Times: Saturday, May 10 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 11 5:00 p.m. Website: www.cleanairadventures.org Location: Houston-Talkeetna Phone: 907-644-6416 Admission: $35 for the CAC 60 (1-day ride) and $50 for the CAC 120 (2-day ride)
Supporting American Lung Association of Alaska by giving as an individual donor or by raising funds through our Clean Air Challenge bike trek contributes to the overall achievement of our strategic goals to prevent lung disease and promote lung health in Alaska.
Clean Air Challenge 120
The Clean Air Challenge 120 is one of Alaska’s premier fundraising events. It’s a two-day, 120 mile cycling expedition from Houston to Talkeetna and back. Its fun, non-competitive, and for people of all abilities! The minimum fundraising goal is $500.
The ride starts and finishes at HoustonHigh School and rides north on the Parks Highway to Talkeetna and back.Clean Air Challenge 120 Trekkers stay overnight at the beautiful Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and are treated to fabulous hospitality, delicious food, live music, and a celebratory program in a relaxing atmosphere.
The Clean Air Challenge 60
The Clean Air Challenge 60 is a one-day, 60 mile cycling expedition from Houston to Talkeetna starting the same day and time as the Clean Air Challenge 120.The "60 mile trekkers" will finish their ride in Talkeetna on Saturday and be treated to a delicious meal and celebratory program at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.After the program, trekkers will be transported to Houston by motor coach. The minimum fund raising goal of $350 and the incentive level gifts are the same for the Clean Air Challenge 60.
How Do I Register?
Clean Air Challenge 60 participants pay a $35 registration fee ($45 after March 28,) and raise a minimum of $350.Clean Air Challenge 120 participants pay a $50 registration fee ($60 after March 28) to ensure a spot in the ride as well as one of our cool event shirts. Space in the CAC 120 is limited to the first 400 trekkers and the CAC 60 is limited to the first 100 trekkers who turn in their minimum fundraising amount. So, don’t delay- sign up today!
Call Julianne Gum at 907-644-6416 or email at jgum@aklung.org for questions and more information.
Times: 9 AM - 5 PM Website: www.cityofwasilla.com/museum Location: Dorothy Page Museum, 323 N Main St, Wasilla, AK Phone: 907-373-9071 Admission: Free for Mat-Su Residents with ID; $3 General; $2.50 Senior; $2 Military; Free Children 12 & under Mat-Su borough residents that bring in state-issued ID with an address in the Matanuska Susitna Borough will be granted free admission to the Dorothy Page Museum on Fridays. All others are welcome at regular admission rates.
Times: 12:00 - 7:00 PM Location: 780 N. Esty Drive, Palmer Phone: 746-7532 Admission: FREE
Thursday of every week is a free class on spinning or spindling. Call for information.
Times: 11:15 - 12:15 pm Admission: $5.00
EVERY FRIDAY OPEN GYM IS AVAILABLE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. COME PLAY IN A 20,000 SQ. FT FACILITY FILLED WITH TUNNELS, TRAMPOLENES AND PLENTY OF ROOM TO RUN.
Need to take First Aid/CPR? You can do so here in Talkeetna over at Whole Wheat Radio on Birch Creek Boulevard More
04/19/2008 Marian Call House Concert at Whole Wheat Radio
Marian Call House Concert at Whole Wheat Radio, 7:00 p.m. More
04/19/2008 Upper Susitna Earth Day Celebration
April 19, 11-3 at the Sheldon Community Arts Hanger. The theme this year is: "What do you buy?..Consumer Awareness" Included in that general idea is the benefits of buying local. More
04/24/2008 Small Business Owner Tax Return
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center will offer an IRS sponsored workshop entitled, "Small Business Owner Tax Return” on Thursday, April 24, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the SBDC office located in Wasilla. There is a $50 charge for this seminar and pre- registration is required. More
04/25/2008 - 04/26/2008 Recycling Event at Sunshine Community Health Center
Event is the 25th and 26th and items accepted include plastics (1 and 2), aluminum cans, and electronics. For more info. call 733.9240
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04/26/2008 Roadhouse Begins Daily morning hours
Roadhouse Begins Daily morning hours with breakfast beginning at 7am. More
04/26/2008 Barn Dance
Wild Woods Park will be holding a Barn Dance fundraiser at the Talkeetna Elementary School on April 26, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Kick up your heels and join in the fun!
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04/30/2008 Beginning QuickBooks
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop entitled "Beginning QuickBooks,” on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the SBDC Office in Wasilla. Pre-registration and a non-refundable $100.00 fee are required for this seminar. Please call the SBDC office at 373-7232.
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05/02/2008 - 05/10/2008 Aladdin production
"Aladdin" will be performed at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar May 2-3 and 9-10, 7:00 p.m. More
05/06/2008 Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
TCC Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. Talkeetna Roadhouse More
05/08/2008 Chamber of Commerce May General Membership Meeting BYO BBQ!
The May membership meeting will be held in the village park. It will be a BYO BBQ! Condiments and drinks will be available. More information to follow. More
05/10/2008 Second Saturday Art Show and Reception
Robin Song is the artist for the Second Saturday Art Show and Reception at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, 4-7 p.m. More
05/12/2008 FilmFam
FilmFam, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, 7 pm More
05/15/2008 Alaska Railroad begins daily service
Alaska Railroad begins daily service in Talkeetna More
05/15/2008 Sheldon Community Arts Hangar daily film screenings
The Don Sheldon Story (1 pm) and The Denali Experience (3 pm) begin daily screenings at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. More
05/24/2008 Open Air Market
Open Air Market opens for the season, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, Saturdays-Mondays, 10am-6pm More
06/04/2008 - 06/08/2008 Wild Woods Park Playground Building
Help make the dream of Wild Woods Park be a reality by saving the dates and being part of the build. During the build there will be three work shifts - morning, afternoon and evening. We will also need help setting up for the build a week prior and need some help breaking down the 2 days after. This is an event that we're hoping the whole community will participate in and it will happen rain or shine.
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06/15/2008 Caitlin Palmer Art Show and Reception
Second SUNDAY Art Show and Reception for Caitlin Palmer, Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, 4-7 pm More
06/21/2008 - 06/22/2008 Su Valley All-School Reunion
There will be a Susitna Valley High School Reunion June 21st, 2008 at the Denali Arts Hangar for Su Valley alumni, faculty and staff. Come and celebrate the history of a great school! More
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