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SUMMARY:5th Annual Su-Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Community Health Center is proud to be an exhibitor at the 5th Annual Su Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Willow Community Center (Mile 69.5 Parks Highway).\nHosted by the Willow\, Talkeetna\, and Trapper Creek Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)\, this year’s theme—“Being Prepared Counts!”—focuses on equipping our community with the knowledge and tools needed for all-season safety and disaster preparedness.\nThis FREE\, family-friendly event will feature:\n-Live emergency demonstrations\n-An interactive earthquake escape room\n-Local vendors and community resources\n-Door prizes\n-Free safety item bags for the first 100 adults\n-Come hungry—Patriot BBQ will be onsite serving up delicious food!\nWith support from the Mat-Su Borough Department of Emergency Services\, the Willow Area Community Organization\, AARP\, and many dedicated partners\, this event is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and prepare together.\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/5th-annual-su-valley-emergency-preparedness-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260528T113000
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SUMMARY:Training | Raising Resilience (ZOOM ONLY)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on raising resilient youth! \nThis 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. \nLearn ways to foster healthy growth and development in children that correlate to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185…\nMeeting ID: 825 7648 0185\nPasscode: 288902 \nQuestions? \nPresentation Content Contact:\nboydenmichelle@gmail.com \nR.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact:\ncandrews@rockmatsu.org
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/training-raising-resilience-zoom-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260527T190000
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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-4/
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SUMMARY:ROCK Mat-Su Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join R.O.C.K. Mat‑Su for an expert-led webinar series\ndesigned to help Family Contact Facilitators and\nallied professionals understand children and youth mental health and support positive family contact. Learn how to recognize and respond to distress in infants\, children\, and adolescents and strategies to manage your own mental health\, including moral distress. Each session offers practical tools you can use to create safer\, more supportive reunification\nexperiences for children and families. \nINTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE CHILD & ADOLESCENT\nSTRESS & ANXIETY – MAY 27\, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM \nBuilding on the previous session\, this webinar explores evidence‑based strategies facilitators can use to help children and adolescents manage stress\nduring contact sessions. Participants will learn why certain interventions reduce distress\, how youth benefit from predictable routines and emotional\nvalidation\, and how to anticipate moments when stress may escalate. \nPresenter: Michelle Rozenman\, PhD — Associate Professor of Psychology\,\nUniversity of Denver; Director of the BRAVE Lab; Licensed Clinical\nPsychologist. \nClick the website link to register!
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/rock-mat-su-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260606T210000
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SUMMARY:The SpongeBob Musical
DESCRIPTION:The SpongeBob Musical will be showing at Glenn Massay Theater from May 21st through June 6th\, 2026. Presented in partnership with Concord Theatricals\, this A-List production brings SpongeBob and the residents of Bikini Bottom to the stage in a live musical performance for audiences of all ages. Join SpongeBob\, Patrick\, Sandy\, and the rest of the gang as they work together to save their hometown in this family-friendly production to kick off the summer season. Buy tickets at https://glennmassaytheater.com/.
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/the-spongebob-musical/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260526T120000
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SUMMARY:Valley Charities Spring Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Valley Charities\, INC. & Turn a Leaf \nSpring online auction\nOpens May 15th\, Closes May 26th \nHelp us continue to connect those who need help with the help they need. \nProceeds from our online auction add to our Endowment Fund. With these funds we will be able to issue mini grants for those who fall into the GAP between one time finance shortfalls and programs that normally offer help. \nhttps://vcispring.cbo.io
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/valley-charities-spring-online-auction/
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SUMMARY:Leaves of Change Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Valley Charities with turn-A-leaf thrift store presenting our 2nd online auction\, Leaves of Change fund raiser supports Valley Charities programs “Connecting those who need help with the help they need”. Proceeds from our online auction are added to our Endowment Fund. These funds will be distributed by way of mini grants made available to those MatSu residents who find them selves with financial difficulty. A one time urgency like a car repair\, copay on a prescription or medical bill. These people who fall into the GAP between public service programs and do not have help readily available to them. Online Auction opens at 8am on May 15 and closes at 7pm on May 26th. Auction items will be available for pick up Saturday May 28th at 400 N Yenlo Street\, Valley Charities.
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/leaves-of-change-online-auction/
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SUMMARY:Valley CASA Preservice Training
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference in a child’s life! Alaska CASA is hosting preservice training for new Court Appointed Special Advocates from May 5–22\, on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 6:00–8:30 PM\, with graduation on Friday\, May 22 at 11:30 AM at the Palmer Court. CASAs advocate for youth in the child welfare system\, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests represented.\nLearn more and register today: www.alaskacasa.org
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/valley-casa-preservice-training/
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