Contributed by Randi Perlman, AWBRC Board Member - 

Alaska Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center (AWBRC) will bring back its almost-annual fall fundraiser, Wild Bird Wonders, on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Best Western Lake Lucille Inn in Wasilla. 

Contributed by Heather A. Resz - 

Be inspired by some of Alaska’s brightest stars at the Alaska State Fair on August 28th during the “Exploring Disability Resources Expo” from 12pm-5pm in the Events Tent along the Yellow Trail.

Contributed by Nikki Lee, The Mug-Shot Saloon - 

The Mug-Shot Saloon and Big M Inc. are excited to announce our 8th Annual Big ‘M’ Memorial Benefit. 

Contributed by Kelly Marciales - 

Trinity Lutheran Church’s Local Organizing Ministry, a member of Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) will host a public meeting on Monday, August 7, 2017 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm to discuss housing concerns in the Mat-Su Borough and share their research report. 

Contributed by Michelle Cornelius - 

Bear Paw River Brewery will be featuring a new, local Valley Fine Arts Association artist show each month. It began during the summer with Maria Mckiernan. 

Contributed by Patty Sullivan, Public Affairs Director of Mat-Su Borough - 

The Matauska-Susitna Borough’s most popular hiking trail - West Butte - will open seventy parking spaces in a new lot on Monday, August 1st. 

Contributed by Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard - 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As I return home from my first six months as a freshman legislator, I want to take a moment to share my thoughts and concerns on the growth of government and the need to reduce this growth. 

Contributed by Becky Oviatt, MSVFF Co-Chair - 

The Mat-Su Valley Fiber Festival is having its 2nd annual event at the Alaska State Fairgrounds Livestock Barn on July 22nd and 23rd, 2017 from 10am to 5pm.

Contributed by Laurie Kari, Family Promise Mat-Su - 

On July 21, 2017, sleep overnight at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in a cardboard box or your car, in solidarity with the homeless in our Valley. 

Contributed by Angie Lewis, President of Alaska Animal Advocates - 

On July 20th from 5pm-8pm, Alaska Animal Advocates invites you to a fun night at Van's Dive Bar in Anchorage. 

Contributed by Nan Potts - 

On July 8th, villainous pirates, lovely maidens, cowardly policemen, a handsome hero and a graceful heroine, all pranced, fenced and frolicked on the Glenn Massey stage in the opening of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, Pirates of Penzance! 

Contributed by Cathy Mosher, President of VRWAK - 

The Valley Republican Women of Alaska would like for everyone to join us on July 20th, 2017 at the Matsu Family Restaurant for our meeting. 

Contributed by Paul Johnson - 

Most are aware that the Alaska State Fair was smoke/aerosol (vapor)-free for its entire run last year, a first for any state fair in the U.S. 

Contributed by Dori Cranmore R.N - 

Yarrow or achillea millefolium can grow to about three feet tall and is found worldwide, yet it is native to California and found in abundance in Alaska. 

Contributed by K.T. McKee - 

Health insurance saves lives.

Contributed by Winona Benson, Nourished Health Coaching Services - 

The stories are everywhere, always uplifting, always inspiring...

PRESS RELEASE - 

The Mat-Su Sertoma Club recognized Pat Purcell and Janet St. George at their annual meeting in June with the Service to Mankind Award.

Contributed by Rabbi Mendy Greenberg, Mat-Su Jewish Center - Chabad Lubavitch - 

As part of a seven decade old program dubbed “The Roving Rabbis”, two Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbinical students are visiting the Mat-Su Valley this July as part of their community outreach training.