COMMUNITY CHORALE REHEARSALS 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the high school music room for the Christmas concert. Use the back entrance. All singers are welcome. Regular rehearsals will be on Mondays starting the following week. Contact Bonnie at 907-796-9632 or bonniede@aptalaska.net for more information.
FALL STORYTIME for children 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Stories, crafts and snacks. This week’s theme is Alaska Day, the anniversary of the transfer of the territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States on Oct. 18, 1867.
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE will be in Wrangell on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, and will see clients in the clinic and conduct hearing and vision screenings at Head Start and the elementary school on Friday and at the SEARHC Wellness Fair on Saturday. Immunizations, birth control and STD screening, well-child exams for kids up to age 7, 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.
SEARHC WELLNESS FAIR 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Nolan Center. Free. Health and wellness education booths, teddy bear clinic, flu shots available. Also comprehensive blood-test packages $150; pay at time of service. Pregister for blood test at searhc.org/wellness-fair-registration.
WINTER GEAR SWAP and SELL 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 19, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church parish hall. Bring outdoor clothing and gear to sell or trade. Kids and adults gear welcome.
ALASKA DAY FUN RUN starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Muskeg Meadows, hosted by Parks and Recreation. $10 fee; pay at the event. All ages welcome for 1-mile dash, 5K run/walk, 10K, half-marathon at various start times. Check for routes and times at wrangellrec.com.
NOLAN CENTER THEATER retro-movie “Practical Magic” rated PG-13, 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. The comedy fantasy drama film runs 1 hour and 44 minutes; tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children under age 12. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
KSTK HALLOWEEN BASH 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 25, upstairs at the Elks Lodge. Live music, appetizers, full bar and more. 21 years or older. $25 entry fee.
PUMPKIN PATCH / KIDS CARNIVAL / FOOD from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Nolan Center. Pumpkins for sale, games, chili by St. Frances Animal Shelter, and cotton candy and popcorn by Head Start. Hosted by the chamber of commerce and sponsored by Alaska Marine LInes, City Market and Wrangell IGA.
U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE blessing and celebration 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Nolan Center.
HARVEST CELEBRATION LIVE CONCERT 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26, at the Nolan Center. Music with Matt Henson and his music friends from Arizona, Idaho and Colorado.
RAYME’S HALLOWEEN BASH 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rayme’s bar with live music. Costume judging at midnight. 21 years or older.
ADVENTURERS CLUB 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Come learn about the Bible, pick up valuable skills and earn badges. Register and learn more at https://bit.ly/3TBw0fI. A $10 fee covers the school year.
CHILDREN’S CLASS 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the elementary school music room for kindergarten to fifth grade. The focus of the program is for spiritual growth to learn to apply virtues through stories, devotions, music, games and art. All are welcome. No charge. For more information call Kay Larson, 907-209-9117.
WRANGELL KIDS CLUB 2:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays at the community center for open gym, board games and coloring; 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Irene Ingle Public Library for STEM activities and crafts; 2:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays at the Nolan Center for a movie in the theater. For ages 7 to 13 years old. Runs through Dec. 16. Free.
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.
- DEAD HANG CHALLENGE through Oct. 31, at the community gym. Each day you dead hang, you’ll be entered into the drawing. The longest dead hang wins a six-month Parks and Recreation pass. Sign in at the front desk. Day rates apply.
- INDOOR SOCCER CAMP, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22. Sessions are 4 to 5 p.m. for kids in grades K-2 and 5 to 6 p.m. for kids in grades 3-5. $40 registration fee. Coaches are needed to teach the fundamentals of soccer.
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