Send us your thank you letters!
‘Tis the season to give thanks! Show your appreciation by submitting a thank you letter for publication in The Cordova Times. Email letters up to 150 words max to share@thecordovatimes.com. Please include full name, city and daytime phone number. Phone number will not be published. Deadline for Thanksgiving weekend edition is Friday, Nov. 16. Selected letters will appear in our Nov. 23 gift guide edition and online.
ASAA Regional Volleyball Tournament
The ASAA Regional Volleyball Tournament is slated for Nov. 15-17 at the Cordova Jr./Sr. High School.
Movie night
The Iceworm Committee presents “Christopher Robin” at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at North Star Theatre in the Cordova Center.
Business training
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce will be offering its first training through the Alaska Small Business Development Center at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the Education Room at the Cordova Center. The class is free and open to all, but participants must sign up. For more information contact the Cordova Chamber of Commerce at 907-424-7260 or email cathy@cordovachamber.com.
Knit Lit Book Club
Join the Knit Lit Book Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 by the fireplace at the Cordova Public Library. Relax, knit and discuss their latest book, “Next Year in Havana” by Chanel Cleeton.
Plastic Recycling Event
The Copper River Watershed Project is hosting the next Cordova Plastic Recycling event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at AC Value Center. Remember to rinse, drain and dry your plastics and remove caps. Only #1 and #2 plastics will be accepted. Sign up to volunteer at the event at: https://doodle.com/poll/z4z6tkdsy9zez8a6?fbclid=IwAR1YOK0sQm1uTGC2dLT4fqYub_2SmmeSrHZr62-3xwrV4R1hSd8x23ueWIs
Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Kick-off
Join the Cordova Chamber of Commerce for their Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Kick-off from 5-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at their office, 404 1st Street. They will be serving hot chocolate and cookies and singing carols with the student choir.
2018 Holiday Bazaar
The 2018 City of Cordova Parks and Recreation Department Holiday Bazaar is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
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 in 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.
Food pantry services
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 at 907-424-7738.
MONDAYS
Moms, Pops and Tots!
A play group for children from infants to 4 years old is open 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.
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.
WEDNESDAYS
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.
Teen Art
Teen Art with Paula Payne will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Education Room at the Cordova Center.
FRIDAYS
Morning Music
Morning music is back from 8:05 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays at the Mt. Eccles Elementary School music room for kindergarten through sixth grade students. Learn to sing and play fiddles, guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo and mandolin. Older students and parents are needed as helpers. Pre-schoolers are welcome to come with their care givers. For more information call Belle Mickelson at 907-424-5143.
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.
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