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SUMMARY:Mat-Su College Sumo Robotics Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Mat-Su College Robotics Club is hosting the Mat-Su College Sumo Robotics Competition\, which will take place on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, at 10:00 AM in the Glenn Massay Theater. The competition welcomes all high school and college students\, who may enter individually or as part of a team. Participation is free\, and winners will be awarded a three-credit tuition waiver at Mat-Su College. The Robotics Competition will follow international Sumo Robotics rules. Each robot will be autonomous and not require direct human intervention. The rounds will be three minutes and are won by one robot pushing the other robot out of the sumo ring.
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SUMMARY:Mat-Su YMCA Shoots &  Ladders Basketball Game
DESCRIPTION:Battle of the Badges: Wasilla Edition! 🏀🚓🚒\nWatch Wasilla’s local Police and Fire Department go head-to-head on the hardwood! This isn’t just about bragging rights—it’s about building our community.\nEvery ticket and donation directly supports:\n✅ Wasilla’s Before & Afterschool Childcare programs.\n✅ Our mission to build a full YMCA in the Valley!\nCome cheer on your favorite first responders and help us invest in the future of our families.\n📍Wasilla High School\n🗓️ Saturday April 11th\, 2026\n⏱️ Starts at 1pm\n💲 $10 entry fee – 12 & under FREE admission\n#YMCA #firstresponders
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-ymca-shoots-ladders-basketball-game/
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SUMMARY:The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
DESCRIPTION:That Thing Goin On is excited to announce a new community offering: The Roaming Playroom!\nThe Roaming Playroom will be hosting weekly “Together Time” at Lekker Coffee and Baking Co right in downtown Palmer.\n“Together Time” means sharing life in shared spaces – where grownups stay\, kids play\, and community grows.\nThe Roaming Playroom curates pop-up play spaces for parents to slow down\, eat\, and drink in public without rushing\, while also spending quality time with their children and connecting with other community members.\nStarting March 10\, come visit us at Lekker Coffee and Baking Co on:\nTuesdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm\nand\nSaturdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm\nYou bring your people\, I’ll bring my people\, and lets build some community together!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-roaming-playroom-together-time-at-lekker-coffee-5/
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SUMMARY:Thrive Mat-Su 8-Bit Bash
DESCRIPTION:Join Thrive Mat-Su for our 8-Bit Bash @ Teeland Middle School on April 11th from 6 – 10 pm.  \nSaturday Night Thrive events are open to all Mat-Su youth in 6th grade and up! Join us as we celebrate retro video games. Even if you aren’t a gamer\, we have much more to offer. This is just our theme! We will have a Dance Battle\, an Arcade\, a Minecraft Maker Lab\, and our Art Contest (read and see below for sign-up details). We have dozens of unique activity areas\, so there is something for everyone at our 8-Bit Bash.  \nTickets are $15 each. If tickets are still available on April 10th (the day before the event)\, ticket prices will increase to $20.  \nAll tickets include a Thrive $5 for concessions. Scholarships are available. Please don’t wait\, tickets will not be available at the door.  \nWhat event areas do we have at Saturday Night Thrive?\nThink of a Thrive Party like 25 parties in The Hub\, Concessions\, Sugar Shack\, TRUE BLUE-tique\, Bonfire\, Photobooth\, Video Lab\, “Bored” Games\, Art Lab\, Code Blue Lounge\, iAMSOMEBODY\, Facepaint/Crazy Hair\, Play Lab\, Maker Lab\, Music Lab\, Dance Lab\, Drama Lab\, Arcade\, Main Stage\, Karaoke\, Sport Court\, and KidZone (only for the younger children of staff and volunteers) Each zone host many different activities throughout the night. \nText “BASH” to 907-745-5826 to sign up. \nParents\, your children attend for free when you volunteer. We have KidZone available for the younger children of staff and volunteers. Text “Volunteer” to receive the volunteer sign-up form that will automatically add you to our list once completed.  \nHey listen! Thrive Mat-Su is hosting an 8-Bit Art Contest for youth in grades 6th-12th! If you’re a fan of the classics or current games\, we would really like to see your video game-inspired creations. \nAre you ready to join the quest? For a full list of rules and how to submit your artwork\, text “PIXEL” to (907) 745-5826. \n1st Place Prize: $30 Amazon Gift Card\n2nd Place Prize: $20 Amazon Gift Card\n3rd Place Prize: $10 Amazon Gift Card  \nA Special Staff Choice Prize for one participant. \nDon’t hit pause and get started on your submission today!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/thrive-mat-su-8-bit-bash/
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