Diabetes Self-Management Class
The Native Village of Eyak is offering a Diabetes Self-Management Class for six weeks from Feb. 7 through March 14, at the Wellness Center (old Department of Motor Vehicles office). Participants will learn how to manage their diabetes, create action plans and communicate with their health care professionals. The class is open to diabetics and their caregivers, and tribal and non-tribal members who are currently patients at Ilanka Medical Clinic. Participants will receive fresh produce every week they attend and if they attend all six classes will receive a monthly Full Circle box for one year. To register, or for more information, call Katie Goodale at 907-424-7738.
Knit your first sweater: The flax sweater
The Net Loft is hosting a four-session knitting class on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting Feb. 10 through March 3. Join Sally Bennett and learn the techniques needed to make your first sweater. The class costs $50, plus materials. The pattern is free, and participants get 10 percent off class materials. Pre-registration is required.
6 Weeks to a healthier you
This group meets 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday nights from Feb. 25-April 8 at the Red Dragon. Participants will cook and eat healthy food and desserts, learn about nutrition and practice light exercise. Topics include, sleeping better, brain health, meditation, weights, yoga, walking and nutrition. For more information, call Belle Mickelson at 907-424-5143 or 907-388-3347.
Fundraiser for Carl J. Allen
A soup, bread and dessert and silent auction fundraiser for Carl J. Allen, who is receiving treatment for two types of cancer in Seattle, will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Masonic Hall. The lunch costs $10. For questions, call AlTana Hamilton at 907-424-3982 or Darrel Olsen at 907-253-5756.
Rummage Sale
A rummage sale will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at HomePort. For more information or to reserve a table, call 907-424-7294 or 907-424-3465.
“Loving Vincent”
Cordova Arts & Pageants presents “Loving Vincent” at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at North Star Theatre. The film features 65,000 hand-painted frames painted by 125 artists. To view the trailer and learn more about the film visit lovingvincent.com.
American Red Cross disaster classes
The American Red Cross of Alaska is offering free disaster classes from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25 at the fire hall. Call Joanie Behrends for details at 763-242-6535.
Knit Lit Book Club
The Knit Lit Book Club will be meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at the library fireplace nook. This month’s book is “The Dalai Lama’s Cat”.
Arsenic & Old Lace
Stage of the Tide presents Arsenic & Old Lace at the North Star Theatre at 7 p.m. March 2-3. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at The Net Loft and at the door. The show is suitable for ages 8 and up.
The Quebe Sisters Concert
The Quebe Sisters will be performing Texas swing and harmonies at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the North Star Theatre.
Moms, Pops and Tots!
This play group is open for children from newborn to 4 years old and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays (throughout the school year) at the Masonic Lodge. The group focuses on exploring developmental issues and building on each child’s strengths through large-motor skills play, small-motor skills play, pretend play and sensory play. For more details contact Katie Goodale at 907-424-2232 or Cheryl Eleshansky at 907-424-2238.
Al-Anon returns to Cordova
Al-Anon meetings for friends and family of alcoholics will meet Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Wellness Center (old DMV office). For more information, contact Katie at 907-965-5909.
Food pantry services
The Little Chapel is administering Salvation Army extension food pantry services. People needing assistance can pick up food on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Little Chapel. In an emergency at other times, call the Little Chapel at 907-424-3629. Native Village of Eyak administers food distribution on behalf of the Food Bank of Alaska. For more information on the program, contact Rebecca Calfina at NVE’s office 907-424-7738.
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