It’s springtime. In the Municipality of Anchorage, that means it’s election season. The last day to turn in your mail-in ballot or vote in person is Tuesday, April 1. The municipal election includes the Anchorage Assembly, the school board, and a slew of bond propositions. The Anchorage People Mover is free all day on Election Day … Alaska Pacific University is hosting an outdoor gear swap. The event is Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at APU’s Mosely Sports Center, 4400 University Drive. The sale is a fundraiser for the APU outdoor gear room which supplies skiing, hiking, climbing, biking, and boating gear for student use and classes. APU takes a 15% commission and does the selling for you. If you want to sell your gear, you have to register at https://myconsignmentmanager.com/apugearswap and create an account. You have to check in your gear Friday, April 4 by 7 p.m. or between 8-9 a.m. on April 5. Any items not sold can either be picked up by 2 p.m. on Saturday April 5th, or donated to APU. Good items go quickly, so get there early. Credit cards and cash are accepted … A community health and wellness fair is happening in Wasilla on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc, 1301 S. Century Circle … This annual Full Lives Conference for direct services professionals and care coordinators will be held on April 10-11, and is presented by the UAA Center for Human Development's Alaska Training Cooperative in collaboration with the State of Alaska Senior and Disability Services, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and the Stone Soup Group. This conference draws a range of attendees that provide services in developmental disabilities, behavioral health, traumatic brain injuries, substance-related disorders, and senior services. … April 15 is Tax Day. Get organized by attending a tax preparation session at the Chugiak Senior Center. This free tax help is available every Wednesday and Saturday through April 12 … Jewish Passover begins the evening of Saturday, April 12 and continues to Sunday, April 20. April 20 is Easter for both the Western church (Catholics, Protestants) and the Eastern church (Orthodox). It’s rare for Easter to fall on the same date for both groups of Christians as the Orthodox church uses the Julian calendar and the Western church uses the Gregorian calendar … The Anchorage Museum opens its doors after hours Thursday, April 24, for a midweek 21-and-older event with live music, fun activities, cocktails, and special experiences curated for young creatives. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails and activities are in store. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and festivities continue until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available at the museum front desk or http://www.anchoragemuseum.org; 21+ with valid ID. Museum members receive a 10% discount … The Fairbanks Outdoor Show is the April 24-26. The event is sponsored by Camper Valley RV. Outside activities, ATVs, camping gear, travel ideas, health and fitness, nonprofits, car care, home improvements and local food vendors are all on tap. Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free) and includes admission into the Outdoor Show as well as the Interior Alaska Gun Show. Sunday is free for military personnel with ID or anyone who brings two cans of food for the Food Bank … Author Lily Tuzroyluke visits the Homer Library Thursday, April 24. Tuzroyluke’s debut novel, “Sivulliq: Ancestor,” has received positive reviews.
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