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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
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-special-santa-program-2025/
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SUMMARY:Colony Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday season Palmer-style at Colony Christmas 2025! Bring your family\, friends\, and neighbors for a weekend full of festive cheer\, community spirit\, and holiday traditions that make Palmer so special. This event is a chance to connect\, have fun\, and experience the magic of the season together.\nThroughout the weekend\, enjoy a wide range of activities for all ages. Take a leisurely hayride through the town\, watch or participate in the Gingerbread Contest\, compete in the Cornhole Tournament\, and show off your baking skills in the Cookie Contests. Be sure to catch the spectacular Parade of Lights and end the evening with fireworks that light up the Alaskan sky. Multiple craft fairs will also be featured\, offering unique gifts\, holiday decorations\, and treats from local artisans and businesses.\nWhether you’re a long-time resident or visiting Palmer for the holidays\, Colony Christmas 2025 promises something for everyone. Stay tuned—more details and schedules will be announced soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and celebrate the holiday season with your community!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/colony-christmas/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar at Mat-Su Senior Services
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a spot to do your holiday shopping?\nWe are hosting over 45 holiday vendors and MORE at our location:\nPalmer Senior Citizen’s Center\n1132 S Chugach St\nPalmer AK 99645\nFriday Dec 12th 12PM-6PM\nSaturday Dec 13th 10AM-5PM\nCome stop by for local vendors\, bake sale\, raffle\, silent auction\, concessions & more!\nFREE parking and FREE entry! No cost to attend.\nThis year\, Mat-Su Senior Services is once more hosting the Holiday Bazaar in conjunction with the City of Palmer’s 2025 Colony Christmas. We will have over 45 vendors on the main and basement floor\, which are accessible by stairs or elevator.\nLocated on the main floor we will have our central hub hosting our quilt raffle\, bake sale\, and silent auction.\nOur concessions will be located nearby in the dining room.\nBring your best camera and selfie pose for FREE pictures with Santa or the Grinch!\nVendor Spots Full!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/holiday-bazaar-at-mat-su-senior-services/
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SUMMARY:2025 Thrive Bash Christmas Beach Party (High school Only)
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Mat-Su presents a high school- and middle school-only double-header Christmas Beach Thrive Bash! High school will take place on Friday\, December 12\, and middle school on Saturday\, December 13\, at Northgate Community Center from 6 to 10 PM. Wear your ugly sweaters\, your favorite floral shirts\, or your Christmas PJs!\nTickets are $10 for high school students in grades 9–12 and for middle school students in grades 6–8.\nTo pre-register\, please complete these steps:\n1: Text “High School” or “Middle School” to 907-745-5826 to sign up today.\n2: Complete the liability waiver at the link that is sent to you. These waivers are suitable for a full calendar year.\n3: Secure your tickets using the link we send (high school and middle school events have two separate ticketing links)\nAdult Volunteers Welcome!\nParents\, when you volunteer\, your kids attend for free! Please don’t buy a ticket.  Please let us know if you would like to volunteer by texting “Volunteer” to 907-745-5826 and stating your interest in this upcoming event. We have added you to our special volunteer list.\nPlease use the promotion code  “SCHOLARSHIP” to receive 100% off tickets for Mat-Su Students. We will not be selling tickets at the door. You must pre-register to attend this event! Our last middle school event sold out\, so we do not want you to miss out!\nThrive Mat-Su is a program of the United Way of Mat-Su.
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/2025-thrive-bash-christmas-beach-party-high-school-only/
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