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- The name of the event
- The date and time of the event
- The name of the group or person organizing the event
- A one or two-sentence description of the event
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Watershed fundraiser
Copper River Watershed’s annual fundraiser, Eat Wild to Save Wild, is Oct. 2-9. Visit copperriver.org for details.
Project Appleseed
Project Appleseed is hosting a rifle marksmanship clinic on Oct. 9 and 10. This full immersion course caters to all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Visit https://tinyurl.com/cdvappleseed to learn more and to register. Space is limited.
Temporary closure notice
Sound Alternatives will close Sept. 28 and reopen Oct. 11. While closed, those seeking support should go to the Cordova Community Medical Center’s emergency room where emergency telepsychiatry is available to assist ER physicians.
Fishing web recycling
The Copper River Watershed Project is hosting a fall fishing web recycling event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct 13-16 at the Cordova Refuse Department Baler at 1-mile Whitshed Rd. Nylon gillnet web, nylon seine body web and lead web will be accepted. Web must be stripped of any non-nylon material and cleaned of organic material and hanging twine. For an informative video on how to properly prepare web for recycling, visit https://tinyurl.com/netrecycling. Volunteers are needed for 2.5 hour shifts during the event. If you have questions about net recycling or would like to volunteer, call CRWP at 907-424-3334 or email shae@copperriver.org.
Grant opportunity
The Cordova Community Foundation’s grant cycle is open now through Oct. 15.Local non-profits, or other groups with an eligible fiscal sponsor, may learn more and apply for grants from $500-$3,000 at https://tinyurl.com/CCFgrants2021.
Music fundraiser
Cordova schools are accepting bulk produce orders to help raise funds for their music programs. Orders must be placed by Oct. 15. Contact your favorite music student for more info.
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Volunteers needed
The Cordova Fire Department is seeking volunteers, ambulance drivers, ETT and EMTs. Classes will start soon. Call 907-424-6117 for more info and to sign up.
Morning music
Join local musicians every Friday from 8 to 8:40 a.m. at Mt. Eccles Elementary School for Morning Music. The new 4H music curriculum with song videos, songbook and fiddle tab is available as a free download at www.cordovamusiccamp.org. Cordova 4H also has ukuleles, tuners and soft padded ukulele cases available for purchase. If you’d like to borrow an instrument, contact Karen Swartzbart at 907-253-3421.
Weir survey
The Copper River Watershed is welcoming feedback and thoughts on future repair and use of the Eyak Lake weir. To participate in the survey, visit www.cdv.tiny.us/weir.
Public service announcement
The public is advised to be aware of fraudulent phone calls acting as the court system telling you of missed jury duty and threat of arrest. They ask for your full name and social security number to confirm that you haven’t been notified. This is a scam, as the court system does not ask for that information over the phone.
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.
Storytime for Little Ones
Cordova Public Library’s Storytime for Little Ones takes place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays each week. To participate, follow “cordovapubliclibraryreads” on Instagram. For more information, contact Anna Hernandez at anna@cordovalibrary.org.
Moms, Pops & Tots Storytime
9:30 a.m. Thursdays via Teams. Register in advance to receive the Zoom invite by contacting Jessica at nvefamilies@eyak-nsn.gov or calling 907-424-2246.
Live Gospel Music
Join Christina Vican and Belle Mickleson in playing live gospel music for Cordova Community Medical Center residents outdoors on sunny afternoons. Open to those who are fully vaccinated. Masks required. Call Belle 907-424-5143 to be on the list to join in on these impromptu music happenings.
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.
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 and for curbside delivery from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. 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.
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 Wednesdays. 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.
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