Art For Fun classes are intended for students age 12-18. Classes are held from 3:30-5:30 at the Presbyterian church social hall in Palmer. You can register here: https://www.palmerarts.org/artforfun
Tag: Afterschool Engagement
Mixed Media Water Color with Kim Reid
Art For Fun classes are intended for students age 12-18. Classes are held from 3:30-5:30 at the Presbyterian church social hall in Palmer. You can register here: https://www.palmerarts.org/artforfun
Winter Warmth Giveaway
❄️ Get ready for the Winter Warmth Giveaway & Activity Day! ❄️
Bring your little ones (ages 4 and under) to the Palmer Train Depot on Monday, November 24 from 2:30–4:30 PM for a cozy afternoon of fun!
🎶 Activities with Mat Valley Dance & Bright Lights Book Project
🥔 Make & Take baked potato dinner kits
🛒 Pantry staples from Palmer Food Bank & Kids Kupboard
📚 Resource tables
Hosted by the Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su, this event is all about community, creativity, and keeping families warm this winter. 💙
Questions? Call (907) 745-5824 or email admin@unitedwaymatsu.org
Caramel Apple Day
Saturday, November 15th from 10:30 am to 12 pm is our
annual Caramel Apple Day! Bring your own apple, and bring some friends for this free community wide event! Apple dipping and decorating, refreshments, and FUN! This event is open to all ages and the whole family!
Big Lake Lions' Annual: Christmas Light Parade
Join us for our annual light parade along Big Lake Road.
Link to Register in the Parade:
https://forms.gle/AkzviZPdzFJFbmPi6
Outdoor Highschool Movie Night
If you are in grades 9-12, join us for our Halloween movie night! What if there’s bad weather for an outdoor movie? No worries, we have access to the inside of the church in the event of rain. Free entry!
Sign up by texting “movie” to (907) 745-5826
The movie has been decided! We will be watching “Hocus Pocus” (1993, 1h 36m)
Popcorn, hot cocoa, and s’mores will be available for your enjoyment. Please feel free to bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and pillows.
Don’t worry, middle schoolers, we are planning a special activity just for you soon!
Trunk or Treat
Join Palmer FFA for our annual FREE community Trunk-Or-Treat event! There will be candy, activities, and a Halloween movie playing. You won’t want to miss this fun event! Come to Palmer High School, park in the main lot, and walk over to the agriculture building to jump into the fun.
Eyes on The Future with LINKS & Lions
👀✨ Eyes on the Future with LINKS & Lions! ✨👀
Join LINKS CPRC and the Big Lake Lions Club on Saturday, October 25th, from 11 AM – 2 PM at MSSCA (1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla) for a FREE vision screening for kids ages 6 months and up through the Lions KidSight USA program. Families can also enjoy free sensory-friendly haircuts by Phillana Dobbs-Sager (first come, first served) along with snacks in a welcoming environment.
This event is designed to support children’s health, confidence, and comfort—with clear vision and a fresh haircut, all in a sensory-friendly space.
📍 Location: MSSCA, 1225 W Spruce Ave, Wasilla
📅 Date: October 25, 11 AM – 2 PM
🔗 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/eyesonthefuture
☎️ Questions? Call 907-671-3070
Student Leadership Day Camp- Thrive Mat-Su
Thrive Varsity is our Student Leadership group. Thrive Varsity is open to any Mat-Su students 6th grade and up who are interested in getting more involved in Thrive. If you would like to develop your leadership skills, connect with friends, help plan upcoming Thrive events & activities, and learn valuable life skills please rsvp today by texting “Varsity” to 907-745-5826. Have questions? Text us at the same number, we would love to chat about what Varsity is all about.
4th Annual Trunk or Treat
Please join us for our 4th annual trunk or treat. This has been a hit each year with lines about a 1/4 mile long and we can’t wait to do it again. If you are interested in participating too, please reach out to Kaitlyn@insuredbykaitlyn.com