Datebook

Compiled by J.J. Harrier

DONATIONS/ VOLUNTEERS

• ALASKA FAMILY SERVICES, 746-6273. Volunteer applications are being accepted for adults who would like to provide life skills training, tutoring, childcare assistance, or maintenance for Alaska Family Services. Contact Kelly for more info.

• AMERICAN LEGION AUX. UNIT 35, 357-7159. Please contact Alicia if you are a business or private party willing to donate new or used metal fence posts, gate, fencing, and/or hardware. Aux Unit 35 will be attempting to install a chain link fence approximately 400-square-feet around their playground to keep the children out of the road and parking lot.

• ALASKA CENTER FOR RESOURCE FAMILIES, 376-4678. Now 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 trainings. The Center is also looking for volunteers to make, organize, or collect donations for foster, kin care, and adoptive families. Cotact Betsy at: bwoodin@nwresource.org.

• ALASKA FAMILY SERVICES, 376-4015, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat. Now accepting donations of clothing and miscellaneous household items during business hours. Large electronic items or appliances not accepted.

• ALASKA MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTER, INC., 373-8012. Looking for interested individuals wishing to participate in adaptive yoga courses at the Blue Mountains Wellness Center in Palmer. Persons with disabilities welcomed to participate as well. Call Kari for details on how to register and volunteer services.

• ALPINE ALTERNATIVES, 561-6655. Skiers interested in becoming volunteer ski buddies for individuals experiencing disabilities.

• AMERICAN RED CROSS/MAT-SU BRANCH, 357-6060 or e-mail hallna@usa.redcross.org. Volunteers needed for a disaster action team.

• EARTHLY TREASURES THRIFT STORE, 373-3763, 10 a.m.-5 p.m./Sat. 12-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Community service work needed, along with good working household appliances.

• HOSPICE OF MAT-SU, 352-4800. Volunteers needed to work with terminally ill patients and their families, community education and fund-raising.

• HOUSTON SENIOR HOUSING, 892-6110. Donations of new or used recliner chairs being accepted to furnish the commons area of the senior home. Contact Rita for more information.

• LOVE INC., 357-LOVE. Volunteers needed for counselor and receptionist staff. On the job training is provided.

• MATSAR SEARCH AND RESCUE, 354-2140. New and used outdoor equipment needed, including: Avalanche equipment, two-way personal radios, GPS units, trail and topo maps, ATV trailers, snow machine sled trailers and medical supplies. All donations are tax deductible.

• MAT-SU SEARCH AND RESCUE, 354-2140. New or used outdoor equipment needed, including: Avalanche equipment, snowshoes, GPS, Topo maps, medical supplies, snowmachine sleds, and ATV trailers. All donations are tax deuctible. Please contact Donna C.

• MEADOW LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 352-6136. Looking for used musical instruments, both woodwind and brass, for the 5th grade beginning band and students who, for financial reasons, wouldn’t otherwise be able to participate. Contact Paula D.

• PALMER MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART, 746-7668. Volunteers needed to help with interesting tasks, call Gerri McCann or e-mail: museum@mtaonline.net.

• PALMER SALVATION ARMY, 745-7079. Looking for volunteers to help sort, clean, assist truck driver and other duties. Also looking for volunteers for the After School Youth Program, as well as a volunteer guitar teacher and chorus teacher.

• SAXTON YOUTH SHELTER, 376-7233. Donations needed of all kinds, including: Food, clothing, school/office supplies, stamps, phone/gift cards, and certain services.

• STOP THE OVERPOPULATION OF PETS, 746-7729. Volunteers needed for donations of cash, copy machine rental, stamps, paper and a laser printer. Visit www.alaskastop.org.

• TREASURE LOFT, 357-4084 or 376-5708. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A member of Mat-Valley Community Charities Agency (MVCCA), 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 appliances accepted at this time. All proceeds support Valley individuals, families, and organizations.

• VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES NEEDED, 746-4080. Volunteers needed to assist victims of violence and sexual assault, work the crisis line, and assist with the children’s group.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, 376-3104. Activity donations are now being accepted for the Arctic Rose Adult Day Center opening this summer. Arts, crafts, senior games, bingo prizes, karaoke machine and puzzles will all be accepted, plus anything suitable for the seniors.

seniors

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, BINGO, 688-2677, 7-9 p.m.

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, BUNCO, 688-2677. 1 p.m., first and third Mon., $3.

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, EXERCISE CLASS, 688-2677. 10:30 -11 a.m. every Mon., Wed. and Fri.

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, F.Y.I. (FOR YOUR INFORMATION), 688-2609. 2-3:30 p.m., second Tues.

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, LUNCH, 688-2677. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

• CHUGIAK SENIOR CENTER, MEAL ON WHEELS, 688-2677. Now serving meals to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in the Chugiak/Eagle River area.

• MID-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER, WEEKLY DINNER, 892-6114. 5:30 p.m. salad bar, 6 p.m. dinner, Mon.-Fri.

• PALMER SENIOR CENTER, BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK, 745-5454. 10-11:30 a.m.

• PALMER SENIOR CENTER, BRIDGE GAME, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• PALMER SENIOR CENTER, EXERCISE CLASS, 745-5454. 10 a.m., Tues.

• PALMER SENIOR CENTER, PINOCHLE, 745-5454. 12:30 p.m.

• PALMER SENIOR CENTER, SENIORS BIBLE CLASS, 745-5454. 10 a.m.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, BINGO, 376-3104. 1 to 3:30 p.m., every Weds.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, CRAFT CLASS, 376-3104. 1-3 p.m., every other Mon.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, EXERCISE CLASS, 376-3104. 10 a.m. every Tues. and Thurs.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, NEEDLE WORK GROUP, 376-3104. 4-7 p.m., every second Thurs.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, PAINTING GROUP, 376-3104. 1-3 p.m., every Weds.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, TAI CHI CLASS, 376-3104. 10 a.m., every Mon.

• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER, MAT-SU VALLEY AARP Chapter #5280, 745-5033. 1 p.m., third Thurs.

• WILLOW AREA SENIORS, COMMUNITY BUFFET LUNCH, 495-5222. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Weds. at Pioneer Lodge.

• WILLOW AREA SENIORS, BOARD MEETING, 495-5222. 6:30 p.m., every third Weds., starting with a potluck at the Willow Haven Senior Housing Commons Room.

CHILDREN/WOMEN/FAMILY

• FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 373-4456 or 373-4457. A court-ordered men’s batterers program, domestic violence, anger management group or a domestic violence-related disorderly conduct group. Bring court paperwork and police report.

• LUMPY LADIES AT THE WASILLA POOL, 892-6226. 8:30-9:30, Tues.-Thurs., water exercise for women.

• MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER, BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS, 861-6351. Get breastfeeding off to the best start, registration mandatory, $25.

• MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, 861-6351. Childbirth preparation sessions, registration mandatory, $65.

• MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL, FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER, BABY CARE AND SAFETY, 861-6351. Registration mandatory, $25.

• SALVATION ARMY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, 745-7079. 2-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Guitar lessons, Weds.; Math tutoring, Thurs.

• SWIM AND TRIM AT PALMER POOL, 746-2137, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Tues. and Thurs.

Monday

• MAT-SU PARENT RESOURCE CENTER, MONTHLY BOARD MEETING, 373-3632. 5:30-7:30 p.m., second Mon.

• MAT-SU SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, 376-9656. 5:30-6:30 p.m., fourth Mon.

Tuesday

• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP, 746-4080. 5-6:30 p.m., Tues. Support for women who are or have been victims of domestic violence.

• LA LECHE LEAGUE, 892-8848 or 357-6455. 11 a.m., third Tues. Information, support and encouragement for women who want to breastfeed.

• LINKS, PARENT RESOURCE CENTER, 373-3632. 12-2 p.m., every Tues. Parent training for individuals with disabilities.

• NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, 357-5186. Noon-2 p.m., fourth Tues.

• PALMER PUBLIC LIBRARY, COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB, 745-4690. 7-9 p.m., fourth Tues.

• PALMER PUBLIC LIBRARY, STORY TIME, 745-4690. 10:30 a.m., Tues., for all ages.

• VALLEY WOMEN’S RUNNING TEAM, 746-6665. Offers weekly women’s track/road workouts through Aug. Visit Vwrt.org.

Wednesday

• LA LECHE LEAGUE OF MAT-SU VALLEY, 376-2829 or 357-5525. 7:30 p.m., last Weds. of the month.

• OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, 357-9797. Foster parent orientation, 6:30-8:30 p.m., every first and third Weds. of the month.

• PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP, 746-4080. 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m., this group is based on a 12-week curriculum.

• MOM’S CLUB OF WASILLA, 373-7789. 10 a.m., third Wed., at the Wasilla Sports Complex, meeting room #1.

• PALMER PUBLIC LIBRARY, MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, 745-4690. 7-9 p.m., fourth Wed., Vagabond Blues.

• PALMER T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 745-1216. Weigh-in at 4:45 p.m., meeting at 5:15 p.m., every Weds. at the Palmer Research Center, 533 East Fireweed. First meeting is free.

Friday

• MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL LA LECHE LEAGUE, 892-8848 or 232-5361. 10 a.m., third Fri. of the month.

• MAT-SU REGIONAL HOSPITAL BABY CARE AND SAFETY, 861-6351. Sponsored by and held at the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Baby Care and Safety, learn the latest information on how to care for your newborn, registration mandatory, cost is $25.

• MOM’S CLUB OF PALMER, 761-6155. Second Friday. Support for stay-at-home moms and their children.

Saturday

• MAT-SU NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN, 373-6977. 10 a.m., third Sat., odd months, at Vagabond Blues in Palmer and even months at Espresso Cafe in Wasilla.

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

• AMERICAN LEGION POST, AUX. NO. 35, LUNCH AND DINNER, 376-3500. 2-8 p.m., Mon.- Fri.

• FREE RED CROSS DISASTER TRAINING CLASSES, 357-6060. Train to help your friends and neighbors recover from a disaster.

• COMPASSIONATE CONNECTION, 352-4809. Mentoring program for bereaved individuals.

Monday

• AMERICAN LEGION POST, AUX. NO. 15, 745-4440. 6 p.m., first and third Mon.

• BETA SIGMA PHI, Preceptor Epsilon Chapter, 746-2555. 7 p.m., second and fourth Mon.

• VFW POST 9365 LADIES AUXILIARY, 376-5820. 7 p.m., first Mon.

• PALMER VFW POST 2509, 746-2509. 6 p.m., second Mon., meeting on Glenn Hwy. across from Fairgrounds.

• MAT-SU ROTARACT, 376-5943. First three Mondays.

Tuesday

• KIWANIS CLUB OF PALMER, 745-3487. Noon, each Tues. at Peking Garden in Palmer.

• KNIK MACKENZIE BAY LIONS CLUB, 376-3132. 7:30 p.m., first Tues.

• MEADOW LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT, 376-9790. 6-7 p.m., third Tues.,

• PALMER LIONS CLUB, SPEAKER LUNCH, 745-6521. Noon- 1 p.m., Tues. Call for speaker/location details.

• PALMER MOOSE LODGE, WOMEN OF THE MOOSE, 745-4982. 7:30 p.m., first and third Tues.

• PALMER SOIL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 745-1441. 5 p.m., third Tues.

• SU-VALLEY AMERICAN LEGION POST, AUX. NO. 35, 376-3500. 8 p.m., first and third Tues.

Wednesday

• WASILLA ROTARY, 376-7700. Noon, Wed.

Thursday

• BIG LAKE LIONS, 892-8479 or 892-6252. 7:30 p.m., first and third Thurs.

• IDITAROD LODGE #20 MEETING, 376-3799. 7:30 p.m., third Thurs.

• MAT-SU SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS BOARD MEETING, 352-1200. 5:30 p.m., second Thurs.

• PALMER LAKE LODGE B.P.O. ELKS NO. 1842 DINNER, 745-3950. 6-8 p.m., Thurs.

• SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF MAT-SU, 373-5809. Noon, third and fourth Thurs.

• WASILLA LIONS CLUB, 376-5858, 7 p.m., first and third Thurs.

• WILLOW LIONS CLUB, 495-6744 or 495-6421. 7 p.m., second and fourth Thurs.

Friday

• AMERICAN LEGION AUX. POST NO. 35, STEAK DINNER, 376-3500. 7-9 p.m., Fri.

• BETA SIGMA PHI, 376-2696. Laureate ETA, Noon, first and third Fri.

• BETA SIGMA PHI, 376-5960, 745-3075. Meeting and dessert, 1 p.m., second and fourth Fri.

• NOAH D. CALDWELL AM-VETS POST NO. 9, 376-2999. 6:30 p.m., Fri.

• PALMER LAKE LODGE B.P.O. ELKS NO. 1842 DINNER, 745-3950. 6-8 p.m., Fri.

Saturday

• AM-VETS NO. POST 11, Karaoke, 376-7820. 7 p.m.-close, Fri. and Sat.

• NARFE CHAPTER 2067, 376-3313.12:30 p.m., first Sat.

• STEAK DINNER, VFW POST 2509, 745-2905. 6-9 p.m. through September.

Sunday

• LESBIAN, GAY BISEXUAL, OR TRANSGENDERED SUPPORT GROUP. 7 p.m., Fri., at the Church of the Covenant.

• AM-VETS POST NO. 9, SUNDAY BREAKFAST, 376-2999. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 15, SUNDAY BRUNCH, 745-4440. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun., members and guests.

COMMUNITY

• AK NIGHT & DAY TOWING, 357-7775. Free towing of junk cars and trucks through October. Cars and trucks to be removed must have Title, all body parts, battery, radiator, and tires.

• ALASKA FAMILY SERVICES, 746-4080. Free pro-se custody, and divorce clinics.

• ARCTIC WARRIOR WRESTILING CLUB, 376-3497. Gear up for the 2008 Freestyle/Greco Roman wrestling season with the Artic Warrior Wrestling Club, an exciting new addition to the Valley, bringing wrestling to the next level . Contact articwarriorwrestling@gci.net for more details.

• COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES, 745-3360. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., pressure canner dial guages need to be tested every year. Bring your dial guage to our office for this free service.

• HIGHER GROUND RANCH, 495-4404, Seeking volunteers, cash donations, equipment time, tools, fuel, building materials and sponsors for cabins.

• MAT-SU JOB CENTER, RESOURCE ROOM, 352-2500. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri Employer and job seeker assistance.

• MAT-SU JOB CENTER, 352-2555. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.

• VALLEY COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, 745-5544. Noon - 6 p.m., Thurs. and Fri., and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat. Located off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. at 49th State St.

Monday

• BAART (BACK COUNTRY AVALANCHE AWARENESS AND RESPONSE TEAM), 373-6406. 6:30 p.m, Mon. Avalanche safety and awareness classes taught each week at the MTA bldg. in Palmer. For more info., contact Patsy.

• BOREALIS DANCERS, 746-6504. 6 p.m., Mon. Clogging each week for ages 9 and up.

• INTERVIEWING SKILLS WORKSHOP, 352-2500. 2 p.m., Every Mon.

• MAT-SU MASTER GARDENERS, 746-2060 or 745-6561. 7 p.m., first Mon. You do not need to be a master gardener to join, just love gardening.

• MAT-SU TRAILS COUNCIL, 357-2252. 7-9 p.m., second Mon.

• NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, 746-2626. 7 p.m., second Mon.

• RESUMÅ WRITING WORKSHOP, 352-2500. 10 a.m., Mon.

• SOUTH-CENTRAL ALASKA BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, MEETING, 745-8863. 6:30 p.m., fourth Mon.

Tuesday

• ALASKAN INDEPENDENCE PARTY, 376-8285. 7 p.m., Tues.

• BIG LAKE LIBRARY ADVOCATES MEETING, 892-6475. 6 p.m., second Tues. of the month at the Big Lake Library.

The Big Lake Library Advocates annual membership drive is currently underway. If you have a few hours a month to donate and want to help your local library contact: Julie Busch at 892-6475, or 892-7543. Be sure to mention you are interested in becoming an advocate.

• HOMESTEADERS CLUB, INC., 376-3313. Second Tues.

• MAT-SU ROCK AND MINERAL CLUB, 745-3056. 7 p.m., third Tues. of the month, Potluck meeting. All ages welcome, bring a rock and a dish to share. :)

• MAT-SU TOASTMASTERS, 746-6558 or 376-5742, Tues., 7:30 a.m., Windbreak Cafe.

• MATANUSKA-SUSITNA ORCHESTRA, 376-2850 or 745-1430, Tues., 6:30-8:30 p.m. High School skill level needed.

• MEDICAL ASSISTANT MEETING, 745-1128 or 745-4634. 6:30-8 p.m., second Tues.

• MIDNIGHT SUN RIDERS CHAPTER OF THE CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOC., 376-8224. 7 p.m., second Tues., Alaskacma.com

• VALLEY GARDEN CLUB, 357-8040. 10:30 a.m., first Tues.

Wednesday

• BIG LAKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, 892-8316. 7:30 p.m., every second Weds.

• BOOK BONANZA WRITING GROUP, 373-6994. 1 p.m., every second and fourth Weds. at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Wasilla.

• BOREALIS DANCERS, 746-6504. 6 p.m., every Wed. Character dances, ages nine and up.

• PALMER HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING, 745-3950. 6 p.m., every first and third Weds.

• MAT-SU COMMUNITY TRANSIT MEETING, 376-5000. 5 p.m., every second Weds.

• MAT-SU DEMOCRATS BUSINESS MEETING, 745-3365. 7 p.m., every third Weds. at 415 S. Bailey St. in Palmer.

• MAT VALLEY WRESTLING ASSOCIATION, 745-5464. 6 p.m., Wed.

• MAT-SU BIRDERS, 376-8594. 7 p.m., second Wed.

• MAT-SU CHAPTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 746-8575. 8-9:30 a.m., second Wed.

• MEADOW LAKES COMMUNITY COUNCIL, 376-1035. 7 p.m., second Wed.

Thursday

• AM-VETS POST #9, MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 376-4374. 7 p.m., first and third Thurs.

• FREE WILLS CLINIC, 272-9431. 6-8 p.m., every last Thurs. Free drawing up of a legal will.

• IDITAROD MASONIC LODGE #20, 376-3799. 7:30 p.m., every third Thurs.

• MAT-SU SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, BOARD MEETING, 352-1200. 6 p.m., second Thurs.

• VALLEY COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, 745-5544. Noon-6 p.m., Thurs. Residential recycling, located off the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. at 49th State St.

• VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD, MEETING, Palmer Train Depot. 6:30 p.m., first Thurs.

• WAVE GROUP, 373-4456 or 373-4457. Intakes on Thurs. For women who are court-ordered to take an anger-management group.

Friday

• CITIZENS FOR ALASKA, 376-6045. 7 p.m., Fri.

• COURSE IN MIRACLES, 357-8335. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Fri.

• INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR GIRLS 11-20, 746-1132. First and third Fri.

• MAT-SU DEMOCRATS’ EGAN CLUB, 745-3365. 6 p.m., every third Fri. at the Grandview Inn, 2900 E. Parks Hwy., Wasilla.

• PAWS AND TAWS, SQUARE DANCING, 745-3841 or 745-1951. 7-10 p.m., every Fri.

Saturday

• MAT-SU ADULT WRITERS’ GROUP, 376-2607. 10 a.m.-noon, second Sat., and 1-3 p.m, last Thurs.

• VALLEY FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION, INC., 746-7718. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., first Sat. All-medium painting group.

• VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES, 373-1526 or www.alaskaveg.org. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., second Sat. $35 includes meal and cookbook.

• VEGETARIAN POTLUCK, 373-1526 or www.alaskaveg.org. 6-8 p.m., last Sat. $2 with a dish, $5 without.

Sunday

• CENTER FOR PEACEFUL LIVING, 373-3044. Sun., 1 p.m.

• TUG BAR, TRAP/SKEET SHOOT CLUB MEETING, 376-5720. Every second Sun. of each month.

SUPPORT GROUPS

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, MAT-SU HOTLINE, 376-4777. Area meetings schedule at: www.matsuaa.org.

• AL-ANON, 746-4166. 11-12 p.m., Fri. and noon- 1 p.m., Sat.

• AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS, 276-6646. A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences to solve common problems.

• ALZHEIMER’S RESOURCE AGENCY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP OF HOUSTON, 746-3413, second Wed., 1-2 p.m., and third Wed., 7-8 p.m.

• EPILEPTIC/SEIZURES, 376-0982. If you suffer from these and want to start a support group.

• FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 373-4456 or 373-4457. For men court-ordered to attend a men’s batterers program, domestic violence, anger management group or a domestic violence-related disorderly conduct group.

• FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA, PTSD, BIPOLAR, AND DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP, 982-2352 (Annette), or 715-9141 (Jeanette). Anyone interested in being involved in this group can call today, or e-mail jeanette1annette@yahoo.com.

• HEP-C ANONYMOUS AND AWARENESS HOTLINE, 376-9481. Call for classes and support with those living with Hepatitis C in the Area.

• HEART REACH PREGNANCY CENTER, 373-3456 or emergency Hopeline at 800-508-HOPE. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.

• JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER, 357-6713. A 24-hour message line. Behavioral health assessments for youth with their parents/guardians.

• MAT-SU SURVIVORS OF LOVED ONES SUICIDES, 746-5631 or 745-1221. 6:30-8 p.m., first Tues.

• TURNAROUND YOUTH RECOVERY PROGRAM, 376-4000. A treatment program for teens dealing with effects of drug and alcohol use.

• PARENTS REACHING OUT, 373-2526. A support group for parents experiencing grief and loss from a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.

• QUIT SMOKING/CHEWING CLASSES in Wasilla, 352-2573.

• TWELVE-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM, 745-6701. Crossroads Community Church, 7010 E. Bogard Rd. in Wasilla.

• VALLEY VERTIGO MENIERS SUPPORT GROUP, 745-2694. Members needed to help start group for people who live with this disease.

Monday

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SPEAKER MEETING, 7-8 p.m., every Mon., basement of the Church of the Nazerene, 1951 N. Hemmer Rd. in Palmer.

• MOM’S CLUB OF PALMER, MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 761-6155 or momsofpalmer@yahoo.com. 10 a.m., second Mon. Children’s events held throughout the month.

• MEN’S FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 373-4456. 7-9 p.m., Mon. For men who have been abusive or court-ordered to attend. Call for location.

• PALMER AL-ANON/AL-ATEEN, 746-4166. 7:30 p.m., Mon. Call for location.

• WOMEN’S FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 373-4456. 5-6:30 p.m., Mon. For women who have been abusive or court-ordered to attend. Call for location.

Tuesday

• BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP, 357-2588. 1:30 p.m., second Tues. For survivors, families, and friends. Call for location.

• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP, 746-4080, Tues., 5-6:30 p.m., Support for women who have experienced domestic violence.

• HCV ANONYMOUS, 357-4201 or Budleyak@mtaonline.com. 8 p.m., Tues. A twelve-step program for hepatitis-C and organ donor awareness, support and registry.

• MAT-SU SELF HELP GROUP, 357-5186. Noon-2 p.m., fourth Tues. Meets at the Mat-Su Regional Outpatient Center, room 220.

• MEN’S FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 373-4456 or 373-4457. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tues. For men who have been abusive or court-ordered to attend.

• MOBILITY SUPPORT GROUP, 357-2588. 1 p.m., first and third Tues.

• MS SUPPORT GROUP, 357-2588. Noon, fourth Tues. at Access Alaska.

• NARFE CHAPTER 2067, 376-3313. Noon-12:30 p.m., second Tues.

• NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 357-1284 or 440-6419. 7 p.m., Tues.

• SELF-HELP AND MUTUAL AID, 376-3249. 1 p.m., Tues. A community mental health resource.

• SUTTON A.A. 6:30 p.m., Tues. Chickaloon Village Government Building, Mile 61.5 Glenn Highway.

• TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY AK 150, 892-7282. 6-7:30 p.m., Tues.,

• TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY AK 157, 892-7282. 9:30-11 a.m., Tues.

Wednesday

• ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS, 357-6968. 12:15-1:15 p.m., Wed.

• BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. 7-9 p.m., first Wed. Valley Hospital Medical Center, classroom B, in Wasilla.

• LEARNING TO LIVE WITH FMS-CFS-ARTHRITIS-PARKINSONS-AUTO IMMUNE SYSTEM DEFICIENCY 3, 745-9050. 1:30-3 p.m., Wed. Free restorative yoga classes to address these issues.

• PARENTING CLASS, 746-4080. 12:30-2 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m., Wed.

• VISION IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP, 357-2588. 1:30 p.m., first and third Wed.

Thursday

• AL-ANON, WASILLA, 376-7080. 8-9 p.m., Thurs.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, OPEN MEETING, 7-8 p.m., every Thurs., basement of the Church of the Nazerene, 1951 N. Hemmer Rd. in Palmer.

• BRAIN INJURY REHAB SUPPORT GROUP, 357-2588. First and third Thurs.

• GRIEF SUPPORT, 352-4809. 7-8:30 p.m., Thurs.

• MAT-SU CHAPTER FIBROMYALGIA NETWORK, 373-1166 or 373-0644. 12:30-2 p.m., fourth Thurs.

• MAT-SU GRIEF SUPPORT, 373-4134 or 373-0842. 7-8:30 p.m., Thurs. at Trinity Lutheran Church.

• NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THE MENTALLY ILL, 353-3313. 3-5 p.m., third Thurs.

• PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP, 376-3522. 6:30-8 p.m., third Thurs.

• TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY AK 115, 892-7282. 5-6:30 p.m., Thurs.

• WILLOW AA, 495-1218. 7 p.m., Thurs. Call for location.

Friday

• CELEBRATE VALLEY RECOVERY, 357-5683. Noon-2 p.m., Fri. Women’s confidential fellowship of women growing spiritually in our relationship with God, in recovery from hurt and behaviors affecting our lives. Call for location.

• MEN’S FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, 376-4080 ext. 21. 10 a.m.-noon, Fri. For men who have been abusive or court-ordered to attend. Call for location.

• GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL OR TRANSGENDERED SUPPORT GROUP, 7 p.m., Fri., at the Church of the Covenant, 415 S. Bailey St. in Palmer.

Saturday

• AL-ANON, 373-2992 or 357-5071. Noon, Sat. Call for location.

• NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, 376-7080. 5 p.m., Sat. Call for location.

• OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS, 376-2687. 9-10:30 a.m., Sat. Call for location.

Sunday

• DOUBLE TROUBLE and RECOVERY ALANON CLUB, 745-2961. 6-7 p.m., Sun. A 12-step program for substance abuse and mental illness. Call for location.

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