ELKS VALENTINE'S DINNER 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. A four-course dinner for Elks members and guests. Enter through the parking lot side door. By reservation only: reservations taken by phone 907-305-0552 or in person at the Elks. Tickets are limited. Seatings at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. $100 per couple. Dinner consists of four courses and choice of either Shrimp Alfredo or Steak Dianne.
ELIZABETH PERATROVICH DAY PARADE AND POTLUCK, Sunday, Feb. 16, parade starts at 1 p.m. at the WCA carving shed on Front Street, down to the Stikine Inn. Potluck to follow at the American Legion Hall. Elizabeth Peratrovich Day virtual celebration Zoom at 6 p.m. For more information, call Alaska Native Sisterhood Grand Camp President Sandy Churchill at 907-874-2455.
CLIMATE SOLUTIUONS EXHIBIT from the University Corporation for Science Education (a nonprofit of more than 130 North American colleges and universities) will be at the Nolan Center lobby through Feb. 28. No admission fee to see the exhibit. The center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
BRAVE ANNUAL MEETING 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Everyone is welcome; learn about plans for the coming year with BRAVE (Building Respect and Valuing Everyone). Contact Kay Larson for more information or for a Zoom link to attend online, 907-209-9117.
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE will be in town on Thursday, Feb. 13, 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.
FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION every Saturday through April 12 at the Nolan Center classroom. Open to everyone, regardless of age. IRS-certified volunteers will prepare and e-file your return at no charge. By appointment only. Call Paula at 907-874-3824 or 907-305-0309.
CANVA FOR BEGINNERS PRESENTATION (a graphic design platform) 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Presented by Sarah Scambler.
“FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS” learning session 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Irene Ingle Public Library conference room. Sponsored by Hospice of Wrangell, the program is looking for volunteers to visit assigned neighbors to help and talk with them. For more information, contact Alice Rooney 907-305-0007 or rooney@aptalaska.net.
HOSPICE OF WRANGELL ANNUAL MEETING noon, Monday, Feb. 17, at the Catholic Church parish hall. Lunch provided. Everyone is welcome.
“STRICTLY BALLROOM” movie 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Nolan Center. The 1992 Australian romantic comedy is free; presented by Island of Faith Lutheran Church as part of its retro-movie program. Concession stand will be open.
CLIMATE CHANGE PRESENTATION 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Nolan Center, presented by Sean Kelly, assistant professor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
WRANGELL KIDS CLUB 2:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays 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. Thursdays at the Nolan Center for a movie. For ages 7 to 13 years old. Runs through May 15. Free. Donations for snacks can be made online at https://paybee.io/@ireneinglepl@7.
SPRING STORYTIME for children 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through April 25 at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Stories, crafts and snacks.
PRE-K ART ACTIVITIES 11 a.m. to noon every Monday for ages 0-5 at The Salvation Army. Experience the arts each week with a special activity prepared by Capt. Belle. Call for more information 907-874-3753.
WINTER READING PROGRAM FOR GROWN-UPS runs through March 21 at the Irene Ingle Library. Track the books you read for a chance to earn prizes. Audiobooks, e-books and print all count. For 18 years old and up. An end-of-program party will be held March 22. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information call 907-874-3535.
ADULT INDOOR SOCCER, noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, with Sam Pausman, at the community center gym. Open to 15 and older; no advance registration required. Drop-in rates apply.
SPRINT TRIATHLON registration is open until April 5. Event will take place on April 26 in the morning. Swim portion will take place at the pool; bike and run will be outdoors. All participants will need their own pit crew of 1-2 people to count laps, help with bike repairs and run supplies. Registration required. $50 fee. More information at wrangellrec.com or call 907-874-2444.
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.
- COMBINATION SWIMS Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; tot and lane swim from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., aquatic arthritis classes from 11 a.m. to noon, and water aerobics from noon to 1 p.m.
- GYM WALKERS 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Fridays, at the community center gym. For ages 18 years old and up. Must wear gym shoes.
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