Summer BBQ, camps, fireworks, Salmon Jam and more

Anika and Floyd Whitsoe soaked everyone who crossed their paths during the 4H Music Camp’s annual water fight at Skater’s Cabin in July of 2017. This year’s camp registration is already open with limited spots available. Learn more at cordovamusiccamp.org. Photo by Penny Johnson/For The Cordova Times

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is Sunday, June 19 with a public holiday observed Monday, June 20.

Christian Active Parenting

The Baptist Church and the Cordova Family Resource Center are teaming up to host a free Christian Active Parenting Class at noon Tuesday, June 21, at the Baptist Church. Parents of all aged children are invited. Sandwiches, chips, tea and coffee will be provided to all parents who attend.

BBQ party

The community is invited to a BBQ party from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at ACE Hardware.

Smokin’ Aces Fireworks

Open for the season at 5.2-mile Copper River Highway from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Emergency response training

The Cordova Volunteer Fire Department and the Department of Homeland Security and Environmental Management is partnering to offer a Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) for the City of Cordova. The course will educate community members who are interested in volunteering in an emergency, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. The CERT team members will continue to meet once a month for volunteer training. The course will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, 13 and 14. Call (907) 424-6117 or email fire3@cityofcordova.net to register.

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4H Music Camps

Camps will run July 11-15. Students 9-18 can sign up for an all-day Bluegrass Camp. The Hawaiian Camp for ages 6-8 is full but there is a waiting list. There will also be some adult camp classes. Learn more and sign up at cordovamusiccamp.org. Call Karen Swartzbart at 907-253-3421 to borrow an instrument. Cordova 4H has ukuleles for sale for $55, tuners for $15 and soft padded ukulele cases for $25.

Salmon Jam

This year’s Salmon Jam Festival is scheduled for July 15-16 in Cordova. For details, visit salmonjam.org.

CFRC Summer Camp (Grades 4-6)

Cordova Family Resource Center is hosting a free summer camp for grades 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 28-July 1. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/TV6D9XB to learn more and to register. For questions, contact Jessica Wray at 907-424-5674 or email cfrcprevention@ctcak.net.

CFRC Summer Camp (Grades 1-3)

Cordova Family Resource Center is hosting a free summer camp for grades 1-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 19-22. Visit surveymonkey.com/r/TV6D9XB to learn more and to register. For questions, contact Jessica Wray at 907-424-5674 or email cfrcprevention@ctcak.net.

Girls on the Run (Grades 3-6)

Cordova Family Resource Center is hosting their Girls on the Run camp for grades 3-6 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 14-17 at the CFRC youth center. Cost is $50 with full and half-scholarships available. Register at surveymonkey.com/r/RXR8GM3. For questions, contact Jessica Wray at 907-424-5674 or email cfrcprevention@ctcak.net.

Let Me Run (Grades 4-6)

Cordova Family Resource Center is hosting their Let Me Run camp at the end of summer. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during August 2-5 and is offered to 4th-6th grade boys. Cost is $50 with full and half-scholarships available. Register at surveymonkey.com/r/FWK525S. For questions, contact Jessica Wray at 907-424-5674 or email cfrcprevention@ctcak.net.

ONGOING

Free Lunch Art Program

Cordova Family Resource Center will host a free Lunch Art program from June 1 through Aug. 12. Toddler to first grade art session is from 11 a.m. to noon and must have a parent or guardian present during the session. Second grade and up art session is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. No registration needed. Free lunch will be distributed after each art session at CFRC. For more information, contact Jessica Wray at 907-424-5674 or email cfrcprevention@ctcak.net.

Kids Summer Meal Program

Starting June 1 through Aug. 5, all kids ages 0-18 are welcome to free meals at Mt. Eccles Elementary School cafeteria. Breakfast is available 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Summer Reading Program

Signup now for the Cordova Public Library’s Summer Reading Program for ages K-6 starting June 8 through July 27. All youth may participate in Summer Reading and attending Wednesday programs from 1-2:30 p.m. is not required. For more information, call 907-424-6667.

Group bike rides

Monday evenings 5:30 p.m. Meet at Cordova Gear. Call 907-424-5590 for more information.

Gospel Music Jams

Vaccinated and masked singers and musicians are invited to join in and play music for the hospital residents 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays. Call Belle Mickelson for more info at 907-388-3347.

Volunteers wanted

The Cordova Fire Department is recruiting volunteers, ambulance drivers, etc. Call 907-424-6117 for more information and to sign up.

Call for musicians

Vaccinated and masked singers and musicians are invited to the Cordova Community Center from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Monday to perform live gospel music for hospital residents. For more information, contact Rev. Belle Mickelson at 907-388-4447.

Monthly Poetry Showcase

Cordova Public Library’s Monthly Poetry Showcase meets the last Friday of each month at 6 p.m. via Zoom. At the start of each month a theme is announced. At the meeting, share a piece of writing that plays towards the theme. For adults only. For inquiries and login information, contact Jillian Gold at jillian.cordovapubliclibrary@gmail.com.

Sugt’stun for Beginners

Learn Sugt’stun (Alutiiq) with Shyla from 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday via Zoom. Email shyla.krukoff@eyak-nsn.gov for more info.

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.

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.

Local COVID-19 testing, vaccines and boosters

To schedule a COVID-19 test, vaccination or booster, contact Ilanka Community Health Center at 907-424-3622 or Cordova Community Medical Center at 907-424-8200. At-home test kits available.

Free at-home COVID tests

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home tests. Each order includes eight rapid-antigen COVID-19 tests. Visit covidtests.gov to order.

RECOVERY MEETINGS

Health & Hope

A safe place for family and friends of those dealing with addiction to get support and information from 7-8 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.

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