Contributed by David Jenkins
A glass sphere,
nestled in the crook
of a frost-covered tree.
A visual souvenir
of the dim twilight…

Contributed by Jill Farris -
Recycling has to be creative, so Valley Community for Recycling Solutions (VCRS) is rekindling the fire to advance our message. We have an elevated view of human potential, seeing an underutilized resource when imagination is left untapped.

Contributed by Nick McDermott -
The always engaging Pushcart Players return with Stone Soup and Other Stories. This charming, well-seasoned blend of carefully selected stories will delight audiences of all ages.

Contributed by Sherry Jackson -
One of the top ten museums in our great state, Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry and the top dance cloggers in our state, The Rock On Cloggers, are teaming together to present “Murder In Sin City”, an evening of secrets, sleuthing and other party fun!

Contributed by Richard Christiansen -
The Northern Blast Concert promises to deliver yet again, a brilliant evening of entertainment by an award-winning local Pipe Band, with piping and drumming from the entire ensemble, as well as solos, and smaller groups of pipers and drummers within the band.

Contributed by Michelle Overstreet -
On February 7th, 2019, Kristan Cole’s Home of Hope is celebrating 35 years in business in the Valley and dedicating the proceeds from the upcoming Customer Appreciation Event to MY House, to help them purchase the building they currently occupy.

Contributed by Katie Stark -
In late November, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center added the newest model of the da Vinci Surgical Systems to its fleet of surgical tools.

Contributed by David Vesper -
Please RSVP by messaging AK TFRM on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/TFRMAK/, by January 22, 2019 – Note your attendance is valued and greatly appreciated. Remember success of our efforts is only achievable through numbers!

Contributed by Nan Potts -
“Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” a Newsie cries. Selling “papes” is what a Newsie does. The time, summer 1899. The place, downtown New York City.

Contributed by Garry Forrester -
A group of strangers is stranded in an English manor during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newlyweds who run the house whose suspicions in their minds nearly wreck their perfect marriage.

Contributed by Nan Potts -
There have been some changes with the coming of the New Year. One of them is a new location for the Mat-Su Community Chorus.

Contributed by Michele Harmeling, United Way of Mat-Su -
The winter months can be a challenge for all Alaskans, but for Valley residents experiencing homelessness, the challenges are tenfold.

Contributed by Eddie Ezelle -
Saturday, February 2nd, join us at the Palmer Train Depot from 5-9pm for an evening of live auctions for incredible items, live music from great local musicians, dinner, and silent auctions."

Contributed by Carol Montgomery -
What is waste? Waste comes from the root word, Vastere, which means to devastate. But waste can be a resource as well. Resource comes from the word resurgere, meaning to rise again. When we recycle, our waste rises again.

Contributed by Sherri Lilly -
Ak Lady Barber’s Beard Competition, The Carhartt Brothers, Brews, silent auction, raffles, 50/50 and more…

Contributed by Wes Keller
Every human being must answer either a “yes” or a “no” to life’s most basic question! We cannot avoid eventually answering it.

Contributed by Jessie Lavoie -
It’s January of 2019, and that means it’s time to file your Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) and participate in Pick.Click.Give!