 1 p.m. For more information, contact 745-3400.

Valley Arts Alliance

15615 Outer Springer Loop

The 7th annual Valley Arts Alliance Raku Pottery Party begins at 2 p.m., May 9, at Pat Garley’s Arctic Fires Bronze in Palmer. Sandra Cook will conduct the workshop, which includes two pots to decorate. Participants decorate their pots with a variety of glazes, and then Cook fires the pots in one of her special portable Raku kilns. Participants will be able to take their creations home at the end of the workshop. Cost is $50 and is payable at the door. Seating is limited. To preregister, email Carmen@ValleyArtsAlliance.com, or call 746-2370.

Palmer Museum

723 S. Valley Way

The Palmer Museum will feature a special temporary exhibit of its 2015 Art Acquisition. Several local artists have submitted works comprised of various media in the hopes that the museum will purchase it through the Rasmuson Art Fund.

Meredith Mapes, with Fun on the Run Kennel, also will be on the museum lawn underneath the Big Top, sharing her knowledge and expertise on mushing.

The museum’s annual celebration is from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and will be catered by Humdinger’s Gourmet Pizza and will feature a beer-tasting hosted by Arkose Brewery. The event, which is free for museum members and $5 for non-members, includes music by gypsy jazz group, “Swing 49.”

Magpie Clothing Exchange

1901 N. Hemmer Road, Ste, 108

Magpie Clothing Exchange is just around the corner from Palmer High School off Hemmer Road (1901 N. Hemmer Rd., Suite 108). This month the eco-friendly resale women’s clothing boutique will feature the work of local artist Melody Mann, who teaches art at Colony High School. She will show several pieces of her acrylic pallet knife paintings. A drawing for a gift card is at 5 p.m.

Healing Path Therapeutic Massage

550 S. Alaska St.

Healing Path’s featured artist is Kim Strickland of Mozelle Mosaics and More who will have various vinyl stencils for sale. Custom orders are welcome. Kim will also have her lovely mosaics on display.

Two therapists also will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Massage in the Mall at the discounted price of $1/minute. Take the next available spot as you do the art walk, or call Pam at 715-8748, or, Carrie at 715-8725 to reserve a time.

Shane Lamb Gallery

550 S Alaska St

The Shane Lamb Gallery will offer a special pre-Mother’s Day sale Saturday with 20 percent off all Shane Lamb art prints. Register from 2-5 p.m. for a drawing for a “Dahl Sheep Rams” tempered glass Kitchen Board.

B Bella

642 S. Alaska St.

B Bella will feature the artwork of Betty Pierce. In addition to a show of Betty’s work, the salon also will offer a special doggie appreciation sale from 2-6 p.m. Stop by the salon with your furry friend and receive 15 percent off any purchase.

Arkose Brewery

650 E. Steel Loop

Arkose Brewery will host its monthly “Beer Meets Canvas” event from 2-4 p.m., Saturday. Cost is $30 and includes one pint of beer and all the art supplies needed to create a masterpiece. This event is open only to those 21 years or older, and pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call 746-2337.

Garden Gate

810 S. Colony Way

“Best Garden Dog” is the theme of Garden Gate’s ever-popular Second Saturday Artwalk dog photo contest. Post your photos to Garden Gate’s Facebook page, or email them to Woolwood@mtaonline.net.

Cover Ups

840 S. Colony Way

Cover Ups’ May artist is Marilyn Methven, who specializes in fiber art. Marilyn works with fiber to create pictures and felted items.

Fireside Books

720 S. Alaska St.

This favorite local bookstore will host a book signing with Stuart Archer Cohen, author of “This is How it Really Sounds,” beginning at 2 p.m.