Contributed by MSB Animal Care - 

We have a charming 10yr. old yellow lab female named Dakota. 

Contributed by Major Mike Dryden, AVN USAR Retired - 

In addition to federal VA benefits, veterans shouldn’t overlook the SOA benefits.

Following is a partial list of Alaska Veteran benefits...

Contributed by David Ion, Sterling Silver Band - 

Good Wholesome free family fun!

Every Saturday throughout the summer 2016! 

Contributed by Abby Lampley - 

This summer, the conference took place in Colorado & I was asked if I would give a speech about how I have overcome having half my brain removed. 

Contributed by Jan Newman, Grow Palmer - 

All interested residents are welcome to join the full-day session, especially those interested in directly working or contributing to the success of Grow Palmer or the general local food environment through involvement in the action plan to be developed. 

Contributed by Donna Turner - 

Did you know that throwing rice at the Bride and Groom at their ceremony is actually a wish?

Contributed by Robin Minard, Mat-Su Health Foundation - 

Talkeetna resident, Herman Thompson, was recently recognized with the Bert Hall Award for commitment to the health of the community.

The “Bertie” is an annual award presented by the Mat-Su Health Foundation to an individual who consistently exemplifies commitment to improving the health and wellness of Mat-Su residents. 

Contributed by Carmen Summerfield - 

I love spiders. I love how they crawl up my leg.

I love how they get in my hair. I love how they crawl into my ears.

Ewww, that was just a nightmare! 

Contributed by Antiqua Lisha - 

Have you ever had a dream that seemed so big, so out of this world, you questioned yourself for ever even having it? 

What happened to it? 

Contributed by Becky Oviatt, ANFBA Regional Cooridinator - 

This is not a craft sale. It is a Fiber Festival, with demonstrations and classes.

Fiber enthusiasts around the area will be gathered to show each other and you, the public, what it takes to ply our craft.

Contributed by Big Lake Chamber of Commerce - 

The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce kicks off its annual (once fall now summer) fishing derby August 6 & 7 with two days of fun and prizes for all ages at Burkeshore Marina in Big Lake.

Contributed by Josh Fryfogle - 

I miss Larry terribly sometimes. When I feel lost in life, I wish I could tell him about my problems, so that he could jar me into reality.

"Everybody's different," he would say. So simple, a blind man could see it.  

Contributed by Celia A. Conrad, Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home - 

The Alaska Veteran and Pioneers’ Home in Palmer is pleased to announce its upcoming Fall Music Festival, Friday August 5th, from 1-4pm. 

Contributed by Valerie Hudson, March of Dimes - 

This year local business men and women will sing, dance and strut their stuff to Broadway’s greatest hits from yesterday to present day, all in the name of giving every baby a fighting chance.

Contributed by Alaska Music & Arts - 

The initial playlist is a large set of songs from the Non-Famous Artists of America (NFAA)

You might be one of the NFAA. How could you be sure?

Do you have a band? Original songs? Recordings? 

Contributed by Anna Altair - 

Scoliosis often shows up about the time puberty shows up.

When parents notice, they usually start reminding the child to "Stand up straight".

Contributed by Dori Cranmore R.N. - 

One of Rhodiola’a attributes is that it is an adaptogenic herb.

This means that it acts in non-specific ways to increase our body’s resistance to stress, without disturbing normal biological functions.

Contributed by Paul Johnson - 

Yet the FDA ignores its own science and instead “deems” modern vapor devices to be tobacco products less than a month later.

Why?

Contributed by Wright for Alaska - 

Dear fellow Alaskans, the future of Alaska is in your hands.

Show up and vote for them as the primary season is upon us.

Contributed by Paul Johnson - 

Then, I realized I have a responsibility to my fellow man.

The ad is so outrageous, I have to address it.