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The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) recently welcomed Kathryn Swartz to its team in the position of executive assistant. 

Contributed by Hillary Saffran - 

Ah, the holiday season. Whether you honor a particular faith or no religious viewpoint at all, the holiday season has descended upon you nevertheless. 

Contributed by Rosemary Vavrin - 

The Northern Lights Valley Knitters will focus on a special "A Multitude of Memorable Multicolored Mittens" at their Saturday, Nov. 19th meeting. 

Contributor by Glenn Butts (The Dude) - 

Biker Elves are at it again. We will be collecting toys for the Matsu Special Santa program for the Toys for Tots.

Contributed by Major Mike Dryden, AVN USAR Retired - 

The People’s Paper recognizes and honors veterans every day for their service to our nation. But on Veterans Day,  November 11, special thanks are needed. 

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The Alaska State Fair will once again “Bright Up the Night” with its holiday lights display!

Contributed by Nan Potts - 

With the tricks and treats of Halloween behind us and the festive gatherings of Thanksgiving and Christmas looming, someone asked me, "What's your greatest joy of Christmas?" 

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Alaska Junior Theater (AJT) presents 360 ALLSTARS, Saturday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Atwood Concert Hall. 

Contributed by The Boardwalk Gals - 

On Saturday, December 3rd, The Boardwalk Shop invites you to help us  bring our friends, families and neighbors together for a day filled with community celebration while focusing on supporting those in need.

Contributed by Paul Morley, Mat-Su Schools Foundation - 

The Mat-Su Schools Foundation awarded seven grants to MSBSD teachers. Two of the grants were partially funded by David Clawson through the Adobe Volunteer program. 

Contributed by Larissa Peltier - 

Tax time. Entering the tax office, I lead my toddler to the kid friendly corner. By the time I sat down, my husband and the tax preparer were already through the basics, my husband’s W2 form and the kid’s social security numbers. 

Contributed by A. Tucci - 

Every year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, my family and I attend an amazing fireworks display in downtown Palmer. 

Contributed by Don Bush, KL7JFT - 

The winter months are beginning and it’s time to look to some nice inside activities. 

Contributed by Michael Consalo - 

For most of us, the holiday season is a time to celebrate. We surround ourselves with loved ones and a sense of "care" enters the air like a wind off the mountains. 

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 The Alaska State Fair celebrated its 80th birthday at the 2016 event, which took place August 25th–September 5th at the fairgrounds in Palmer. 

Contributed by Dori Cranmore RN - 

The wild leafy plant, yellow dock (Rumex crispus), is found growing throughout the world and belongs to the buckwheat family. 

Poetry contributed by Nan Potts.

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Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.