Community calendar

STATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE will be in town on Thursday, Dec. 12, and will see clients in the clinic. 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 so the nurse knows which immunizations to bring.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, 10 a.m. for last names starting with A-K; 1 p.m. for last names L-Z; Saturday, Dec. 14, at the American Legion Hall. Children 12 and younger are welcome to the annual Legion Auxiliary children’s Christmas party. For more information contact Marilyn Mork at 907-470-0085.

Nolan Center THEATER “Moana 2” rated PG, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The adventure animation comedy musical film runs 1 hour and 40 minutes; tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children under age 12. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE, the fleet will gather in front of the City Dock at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.

PUPPET PLAY and CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Salvation Army. Teens will perform “Mr. Pennypinchers Christmas” puppet play. Bring a dozen cookies and take a dozen cookies afterward. Everyone is welcome.

SCHOOL BOARD will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in Evergreen Elementary School Room 101. People can email comments to kpowell@wpsd.us or sign up under guests to be heard at the meeting by emailing the same address before 3:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

“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. Concession stand will be open.

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. 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.

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

“POLAR EXPRESS” 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Nolan Center. The 2004 family adventure animation movie will cost $10 per person and includes hot cocoa, popcorn and a cookie. Children under 12 will receive a special sleigh bell from Santa after the film. All proceeds benefit the Wrangell Bible Bowl team.

COMMUNITY MARKET from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Nolan Center. Check out the locally grown and handcrafted item.

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

 

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