Moonlight Madness
Businesses throughout Cordova are staying open late on Friday nights leading up to Christmas, offering sales, specials, activities and treats. The last 2018 Moonlight Madness nights are Dec. 14 and 21.
Kid Storytime at CHS
Storytime is back from 11-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Cordova Jr./Sr. High School, room eight. High school students will read stories and facilitate a simple craft for children ages four and under.
CRPWSMA Holiday Potluck
The Copper River/Prince William Sound Marketing Association will be hosting a holiday potluck from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Union Hall, on Main Street.
Kitchen Unnecessary video showing
Watch Alaska episodes of “Kitchen Unnecessary” featuring Nelly and Michael Hand of Drifters Fish on a quest for Coho Salmon. Raven Madison, lifetime Cordovan and herbalist, is also featured foraging and hunting. The episodes will be shown from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at North Star Theatre in the Cordova Center during Moonlight Madness.
Cordova Christmas Bird Count
Cordova’s 47th annual Christmas Bird Count will take place 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Cordova Center’s education room by the library (to get your route assignment). Beginner birders are welcome! There will be a potluck Saturday evening at 6 p.m. to compile results. If you have a feeder and want to record birds during count day, or for more information, call Milo Burcham at 907-429-5878.
Saturday Market
The Cordova Saturday Market will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Masonic Lodge and will feature multiple vendors and special extended hours.
Church Christmas Play
Join the Church of the Nazarene at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 for their children’s Christmas Play.
PWSSC Tuesday Night Talks
For the last Prince William Sound Science Center Tuesday Night Talk of the year, Stormy Haught will give a presentation titled “Monitoring herring in PWS 1973-2018: ADF&G’s long-term aerial milt surveys and age, sex, and size sampling” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 on the third floor of the U.S. Forest Service building.
CCMC Basket Auction
Stop by the Cordova Community Medical Center and bid daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on baskets up for auction in front of the pharmacy. Proceeds from the auction go towards the long-term care vehicle fund. Bidding will end the day of Dec. 21. People are encouraged to donate baskets to the auction as well.
Holiday Art Show
The Cordova Museum’s annual Holiday Art Show is now open at the Copper River Gallery in the Cordova Museum at the Cordova Center. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
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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