Tag: Social Connection Event

Looking for something fun to do this weekend AND wanting to get your holiday shopping done early? 🎁
Come visit Raven Hall and Hoskins Building October 12 –13 and October 19 – 20 for this year’s Holiday Bazaar! Hours are Saturday, 10am – 5pm and Sunday, 11am – 5pm. Admission to the bazaar is free!
This popular event provides an excellent opportunity to jumpstart holiday shopping with a wide range of gifts from over 100 vendors! Clothing, art, knives, jewelry, glasswork, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork and books are just some of the items that can be found at the Bazaar. A variety of food trucks will be on-site to keep shoppers fueled. In between shopping and great food, the family can meet Santa! 🎅
Food vendors include: Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Barbecue Babes, Emjays Mobile Foods, and Garcia’s Cantina & Cafe.

Absolutely! I’d make it feel **welcoming, energetic, and community-centered** rather than sounding like an informational announcement. The key is to emphasize that people don’t have to “be in recovery” to belong there—**this is simply a fun, safe night for families and the community.** 💛

Come join Set Free Alaska for a night of family-friendly fun, laughter, and connection!** 🎉 Bring the whole family and enjoy a FREE evening of BINGO, snacks, drinks, prizes, fellowship, and plenty of fun in a welcoming, sober environment. Whether you’re coming with friends, bringing the kids, or just looking for something positive and fun to do together, **you are invited!** All kids are welcome, and there will be something for everyone. Come make some memories, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a night of good clean fun with your community.

We can’t wait to see you there! ❤

Free family game night

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!

Discover A NEW VISION
FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Join us for an in-person community forum
to discuss future housing needs and
neuro-inclusive community models for
people who experience intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
As more Alaskans who experience intellectual and
developmental disabilities reach adulthood—and families are
planning for the future—how can we ensure everyone has the
supports, opportunities, and sense of belonging they need at
every stage of life?
Hope Community Resources invites you to an in-person
community forum to explore future housing needs, intentional
communities, neuro-inclusive models, and a planned life
sharing community in the Mat-Su Valley called Ptarmigan
Commons*.
Whether you are a person who experiences a disability, a
family member, caregiver, provider, advocate, community
partner, or simply interested in learning more, we invite you to
be part of the conversation
DURING THIS FORUM, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
What neuro-inclusive housing is
and why it matters.
Intentional communities and the
life-sharing model of the future.
Hope’s planned life-sharing
community in the Mat-Su Valley
called Ptarmigan Commons*.
How these models complement
existing disability services and
expand housing choices in Alaska.
Opportunities to ask questions,
share perspectives, and stay
involved as the project moves
forward.
*Ptarmigan Commons is envisioned as an intentional, life-sharing housing community in
the Mat-Su Valley where adults who experience intellectual and developmental
disabilities can lead full, meaningful lives while staying connected to the greater
community. Join us at the forum to learn more about this innovative housing model,
explore the vision for Ptarmigan Commons, and discover whether it may be a good fit for
you or your loved one.

July 18th, 2026
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Palmer
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Now in our second year, the Arts in the Garden festival is cohosted by the Palmer Museum of History and Art and the Palmer Arts Council. Join us in downtown Palmer for a day of celebrating the arts!

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Enjoy live music, dance, and theater performances all day on the Palmer Alehouse stage!

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Participate in free art and garden workshops by local teachers. Occurring throughout the day, for all ages and abilities.

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Visit with local non profits offering free hands-on art stations.

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Families will love the free kids activities for the little ones to enjoy.

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Support over 40 local artist vendors.

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Join us for this family-friendly, fun community event!

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!

The 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**.

The 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.

Start Times:
5Kish- September 12th, 2026 – 12:00pm
10Kish September, 12th, 2026 – 11:00am
25K- September 12th, 2026 – 10:00am

Adult T-shirts included in entry fee
Kid T-shirts $10
Shirts and Sweatshirts available for purchase