Brief Case

Dozens of jobs available

Alaska Job Center is hosting a continuing series of interviews to fill 214 positions for the new Red Robin restaurant, which will open Dec. 13 in Wasilla.

Since Nov. 2, the center has been hosting interviews for numerous full- and part-time positions. Because of the high number of jobs that need to be filled, the center is conducting back-to-back interviews and orientations on the hour. So far, Red Robin has offered jobs to more than 100 applicants, but more than 100 more are needed.

The final days of interviews will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the center, 877 Commercial Drive in Wasilla. Anyone interesting in interviewing should show up about 15 to 20 minutes early to fill out paperwork and come dressed for an interview.

Positions include host/hostess, server, mixologist, busser, janitor, cook and prep cook. Pay ranges start at $7.75 per hour and increase depending on position and experience.

For more information, call Alaska Job Center at 352-2500.

Angel Tree returns

Wasilla Physical Therapy again a sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. To make a donation, stop by Wasilla Physical Therapy and get a gift tag. Purchase a gift for the child on your tag and return the unwrapped gift to Wasilla Physical Therapy before Dec. 20. For more information, call 376-7334.

Eagle Center adds therapists

Eagle Center Physical Therapy has added physical therapists James Parietti and Arlene Miller to its staff and both are accepting new patients.

Parietti earned his bachelor’s degree in school and community health education from East Carolina University, and a master’s in athletic training and sport sciences from Long Island University. He also has a master’s in physical therapy from the University of Miami. Parietti has 20 years experience in a variety of settings, including acute care, rehab, home health, pediatrics and outpatient orthopedics.

Previously, Miller, MPT, worked in California at a hospital-based outpatient physical therapy facility. She has 18 years of experience in the physical therapy field, including outpatient, sub-acute and acute care rehabilitation. Her primary field of interest is in outpatient orthopedics. She holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Recycling center is moving

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway at 49th State Street will be closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. The recycling center also will be closed the first week of December. No residential recycling drop off or 24-hour bins available Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 7. The center will re-open Wednesday, Dec. 8 at its new site, 9465 Chanlyut Circle, down 49th State Street (turn right before entering the MSB Central landfill; you will see our new building at the end of the road). For more information, call 745-5544.

Boxes for Heroes at Three Bears

Boxes for Heroes, a local organization that puts together care packages for troops stationed overseas, will be at Three Bears grocery store on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway from Friday through Sunday.

For more information on the program, call Frank Roach at 775-5787 or visit boxesforheroes.com.

Light of Hope wreath auction

AT&T Sports Center is host to the Light of Hope’s 2010 wreath auction. This year’s auction features 11 mini wreaths, designed by local visual artist Tamora Harding-Childs, about 90 mid-size wreaths and four extra-large wreaths decorated by agencies and individuals from all over the Mat-Su Valley. Wreaths are on display through Nov. 30 at the AT&T Sports Center’s lobby, snack bar and upper mezzanine area. Proceeds benefit the eighth Annual Light of Hope event scheduled for April 2011.

Light of Hope, part of the National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, is free and offers children’s activities, a ribbon tying and candle lighting ceremonies and recognition awards for those who go above and beyond for children year-round.

For more information, contact Jamey Duhamel at 775-2978.