Storytime at CHS
High school students will read stories and facilitate a simple craft for children ages 4 and under from 11-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 and Oct. 12 at the Cordova Jr./Sr. High School, room eight. For questions, contact Laura Bowman at lbowman@cordovasd.org or call 907-231-7002.
Plastic Recycling Event
The Copper River Watershed Project and AC Value Center are teaming up to recycle plastics from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at the AC parking lot. Bring clean #1 PETE and #2 HDPE plastics to the parking lot. Please remove caps. To volunteer contact Shae Bowman at 907-424-3334 or email shae@copperriver.org.
Mt. Eccles Culture Week
The Native Village of Eyak, in partnership with the Cordova School District, is hosting Mt. Eccles Culture Week from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1-5 at Mt. Eccles Elementary School. Classes are Monday through Thursday with an exhibition and traditional foods potluck on Friday. This year’s theme is traditional clothing.
Vehicle Disposal Day
A free Vehicle Disposal Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at the 17 Mile Landfill. A Refuse Department employee must inspect the vehicle prior to its arrival at the landfill. Vehicles must be drained of all fluids, have interiors clear of any garbage/hazardous materials, and the battery must be removed. The department will not pick up any vehicles. A checklist is available at the baler or City Hall. For questions, or to schedule an inspection, call the Refuse Department at 907-424-5600 or 907-253-5601.
Little Ones at Storytime
Little Ones at Storytime, with youth services librarian Anna Hernandez, is 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Cordova Public Library. Join Anna for stories, songs, and finger plays, geared toward preschool ages.
After School Art
After School Art with Debbie Carlson will be held 3-4 p.m. Fridays in the Education Room at the Cordova Center. This program is geared towards grades 1-4.
Patch the Pirate Kids Club
Patch the Pirate Kids Club will be held 3-5 p.m. Fridays at the MorningStar Independent Baptist Church, 412 First St., for children grades first through sixth.
Teen Art
Teen Art with Paula Payne will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Education Room at the Cordova Center.
Moms, Pops and Tots!
A play group for children from infants to 4 years old will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at the Masonic Lodge. The group focuses on exploring developmental issues and building on each child’s strengths through large-motor and small-motor skills play, pretend play and sensory play. For more information contact Katie Goodale, Tribal Family Services Director, at 907-424-7738.
‘Portraits of Nature’ at Copper River Gallery
Kristin Link’s art show, “Portraits of Nature”, is on display at the Cordova Museum’s Copper River Gallery located within the Cordova Center. Link is a naturalist and painter currently living near McCarthy. Her illustrations and field sketches have been exhibited at the Alaska State Museum.
Al-Anon in Cordova
Al-Anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets 7 p.m. Mondays 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 11 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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