Contributed by Jaida Gough, Boom Town Derby Dames - 

Want to be part of one of the fastest growing sports in the world?

Contributed by David Boyle - 

The recently-released PEAKS student test scores should be eye-opening for parents, students and every Alaskan who values public K-12 education. 

Contributed by Brett Ahern - 

Resting in faith and living in grace, we are highly favored by God. 

Contributed by Sally Hitchcock, Hitchcock Piano Studio - 

Several times in the early years of my 40 years of teaching piano, I heard master teachers, great performers and designers of method books say something about notes being the least important item for musicians to master. In a University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) class on piano literature.

Contributed by Josh Fryfogle - 

Art comes in many forms, and tattooing has been around for millennia. 

Contributed by Tina Bentley - 

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing Program is a tradition which provides you the opportunity to meet the public and support The Salvation Army in a unique way, and it is a fun way to make a difference in someone’s life here in the Mat-Su Valley. 

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

Hi, I am KC. I am a 14 year old cat who is in search of my forever home. 

PRESS RELEASE - 

The Mat-Su Sertoma Club recently donated funds to obtain a Serene Central Alert System for a deaf client who lives in the Mat-Su which was provided by Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA). 

Contributed by Lawrence Lease - 

With such a great divide within our American Political Democracy, discourse among Republicans and Democrats have been nearly reduced to a state of nothingness.

Contributed by Roger Hamacher - 

Welcome to the Madness, this month’s recipe is a delicious and easy to make taco soup. 

Contributed by Hope Lightly - 

Can you believe it? We are quickly approaching another holiday season. 

Contributed by Messie Jessie and Jammin’ Buds - 

All Together Tuesdays is an open-mic night and music jam session held on Tuesdays at the Houston Lodge and Marketplace, right before Miller's Market in Houston, Alaska.

Contributed by Paul Morley - 

Every fall, the Mat-Su Schools Foundation provides $1,000 teacher grants to enrich and expand educational opportunities for children beyond what is provided by the school district. 

Contributed by Rick Small - 

“Forge a chain! For the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.”
‭- Ezekiel‬ ‭7:23‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Contributed by Larissa Peltier - 

There was something different in her mother’s eyes. Karice did not want to hand over her baby sister to it. 

Contributed by Dori Cranmore R.N., All About Herbs - 

The oil comes from the Nigella sativa plant, which is native to Asia. 

Contributed by Hillary Saffran - 

“When I turn 85, I want to go skydiving!” Phillis smiled broadly as she shared this with the group of ladies wearing their red hats during a festive luncheon at Robin’s house last Saturday afternoon. 

Contributed by Jessica Wright - 

I remember back in the summer, I saw the news reporting that Governor Bill Walker was hosting the President of China and his wife, and then he held a news briefing afterwards. 

Contributed by Bruce Walden, www.oldsargebooks.net - 

Perhaps that title is misleading.