Contributed by Lawrence Lease - 

This October, diversity killed eight Americans, with twelve others injured. Sayfullo Saipov, age 29, plowed his rented Home Depot truck into pedestrians and cyclists in New York City. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

Five lucky Alaskans who made charitable donations through Pick.Click.Give. were chosen as the winners of the 2017 “Double Your Dividend” sweepstakes.

Contributed by Kelleigh Orthmann, M.S., Clear Creek Cat Rescue - 

Nyla is a very shy cat at first; she was born a feral cat. 

Contributed by Karen Smith, RV Concierge & Rentals - 

RV Concierge and Rentals was recognized as the top recipient at the ATIA (Alaska Travel Industry Association) Conference in Kodiak in October.

Contributed by Kenda Huling, Monday Market at Palmer Depot - 

Remember community schools? Missing all those great classes? 

Contributed by Glenn Butts (The Dude), CMA’s Midnight Son Riders Chapter 801 - 

The Biker Elves Toy Drive was started by a bunch of caring bikers (motorcycle riders), and now is voluntarily ran by CMA’s Midnight Son Riders Chapter to help children in the Mat-Su Valley have a Christmas that they might not be able to have, unless they help Santa Clause with his deliveries to the underprivileged families with children that are in a tough spot during the Christmas season. 

Contributed by Michelle Cornelius, Valley Fine Arts Association - 

The Chugiak Eagle River Seniors hung their art at Jitter’s, a local coffee place in Eagle River, on November 1st.  

Contributed by Michelle Cornelius, Valley Fine Arts Association - 

The Big Picture Show at Humdingers Pizza is the culture creation of VFAA past president, Martha Happs, and proprietor, Gordon Fletcher.  

Contributor by Glenn Butts (The Dude) - 

Tacos Cancun and Biker Elves Toy Drive are revving up the Christmas spirit this year by bringing you the first annual “Tacos for Toys”.