Best bulletin boards in Palmer

Public bulletin boards are such an “old school” thing but it still functions in Palmer. There are a variety of public bulletin boards, which remain around town. They are comforting reminders of local events, brochures, notices, and wanted flyers. After an exhaustive Palmer survey and investigation, it is determined that the bulletin board, directly inside the Kolivosky Center’s side entrance, is indeed the prime location in Palmer. It is tattered from use and over burdened with information, but those descriptors are actually what define “a well-used bulletin board;” pristine and crisp does not necessarily denote use. Without a doubt there are other useful bulletin boards in Palmer, but it does seem as if the Kolivosky board is the top. Other useful bulletin boards are in the main hall of Kolivosky Center, the library, Fred Meyers, Valley Hotel, and near Turkey Red, at the Palmer Downtown Plaza.

+10,000 Local Years of Wisdom—Palmer “crowd-sourced information” reveals that there is much local wisdom behind crowd consensus. A brief question on the Palmer Alaska Buzz Facebook page—about the length of time residing in the Palmer greater area— revealed that over 350 people responded to the question. And the total years locally represented are 10,062!!!!! This is a lot of collective wisdom!

The Palmer Alaska Buzz has well over 8000 members. And 350 responses is a pretty small percentage of the total. However being able to dig down—and tap into—such a treasure of local wisdom is a valuable resource. In fact, this is proof of monitored, yet positive and interactive—locally based— social media platform.

The Palmer Alaska Buzz Facebook group was the precursor to this Frontiersman Newspaper column. Both the Publisher and Editor approached me to write a weekly column, based in part on the same type of information which appears hourly in the electronic world of the Palmer Alaska Buzz. I am happy to do it because I believe strongly in community and communication. This has resonated all my life—at some level—both in vocation and profession. Consulting, connecting and compiling community wisdom and directives is a good thing to share.

Valley Center for Recycling Annual Luncheon—is held this week on Thursday. This is a huge event with lunch, recycled fashion show, along with awards and a fundraiser. Keeping and supporting the Valley’s robust recycling operation is a good thing for all of us. It decreases the amount of waste in the landfill; it promotes thoughtfulness in terms of consumerism; it encourages recycling at every level and provides education to all. The luncheon is at Evangelos Restaurant on the Parks Highway. OCEAN is an acronym for opportunity, community, education, advocacy and non-profit.

This Week in Palmer—Wednesday is a 3pm Tour of the Farm over at the Matanuska Experiment Farm. Wednesday at the College is the “Rock the Resilience” event beginning at 6pm. It is free and worthy annual event with performances and resources at the Glenn Massay Theater. A Women’s Bike Clinic is at 630 at Backcountry Bike and Ski.

Thursday is the OCEAN luncheon (see above description.) Pasta and Pops is at the Palmer Jr. Middle School at 6pm. It’s Parent night at Birchtree School featuring the Waldorf educational system. Kyle Hollingsworth Band is at Klondike Mike’s Bar at 7pm.

Friday is the Farm Prom at the Palmer Train Depot at 6pm.

Saturday is an “All you can eat BBQ buffet” at the Palmer Train Depot at 5pm. The Mat Su Concert Band presents “Past to Present” at the Glenn Massay Theater over at the College on Saturday night from 730 to 930.

Next Week: Be Ready for the brand new opening of “Alpenglow Hair Design” in Palmer, Alaska This is where the old “In and Out Deli” used to be located. Alpenglow is a gorgeous new addition to Palmer. They open on Tuesday, March 3!

Barbara Hunt is both Palmer writer and artist. She works hard to keep the robust pulse of Palmer, Alaska. She shares the good stuff in the weekly Palmer Alaska Buzz Column in the Mat Su Valley Frontiersman and daily on the Palmer Alaska Buzz Facebook Group. Her “Palmer Buzz Community Calendar” is available at Palmer shops and the Palmer museum. Contact at bhunt@mtaonline.net or text 907.315.3222