Wasilla Warrior Baseball

 
 

Contributed by Nolan Murphy

Playing baseball in Alaska can be a difficult experience, hours of time indoors in the offseason and expensive prices for facility usage, equipment and travel. Despite these things, every year, teams from around Alaska compete against one another for the state championship. In 2019, Wasilla High School took home its first state championship in school and valley history. Winning this championship took a lot of hard work and support, and we thank everyone who supported us in our championship run. In 2020 Wasilla High School is looking to defend their state championship title along with a plan to upgrade to their facilities to ensure a better playing and viewing experience.

The season kicks off with our annual fundraising dinner auction on Saturday, April 4th at 6:00 PM at Mat-Su Career and Technical High School. You can purchase tickets for a prime rib dinner prepared by Chef Mike Graham for $20 from any Wasilla High School baseball player. Along with the dinner, there will also be a silent auction for desserts and various items. If you would like to donate an item or receive more information, please contact Team Mom Cyndi Boyett (907 414 0173) or visit the Wasilla Warriors Baseball Facebook page.

My teammates and I have been heading out into the community to ask businesses to help support our fundraising efforts. We have many sponsorship opportunities and if you’d like your business banner to be displayed on our fence, Mom Boyett must receive your money and graphics by April 3.

Even if you can’t contribute to our fundraising efforts, the best ways to show your support for our team is by attending our home games at the Wasilla High School field. The first game is April 20th against West High School at 6:30 PM. There are no gate or parking fees at any of our home games, which is why our fundraising efforts are so important.

On behalf of the entire Wasilla High School Baseball Team, we thank you for all of your support and look forward to seeing you at the field. 

Class of 2021

 
 

Retirement Community Residents and Staff Surprise College Community with Random Acts of Kindness

 
 

Contributed by Dana Mayeaux

Primrose Retirement Community residents and staff will spent Thursday, February 13th dispersing $500.00 in gift cards, goody bags, school supplies, and treats to unsuspecting Mat-Su College students to kick start national random acts of kidness day february 17th. Here at Primrose Retirement we want to give back and encourage everyone to be kind to each other. We also understand collage can be hard! We want to help our students stay focused and never give up. Also to know we see them, and that they are our future.

 “We hope that by performing these small random acts of kindness, we can encourage others to pay it forward.  Our residents and staff are such a generous group, and they truly come alive when they have the opportunity to give back and interact with the Mat-Su community.”

– Heidiann Gaffney, Life Enrichment Coordinator

“Primrose Retirment Community loves being a part of the Mat-Su community. This is our 3rd year doing Random Acts of Kidness at the Mat-Su Collage and it has become something we look forward to every year.” Dana Mayeaux Sales Director

 
 

Fly Fishing Film Tour Coming to Wasilla

 
 

Contributed by AJ Hoffman and Ben Rowell

The 14th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is hitting the road and headed to Wasilla with a fresh batch of new films. While the F3T travels all across the nation, anglers young and old alike will get taken on an adventure featuring cartwheeling steelhead, pristine Australian coastlines, fish brought back from the brink of ruin to jungle streams laden with aggressive fish, and so much more! From freshwater to salt, inspiration to conservation, this year's film lineup will undoubtedly get you excited to grab a rod and hit the water this upcoming season.

So, what are you waiting for? Come join us at F3T—the largest fly fishing film event of its kind. Grab your friends, bring your stoke, and prepare yourselves for another amazing year of films at the Fly Fishing Film Tour.

The F3T lands in Wasilla on Saturday, March 28 at Everett’s at Mat-Su Resort. Shows start at 5pm and 8pm.

Tickets are $20 and available at 3 Rivers Fly and Tackle and flyfilmtour.com.

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