‘Braveheart’ HeART Show
Opening reception for Paula Payne’s newest painting series, The McNeil Bears, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 at The Reluctant Fisherman. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided. All paintings will be available for purchase.
Call for artists
Cordova Museum is asking for submissions to the annual Birds of Paradise show. The deadline to submit framed work to the museum is Friday, April 29. The exhibition will be open from May 4 – June 30. Contact the museum at 907-424-6665 for more information.
U.S. Coast Guard
Sycamore open house
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sycamore invites the public to an open house April 29, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy beverages and refreshments, tours of the ship, U.S.C.G.-related activities and more. ID and bag check will be conducted. For more information contact LtJG Samantha Cardoza at 907-424-3434.
Keep calm, it’s just a drill
The Alaska Marine Highway System, CVFD-Fire and EMS, police, troopers, USFS, CCMC and USCG will hold a disaster drill from 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 29 at the Ferry Terminal.
CHS book sale – LAST SATURDAY!
Cordova High School is selling used library books for $1 a bag every Saturday in April from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cordova High School’s ILP Building. For more information, contact Sara Hottinger at 907-424-3266.
SERVS spring fishing vessel training
April 24 through May 2. See Kelsey Appleton at CDFU for more information or call 907-424-3447.
Avian Aurora
2017 Shorebird Festival is Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, May 7. Local registration is only $25 for adults, $10 for students (age 13-18) and free for kids 12 and under! Stop by the Chamber, call 424-7260 or register online at copper
riverdeltashorebirdfestival.com/register
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