Come and share the joy of Art Links with us! Art Links is a social support program that promotes engagement for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or seniors at risk of isolation and depression. By using a variety of creative art ideas, we promote self-expression as well as socialization and meaningful connections. Participants enjoy:
A variety of artistic mediums
Music and movement
Memory-rich conversations
Facilitated by ARA staff and local artists.
Free to attend! No registration required. Share with friends and family. For more information, contact Julie Jordan at jjordan@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3403.
Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska at Mat-Su Health Foundation
777 N. Crusey St. Ste B101
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Come and share the joy of Art Links with us! Art Links is a social support program that promotes engagement for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias or seniors at risk of isolation and depression. By using a variety of creative art ideas, we promote self-expression as well as socialization and meaningful connections. Participants enjoy:
A variety of artistic mediums
Music and movement
Memory-rich conversations
Facilitated by ARA staff and local artists.
Free to attend! No registration required. Share with friends and family. For more information, contact Julie Jordan at jjordan@alzalaska.org or 907-864-3403.
Alzheimer’s Resource Alaska at Mat-Su Health Foundation
777 N. Crusey St. Ste B101
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Join us for a special, one-time Memory Café featuring the Forget Me Not Chorus.
Experience the power of music, connection, and community through this unique chorus created for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, related dementias, or memory loss, alongside their caregivers.
Memory Cafés are free gatherings that offer a warm, supportive place for people with dementia, their care partners, and anyone interested in brain health to connect, share, and enjoy music, coffee, and conversation. This event brings an added layer of joy and meaning with a live chorus experience that celebrates each voice and the connections we create together.
Whether you come to listen, sing along, or simply be part of a welcoming community, this special gathering offers a meaningful and uplifting way to connect.
Venue
Wasilla Area Senior Center
1301 S Century Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
Organizer
Ann Farris
907-561-3313
Wasilla’s 4th of July celebration on July 4, 2026, features a full day of festivities, kicking off with the annual downtown parade at 11:00 a.m. Following the parade, the action shifts to Iditarod Park for the free Mayor’s Picnic, featuring food, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Event Schedule & Details
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 4th of July Parade
o Location: Winds through downtown Wasilla.
o Details: Expect floats, marching bands, fire trucks, and local organizations.
• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Mayor’s Picnic
o Location: Iditarod Park Lawn (580 W Nelson Ave).
o Details: Enjoy free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and live entertainment.
• 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Music in the Park Finale
o Location: Iditarod Park.
o Details: Live bands, food trucks, and a beer garden run well into the evening.
The SpongeBob Musical will be showing at Glenn Massay Theater from May 21st through June 6th, 2026. Presented in partnership with Concord Theatricals, this A-List production brings SpongeBob and the residents of Bikini Bottom to the stage in a live musical performance for audiences of all ages. Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and the rest of the gang as they work together to save their hometown in this family-friendly production to kick off the summer season. Buy tickets at https://glennmassaytheater.com/.
Awards, cash prizes, free swag and more!
Experience the excitement of the automotive industry at the 2026 Rev Alaska Auto Show! Enjoy stunning creations by local talent, all showcased right here in Alaska.
Event Details:
May 31, 2026
10 am – 5 pm
Menard Sports Center
$30
Registration fee includes entry to the event for 1 person plus a t-shirt.
It’s a Summer Kick-Off party! Lawn games, music, food, and drinks! Join us for worship and fun with a bouncy house and other exciting activities!
Week of Caring 2026
May 11 – May 15
Got a spring project to do? Mat-Su nonprofits may apply to receive volunteer help with spring projects! WOC volunteers are particularly fond of hands-on, outdoor, interactive work.
Volunteer:
Register to lend a helping a hand to the project of your choice. WOC project sites count on YOU to get these jobs done!
Register with the QR code on the flyer or at unitedwaymatsu.org
Individuals, families, businesses & community groups are welcome! Accommodations may be available.
Questions:
give@unitedwaymatsu.org
To spread awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month and community resources, R.O.C.K. Mat-Su and Community Partners are hosting a Community Connection Carnival!
We will have carnival-themed, family-friendly activities hosted by community partners, and it’s FREE for the whole family to attend!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Community Connection Carnival starts at 2:30 pm and ends at 4:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact info@rockmatsu.org
This is a book/action club you won’t want to miss! We’ll spend the first hour discussing a book, which will range from gothic vamp stories to repro justice. This first session we’ll be passing out copies of the lesbian goth classic: Carmilla. The second hour will be spent taking action for our community. We’ll be writing and calling our reps to support or oppose bills, phone bank to get out the vote, and more! Join us to make connections with your community and take actions to better it. Reserve your spot by signing up here: https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/…/wasilla…
