Datebook

DONATIONS/ VOLUNTEERS

ALASKA FAMILY SERVICES

Volunteers needed for Alaska Family Services 23 various programs. For more information, call 746-6273, or visit akafs.org.

ALASKA CENTER FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES

Accepting donations for foster families including: New toys or books, gifts for teens and young adults, food for classes and events, and nice used clothing if an organization is willing to collect, sort, and store it for resource families. Also in need of gift cards for foster parents and young adults that were in foster care that are willing to speak about their experiences at events and training sessions. The center is also looking for volunteers to make, organize, or collect donations for foster, kin care, and adoptive families. Visit acrf.org. For more information, contact 376-4678 or email Betsy at bwoodin@nwresource.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS Mat-Su

Volunteers are needed for a disaster action team. For more information, call 357-6060 or e-mail harriscla@usa.redcross.org.

EARTHLY TREASURES

Volunteers are needed for community service work, along with good working household appliances. The Earthly Treasures thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 373-3763.

SAXTON YOUTH SHELTER

Donations of all kinds are needed, including food, clothing, school/office supplies, stamps, phone/gift cards and certain services. For more information, call 376-7233.

STOP OVERPOPULATION OF PETS

Volunteers and cash donations are needed, copy machine use, stamps, paper, fund-raising help, or help to distribute educational materials. For more information, call 746-7729, or visit alaskastop.org.

TURN A LEAF

The thrift store is a member of the Mat-Su Valley Community Charities Agency (MVCCA), and offers volunteer opportunities for individuals looking for a rewarding experience. We are accepting donations of sellable clothing, furniture, household goods, shoes, handbags, books, and sporting goods, etc. No large appliances accepted at this time. All proceeds support Valley individuals, families, and organizations. The store is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call 376-5708.

MAT-SU HOME, HEALTH AND HOSPICE

Volunteers are needed to work with terminally ill patients and their families, community education, and fund-raising. For more information, call 352-4800

FAMILY

LUMPY LADIES AT WASILLA POOL

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Water exercise for women. For more information, call 892-6226.

MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER

BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS

Get breastfeeding off to the best start, registration mandatory, $30 fee, 6-9 p.m., call for dates.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION – Childbirth preparation sessions, registration mandatory, $75 fee, 3-session series held Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m., call for specific dates.

BABY CARE AND SAFETY – Learn the latest information on how to care for your newborn, registration mandatory, cost is $30. Class is held from 6-9 p.m., call for specific dates. For more information, call 861-6351 or visit www.matsuregional.com

SWIM AND TRIM AT PALMER POOL

Water exercise class for women 19 and older from 8 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 746-2137.

Monday

MAT-SU PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

The monthly board meeting is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the second Monday of the month. For more information, call 373-3632.

Tuesday

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY MAT-SU CHAPTER

Meets the third Friday of the month at 950 E. Bogard, Suite 220. For more information, call 376-4651.

PALMER LIBRARY BABY LAPSIT

10 a.m., Tuesdays. Emphasizes songs, finger plays and simple books. For more information, call 745-4690.

PALMER LIBRARY TODDLER TWO’S STORY TIME

Story-time and craft for 2 year olds is at 11 a.m., Tuesdays. For more information, call 745-4690.

TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY (TOPS) ALASKA CHAPTER 157

Meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tuesdays. First meeting is free. For more information, call 376-9571.

TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY (TOPS) ALASKA CHAPTER 150

Meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays. First meeting is free. For more information, call 376-9571.

Wednesday

OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Foster parent orientation, 6:30-8:30 p.m., the first and third Wednesdays of the month. For more information, call 357-9797.

PALMER LIBRARY MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Meets at 6:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month at Turkey Red. For more information, call 745-4690.

Thursday

PALMER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Story Time and Craft Thursday is at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 to 6.

TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY ALASKA (TOPS) Chapter 115

Meets from 5 to 6:30p.m., Thursdays. First meeting is free. For more information, call 376-9571.

SERVICE GROUPS

FREE RED CROSS DISASTER TRAINING CLASSES

Train to help your friends and neighbors recover from a disaster. For more information, call 357-6060.

Monday

VFW POST 9365 LADIES AUXILIARY

Meets at 7 p.m., the first Monday of the month. For more information, call 376-5820.

MEADOW LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE TRAINING

7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 376-9790.

AM-VETS POST 11

Texas Hold ‘em from 7 p.m. to closing Mondays. For more information, call 376-7820.

AMERICAN LEGION POST AUX. 15

First and third Mondays at 6 p.m. For more information, call 745-4440.

Tuesday

WASILLA SUNRISE ROTARY

7 to 8 a.m. Meets Tuesdays in the Regan Building on the Palmer Wasilla Hwy. For more information, visit wasillasunriserotary.com.

MEADOW LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE TRAINING

7 p.m. For more information, call 376-9790.

PALMER LIONS CLUB, SPEAKER LUNCH

Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Palmer Moose Club Lodge. For more information, call 745-6521.

KIWANIS CLUB

12 p.m. every Tuesday at Turkey Red in Palmer. For more information, call 745-3487.

SU-VALLEY AMERICAN LEGION POST, AUX. NO. 35

Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday. For more information, call 376-3500.

AM-VETS POST 11 Wii NIGHT

7 p.m. to closing Tuesdays. For more information, call 376-7820.

Wednesday

WASILLA ROTARY

Meets at noon, Wednesdays. For more information, call 376-7700.

Thursday

MAT-SU SERTOMA CLUB

5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill. For more information, call 352-8333.

Friday

AM-VETS POST 11

Karaoke Night 7 p.m. to closing Fridays. For more information, call 376-7820.

AMERICAN LEGION POST AUX No. 15 STEAK DINNER

6 to 8 p.m., Fridays. For more information, call 745-4440.

Saturday

AM-VETS POST 11

Pinochle Tournament from 3 p.m. to closing Saturdays. For more information, call 376-7820.

Sunday

AM-VETS POST 11

Veterans Potluck at 7 p.m., Sundays. For more information, call 376-7820.

AMERICAN LEGION POST AUX No. 15

Sunday brunch. For more information, call 745-4440.

COMMUNITY

HIGHER GROUND RANCH

Seeking volunteers, cash donations, equipment time, tools, fuel, building materials, sponsors for cabins and a small CAT or excavator. For more information, call 495-4404.

MAT-SU JOB CENTER

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Resource room, workshops, employer and job seeker assistance. For more information, call 352-2555.

VALLEY COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

Open noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. Located off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. at 49th State Street. For more information, call 745-5544.

SENIOR ENHANCED FITNESS CLASS

Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Wasilla Senior Center. For more information, call 376-3104 or visit alaskaseniors.com.

MONDAY

BETA SIGMA PHI PERCEPTOR

7 p.m., the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Call for meeting locations. For more information, call 746-2555.

MAT-SU JOB CENTER INTERVIEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP

9:30 a.m., Mondays. For more information, call 352-2500.

MAT-SU TRAILS COUNCIL GROUP MEETING

7 to 9 p.m. the second Monday of the month. Always looking for new members. For more information, call 357-2252.

WILLOW AREA SENIOR BOARD MEETING

The third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Willow Haven Senior Housing Commons Room. For more information, call 495-5222.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS

7:15-8:30 p.m., Mondays at the Church of the Covenant, 415 Bailey St., Palmer.

TUESDAY

MAT-SU TOASTMASTERS

7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Tuesdays at the Wasilla Senior Center, 1301 Century Circle, Wasilla. For more information, call 841-3593 Dennis Moore or 376-9431 Angela Ritchie.

MAT-SU JOB CENTER RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 352-2500.

MIDNIGHT SUN RIDERS CHAPTER OF THE CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION

7 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month at the Palmer Library Side Room. Look for the signs. For more information, call 745-5661.

MAT-SU ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB

7 p.m. Third Tuesday of every month, Potluck meeting at the Palmer Senior Center. Inviting new members. For more information, contact Brad at 745-3056.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

6:45 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays at the Willow United Methodist Church, Mile 67.5 Parks Highway. For more information, visit al-anon-ak.org.

WEDNESDAY

BINGO

Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wasilla Senior Center. For more information, call 376-3104 or visit alaskaseniors.com.

SENIORS PAINTING GROUP

1 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays at the Wasilla Senior Center. For more information, call 376-3104, or visit alaskaseniors.com.

BIG LAKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

7 p.m., second Wednesday of the month. For more information, call 892-8316, or visit biglakecommunitycouncil.com.

MAT-SU COMMUNITY TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 7 p.m., second Wednesday of the month at the MASCOT Board Rm 225 E. Riley Ave, Wasilla. For more information, call 376-5000.

DIVORCE CARE GROUP

Meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays at St. John Lutheran Church, 440 E. Elmwood Ave, Palmer. For more information, call 745-3338.

SENIORS COMMUNITY BUFFET WITH WILLOW SENIOR CENTER

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays at The Trading Post. For more information, call 495-5222.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS

Meets from 10:45 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays at the Mat-Su Alano Club, 901 Snohomish Ave. For more information, visit al-anon-ak.org.

TEENAGE FAMILY MEMBERS OF ALCOHOLICS

Meets from 6:45 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 432 E. Fireweed Ave., in Palmer.

THURSDAY

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS

Meets from 7:45 to 9 p.m., Thursdays at Wasilla Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2001 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. For more information, contact Barbara Deitz at bndeitz@mtaonline.net or visit al-anon-ak.org.

FRIDAY

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

The first Friday of every month from 7 p.m. at Wasilla Christian Church. A night of live worship and fellowship. For more information, contact 376-5576.

SATURDAY

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN

Mat-Su Chapter meets the third Saturday of odd months at 10 a.m. at Vagabond Blues in Palmer and even months at Bagels Alaska next to Carl’s Jr. in Wasilla. For more information, call 373-6977, or visit nowalaska.org.

SUNDAY

MAT-SU YOUNG DEMOCRATS

Meet from 3 to 4 p.m., the third Sunday of the month at Vagabond Blues. For more information, call 745-3365.