Eyak Culture Camp
The Eyak Cultural Foundation is hosting a mostly virtual iiyaaG (Eyak) Culture Camp three weekends in a row: July 23-25, July 31-August 1, and August 7-8. All are welcome to join, and attendance is free. Please email Eyakpeople@gmail.com for the full agenda. Join Culture Camp sessions cdv.tiny.us/culturecamp.
Volunteers needed
Contact Chris Iannazzone at 954-540-5720 to help build garden boxes for the community.
Ongoing
Ultimate frisbee
Adult ultimate frisbee is at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the grassy field. Free and open to attend. Just show up.
Bidarki adult volleyball
Adult volleyball is back open from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Bidarki Rec Center. Non-member drop-ins are $5. Participants are asked to stay home if feeling ill. For more info, contact the Bidarki at 907-424-7282.
Local recycling
Fishing web, free of cork and lead line, can be dropped off in the fishing web recycling container at the Cordova City Baler. Lead acid battery recycling is located behind the NVE building on Nicholoff Way. Small batteries can be recycled at the Post Office. The City of Cordova recycles paper/cardboard, aluminum cans and glass at the lot behind AC. Join the Recycling Action Team by calling Shae Bowman at 907-424-3334 or emailing shae@copperriver.org.
Moms, Pops & Tots Storytime
10 a.m. Thursdays via Teams. Register in advance to receive the Zoom invite by contacting Jessica at nvefamilies@eyak-nsn.gov or calling 907-424-7738.
Poetry Showcase
6 p.m. on the last Friday of each month on Zoom or in person at the library. Contact Jillian Gold for more info at jgold@cityofcordova.net.
Pen Pal Program
Write to Cordova Hospital Residents with their Pen Pal Program. Mail Pen Pals for Residents Program, Cordova Community Medical Center, P.O. Box 160, Cordova, AK 99574.
Live Gospel Music
Join Belle Mickleson from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays to play live gospel music for Cordova Community Medical Center residents. Open to those who are fully vaccinated. Masks required.
Food Pantry
The Salvation Army food pantry is located at 514 First St. Primary distribution is the third Monday of each month from 4-6 p.m. If you need food assistance or are interested in volunteering, please contact Katherine Mead at 907-429-7177. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped in the donation box at AC Value Center.
Cordova Public Library
Cordova Public Library is open to the public during regular business hours. Curbside delivery is also available. Call 907-424-6667 or email requests to curbsidedelivery@cordovalibrary.org.
Free online books
Go to adl.overdrive.com and click “Sign in.” Select Cordova Public Library from drop-down list and enter your library card number. The PIN is 99574. Need help or your card number? Email librarian@cordovalibrary.org or call 907-424-6667.
Knit & Lit Book Club
Book discussions, knitting and other handicrafts via Zoom at 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Meeting ID and password posted the day of the meeting. For more info, email Anna Hernandez at anna@cordovalibrary.org.
Pajama Read Along
7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Geared towards ages 10 and up. To participate, follow “cordovapubliclibraryreads” on Instagram. For more info, email anna@cordovalibrary.org.
Storytime for Little Ones
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May. To participate, follow “cordovapubliclibraryreads” on Instagram. For more info, email anna@cordovalibrary.org.
Regular City Council meetings
7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Visit cityofcordova.net for more info. Watch council meetings on YouTube at youtube.com/user/cathyrhs.
Skeet and trap
1 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays at Cordova Public Shooting Range out Sheridan Glacier Road. Cancelations may occur. Visit facebook.com/groups/CDVTrapGun or email CDVTrapGun@gmail.com for more info.
COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up
All Cordovans who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine are asked to register at CDVCMC.com or call 907-424-3045. If registered, you will receive a call to set up an appointment as soon as you are eligible, and the vaccine is available.
Local COVID testing
Ilanka Community Health Center offers testing from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday and Fridays downstairs across from the Episcopal Church. Call 907-424-3622 to pre-register. The Cordova Community Medical Center offers testing as needed at the ambulance bay. Call 907-424-8000 to pre-register.
Health & Hope
5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays via Zoom. Anyone wishing to join can obtain login info by calling 907-424-8300. Meetings of the Help & Hope support group will be facilitated by licensed clinical social worker Ruby Vincent.
AA Group Meeting
7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Due to possible changes, please call 907-244-9406 or 907-347-2286 for additional details on location and time.
ICHC Wellness & Recovery Support
7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Ilanka Clinic Wellness Center. If you or someone you know are interested in breaking free from alcohol or substance use or abuse, call John Yakanak at 907-424-3622 for more info.
Visit our event calendar at thecordovatimes.com/events. Have an upcoming event? Email share@thecordovatimes.com.
