Around Town

The Cordova Regular Election is set for Tuesday, March 3. Voting hours will be from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cordova Center Community Room A.

This year’s Fisherpoets Gathering is Feb. 28-March 1 in Astoria, Oregon. For times, locations, and full event info, visit fisherpoets.org/our-venues.html.

Students in grades K-6th are invited to “Have a Ball at the Ball” on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Eccles Commons. There will be dancing, crafts, photos and fun. $10 per family ad kids must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit the Cordova PTA.

Master illusionist Scott Silven will perform from 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 at the North Star Theatre. Tickets will be available at the door or for pickup early at Cordova Historical Museum.

The 60th Iceworm Festival continues through Saturday, Feb. 1 in Cordova. For full event details, see the the schedule on Page 8 of this week’s edition and online at icewormfestival.com.

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hosting their first event in a new Business Empowerment Series, starting with a Business After Hours mixer at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 at the Reluctant Fisherman.

The 38th Annual Cordova Tip-Off Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Jan. 16 through 18 at the CHS gymnasium. Teams include Cordova, Wasilla, Scammon Bay and Unalaska. Volunteers are needed to keep the scorebook and run the clock during the tournament. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/s3sow8r

The Powder House is hosting a Winter Film Fest & Gear Swap starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.

Preregistration for a Certified Nurse Aid Class at Prince William Sound College, Cordova Campus is now open until Jan. 9. For more information and to sign up, call 907-424-7598.

If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1986 and/or wish to participate in any archery-only hunts, you must first successfully complete an ADF&G-approved bowhunter course. The next scheduled field day in Cordova is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.