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SUMMARY:Mat-Su Special Santa Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:Applications Available from Nov. 1st – Dec 12th\nFinal days to apply and pick up gifts Dec 19th and 20th\nSee website for application and details on when to pick up. \n​The Mat-Su Special Santa program was founded in 1997 and has helped over 50\,000 Mat-Su children from newborns to age 18 with Christmas gifts. We are a program of Alaska Family Services\, a 501c3 Non-Profit\, and a partner with the Toys 4 Tots program. \nOur goal is to help spread joy and the magic of Christmas by providing families in need with Christmas presents for their children as well as bringing the community together with volunteer opportunities in the workshop and fundraising events. \nWe wish you a very happy Holiday Season!\n -The Elves
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SUMMARY:Lights On Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:Mat-Su Celebrates Afterschool Programs November 8\nLights On Afterschool to Feature Teen and Parent Panels\, Community Partners and More \nMat-Su – On Saturday\, November 8\, Youth 360 will join the 26th annual Lights On Afterschool celebration\, a nationwide series of more than 8\,000 events for afterschool organized by the Afterschool Alliance that is expected to reach over a million people. \nThe Lights On Afterschool event\, to be held at the Teeland Middle School\, will feature panels on teen education\, teen safety\, vaping and the power of afterschool activities. The day will conclude with insightful panels from teens and parents. \nWhat: Youth 360 Lights On Afterschool Event. Parents can take part in workshops while youth grades K-12 enjoy games and activities hosted by Thrive Mat-Su. The event is open-house style\, people can come for one session or stay for the whole day. \nWorkshops Include:\nStarting the Conversation: Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Internet – Palmer Police Department – A practical discussion on cyber safety and what parents should know.\nTogether for Success: Staying Connected with Your Teen’s Education – Laura Richardson\, MSBSD – Tips for communicating with teachers\, using district tools\, and supporting your teen at school.\nVaping and What Parents Need to Know – Rebecca Cole\, American Lung Association – Learn how to recognize common vaping devices and talk with teens about them.\nKeeping Kids Connected: The Power of Afterschool Activities – Afterschool Ambassador Tyler Healy\, Youth 360 – Explore local data on youth engagement and why activities matter.\nThe day will conclude with two insightful panel discussions:\nTeen Panel: Local teens share what it’s like growing up in the Mat-Su Valley and how families can support them.\nParent Panel: Conversations on safe dating\, building resilience\, managing friendships\, and connecting with other parents.\nPlus: Free Admission and Door Prizes. \nWhen: 10:00am – 2:00pm\, Saturday\, November 8\, 2025 \nWhere: Teeland Middle School\, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy\, Wasilla\, AK 99654 \nWho: Youth 360 and partner organizations: Thrive Mat-Su\, Matanuska-Susitna\, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska\, along with more than 20 community booths with local programs and resources for families. \nEvent Contact: Kim Hayes\nContact email: kim@prsolutionsdc.com\nContact phone number: 	(202) 609-9876
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SUMMARY:2025 Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace\, sponsored by Lotto Alaska\, takes place at the Menard Sports Center and gives the area an opportunity to shop for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts right in their neighborhood without that long commute to Anchorage.\nArtists and craftsmen will fill over 100 mini specialty shops with literally thousands of holiday gift ideas. Jewelry\, original artwork\, clothing\, home decor\, tasty treats… You’ll find unique items from all around the state. No need to waste a tank of gas looking for the perfect gift! Make Santa proud this year and get all of your holiday shopping done in one warm location with lots of EASY FREE parking at the Mat-Su Holiday Marketplace. This event is co-sponsored by Lotto Alaska.\nAdmission is $5 for adults\, kids 12 and under are free\, and Sunday is free for Military with ID or anyone who brings 2 cans of food for a local food bank. Hours are as follows:\nSaturday – 10am-5pm\nSunday – 11am-5pm\nPLEASE NOTE! We do not sell booth spaces or door tickets on Facebook so if you see someone advertising these\, it’s a scam. Tickets are only sold at the door and any questions about the event should be directed to KO Productions directly.
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