The Roaming Playroom: "Together Time" at Lekker Coffee
2026-03-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-24 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-31 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Anchorage)
That Thing Goin On is excited to announce a new community offering: The Roaming Playroom!
The Roaming Playroom will be hosting weekly “Together Time” at Lekker Coffee and Baking Co right in downtown Palmer.
“Together Time” means sharing life in shared spaces – where grownups stay, kids play, and community grows.
The Roaming Playroom curates pop-up play spaces for parents to slow down, eat, and drink in public without rushing, while also spending quality time with their children and connecting with other community members.
Starting March 10, come visit us at Lekker Coffee and Baking Co on:
Tuesdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm
and
Saturdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm
You bring your people, I’ll bring my people, and lets build some community together!

Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00
eing a caregiver isn’t something to take lightly. This support group is for you to gather, vent, get support with people who understand the struggled you may endure.
This event is for:
~ Parents Of People With Special Needs
~ Those Caring For Aging Parents
~ Direct Service Providers
~ Hospice Workers
~ Nurses

Kids Plant Free at Ken's
2026-03-12 11:00 - 16:00
Spring is almost here… and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — by planting! 🌞🌱
Join us at Ken’s Garden Center on March 12th (11–4pm) for a FREE Kids Planting Day!
Each child will:
🌿 Choose their own seeds
🌿 Plant a full 4-pack to take home
🌿 Learn the basics of growing their own flowers or veggies
At Ken’s, we believe gardening builds confidence, patience, and connection — and it’s never too early to start 🌼
Come grow with us 💚

Girl Scout Cookie Sale
2026-03-12 15:00 - 18:00
Join Troop 24094 at SBS builders for cookies during spring break. Come by and support your local Girl Scouts!

Public Transit Workshops - In-Person
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00
Matsu Valley Planning for Transportation wants to hear
from you! Join us for an upcoming public transit workshop—
available both in person and virtually to make it easy for
everyone to participate. We’ll share results from recent transit
surveys in the Mat-Su Borough, hear from local transit providers,
and open the floor for conversation and ideas.

Women's Talking Circle - Bead Wrapped Key Chains
2026-03-13 10:30 - 12:30
Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.

Nine Star Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2026-03-13 12:00 - 14:00
Nine Star center for workplace excellence cordially invites you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony of our upgraded Mat-Su Workforce Technology Labs & Classromms!
Proudly supported by:
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Conoco Phillips Alaska
Hon Cuddy Family Foundation
Be among the first to explore the exciting space designed to empower learning, creativity, and innovation.

The Little Engine That Could - St. Patrick's Day Celebratory Fundraiser
2026-03-15 13:00 - 17:00
Ceol, caint, agus, craic and…bogshodar!
The Friends of the Palmer Public Library and AKtive Soles are co-hosting an all ages St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Sunday, March 15, from 1-5 p.m. at the Palmer Depot which include AKtive Soles’ community race “Palmer’s Dash for the Gold” – a one-mile fun run for kids 10 & under and a 5K & 10K for all ages – all proceeds from which will go to support the NEW Palmer Library (slated to break ground in May!). Just prior to the race start at 2 p.m. will be a short parade behind the Depot – all are welcome to join in making a joyful noise in celebration of our new library and to toss a donation of their choosing (not obligatory) into a big black cauldron – a veritable “Pot of Gold” that will be located by the race start arch. Costumes and noise makers are encouraged!
Registration is required for the one mile, 5K and 10K races:
https://runsignup.com/race/AK/Palmer/dashforgold
Inside the Depot the Friends of the Palmer Public Library are providing free entertainment with Irish folk music and dance performances by Bosca Ceoil (ca. 1:30-2:30) and Alaska Treble Makers (ca. 3:45-4:45), an opportunity to purchase merchandise and a free arts and crafts table staffed by the Palmer Arts Council. Beverages and lights snacks will be available for purchase by Lekker Coffee & Baking Co. and 203 Kombucha.
The Friends of the Palmer Public Library wishes to thank all of the community members who have been so supportive of our Little Engine That Could fundraising efforts to support the new library and an especially huge thank you to AKtive Soles for donating all proceeds of the race toward these efforts! Together we are all making Palmer history and it is thrilling!

From the Field: Archeology of the Mat-Su with Fran Seager Boss
2026-03-16 19:00
Where: Palmer Train Depot
When: Doors open at 6:30PM, Presentation starts at 7PM. Event usually lasts about an hour.
Free to attend, no need to register
Presentation details: For thousands of years, the Mat-Su has been the homeland and travel corridor of the Ahtna and Dena’ina peoples. Long before modern roads, people moved seasonally through the region, following rich networks of rivers, trails, and mountain passes. The Dena’ina of Upper Cook Inlet traveled widely across what is now the Susitna and Matanuska river basins, fishing salmon-filled waters, hunting moose and caribou, and gathering plants along routes still recognized today. To the east, the Ahtna people journeyed from the Copper River Basin into the Talkeetna and Chugach foothills, trading with neighbors, sharing knowledge, and maintaining deep relationships with the land.
Join Fran Seager Boss on a journey through time as we look at the Mat-Su through the eyes of an archeologist.

Family Swim Night - WHS
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for Family Swim Night on March 18th from 7:15–8:45 PM at the Wasilla High School Pool!
Bring the whole family for a fun evening in the water.
� March 18
� 7:15–8:45 PM
� Wasilla High School Pool, 701 E Bogard Rd, Wasilla, AK 99654
� Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you to our sponsors: Knik Tribe and National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children.
Reserve your spot using the link below!
https://bit.ly/3NhBXhN

Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Only)
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:00
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.
Registration is not required.
Frequent 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!”
Learn How Resilience Trumps ACEs! Parents, Teachers and Caregivers can help by:
– 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.
– Creating environments where children feel safe emotionally & physically.
– Helping children identify feelings & manage emotions
– Creating a safe physical & emotional environment at home, in school, and in neighborhoods.
– Share ways to build resilience.
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact: boydenmichelle@gmail.com
Event Details Contact: candrews@rockmatsu.org
Zoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Meadow Lakes Community Health Fair
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00
New to Health Fairs?
Please review this one-pager to learn what to expect at a health fair.
We Make It Easy to Stay on Top of Your Numbers
Alaska Health Fair, Inc., a nonprofit, has been providing health education and affordable blood screenings since 1980. Each year, thousands of Alaskans take advantage of the affordable blood tests offered at health fairs. We collaborate with the largest clinical laboratory in the nation to ensure the availability of high-quality blood screenings to all Alaskans at a nonprofit price.
Brochure Screenings & Affordable Blood
Wellness the Alaskan Way
From the North Slope to Southeast, health fairs bring neighbors together to help neighbors take charge of their health through volunteering, education and preventative screenings. Our fairs unite hundreds of local medical and non-medical volunteers with health-focused organizations who share their expertise at no cost. Exhibitor space is always free at AHF events! This grassroots model of Alaskans supporting Alaskans has been building a stronger, healthier state.
Would You Like to Host a Health Fair?
Our incredible team makes hosting a health fair a breeze! We’ll provide comprehensive assistance at every stage to ensure your event’s success. Fill out this quick form, and we’ll contact you with the details.

Strength Made Simple
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00
Are you… Feeling overwhelmed in the gym? Are you a fitness beginner? Plateaued in your training? Seeking confidence in your program?
This is for you!!! This workshop includes foundational education on exercise form, proper warm up, and cool down, a nutritional blueprint and a training program to take home. Be prepared to lift, move and sweat! Let’s make strength simple.

Stellar Spaghetti Cook Off Fundraiser
2026-03-21 12:00 - 15:00
🚀🍝 STELLAR SPAGHETTI COOK OFF LAUNCHING! 🍝🚀
Prepare for launch! The Stellar Spaghetti Cook Off is touching down on March 21st at Denali Harley-Davidson from 12PM–3PM, and it’s going to be out of this world. 🌌
Local cooks will battle it out for galactic glory, serving up their best spaghetti creations while you help decide which sauce reigns supreme. Entry fees and voting fees are all donations to Katie’s Handprint Charity, the official charity of Spenard Bike Week, so every bite supports an amazing cause. ❤️
🌟 KEY DRAWING AT 3PM! 🌟
Stick around until the end — you never know when luck will align like the planets.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family
👩‍🚀 Dress in your best space costume for a chance to win a grand prize
🍝 Cosmic carbs, saucy competition, and stellar vibes
Bring your crew, fuel up on spaghetti, and help us kick off Spenard Bike Week season in true space-themed style. One small step for pasta… one giant leap for Bike Week. 👽✨
📅 March 21
📍 Denali Harley-Davidson
⏰ 12PM–3PM
🍝 Spaghetti Cook Off
🗝️ Key Drawing at 3PM
🚀 Space Costumes Encouraged
This event is going full throttle to the stars — don’t miss it!
$20 to enter your spaghetti – donation to Katie’s Handprint
$5 to taste and vote- donation to Katie’s Handprint
Please Register In Advance to bring Spaghetti! -email marketing@ harleyalaska.com or stop into Denali H-D to sign up! Spaghetti must be prepped, hot and ready to serve onsite in a crockpot by 12PM. Please bring an extension cord!
Winner determined by popular vote, bring your friends and family!

24th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
2026-03-21 16:00 - 21:00
🌟 Join us for a night filled with pasta, fun, laughter, and community love! 🌟
We’re excited to welcome you to the 24th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Auction benefiting Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su Community Program!
📅 Saturday, March 21st
📍 Mat-Su Career & Tech High School
⏰ Doors open at 4:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner served 5:00–7:00 PM
🎉 Our one-of-a-kind $1 Auction runs 6:30–9:00 PM — don’t forget your $1 bills!
📝 Silent & Dessert Auctions will run throughout the evening as well.
🎟️ $15 General Admission
Includes a full spaghetti dinner (spaghetti, salad, green beans, garlic bread, cookie, and beverage) and admission to all auctions.
Tickets available online or at the door — but dinner is not guaranteed for at-the-door purchases, so grab yours early at myalaskatix.com or call 907-631-8591.
💙 This event supports 250+ incredible Special Olympics Alaska Mat-Su athletes! It is only through the generosity of our community that we are able to continue providing year-round sports training and competitions.
If you would like to sponsor or donate, please contact 907-631-8591 or message us!
Come celebrate our athletes, enjoy a delicious meal, and help us continue building a stronger, more inclusive Mat-Su!

Public Transit Workshops - Virtual
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:30

2026 Mat-Su Employer Expo
2026-03-25 10:00 - 15:00
This annual Job Fair brings together more than 100 employers and partners
• Connect with employers hiring for entry level, technical, professional and seasonal positions
• Speak with university, vocational/technical schools, apprenticeship and union representatives
• Dress for success, be prepared to network with employers
• Visit the Mat-Su Job Center before the event to prepare your resume and to print free extra copies to bring to the job fair

Fireside Writers Circle
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:00
Check out our writing club: Fireside Writers Circle! This is a beginner-friendly club meant to encourage writers of any genre.
We meet the last Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm.
Meetings 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!

Women's Talking Circle - Fox Fur Earrings
2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:30

Unlimited Laser Tag - Extreme Fun Center
2026-03-28 10:00 - 20:00
🎯 NATIONAL LASER TAG DAY BLOWOUT 🎯
Celebrate National Laser Tag Day with us on Saturday, March 28!
For ONE DAY ONLY, enjoy UNLIMITED Laser Tag for just $10 per person.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Battle it out all day long.
💥 $10 per person
💥 Unlimited laser tag sessions
💥 Saturday, March 28
💥 All ages welcome
Mark yourself as “Going” and invite your squad!
Let’s pack the arena

Young Entrepreneur Expo
2026-03-28 12:00 - 16:00
The Spring Young Entrepreneur Expo is officially open for registration!
Do you have a young creator, maker, or business-minded student who’s ready to share their ideas? This event allows youth to showcase products or services, build confidence, and gain real-world entrepreneurship experience in a fun, supportive environment.
Who can participate?
Elementary, Middle School, and High School students!
Where: Everett’s Restaurant at the Mat-Su Resort
When: Saturday, March 28 | 12:00–4:00 PM
Spots are limited and have filled quickly in the past; register early!
Register here: https://youth-360.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/kGJCzo
Please like, share, and tag families who may be interested!
$10 entry fee or vendors, free to shop
The youth vendors will be scored by a panel of judges and win exciting cash prizes.

Training | Raising Resilience (ZOOM ONLY)
2026-04-02 11:30 - 12:30
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 correlate to stronger adult mental health and overall wellness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82576480185…
Meeting ID: 825 7648 0185
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Questions?
Presentation Content Contact:
boydenmichelle@gmail.com
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su Contact:
candrews@rockmatsu.org

Wasilla Community Health Fair at FYZICAL
2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:00

Easter Egg Hunt at Ken's!
2026-04-04 10:00 - 17:00
🌸🥚 KEN’S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT IS BACK! 🥚🌸
Join us for one of our most beloved family traditions at Ken’s Garden Center!
📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026
🕙 10am–5pm
🥚 Egg Hunts EVERY HOUR on the hour!
🎟️ FREE for the whole family
Over 150,000 eggs hidden throughout the greenhouses! 🌿
📸 Bunny pictures
🎉 Family games
🌷 Greenhouses open
🔥 Barbecue babes
Spots fill up quickly — please register your family in advance at:
👉 www.kensgardencenter.com
It’s free — we just need to know you’re coming so we can plan the fun! 💛
Tag your Easter crew and start planning your outfits 🐰🌸
We can’t wait to see our community fill the greenhouse again!
