Palmer Art Walk set for Saturday

PALMER — October’s Palmer Art Walk is from 1 to 5 p.m., Oct. 12. This month’s event seeks to amplify the Great Palmer Pantry Push, an annual food collection drive that benefits the Palmer Food Bank. Last year, Valley residents brought in 25,000 cans and gave more than $6,000 during the push.

Food driver organizer Patti Dubler said there are about 60 donation sites around the Palmer area this year. She said more schools are participating this year as well.

“Schools are going to go way past what they did last year,” she said. “Some schools are even bringing kids over to let them put the food on the shelves themselves. I’m very impressed with the schools this year.”

Art Walk participants can join the fun by bringing in nonperishable cans of food to the Palmer Museum of History and Artto receive extra entries into the prize raffle. People who visit more than 10 stops on the Art Walk also will earn additional raffle entries this month.

Note that the hours for the event are slightly different this month to accommodate the Palmer Chamber's Water Towers on Parade Auction at the Palmer Depot at 6 p.m.

Here’s October’s list of participating businesses:

Arkose Brewery

Beer Meets Canvas event from 2 to 4 p.m. For $30, participants 21 years and older get a pint and art supplies to create their own masterpiece. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information or to see if space is still available, contact Arkose Brewery at 746-2337.

The Gallery

See new work by featured artist Robert Clayton. He will be bring his new and exciting fall landscapes and will be available to discuss his work. Light refreshments will be served from 2 to 6 p.m.

9 The Eagle Hotel

To be announced.

7 Cover Ups

Cover Ups will host RaeShaun Schmidt, owner of Monkey and Bean Designs. She is an Alaskan mama with two little ones who enjoys making all natural, modern toys using local, sustainable resources.

5 Garden Gate

Bring a can or box of nonperishable foodstuffs that can create a nutritious meal and receive 10 percent off any one item through Oct. 12.

4 Non-Essentials

To be announced.

3 Fireside Books

Shop owner David Cheezem will read selected poems by Robert Frost.

2 Vagabond Blues

A show of artwork by Shelli Franckowiak, who specializes in spray and acrylic painting.

2 Side Kicks Gift Store

Side Kicks will host Cory Williamson, Christian author of “Warriors Are Made.”

1 Alaskans Artisans and Crafters

This artistic and eclectic group will set up in the Turkey Red banquet room and will offer visitors an opportunity to sample a wide selection of arts and crafts that they can purchase as well. Bring in four cans of food and receive a free fall family photo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 11 to 12 in the Turkey Red banquet room.

1 Radio Free Palmer 89.5 FM

This favorite local radio station will host live music during the Art Walk at 4 p.m.

1 Shane Lamb Studio

This friendly gallery will feature the work of Charlen Jeffery.

1 Healing Path Therapeutic Massage

Two therapists will provide chair and foot massage at the discounted rate of $1 per minute at the Downtown Palmer Plaza from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-in, or call Pamela J. Stephen at 715-8748 or Carrie D. McAllister at 715-8725 to reserve a time. The featured artist will be Sandra Cook of SL Cook Pottery and Fiber Werks.

Chickadee's

This little gem has recently restocked its shelves with more unique items and will be open for business as usual.

6 Rusty's

This delicious local eatery will feature canned the food art creations of one of the eighth-grade classes at Academy Charter School.

8 Palmer Museum of History and Art

This month, the museum is continuing its celebration of Japanese culture with its exhibit “The Gift of Friendship,” a brief history of the Palmer-Saroma Sister City relationship. In addition, they will be serving up some Japanese tidbits and offering visitors a chance to create their own unique origami creatures. Bring in a nonperishable food item and save 15 percent on any item in the gift store.