Connect Mat-Su

Christmas in July Craft Fair at WASI
2025-07-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Anchorage)
Indoor event, lots of local vendors selling their treasures and hand-made items.
For more information please contact 907-717-6633 or email kimtuckerwolf@outlook.com

Ptarmigan Pediatrics Summer Fair 2025
2025-07-11 12:00
We are excited to announce that our Summer Fair will return this year! This is a great opportunity for families and community members to have fun and learn about many of our local businesses.
For more information on how to be a vendor please reach out to Amber @ 907-357-4543 ext. 201 or by email at anelson@ptarmiganpeds.com.

Tribal Justice Community Forum
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 13:00 - 15:00
Tribal Justice Community Forum
📅 Thursday, July 10th, 2025
🕐 1–3 PM & 6–8 PM
📍 Mat-Su Health Foundation, 1st Floor Conference Rooms – 777 N. Crusey St., Wasilla, AK 99654
All community members are welcome to join this interactive discussion focused on shaping the future of Tribal Justice programs in the Mat-Su Borough.
This event includes:
✔️ An overview of the Knik Tribe’s Tribal Justice System
✔️ Q&A and brainstorming sessions to help guide future local justice initiatives – Your voice matters!
Light refreshments provided.
For more information, contact Jessica Svetkovich at 907-982-1495 or kt-doj@kniktribe.org.
🌐 www.KnikTribe.org

Pantry Stocking Needed at Upper Susitna Food Pantry
2025-07-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:00
Pantry Stocking Needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 PM. Please feel free to reach out operations.usfp@gmail.com or 907-733-3348 with additional questions.

Intro To Backpacking Adult Summer Camp
2025-07-10 12:00 - 2025-07-13 12:00
Are you ready to take your first steps into the backcountry? This beginner-friendly course is designed for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of backpacking in a safe and supportive environment. Over the course of a weekend, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential skills.

2025 Summer Food Service Program- Wasilla Middle School
2025-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-03 11:00 - 13:00
We are providing grap & go meal boxes for those in the community who are 18 and under. Parent/gardian or child must be present to pick up meals

Circles of Security Parenting Class
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00
Course: Circles of Security Parenting
Participant Fee: $75 Due on the first day of class
# of classes: 8
Where: 1825 S Chugach St. Palmer AK 99645 (In-Person)
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Provided:
1. Workbook, for homework and class participation
2. Handouts to enhance the material
Requirements:
1. Must complete all 8 classes and homework to receive Certificate of Completion
2. Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
3. Homework must be complete at the start of each class
OCS Involvement?
1. If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we frequently have case workers submit a purchase authorization to cover the cost of the class, I recommend reaching out to your case worker to see if this is a possibility.
Foster Parent?:
2. Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements
Learning Objectives
• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their social and emotional ques
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage their emotions
• Enhance the development of your child’s self-esteem and healthy attachment
• Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure
• Recognize and manage your own triggers

Wasilla Wednesday Walkers Group
2025-07-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 19:00
Join Our Wasilla Wednesday Walkers Group!
Starting June 4th, Capstone’s Diabetes & Endocrinology Center is hosting a weekly walkers group to help you take a step toward better health.
🌟 Led by our Diabetes Educator
📍 3331 E. Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla
📆 Every Wednesday | June 4 – August 27
🕔 5:00 PM | Meet in the parking lot
Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new people, or simply enjoy the outdoors, this is the perfect midweek activity.
👟 Lace up your sneakers and join us for fun-filled walks and outdoor movement.
📲 To register, call (907) 357-2332

Training | Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (In-Person & Online)
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:30
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]

Kids Lunch on the Lawn Upper Susitna Food Pantry
2025-07-09 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-02 12:30 - 13:00
Kids Lunch on the Lawn! Wednesday’s beginning June 4th through August 6th. For more information, contact: uppersusitnafoodpantry.org or 907-733-3358

2025 Summer Food Service Program- Palmer High School
2025-07-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-02 12:00 - 14:00

Active Parenting Now Parenting Class
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:30
Title: Active Parenting NOW | 6 Class Cohort Series
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Dates: Wednesdays beginning July 9th 2025 – August 13th 2025
Description:
Alaska Family Services is currently offering Active Parenting Now parenting class. This is a 6-part class cohort series that is recommended for parents with child(ren) in the household ages 5 – 12 years old.
Course: Active Parenting NOW
Children Age Range: School age children 5 to 12 years old.
REGISTRATION: Please share your first and last name, email, and phone number (we may text if there is a schedule change).
• Email: FSPP@akafs.org (Preferred)
• Call: 907-745-4920
Participant Fee: $75
# of classes: 6
Requirements:
• Must complete all 6 classes and homework to receive Certificate of Completion
• Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
• Homework must be complete at the start of each class
OCS Involvement?
• If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we encourage you to contact your case worker to inquire about fee coverage via OCS purchase authorization.
Foster Parent?:
• Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements
Series Outline:
SESSION I – The Active Parent
• Styles of parenting
• Brain development in children
• The method of choice
SESSION II – Cooperation & Communication
• Who owns the problem?
• Active communication
• Feelings, empathy & problem-solving
SESSION III – Responsibility & Discipline
• Effective, non-violent discipline
• “I” messages
• Logical consequences
SESSION IV – Building Courage & Self-Esteem
• The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
• The power of encouragement
SESSION V – Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior
• Why children misbehave
• Eliminating power struggles
• Handling anger
• Problem-solving with FLAC
SESSION VI – Active Parenting for School Success
• 7 Smart Things for School Success
• Structuring homework time
• Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Family talks

2025 Summer Food Service Program- Sutton Elementry
2025-07-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-07-02 09:00 - 10:30

2025 Summer Food Service Program- Su Valley High
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30

2025 Summer Lunch Distribution
2025-07-07 10:30 - 2025-07-11 14:30, 2025-06-30 10:30 - 2025-07-04 14:30
Please see the flyer for the distribution schedule, times, and locations. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link: https://kidskupboard.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0323&console_type=event&ht=1
For additional information, email operations@kidskupboard.org or call 907-631-2908

Women's Self Care Group
2025-07-04 13:00 - 14:30
Join us in person or virtually for a self-care group for women.

Baby Lap Sit at the Wasilla Library
2025-07-04 11:00 - 12:00
Fridays, 11am – BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME. Introduce your babies to the wonderful world of books with our lapsit storytime on Friday mornings in the Multipurpose Room. Learn gentle songs and bounces that you can use at home to build pre-literacy skills and engage meaningfully with your babies. Best for ages 0-2.

Ladies Night Out(doors)
2025-07-03 18:00 - 21:00
Explore a local trail/area in the company of women! We hope these events will bring together women who are new to hiking and adventuring (or new to the area) with women who have some experience with outdoor adventuring. If you’re a seasoned adventurer open to mentoring a newer hiker or a new hiker looking for an outdoor mentor – let us know 🙂

AKtive Soles Happy Run
2025-06-30 18:00 - 19:00
Join AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine!
The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House,
To see the routes, visit here
Free raffle at the end of every run including pizza giveaway provided by Palmer Ale House. For an extra raffle ticket dress up in the theme of the week. Look up the theme by simply signing up for our newsletter or on Facebook.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
Bring a friend and make your Monday a happy and healthy start to your week!
