Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential, Fulfilling Society’s Promise
Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in shaping the future of our communities.
Sign up for our annual Parent Nation Book Club as we explore how strengthening relationships, supporting families, and working together can unlock every child’s potential.
Together, we will explore Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential, Fulfilling Society’s Promise in a supportive and engaging group setting.
Over five weekly sessions, participants will have the opportunity to reflect, share perspectives, and discuss how we can better support children and families in our community.
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NM8ZMGC
Sessions will begin the week of April 20, with the specific day determined based on participant availability. Meetings will typically take place from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with the final session occurring the week of May 25.
R.O.C.K. Mat-Su will provide the book and dinner, and all meetings will be held at the Mat-Su Health Foundation conference rooms.
To support meaningful conversation, participation is limited to 12–16 people, so we encourage early registration.
COME JOIN US
Come see The Alaska Brain Bus and learn about brain injuries: how to avoid them, treat, and live with one.
Bring some food to donate to the Palmer Food Bank. Your donations will help the community.
We will also have Barbecue Babes selling their delicious BBQ.
Saturday May 16th from 10 am to 4 pm
(907)521-1908
Join us for our 28th annual springtime event, the IDEA Homeschool Curriculum Fair: Chart Your Course!
The IDEA Curriculum Fair is the premier homeschool event in Alaska where participants have the opportunity to learn about homeschool products from dozens of homeschool curriculum providers and a wide variety of educational workshops.
Whether enrolled with IDEA or another program, considering homeschool, or your kids attend building-based school, EVERYONE is welcome to attend our public event!
Participant registration will open up on April 1st!
WHERE: Menard Sports Center
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 & Wednesday, April 22, 2026
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshops
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. – Homeschool Tips with Brown Bag Social
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshops
MORE INFO:
Visit https://fair.ideahomeschool.org/anchorage-valley to learn more!
🐍 Not So Creepy Creatures
A Free Live Creature Experience at Ken’s
Think you’re brave enough? 👀
Join us at Ken’s Garden Center for a wild and fascinating evening with Ken & Aaron as they introduce some of nature’s most misunderstood critters.
From snakes and spiders to other creepy-crawly friends, you’ll get the chance to see these amazing creatures up close and learn why they’re actually important (and not so scary after all!).
This fun, educational experience is perfect for curious kids, brave adults, and anyone ready to face their fears.
What to Expect
🕷 Live creature demonstrations
🐍 Learn about reptiles, insects, and other misunderstood animals
🦎 Fun facts and surprising science
🙌 Opportunities for brave volunteers to interact
All presented by Bugged by Aaron.
Event Details
📅 March 10 & March 28
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Ken’s Garden Center – Wasilla
🎟 FREE Event
No registration required — just come ready for some creepy fun!
Who Should Come
• Families and kids who love animals
• Anyone curious about reptiles and insects
• People ready to challenge their fears
• Nature lovers
Ken’s Tip 🌿
Many of these creatures actually help gardens thrive by controlling pests and supporting healthy ecosystems.
So come get your “icks” out with us and leave with a new appreciation for the wild side of nature.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT – Disney Pixar’s CARS
SPECIAL – Kids – design a box car and bring it to a mini (indoor) drive in movie! Best car design gets a prize!
“While traveling to California to race The King and Chick Hicks in the Piston Cup Championship, Lightning McQueen falls out of his trailer and winds up in a run-down town called Radiator Springs. He slowly befriends the town’s odd residents, including Sally, Doc Hudson and Mater. When it comes time for him to leave, the championship is no longer his top priority.” – Rotten Tomatoes
Popcorn, candy, and drinks available for purchase. 18 and under must be accompanied by and adult.
Popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase. Gates open at 5:30pm and movie starts at 6pm
🎉 LINKS Resource Fair! 🎉
📅 June 18
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Wonderland Park
Join us for the LINKS Resource Fair, a FREE, family-friendly community event you won’t want to miss! 🌈
✨ What you’ll find:
🤝 Connect with local nonprofit organizations and discover valuable community resources
🎯 Play Vendor Bingo & win prizes!
👧🧒 Tons of kids’ activities with Thrive Mat-Su and Youth 360, including:
🎨 Face painting
🏰 Bounce houses
🎉 And more fun for the whole family!
🌮 Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks
This is the perfect opportunity to access valuable resources, and enjoy a memorable day connecting with your community at the park with family and friends.
👉 FREE & open to the entire community!
🔔 Vendor registration coming soon
📞 For more information, call 907-373-3632
Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.
Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.
Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.
Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.
