BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connect Mat-Su - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260615T174917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012980-1786190400-1786190400@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-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birth-classes-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260723T165934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10013037-1786716000-1786723200@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Don Young Alaska Job Corps Graduation 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer will host its Graduation Ceremony on campus (800 E. Lynn Martin Drive\, Palmer) on Friday\, August 14\, 2026\, at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the accomplishments of students who have completed their training over the past year. \nCenter Director Bobbie Irvin said\, “It has been a challenging year for Job Corps\, but we are focused on celebrating the success and resilience of our students\, who have overcome so much. The Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center is open for business once again and is now accepting applications for all of our vocational training programs.” \nFamily members\, friends\, community partners\, and the public are invited to join us in recognizing our graduates and celebrating this important milestone. URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/don-young-alaska-job-corps-graduation-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DYAKJCC-Graduation-Invitation-08.14.26.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260818T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260818T113000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260409T102217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012931-1787047200-1787052600@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Only) DESCRIPTION:This FREE presentation is open to ADULTS who are interested in learning how to identify and counteract Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to develop resilient kids. \nRegistration is not required. \nFrequent or prolonged exposure to stress can create toxic stress which can damage the developing brain of a child and overall health. A Survival Mode Response to toxic stress increases a child’s heart rate\, blood pressure\, breathing and muscle tension. Their thinking brain is knocked offline. Self-protection is their priority. In other words: “I can’t hear you! I can’t respond to you! I am just trying to be safe!”\nLearn How Resilience Trumps ACEs! Parents\, Teachers and Caregivers can help by: \n– Gaining an understanding of ACEs and how they affect children’s social\, emotional\, and cognitive abilities and their connection a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan. \n– Creating environments where children feel safe emotionally & physically. \n– Helping children identify feelings & manage emotions \n– Creating a safe physical & emotional environment at home\, in school\, and in neighborhoods. \n– Share ways to build resilience. \nQuestions? \nPresentation Content Contact: boydenmichelle@gmail.com\nEvent Details Contact: candrews@rockmatsu.org \nZoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185 \nPasscode: 288902 URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/training-positive-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-online-only-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260409T102221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012934-1787666400-1787670000@www.connectmatsu.org 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-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260826T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260826T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132209Z CREATED:20260209T191050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132209Z UID:10012823-1787770800-1787774400@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-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260831T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260831T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260622T190742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10013025-1788201000-1788206400@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Mat-Su Youth Orchestra Registration DESCRIPTION:Are you a young musician looking to improve your technical skills and build your musicianship? Look no further than the Mat-Su Youth Orchestra! Our non-profit intermediate string orchestra is a great place for aspiring musicians to enhance their large group performance skills. We’re dedicated to providing accessible music education to young musicians (middle and high school and older). Join us and take your talents to the next level! \nRegistration cost in $100 for the year. Bring your instrument and be ready to play sight read some simple pieces for about 30 minutes just so we can hear you play and give you the appropriate seat arrangement and music for you to be the most successful. URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/mat-su-youth-orchestra-registration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260905T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260615T174915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012976-1788609600-1788609600@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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birth-classes-4.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260701T112207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10013031-1789207200-1789221600@www.connectmatsu.org SUMMARY:Talkeetna Trail Race DESCRIPTION:The Talkeetna Trail Race (formerly the Bun to Bun) is a 25K race on Talkeetna’s amazing trails\, as well as a 5k-ish stroller and kid friendly race that benefits the kids of Talkeetna. All of the proceeds will go to the Talkeetna Elementary School’s PTA! \nThe 25K is a trail course and is often muddy and slick in the fall. Terrain varies from 4 wheeler trails to single track and ski trails. The trail is very pretty with all the dangers of rural Alaska. No one under 18 is allowed without an adult running with them. Please be prepared for remote\, wild conditions. Bear spray is encouraged. The 5K-ish race is a stroller and kid friendly race! The earlier you register the easier it is for us to get your correct shirt size! **IF YOU ARE REGISTERING ANYONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF – KNOW THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING THE WAIVER ON THEIR BEHALF**. \nThe Talkeetna Trail race was formerly known as the Bun To Bun Trail Race. The race began as a way for the Talkeetna Elementary PTA to encourage healthy activity and to raise money for its Healthy Snack and Salad Bar programs. With our Healthy Snack Program we attempt to expose children to a wide variety of healthy\, nutritious foods. Our Salad Bar Program allows us to offer a free salad bar 2 days a week to all children. Please help the Talkeetna PTA succeed in providing these and many other services to the children of Talkeetna. \nStart Times:\n5Kish- September 12th\, 2026 – 12:00pm\n10Kish September\, 12th\, 2026 – 11:00am\n25K- September 12th\, 2026 – 10:00am \nAdult T-shirts included in entry fee\nKid T-shirts $10\nShirts and Sweatshirts available for purchase URL:https://www.connectmatsu.org/event/talkeetna-trail-race/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132209Z CREATED:20260209T191049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132209Z UID:10012819-1790794800-1790798400@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-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260615T174915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012977-1791633600-1791633600@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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birth-classes-3.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132209Z CREATED:20260209T191050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132209Z UID:10012824-1793214000-1793217600@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-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260615T174917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012979-1794052800-1794052800@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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birth-classes.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132209Z CREATED:20260209T191049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132209Z UID:10012818-1795633200-1795636800@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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132208Z CREATED:20260615T174916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132208Z UID:10012978-1797076800-1797076800@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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.connectmatsu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birth-classes-2.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261230T200000 DTSTAMP:20260802T132209Z CREATED:20260209T191050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T132209Z UID:10012825-1798657200-1798660800@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-11/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR