The Cordova Greenhouse Initiative is hosting a spring seed swap from 6-8 p.m. on May 28 at the Red Dragon. Start your seeds when you normally start, then bring extras to the swap. The minimum number of plant-starts is 24. Add your name, the type of seeds you wish to bring, and any other notes […]
Help paint and clean-up Cordova’s Public Safety Building at starting at 10 a.m. on May 29. Sign up at cdv.tiny.us/paint to donate time, resources, or funds towards repairs, flowers or treats for volunteers.
Live weekly virtual programming will be available every Wednesday at 1 p.m. from June 9 – July 28 through the Cordova Public Library. Email anna@cordovalibrary.org with names and ages of all participating family members by June 1 to participate.
CDFU’s annual Senior Salmon Day for Cordovans age 60+ will take place in front of CDFU on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. For assistance on pickup or delivery, call 907-424-3447.
Free locally made soups and chili will be available starting at noon Saturday, June 19 at the Salvation Army building on Main Street. All are welcome to enjoy a free, hot meal while supplies last.
The Eyak Corporation is sponsoring the annual cleanup of the Pioneer Cemetery, across from Nirvana Park, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, June 22. Supplies, tools, and paint provided. Free BBQ for volunteers to follow. For more information, contact Tiffany Beedle at 907-424-7161.
Adult ultimate frisbee is at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the grassy field. Free and open to attend. Just show up.
Ilanka Community Health Center is inviting community members to a farewell gathering for Matt and Kristel Rush. The event will be held at the Cordova Center 2-4 p.m. June 26.
There will be a Celebration of Life potluck for LeRoy Gilkison starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Reluctant Fisherman. Please bring a dish to share along with stories and memories of LeRoy.
Anyone considering preparing food for sale using cottage food exemptions is welcome to attend a listening session webinar on cottage food rules in the state of Alaska from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. During this webinar, the Food Safety and Sanitation program would like to hear from food businesses, including processors who hold a […]
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) operating plan for October 2021 through April 2022 is now available for public review. The draft schedule is available online with accompanying documents at cdv.tiny.us/amhs. Written comments are being accepted through July 27, 2021, via email at dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov and by fax at […]
The Cordova Public Library will host their monthly poetry showcase at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 via Zoom. This month’s theme is “Loose Ends”. This event is live and intended for an adult audience. Participants are asked to bring an original poem or song, or any other poems that they’d like to share. Contact Jillian […]
The annual Ed Zeine Silver Salmon Derby for ages 2 to 15 will take place from 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the boat haul-out lot past the ferry terminal. All salmon weigh-ins end at 4 p.m. Any questions or to volunteer, contact Vivian Knop at 907-424-3128 or 907-424-8272.
The opening reception and gallery talk for David Rosenthal’s Painting at the End of the Ice Age exhibit will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 at the Copper River Gallery.
September 10 – 12: This year’s hybrid festival features various fungus, forest, and fish-centric activities. Attend lectures, art classes, and forays in person and/or online. A Wild Food Virtual Recipe Swap is happening now. Visit www.cordovafungusfest.com to register and view the detailed schedule of events.
Screenings of the film “The Truffle Hunters” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the North Star Theatre. This charming documentary takes audiences to the forests of Northern Italy, where foragers seek out the prized white truffle. Attendees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the door. Attendees age 12 and under must wear a […]
A public community discussion on the topic of substance abuse and suicide prevention will take place from 5:30 to 7 pm. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Cordova Center. Panelists Barb Jewell, Nate Taylor, Hannah Sanders, Susan Powell, Brian Iutzi and Mark Hoover will discuss the various ways drugs and alcohol impact Cordovans and provide […]
Deadline for submissions for Cordova’s literary and arts quarterly “The Catch” are due Sept. 15. The Fall 2021 theme is “Harvest”. Submissions may include poetry, short fiction, essays, memoirs, recipes, crafts, comic strips, photography, and art. All ages and all mediums are welcome. No entry limit. Contact jillian.cordovapubliclibrary@gmail.com.
A celebration of life for Sheelagh Mullins Rowane will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Orca Lodge. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mullins-rowane for details.
The Eyak Corporation is hosting a free dump day from 8 a.m. to 3 pm. on Saturday, Sept. 25. All trash (other than vehicles) may be brought to Mile 17 dump. The baler on Whitshed Road will only be open for disposing hazardous wastes, refrigerators and freezers at that time.
