BACK-TO-SCHOOL REGISTRATION for grades K-12. Online registration is open. 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. 22.
BRAVE MEETING (Building Respect and Valuing Everyone) 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Lutheran Church. All are welcome. To join the Zoom session, contact brave.wrangell@gmail.com for a link, or call Kay Larson at 907-209-9117.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL backpacks for tribal youth who signed up for backpacks with Tlingit and Haida can be picked up between noon and 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Nolan Center. For more information, call 907-874-4304.
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE will be in Wrangell on Thursday, Aug. 8. Immunizations, birth control and STD screening, well-child exams for kids up to age 6, TB screening and medication, Narcan kits and medication disposal bags will be offered. The Public Health Center is in the Kadin Building, 215 Front St. Call 907-723-4611 to make an appointment in advance so the nurse knows what immunizations to bring.
Nolan Center THEATER - No movie this weekend.
MUSIC IN THE PARKS 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at Shoemaker Park. Live music by The Powers. The police department will cook hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring a potluck dish to share; bring a chair and dress for the weather. Park at Shoemaker Harbor. Leave your dogs at home. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
MUSKEG MEADOWS WMC Foundation Rally for Cancer Care, fun and frolic, best-ball golf tournament, with prizes, silent auction and carnival games, Saturday, Aug. 10. Tournament play starts at 10 a.m .; registration starts at 9 a.m. $35 for golf and lunch. $20 for lunch (non-golfers).
“SECONDHAND LIONS” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Nolan Center. The 2003 American comedy-drama movie is free; presented by Island of Faith Lutheran Church as part of its retro-movie program. The concession stand will be open.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL backpacks for non-tribal youth can be picked up 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at the American Legion. Supported by the American Legion Auxiliary, Wrangell IGA and the community. Donations can be made at Wrangell IGA. For more information, call Marilyn at 907-470-0085.
LEARN TO LINE DANCE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27 at the community center multi-purpose room, with Issabella Crowley. For ages 18 years old and up. Entry fee is by donation.
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 – but closed Aug. 10. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Skaters must complete a registration form. $5 per person.
AA MEETINGS: North Star Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
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.
- BEACH EXPLORERS 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, through Aug. 14. City Park the first week and Petroglyph beach the second week. For ages 5 to 10 years old. $40 fee.
- FUNCTIONAL FITNESS and TECHNIQUE 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the court 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.
- ZUMBA, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at the community center gym with Nene Wilson. For ages 16 years old and up. Drop-in fee $5; $3 senior discount; or use a facility punch card.
Reader Comments(0)