Iceworm finale!
Iceworm Revue, Open Mic night, Fishermen’s Memorial tribute, parade, and firework show! Details in the Iceworm Gazette.
Chamber Annual Meeting
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Annual Meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, via Zoom. This event will include news and information to help your business, BOD elections, and annual business awards. Visit cordovachamber.com/events/annual-meeting to RSVP and receive your link to participate in the meeting.
Introduction to American Sign Language
The class is FREE from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 17 through April 7, at City Hall Community Room A. To register, please email your name and phone number to junemjames@gmail.com with Intro to ASL in the subject line.
ONGOING
Pajama Read Along
Cordova Public Library’s Pajama Read Along takes place 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on Instagram at cordovapubliclibraryreads.
Morning Music
Join local musicians for Morning Music from 8-8:40 a.m. Fridays at Mt. Eccles Elementary School. Download free song videos, songbooks, and fiddle tabs at cordovamusiccamp.org. Cordova 4H has ukuleles, tuners and soft padded ukulele cases available for purchase. Call Karen Swartzbart at 907-253-3421 to borrow an instrument.
Storytime for Little Ones
Cordova Public Library’s Storytime for Little Ones takes place at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. To participate, follow “cordovapubliclibraryreads” on Instagram. For more information, contact Anna Hernandez at anna@cordovalibrary.org.
Moms, Pops & Tots Storytime
Storytime is 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.
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 4-6 p.m. the third Monday of each month. 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. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. 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. 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
City Council meets 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. Visit cityofcordova.net for more info. Watch Council meetings on YouTube at youtube.com/user/cathyrhs.
COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up
Register to receive a COVID-19 at cdvcmc.com or call 907-424-3045. Registrants will receive a call to set up an appointment as soon as they are eligible, and the vaccine is available.
Local COVID-19 testing
To schedule a free COVID-19 test, contact Ilanka Community Health Center at 907-424-3622 or Cordova Community Medical Center at 907-424-8200. Patients are asked to bring insurance information so the clinics can get reimbursed.
RECOVERY MEETINGS
Health & Hope
A safe place for family and friends of those dealing with addiction to get support and information from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ilanka Community Health Center (across from the Episcopal Church). Contact Elizabeth King (Sound Alternatives) at 907-424-8300 or John Yakanak (ICHC) at 907-424-3622 for more info.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meet from 7-8 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Pastor Steve’s home. Call 907-244-9406 or 907-347-2286 for additional details.
NVE Recovery Circle
A safe environment where you and your anonymity are honored. Meet 7-8:30 pm. Tuesdays at Ilanka Wellness Center (old DMV space across from the Episcopal Church). Contact 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.
