PORTABLE SOUTHEAST, a traveling art exhibit from the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, is on display at the Nolan Center through March 28. A reception will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the center to showcase the exhibit, which includes works from Alaskans in several cities. “Portable Southeast provides a new and exciting mode for artists to showcase their works beyond local reach,” the arts council says.
BRAVE MONTHLY MEETING (Building Respect and Valuing Everyone), 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Everyone is welcome to help plan the upcoming Family Resilience Fair. 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 Thursday, March 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.
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.
“DOG MAN” 1 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Nolan Center. The 2025 animation, adventure, family film is free; presented by Parent Teacher Community Club.
SCHOOL BOARD meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, in Evergreen Elementary School, Room 101. The public can email comments to kpowell@wpsd.us, or can sign up under guests to be heard at the meeting by emailing the same address before 3:30 p.m. March 17.
“GODSPELL” 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Nolan Center. The 1973 comedy drama musical film is free; presented by Island of Faith Lutheran Church as part of its retro-movie program. Concession stand will be open.
BAHAI NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION, Naw-Ruz, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the multi-purpose room near the old gym. Campfire-themed dinner provided; everyone is welcome for a joyful celebration of renewal and community. Call 907-209-9117.
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.
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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