Things to-do in the Mat-Su

St. Pat’s in the Mats

Mat-Su Boys & Girls Club’s annual fundraiser is set for Friday at the Palmer Train Depot. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Tickets for a table of eight costs $350.

The public is invited to join Mat-Su Boys & Girls Club for a night of live and silent auctions, raffles, a prime rib dinner featuring Irish favorites, a beer tasting featuring local Alaskan breweries, and more. For more information, contact Howie Marks at 907-841-3100

Greatland Retrievers Grand OpeningLocal dog owners are invited to check out Greatland Retrievers’ new facility with tours, lunch, giveaways, and a “gun dog” demo.

Greatland Retrievers is a home-based boarding facility for all dog breeds who offers basic to advanced dog training services. For more information, call 907-376-3647.

Hobo Jim LIVE at Palmer AlehouseHobo Jim, “Alaska’s Official Balladeer” is performing at Palmer Alehouse’s outdoor stage Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. This event is free of charge.

Black Birch Books’ Bookstore From Home Grand OpeningThe public is invited to join Black Birch Books this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their grand opening from home. The book store closed their main doors due to COVID-19 and is currently offering curbside service from home, offering hand picked selections and bundles that fill paper grocery bags for $40.

“We may be closed until next year but that doesn’t mean we’re not still here for you!”

Signs for specific directions are located on Well Site Road off Fairview Loop. For more information, message Black Birch Books on Facebook or call 907-373-2677.

100 Proof Karaoke with Michael Ray at American Legion Post 15American Legion Post 15 is hosting their Saturday Fun and Food night with Michael Ray and the general public starting at 6 p.m.

American Legion Post 15 is located at 1550 Mystic Circle in Palmer. For more information, call 907-745-4440

Alaska Hometown Jamboree hosted by Golden Wheel Amusements

Alaska State Fair’s longtime partner, Golden Wheel Amusements is offering 25 different rides at the Palmer Fairgrounds from 12 to 10 p.m. until Aug. 23. The Jamboree is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

In addition to rides, familiar carnival games, fair food vendors, as well as a beer garden will be available. Each ticket includes entry and unlimited rides.

“This three-week event will have a selection of your favorite rides, without the lines!”

Masks are recommended for patrons and required for all employees. People are encouraged to preorder tickets off their website since they are limiting grounds capacity to 2,000 people daily. For more information, visit goldenwheelamusements.com.

Friday FlingPalmer’s iconic market, the Friday Fling is free to enter and a family-friendly environment. Every week is a chance to shop for locally grown produce, handmade goods, and fresh meals from food trucks. Plus, there’s always a variety of activities and musical acts at every Fling.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com