Art by Mt. Eccles students
Artwork created by Mt. Eccles students based on Peter Reynolds’s book, “ish” will be showcased at the Copper River Gallery at the Cordova Museum April 6-28. The opening reception is 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 6 where creative refreshments will be served.
Harbor Cleanup Day
Join the Native Village of Eyak and Cordova District Fishermen United for Harbor Cleanup Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Meet at the Fisherman’s Memorial. Volunteers will form groups to pick up trash from the floats, break wall and from the water’s edge to the parking area. Bags and gloves will be provided.
Ilanka Cultural Center Basic Fur Sewing class
Learn the basics of fur sewing and make a 12-inch pillow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 16, 17, 18 and 25, at the Ilanka Cultural Center. The class costs $50 and you must bring fabric and fur of choice. The fur must be stretched before class. If you need help finding fur or help with stretching fur, contact Brooke Johnson at 907-424-7903 or email Brooke.Johnson@eyak-nsn.gov.
2018 Cordova Health Fair
The 2018 Cordova Health Fair runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21 at the Cordova High School gym. The fair will feature low cost blood tests administered by the Cordova Community Medical Center, interactive exhibits, free health screenings, circle of hope at 11 a.m., and prize drawings including two kids’ bikes. For more information, call Miriam or Victoria at the Ilanka Community Health Center at 907-424-3622.
Free Electronics Recycling Day
The Native Village of Eyak, Alaska Marine Lines and the city of Cordova are hosting a free electronics recycling day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 23-30. Bring your unwanted electronics to the city lot on Harbor Loop Road, next to the aluminum and cardboard recycling. Electronics will only be accepted during the day and locked during the evening. Televisions, computers, monitors, printers, digital cameras, stereos, microwaves, emptied vacuum cleaners and wall chargers are acceptable. Not accepting dishwashers, clothes washers /dryers, refrigerators, freezers, exit signs, PCB ballasts and smoke detectors. For more information, call NVE at 907-424-7731.
Cordova Cleanup Day
Cordova Cleanup Day is set for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28. Volunteers should pick up garbage bags and plastic gloves at the Cordova Cleanup table at the Cordova Center and also check the deployment map to see which areas need clean up. There will be a free picnic lunch for all volunteers at the Cordova Center at noon. Cordova Cleanup Day is organized by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, with a committee representing the city of Cordova, Native Village of Eyak, Chugach National Forest – Cordova Ranger District, and Copper River Watershed Project. For information on volunteering or donating to Cordova Cleanup Day, contact the Cordova Chamber of Commerce at 907-424-7260, or email programs@cordovachamber.com.
Moms, Pops and Tots!
This play group is open for children from newborn to 4 years old and will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays (throughout the school year) at the Masonic Lodge. The group focuses on exploring developmental issues and building on each child’s strengths through large-motor skills play, small-motor skills play, pretend play and sensory play. For more information contact Katie Goodale at 907-424-2232 or Cheryl Eleshansky at 907-424-2238.
Al-Anon returns to Cordova
Al-Anon for friends and family of alcoholics meets Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Wellness Center (old DMV office). For more information, contact Katie at 907-965-5909.
Food pantry services
The Little Chapel is administering Salvation Army extension food pantry services. People needing assistance can pick up food on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Little Chapel. In an emergency at other times, call the Little Chapel at 907-424-3629. Native Village of Eyak administers food distribution on behalf of the Food Bank of Alaska. For more information on the program, contact Rebecca Calfina at NVE’s office 907-424-7738.
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