Community calendar

CHRISTMAS TREE LANE decorated trees are up for bid starting Thursday, Dec. 5, through 1 p.m. Dec 19 at the Nolan Center lobby. Half the proceeds go to the treemaker and the other half to Hospice of Wrangell. For more information, email rooney@aptalaska.net.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the elementary school gym. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Stream online: https://bit.ly/3G2ulZ8.

SANTA CLAUS 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Nolan Center during Midnight Madness, with a break during the tree lighting ceremony. Kids will still be able to say hello and get their pictures taken.

TREE LIGHTING 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, downtown between the Elks Hall and LMN.

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 items.

Nolan Center THEATER “Gladiator II” rated R, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8; 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The action adventure drama film runs 2 hours and 28 minutes; tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children under age 12. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

WRANGELL COMMUNITY CHORALE Christmas concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Presbyterian Church.

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.

WRANGELL MARINERS’ MEMORIAL board members will be available to assist in completing applications to add names to the commemorative plaques from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 9 and 19, Jan. 2, 13, 22 and 31 at the Nolan Center. Applications are available online at wrangellmarinersmemorial.com. Donations and memberships are also accepted online.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, children 12 and younger are welcome to the annual American Legion Auxiliary community children’s Christmas party. The party (split into two sessions) will be Saturday, Dec. 14. For more information contact Marilyn Mork at 907-470-0085.

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.

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.

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. 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. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the community center gym with Nene Wilson. For ages 16 years old and up.

 

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