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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/
LOCATION:Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261015T130000
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SUMMARY:Savvy Caregiver - Online 6wk training
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver is a 6-week class for family members who are\ncaring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related\ndementia (ADRD). Classes offer caregivers the knowledge and\nskills they need to improve quality of life for their family member\,\nas well as for themselves.\nThis 6 -week course provides:\n• Information on ADRD.\n• Strategies for figuring out\n• Knowledge of how dementia\nwhat behaviors mean and\naffects the person.\nhow to respond.\n• Ideas for setting up daily care\n• Tools for decision-making.\nand activities for success.\nSpots are limited and registration is required\nRegister today! Contact:\nJanice Downing: jdowning@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3408\nProgram Cost: $140 with registration required\nFinancial assistance available.\nEmail Janice with any questions.\n10/1/26 – 11/5/26 Thursdays 1-3pm
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/savvy-caregiver-online-6wk-training-6/
LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom
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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/
LOCATION:Alaska State Fairgrounds Palmer
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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-5/
LOCATION:Alaska State Fairgrounds Palmer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261022T150000
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SUMMARY:Savvy Caregiver - Online 6wk training
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver is a 6-week class for family members who are\ncaring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related\ndementia (ADRD). Classes offer caregivers the knowledge and\nskills they need to improve quality of life for their family member\,\nas well as for themselves.\nThis 6 -week course provides:\n• Information on ADRD.\n• Strategies for figuring out\n• Knowledge of how dementia\nwhat behaviors mean and\naffects the person.\nhow to respond.\n• Ideas for setting up daily care\n• Tools for decision-making.\nand activities for success.\nSpots are limited and registration is required\nRegister today! Contact:\nJanice Downing: jdowning@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3408\nProgram Cost: $140 with registration required\nFinancial assistance available.\nEmail Janice with any questions.\n10/1/26 – 11/5/26 Thursdays 1-3pm
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/savvy-caregiver-online-6wk-training-3/
LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261024T160000
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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/
LOCATION:GPRA (Government Peak Recreation Area)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T190000
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CREATED:20260922T222604Z
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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-7/
LOCATION:720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645\, 720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645
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SUMMARY:Savvy Caregiver - Online 6wk training
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver is a 6-week class for family members who are\ncaring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related\ndementia (ADRD). Classes offer caregivers the knowledge and\nskills they need to improve quality of life for their family member\,\nas well as for themselves.\nThis 6 -week course provides:\n• Information on ADRD.\n• Strategies for figuring out\n• Knowledge of how dementia\nwhat behaviors mean and\naffects the person.\nhow to respond.\n• Ideas for setting up daily care\n• Tools for decision-making.\nand activities for success.\nSpots are limited and registration is required\nRegister today! Contact:\nJanice Downing: jdowning@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3408\nProgram Cost: $140 with registration required\nFinancial assistance available.\nEmail Janice with any questions.\n10/1/26 – 11/5/26 Thursdays 1-3pm
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/savvy-caregiver-online-6wk-training-4/
LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Savvy Caregiver - Online 6wk training
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver is a 6-week class for family members who are\ncaring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related\ndementia (ADRD). Classes offer caregivers the knowledge and\nskills they need to improve quality of life for their family member\,\nas well as for themselves.\nThis 6 -week course provides:\n• Information on ADRD.\n• Strategies for figuring out\n• Knowledge of how dementia\nwhat behaviors mean and\naffects the person.\nhow to respond.\n• Ideas for setting up daily care\n• Tools for decision-making.\nand activities for success.\nSpots are limited and registration is required\nRegister today! Contact:\nJanice Downing: jdowning@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3408\nProgram Cost: $140 with registration required\nFinancial assistance available.\nEmail Janice with any questions.\n10/1/26 – 11/5/26 Thursdays 1-3pm
URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/savvy-caregiver-online-6wk-training-2/
LOCATION:Online – Via Zoom
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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/
LOCATION:Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261125T190000
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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-2/
LOCATION:720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645\, 720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645
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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/
LOCATION:Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T200000
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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-8/
LOCATION:720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645\, 720 S Alaska Street\, Palmer\, AK\, 99645
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