Iceworm Festival
The 2019 Cordova Iceworm Festival began Saturday, Jan. 26 and goes until Saturday, Feb. 2. This year’s festival theme is “Out of this World.” See the full Iceworm Festival schedule at thecordovatime.wpengine.com.
Tuesday Night Talks
Join the Prince William Sound Science Center for their Feb. 5 Tuesday Night Talk on the “Effects of Ocean Acidification on Sockeye Salmon,” presented by the Cordova National Ocean Sciences Bowl team at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the U.S. Forest Service building.
CHS basketball fundraiser
The Cordova Jr./Sr. High School basketball fundraiser dinner will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Reluctant Fisherman. Seafood or meat lasagna and all the fixings are $25, with tickets available from players. There will also be a silent and live auction during the dinner.
Iceworm Photo Show
The Iceworm Photo Show opened Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Copper River Gallery in the Cordova Museum at the Cordova Center. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Iceworm Photo Show runs through the beginning of March.
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.
TUESDAYS
Healthcare series online seminars
The 2019 Winter Geriatric Healthcare Series, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, online via the University of Washington, began Jan. 8 and will continue through March 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Each session costs $10 per person or $60 for the entire series. Retirees, students and volunteers who do not need credits or certificates do not need to register and can attend for free. Register online at www.akcache.org. The Feb. 5 session will be “Driving and Dementia” by Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Associate Professor, Medicine / Neurology at the University of Washington.
Gospel sing-along
Join members of the St. George Episcopal Church on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Cordova Community Medical Center for their Tuesday gospel sing-along, started in honor of Frances Mallory, and led by Christina Vican and Belle Mickelson. Anyone who wants to sing or play gospel songs is welcome to join to bring smiles to the long-term residents and hospital staff. For more information contact Belle on 907-424-5143.
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.
Open studio life drawing
An open studio life drawing class Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m., begins Jan. 30 at the Cordova Center education room. A model fee donation of $5-10 is suggested and drop-ins are welcome. For more information call Paula Payne at 907-424-6667.
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.
SATURDAYS
AC gift card distribution
The Salvation Army will distribute AC gift cards the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at the AC store for February, March and April. The gift cards are $25 each. Eligibility is based on income and number of people in the household. For more information, contact Larry Goodale at 907-401-1463 or Katie Goodale at 907-965-5909.
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