BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connect Mat-Su - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Connect Mat-Su X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connect Mat-Su REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20250309T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20251102T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20260308T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20261101T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20270314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20271107T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170316Z CREATED:20260922T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170316Z UID:10000270-1789819200-1789833600@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Walk For Recovery - Recovery is Paws-ible! DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth annual Walk for Recovery!\nWe’re so excited to invite you to this year’s Walk for Recovery happening on Saturday\, September 19th!\nThe walk kicks off at the Target parking lot and continues all the way back to the MY House Youth Drop-in Center\, BBQ celebration awaits you at the finish line!\nWe’re walking together to celebrate recovery\, community strength\, and the powerful journey we’re all part of. And what’s a celebration without some good food\, community engagement\, and awesome custom event t-shirt\, featuring art from Brad Alexander and Oswald Keener’s “Cranky Critters” book series!\nWhether you are in recovery yourself or just want to help support the fantastic recovery community that we have here in the Mat-Su\, we want you to join us on the 19th of September for Food\, Fellowship\, and Fun at the 5th Annual Walk for Recovery! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/5th-annual-walk-for-recovery-recovery-is-paws-ible/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260919T180000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170319Z CREATED:20260922T222625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170319Z UID:10000260-1789830000-1789840800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Blood N Fire Free BBQ DESCRIPTION:2nd annual fundraiser free BBQ by Blood N Fire\n3-6pm\nLive Dessert Auction\nSilent Auction\nDoor Prizes\nBake Sale\nGames and Fun! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/blood-n-fire-free-bbq/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170317Z CREATED:20260922T222627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170317Z UID:10000272-1789995600-1790002800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Celebrating 10 Years - C'eyiits' Hwnax Life House Community Health Center DESCRIPTION:In celebration of its 10-year anniversary\, C’eyiits’ Hwnax Life House Community Health Center is hosting an event for all community members. Stop by the clinic to celebrate with food trucks\, clinic employees\, and community members. Bring friends and family to learn about services available to you at Life House CHC. Random door prizes include an ice fishing tent\, cooler\, camping chairs\, and movie tickets. We hope to see you there. URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/celebrating-10-years-ceyiits-hwnax-life-house-community-health-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260923T180000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170324Z CREATED:20260922T222624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170324Z UID:10000254-1790182800-1790186400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Sign Language Classes DESCRIPTION:**Wednesdays**\n*5pm-6pm*\nAug 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, 26th\nSept 2rd\, 9th\, 16th\, 23rd \n~ 8 Classes\n~ Beginner to Intermediate progressing classes\n~ $10 per person\, per class\n~ All Ages Welcome \n❤Geraldine Klapak will be your instructor for the class. She is a deaf woman who is experienced in tutoring and teaching ASL. She will sometimes have a hearing person assisting her.\n*BBB is a female disabled veteran owned business who exclusively hires homeless youth from the community. We are the only bookbinder in the state. All people are welcome here and events are scheduled by request. Our facility is fully handicap accessible. URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/sign-language-classes-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170325Z CREATED:20260922T222603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170325Z UID:10000140-1790794800-1790798400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Fireside Writers Circle DESCRIPTION:Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.\nWe meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.\nMeetings are limited to 12 spots; if you are interested\, please sign up in the store or give us a call at (907) 745-2665 and we will add your name to the list! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/fireside-writers-circle-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170319Z CREATED:20260922T222625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170319Z UID:10000262-1791626400-1791651600@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bizarr DESCRIPTION:A craft market focused on handmade holiday items produced by local vendors. Plenty of free parking and no admittance fee. \nDates\nOct 10\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 11\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska\nUpcoming Events\nASF Holiday Bazaar Second Weekend \nOct 17\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 18\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/holiday-bizarr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170320Z CREATED:20260922T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170320Z UID:10000269-1791626400-1791738000@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do this weekend AND wanting to get your holiday shopping done early? 🎁\nCome visit Raven Hall and Hoskins Building October 12 –13 and October 19 – 20 for this year’s Holiday Bazaar! Hours are Saturday\, 10am – 5pm and Sunday\, 11am – 5pm. Admission to the bazaar is free!\nThis popular event provides an excellent opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping with a wide range of gifts from over 100 vendors! Clothing\, art\, knives\, jewelry\, glasswork\, quilts\, antiques\, food products\, furniture\, woodwork and books are just some of the items that can be found at the Bazaar. A variety of food trucks will be on-site to keep shoppers fueled. In between shopping and great food\, the family can meet Santa! 🎅\nFood vendors include: Grandma Wei’s\, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs\, Barbecue Babes\, Emjays Mobile Foods\, and Garcia’s Cantina & Cafe. URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/alaska-state-fair-holiday-bazaar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170319Z CREATED:20260922T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170319Z UID:10000189-1791633600-1791637200@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Mat-Su Regional Birthing Classes DESCRIPTION:Join a Labor and Delivery Nurse as they take you through the end of your pregnancy\, signs of labor\, what to expect at the hospital\, comfort measures during labor\, the birth process\, and much\, much more! You will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to have a birth experience that will be memorable and rewarding. \nTo register please email: matsubirth.ed@gmail.com \nCost: $80.00 URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-regional-birthing-classes-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170320Z CREATED:20260922T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170320Z UID:10000264-1791712800-1791738000@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bizarr DESCRIPTION:A craft market focused on handmade holiday items produced by local vendors. Plenty of free parking and no admittance fee. \nDates\nOct 10\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 11\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska\nUpcoming Events\nASF Holiday Bazaar Second Weekend \nOct 17\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 18\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/holiday-bizarr-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170320Z CREATED:20260922T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170320Z UID:10000265-1792231200-1792256400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bizarr DESCRIPTION:A craft market focused on handmade holiday items produced by local vendors. Plenty of free parking and no admittance fee. \nDates\nOct 10\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 11\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska\nUpcoming Events\nASF Holiday Bazaar Second Weekend \nOct 17\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 18\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/holiday-bizarr-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170320Z CREATED:20260922T222626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170320Z UID:10000263-1792317600-1792342800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Holiday Bizarr DESCRIPTION:A craft market focused on handmade holiday items produced by local vendors. Plenty of free parking and no admittance fee. \nDates\nOct 10\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 11\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska\nUpcoming Events\nASF Holiday Bazaar Second Weekend \nOct 17\, 2026 · 10:00 AM – Oct 18\, 2026 · 5:00 PM(GMT-08:00) Alaska URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/holiday-bizarr-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170318Z CREATED:20260922T222625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170318Z UID:10000259-1792857600-1792864800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trails DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spooktacular family adventure on the trails at Government Peak Recreation Area! Hike a festive\, family-friendly route through decorated stations\, collect treats along the way\, and enjoy an evening filled with Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged\, so grab your candy buckets and your Halloween spirit as you explore the trails together! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/trick-or-treat-trails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170325Z CREATED:20260922T222604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170325Z UID:10000144-1793214000-1793217600@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Fireside Writers Circle DESCRIPTION:Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.\nWe meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.\nMeetings are limited to 12 spots; if you are interested\, please sign up in the store or give us a call at (907) 745-2665 and we will add your name to the list! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/fireside-writers-circle-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170319Z CREATED:20260922T222615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170319Z UID:10000193-1794052800-1794056400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Mat-Su Regional Birthing Classes DESCRIPTION:Join a Labor and Delivery Nurse as they take you through the end of your pregnancy\, signs of labor\, what to expect at the hospital\, comfort measures during labor\, the birth process\, and much\, much more! You will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to have a birth experience that will be memorable and rewarding. \nTo register please email: matsubirth.ed@gmail.com \nCost: $80.00 URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-regional-birthing-classes-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170325Z CREATED:20260922T222603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170325Z UID:10000139-1795633200-1795636800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Fireside Writers Circle DESCRIPTION:Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.\nWe meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.\nMeetings are limited to 12 spots; if you are interested\, please sign up in the store or give us a call at (907) 745-2665 and we will add your name to the list! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/fireside-writers-circle-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170319Z CREATED:20260922T222614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170319Z UID:10000190-1797076800-1797080400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Mat-Su Regional Birthing Classes DESCRIPTION:Join a Labor and Delivery Nurse as they take you through the end of your pregnancy\, signs of labor\, what to expect at the hospital\, comfort measures during labor\, the birth process\, and much\, much more! You will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to have a birth experience that will be memorable and rewarding. \nTo register please email: matsubirth.ed@gmail.com \nCost: $80.00 URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-regional-birthing-classes-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T170325Z CREATED:20260922T222605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T170325Z UID:10000145-1798657200-1798660800@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Fireside Writers Circle DESCRIPTION:Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.\nWe meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.\nMeetings are limited to 12 spots; if you are interested\, please sign up in the store or give us a call at (907) 745-2665 and we will add your name to the list! URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/fireside-writers-circle-8/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR