Contributed by Gini King-Taylor - 

We are excited to be planning our 10th Annual Dinner Auction “Circus Soiree,” to be held April 22, 2017 at the Curtis Menard Sports Center in Wasilla.

Contributed by Kaitlin M. Rock - 

Alaska Chicks Company is getting ready to host their 3rd Annual Vintage Home Market Show! 

Contributed by Tony Russ - 

On March 24-26, 2017, the Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show will again bring in the spring for all Alaskans. 

Contributed by Amy Lalor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska - 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (BBBSAK) is a unique service organization. We match youth (Littles) with carefully screened mentors (Bigs). 

Contributed by Bonnye Matthews - 

Mike Spindle is a toy designer, sculptor, illustrator and author. His work has enriched Disney, Hallmark Cards and Hasbro, among others. 

Contributed by Noel Crowley-Bell - 

On March 15th, elementary, middle and high school students around the nation will participate in a variety of Kick Butts Day activities.

Contributed by Carrielee Dunphy - 

Bud Smyth came to Alaska in the 1950s and homesteaded in Houston. He built a log cabin using sled dogs, a swede saw and an ax.

Contributed by Deb Kirk - 

The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce kicks off its 7th Annual Ice Fishing on February 18th and 19th with two days of fun and prizes for all ages. 

Contributed by Representative Lora Reinbold - 

The conversation around the state budget hasn't been exactly truthful. The "cuts" have been exaggerated in an attempt to gain public support for "revenue options", i.e. taking your money! 

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Fourteen young mushers have signed up for the 40th running of the Jr. Iditarod Sled Dog Race. 

Contributed by Joan Klapperich - 

The Alaska Jr. Avalanche Hockey Association would like to invite boys and girls to the Menard Sports Center on Saturday, Feb. 25th for a Try Hockey For Free Clinic as part of Hockey Week across America. 

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With tax season underway, Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest is reminding the public to be vigilant with their personal information.

Contributed by Glenn Butts (The Dude) - 

Denali Harley Davidson will be having a taco feed for the Bikers Against Hunger Food Drive –benefiting Matsu food banks in the Valley. 

Contributed by Zaz Hollander - 

Mat-Su Concert Band brings a symphonic collage to the stage of the Glenn Massay Theater at Mat-Su College with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4th. 

Contributed by Rene LeMay - 

According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the definition of equine is “of, relating to or resembling a horse or the horse family.” It follows then, that equine-assisted therapy involves horses. 

Contributed by Pamela Goode - 

I called my sister to see how things were going and to check in. After a friendly greeting I asked, “So what are you guys up to?" There was a long pause as though I asked a “trick” question.

Contributed by Carla Swick - 

In times of uncertainty and change, it is rewarding to see the community come together to support world languages and our students. On February 4th, more than 40 volunteers helped put on the Matsu Regional World Language Declamation Contest at Palmer High School. 

Contributed by Hillary Saffran - 

Have you ever been around people excited about something they are working on?

Contributed by Beth Fread - 

Senator Michael Dunleavy has responded to his many constituents’ calls for cutting the budget, leaving the permanent fund alone and not looking for new revenues until the budget cuts are in place. 

Contributed by Josh Fryfogle - 

I asked the father of a young woman who died, where is the heroin coming from?