WRANGELL SCHOOL BOARD special school board meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Evergreen Elementary School Room 101. Agenda: superintendent’s evaluation.
LEARN TO LINE DANCE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 30 to Aug. 27 at the community center multi-purpose room with Isabella Crowley. For ages 18 years old and up. Entry fee is by donation.
BEARFEST Wednesday through Sunday, July 24-28. An event dedicated to bears and their surroundings. Enjoy symposiums, cultural events, art and photo workshops, fine dining, a marathon and much more. For more information and full schedule of events: alaskabearfest.org.
MAKE an ORNAMENT for the Capitol Christmas Tree art workshop, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, for families and children; 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, for teens and adults at the Nolan Center lobby. Part of the Bearfest schedule. A fun event for all regardless of artistic ability; all supplies provided. Contact Joan Sargent at 907-874-4593 or jjsargent143@gmail.com for questions.
SMOKED SALMON CONTEST 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Nolan Center lobby. Win bragging rights for being the 2024 Best Salmon Smoker by entering your very own mouth-watering smoked salmon in the Bearfest contest. Deliver an entry size appropriate for at least five judges by 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Contact Joan Sargent at 907-874-4593 or jjsargent143@gmail.com for questions.
COMMUNITY MARKET from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Nolan Center. Check out the locally grown and handcrafted items.
MUSKEG MEADOWS Bearfest Golf Tournament, 9-hole best-ball, Saturday, July 27. The KSTK-sponsored AP&T Golf Tournament, 9-hole best-ball and putting contest, is Sunday, July 28. Tournament play starts at 10 a.m. both days, register by 9:30 a.m.
FAMILY POTLUCK PICNIC from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Shoemaker shelter, hosted by Pioneers of Alaska Igloos Nos. 15 and 21.
COMMUNITY POTLUCK 6 p.m. Fridays through August at the sheltered site on Nemo Point Road. All are welcome.
ROLL ON THE ROCK roller skating 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at the TouchPoint Ministries rink on Bennett Street. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Skaters must complete a registration form. $5 per person.
NOLAN CENTER THEATER - no movies this weekend. Next weekend: “Despicable Me 4.”
BACK-TO-SCHOOL REGISTRATION for grades K-12. Online registration will start Wednesday, Aug. 7. In-person registration on Monday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Evergreen Elementary gym for grades K-12. Check the school district website at http://www.wpsd.us. Classes begin Aug. 24.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, if you or someone you know needs mental health or suicide crisis support, call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. When you call 988, you will be connected with a trained crisis counselor who can offer help, confidential support and connection to resources. #CallCareline #CrisisIntervention #SuicidePrevention #SomeoneToTalkTo.
WRANGELL PARKS and RECREATION is offering multiple activities to get your body moving. For more information on any of the activities visit http://www.wrangellrec.com or call 907-874-2444.
- FOREST EXPLORERS 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Aug. 6 with Clarie Froehlich of the U.S. Forest Service. For ages 7-13; ages 6 and under must be accompanied by a guardian 14 or older. Meet at Volunteer Park. $50 fee. Registration required.
- FUNCTIONAL FITNESS and TECHNIQUE 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the pool building with Devyn Johnson. A guided workout. Learn how to use the gym equipment. For ages 18 years old and up. Daily entry fee, pass or punch card.
- BEACH EXPLORERS 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 5 to 14. City Park the first week and Petroglyph beach the second week. For ages 5 to 10 years old. $40 fee.
CONTINUING EVENTS
AA Meetings: North Star Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
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