Tag: Social Connection Event

Featuring learn to skate skaters and competition team soloists, free admission, free family skate following the show with cookies and cocoa

Join us for the Annual Mat-Su Ski Club Holiday Tree Tour!

🎄Enjoy the lights, warm drinks and festive fun at this FREE event from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on December 13th at Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA)🎄

Walkers, cross-country skiers of all levels, snowshoers, and bikers are welcome! Warm up with hot drinks, cozy fires, and holiday cheer, and join the community for a festive evening to remember!

🎄Find more info, see pics from last year, or sign up to sponsor a tree with your group or business: https://www.matsuski.org/holiday-tree-tour

The loop is one mile long with shortcut options, there will also be plenty of fun near the parking area for those who would prefer to skip the walk.

For the enjoyment of everyone, please leave furry friends at home 🐕

Event Contact: Stephanie Larousse
Contact email: stephanie.larousse@matsuski.org
Contact Phone number: (907) 745-7547

The Valley Fiber Arts Guild (VFAG) presents their annual “Out of the Box” sale Saturday November 29th at the Palmer Train Depot from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is no admission fee. There will be 20 booths of quality handcrafted items for the home, body, and soul. The VFAG encourages you to visit us to see the work of these creative talented artisans.

Event Contact: Julia Lenz
Event Email: jklm4bill@gmail.com
Event Phone Number: (907) 248-1815

Come spend an evening sharing your favorite dish with your Bookstore Family! All food types are appropriate to share. (Please label for allergies.) We are collecting non perishable and canned items to help supplement local families in need. We will continually collect items until further notice.

Mark your calendar and join us for the fourth annual Mat-Su Veterans Resource Fair at the Curtis D. Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla where coffee, camaraderie, and connections abound! Meet with organizations dedicated to supporting veterans right here in the Mat-Su.
No registration is required and admission is free.
Doors open at 10 a.m. and will close at 3 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.healthymatsu.org/news…/veteransresourcefair or call (907) 352-4413.
Note for vendors: This is an invitation-only event

Mat-Su Celebrates Afterschool Programs November 8
Lights On Afterschool to Feature Teen and Parent Panels, Community Partners and More

Mat-Su – On Saturday, November 8, Youth 360 will join the 26th annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, a nationwide series of more than 8,000 events for afterschool organized by the Afterschool Alliance that is expected to reach over a million people.

The Lights On Afterschool event, to be held at the Teeland Middle School, will feature panels on teen education, teen safety, vaping and the power of afterschool activities. The day will conclude with insightful panels from teens and parents.

What: Youth 360 Lights On Afterschool Event. Parents can take part in workshops while youth grades K-12 enjoy games and activities hosted by Thrive Mat-Su. The event is open-house style, people can come for one session or stay for the whole day.

Workshops Include:
Starting the Conversation: Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Internet – Palmer Police Department – A practical discussion on cyber safety and what parents should know.
Together for Success: Staying Connected with Your Teen’s Education – Laura Richardson, MSBSD – Tips for communicating with teachers, using district tools, and supporting your teen at school.
Vaping and What Parents Need to Know – Rebecca Cole, American Lung Association – Learn how to recognize common vaping devices and talk with teens about them.
Keeping Kids Connected: The Power of Afterschool Activities – Afterschool Ambassador Tyler Healy, Youth 360 – Explore local data on youth engagement and why activities matter.
The day will conclude with two insightful panel discussions:
Teen Panel: Local teens share what it’s like growing up in the Mat-Su Valley and how families can support them.
Parent Panel: Conversations on safe dating, building resilience, managing friendships, and connecting with other parents.
Plus: Free Admission and Door Prizes.

When: 10:00am – 2:00pm, Saturday, November 8, 2025

Where: Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Pkwy, Wasilla, AK 99654

Who: Youth 360 and partner organizations: Thrive Mat-Su, Matanuska-Susitna, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, along with more than 20 community booths with local programs and resources for families.

Event Contact: Kim Hayes
Contact email: kim@prsolutionsdc.com
Contact phone number: (202) 609-9876

Holiday art and craft fair featuring local artists. Food and gift wrapping available.

Contact email: msc.campus.cache@alaska.edu
Contact phone number: (907) 745-9739

Holiday art and craft fair featuring local artists. Food and gift wrapping available.

Contact email: msc.campus.cache@alaska.edu
Contact phone number: (907) 745-9739

ALL ARE WELCOMED to the Giving From the Heart Thanksgiving Dinner! Thanksgiving Day November 27th 11am-2pm at The Menard Center, 1001 S. Clapp St. in Wasilla. Because of these difficult times, 1 in 4 families will not be able to afford Dinner this year. Others have experienced the loss of a loved one or will spend it alone. Whatever the reason, YOU ARE WELCOMED. Let’s gather together around a table and build our community this Thanksgiving at the Curtis D Menard Memorial Sports Center in City of Wasilla – Let Frontline be your family this Thanksgiving! Great food, amazing people to share it with, bounce houses for the kids, face painting and more! Please share this with those you know and on your social media outlets!