TURKEY TROT on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, at the covered basketball court, hosted by Parks and Recreation. Sign-up is at 8:45 a.m. and the fun run starts at 9 a.m. Costumes encouraged. All donations will go to the Stikine Middle School cross-country team travel fund.
ELKS HOOP SHOOT free-throw contest for ages 8 to 13 will be Saturday, Nov. 30, at the community center gym: 10 a.m. for ages 8 to 9; 11 a.m. for ages 10 to 11; noon for ages 12 to 13. For more information, call Jeff Jabusch 907-305-0086. A hamburger lunch for all participants will be held at the Elks Lodge after the shoot.
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE is coming to town, and decorated trees will be accepted noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, at the Nolan Center. Each entry goes up for a silent auction to support Hospice of Wrangell. Be creative and beautify the Nolan Center lobby. Bidding opens Dec. 5 and closes 1 p.m. Dec. 19. For more information, email rooney@aptalaska.net.
DOVE TREE CEREMONY 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Nolan Center lobby. The ceremony is to remember deceased loved ones, and is open to all. The Dove Tree will remain up through the new year. Anyone may add doves to the tree. Sponsored by Hospice of Wrangell. For more information, call Alice Rooney 907-305-0007.
SING-ALONG MESSIAH 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Short evening prayer service followed by singing selections from Handel’s Messiah. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Bring your own copy of the music if you have one.
COMMUNITY PUPPET PLAY REHEARSALS 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at The Salvation Army. Middle and high school age students are welcome to participate in a fun, low-stress, low-embarrassment form of theater. Learn the basics and build up to preparing a Christmas play for the community. Adults interested in helping call 907-874-3753.
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Bring school work, play games and be with friends. Snacks provided.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the elementary gym. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Stream online: https://bit.ly/3G2ulZ8.
COMMUNITY MARKET from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Nolan Center for Midnight Madness. Check out the locally grown and handcrafted item.
MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the high school gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Stream online: https://bit.ly/3G2ulZ8
ADVENTURERS CLUB 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Come learn about the Bible, pick up skills and earn badges. Register and learn more at https://bit.ly/3TBw0fI. A $10 fee covers the school year.
“BABE” 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Nolan Center. The 1995 animal adventure, comedy, drama, family movie is free; presented by Island of Faith Lutheran Church as part of its retro-movie program. The concession stand will be open.
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. For ages 7 to 13 years old. Runs through Dec. 16. Free.
AA MEETINGS: North Star Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
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.
- WATER AEROBICS noon to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the swimming pool with volunteers Alice Rooney and Melody Hazel.
- PICKLEBALL 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the community center gym. For ages 18 years old and up.
- ZUMBA 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at the community center gym with Nene Wilson. For ages 16 years old and up.
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