ASH WEDNESDAY 7 to 8 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the pavilion downtown. Pastor Sue Bahleda of Island of Faith Lutheran Church will be available to impose ashes for those wanting to mark the day.
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS 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 Friday, Feb. 28. No admission fee to see the exhibit. The center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 4, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Bring school work, play games and be with friends. Snacks provided.
ELECTRONIC WASTE DROP-OFF noon to 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the WCA transportation warehouse, 1003 Zimovia Highway. “Electronics with a brain and a cord” can be dropped off for proper disposal. Suggested $5 donation to help cover shipping. Call 907-874-4304 or email igaptech.wca@gmail.com for more information.
COMMUNITY MARKET from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Nolan Center. Check out the locally grown and handcrafted item.
UNIT SOUZOU, a Japanese folk drumming group, will perform 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Nolan Center. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. Donations will go toward Bearfest.
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.
“GODSPELL” 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Nolan Center. The 1973 comedy drama musical is free; presented by Island of Faith Lutheran Church as part of its retro-movie program. Concession stand will be open.
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.
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.
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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