Contributed by Lisha Antiqua -

This time of year, with holiday parties and end of year events, you more than likely will be asked in one way or another, to explain who you are.

Contributed by Michael Consalo -

Thanks to our incredible local sponsors with big hearts, like Barrett & Associates Insurance, Gagnon Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Recover Alaska, Michael C Marketing, Thrive Mat-Su and so many more, The Spot continues to grow! In October, The Spot traveled to nearby Burchell High School!

Contributed by Steve Behnke -

Mel and Peggy Behnke, of Wasilla, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary and their 63rd year of residence in the Meadow Lakes and Wasilla area. There will be a celebration of their life together on Wednesday, November 21, 1-3 pm, in the Gardenside Cafe, Primrose Retirement Community of Wasilla, 889 N. Elkhorn, Wasilla.

Contributed by Marilyn Bennett

Thanksgiving... A day to look back on the past year and give thanks for the good harvest. A day to prepare the traditional turkey dinner with a pumpkin pie, to round off the meal.

Contributed by Sara Buie -

Wasilla – Welcome the holiday season at our 31st Annual Wasilla Community Christmas Celebration, Saturday December 1, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The City of Wasilla and the Wasilla Museum & Visitor Center invite you to join us at 391 N. Main Street to kick-off the festivities.

Contributed by Wes Keller -

I offer condolences instead of congratulations to our new Governor Mike Dunleavy. The thrill of victory is muted when you consider the formidable task before him.

Contributed by Move to Amend Anchorage -

Most of us can’t begin to “get even” by matching the tens of thousands of dollars pouring into our recent election campaign of 2018. But, as the saying goes, you can “get mad” and folks often do.

By Vic Kohring -

With the election behind us and a new legislature poised to begin in Juneau, including some new faces, let's watch closely to see who follows their convictions, versus the do-nothings who kick back and take the easy route.

Contributed by Gene Kelly -

I have a plan. I am a businessman with international experience. As an ardent capitalist, it pleases me to provide humanity with goods and services.

Contributed by Angie Lewis -

As disgusting as it is, dogs eating poop is fairly common. The scientific name for this is coprophagia, and it is disgusting, no matter what you call it.

By Rep. David Eastman -

There are pros and cons to having your favorite candidates win on Election Day. The pros are no secret, so I will mention some of the cons.

Contributed By Angie Lewis -

Taeg is an independent, beautiful Leonberger Mix. Although he is very loving, he is a big boy, weighing over 60 pounds at 9 months old.

Contributed by Eva Cohnen-Brown -

A match made in heaven, or at least made in the Valley – that’s what you get when you combine very gifted and talented artists with a philanthropic bent. Kiwanis Club of Palmer is blessed and fortunate to have two award-winning artists, and members, who have created unique masterpieces which are being offered at the upcoming Kiwanis Art Raffle, to be held on December 18th.

Contributed by Brian Endle -

As many residents of the Mat-Su Borough know, John Moosey, the borough manager, has been pursuing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to control air quality with the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Contributed by David Jenkins -

As I gazed into the rolling emerald pool beneath me, a peculiar thought entered my mind. I imagined what it would be like if I were to stumble forward and fall in; to sink below the frothy, rippling surface.

Locally-written poetry by people like you!

Contributed by Valley Performing Arts -

Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year-old Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works.

Contributed by Glen Butts (aka) The Dude -

Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 members are working along with KMBQ (Q99.7), Denali Harley Davidson, House of Yamaha, Performance Yamaha, Team CC of Wasilla, Spenard Builders Supply of Wasilla and Palmer…

Contributed by Emma Wilcox -

We see their advertisements, we hear them on the radio, but who are the people behind the scenes of The Christmas Factory, and what motivates them to build- as-they-say, Santa’s newest outpost: Outpost 907? I’ve met with the creators on location at The Christmas Factory, opening its doors the day after Thanksgiving at the State Fairgrounds.

Contributed by Echo Hill Porterfield -

We are thankful to live in a country that allows us freedoms, one of those being that we are able to own Bibles, yes, plural.