AARS Fun Day 2023
2023-06-03 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage)
Fun Day is a free annual event that brings together AARS’ clients, their families, and the community to celebrate recovery. This is an opportunity for the community to see the work AARS is doing in the community, chat with clients about their recovery, and to have fun! AARS’ clients help host Fun Day, along with AARS volunteers, staff, and board members.
What to Expect:
Fun Day is from 11 am to 5 pm and has something for everyone, including:
Free BBQ
Family activity tables
Bouncy house for kids
Volleyball
Farm tours
Door prizes every 30 minutes
Produce and flower basket sales
Drawing of annual raffle winners (4 pm)
Fun Day is a drug and alcohol-free event. There will also be an AA meeting held at 11 am in the main facility for those who wish to join.

Families Supporting Change
2023-06-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
This free group is for family and friends with a desire to help make a change in the life of a loved one who struggles with substance abuse. Each Monday there is an opportunity to learn evidence-based tools to encourage change, develop positive communication techniques, take care of yourself on this journey, and understand your loved one’s behavior.

It's T-ball Season!
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-06-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-07-04 12:00 - 13:30
This is a great weekly Day Hab activity for all ages and ability levels. Come join us for Fun in the Sun playing the all-time American Sport. This is a non-competitive, challenger league-style activity and is intended for recreation, exercise, and social skill building. Bring your own equipment or use ours.
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Meadow Lakes Playground And Sports Complex (1210 N Kim Dr, Wasilla, AK 99623, United States)

Forget Me Not Community Fair
2023-06-11 12:00 - 18:00
Forget Me Not Community Fair is an annual event that builds community connection for positive change in the Mat-Su Valley by promoting organizations that are serving our community in love.
Come out on June 11, 2023 from 12-6pm and enjoy a stage of live performers, a variety of food vendors, and booths featuring some amazing organizations!

Divorce and Custody Clinic
2023-06-12 13:30 - 15:30
Alaska Family Services, Connect Mat-Su, and Alaska Legal Services presents a FREE pro-se (do-it-yourself) Divorce & Custody Clinic.
The clinic will take place in person at 1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer from 1:30-3:30 pm on February 27th, April 17th, and June 12th.
Please call 907-746-6213 to register.

Monday Night Support Group
2023-06-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-26 17:00 - 19:00
A peer support group to increase social connection, support, and strengthen community relationships for parents and caregivers of children and youth ages 0-25 years old.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Community Cafe and Response Team Meeting
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:00
MMIP Community Cafe and Response Team meeting to continue building a team within the Mat-Su Valley to address the issue, bring awareness, and assist in search and provision of services to the family and the missing (once found).

Training | Raising Resilience (In-Person Only)
2023-06-14 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a presentation on raising resilient youth!
This will include information from a 2019 Johns Hopkins study on the effects of positive childhood experiences. Despite growing up with adversity, positive experiences buffer the trauma and promote healing.
Learn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlates to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact: michelle.boyden@matsuk12.us
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact:
candrews@rockmatsu.org

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort
2023-06-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-30 12:00 - 14:00
OUR VISION
We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.
HOW IT WORKS
Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)
EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.
Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.
Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school
EPSA Values
Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.
Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

2023 5K For Life
2023-06-17 09:00 - 12:00
The 5k for Life is a free, family- friendly event. The 5k course runs along the Trunk rd walk-way up to College Rd and back. Early registration is recommended! There will be snacks, drinks, door prizes, and a kid’s play place… including the TODDLER DASH!
Event Contact:
Sophia Logan, sophia.l@heartreachalaska.com
907-373-3456

2023 Bicycle Safety Rodeo
2023-06-22 17:00 - 19:00
Location: Mat-Su Regional Urgent Care-Wasilla Corner of Crusey & Bogard Rd.
Mat-Su Regional’s Annual Bike Rodeo
Join Us
Brig your bike and helmet.
Obstacle course, safety checks, education, and free helmets for the first 100 participants.
Prize drawing for four bicycles!

The Alaska Scottish Highland Games
2023-06-24 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-25 08:00 - 18:00
The Alaskan Scottish Club is pleased to Present the Alaska Scottish Highland Games at the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 2023!
Featuring all things Scottish-Bagpipes, Heavy Athletics, Celtic Dance, Drumming, Kilted Mile, Scotch Tasting, Tea Tent, Salmon Tossing, Highland Coo, Tug-Of-War, Vendors, Historical Demonstrations, Musical Guests, Axe Throwing, Children’s Events and so much there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Miles for Meals on Wheels Fun Run
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00
2023 Miles for Meals on Wheels is WASI’s biggest fundraiser of the year. It is a Fun, run, walk & roll, that will be held virtually June1-24 and in person June 24 at the WASI campus. The event benefits the Meals on Wheels Program and the seniors we serve.

2nd Annual Summer Solstice Float for Hope
2023-06-24 14:00 - 18:00
Hosted by the Recovery Community to bring HOPE that recovery is possible for anyone! Join us as we increase awareness of available resources, and remember those who we have lost.
Bring something to float on! Food, Games, Fellowship, Fun, and Float. Community Resources Available. Water rescue- on site. Rain or Shine.
Questions? Want to be a vendor?
Call Shannon @ 907-631-2370

Operation Welcome Home
2023-06-28 12:00 - 15:00
Please join us for an Open House to celebrate our new Vet Center and to kick off the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War during Operation Welcome Home. 907-376-4318

Trafficking in Plain Sight
2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00
Trafficking in Plain Sight
An informal night on sex trafficking in Alaska @ the Mat-Su Health Foundation, with Priceless Executive Director Gwen Adams.
Priceless is expanding into the Matanuska Valley. After this informational night, we will be hosting a mentor training (Engage Training) to have people ready to help the vulnerable in our community.
This event is free and open to the public.

30 Moments over 30 years
2023-06-30 11:00 - 15:00
Links will be hosting their 30th anniversary event and Resource fair on June 30, 2023. There will be games, food trucks, a raffle, and many different organizations celebrating the great work Links ADRC has undertaken over the last 30 years.

Families Supporting Change
2023-07-03 12:00 - 13:00
This free group is for family and friends with a desire to help make a change in their loved one’s life. Each Monday there is an opportunity to learn evidence-based tools to encourage change, develop positive communication techniques, take care of yourself on this journey, and understand your loved one’s behavior.
