Neighbors
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
Winrock International’s Volunteer Technical Assistance programs send more than 450 volunteers each year to assist farmers, agribusinesses and local nonprofit organizations. Skilled U.S. volunteers provide expertise in a wide variety of areas, including agribusiness, enterprise development, marketing, international trade, food processing, credit and financing, farming, agricultural sciences, training, organizational development and renewable energy.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
Three hundred and fifty turkeys, 200 pairs of socks - that's what the Glory Hole needs for the winter holidays this year. Thankfully, these needs have not gone unnoticed; numerous community members have pulled together to organize the shelter's sock and turkey drives.
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For experienced mother Rena Sims, 51, being a caregiver comes easy. She has fostered more than 200 children, adopted nine and is biological mother to five.
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Minta Schwartz, dressed as a Siberian snow tiger, curls up in the arms of his mother Gretchen Ann Harrington, a witch, during Halloween activities Friday at Northern Light United Church.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
In a combined effort by the Xaadas Git' a láng (Children of the Haida) Dance Group and the Lda Kut Naax Sati' Yatx'i (All Nations' Children) Dance Group, more than 300 people attended Thursday's Halloween Carnival at the Tlingit & Haida Community Center.
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Thunder Mountain High School
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Kodiak resident Madisyn Sickafoose is a typical 6-year old girl. She loves playing with Barbies, pretending to be a princess and playing with her younger brother. She's full of life, energy and always has a smile on her face.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
Big Sisters Amanda Ryder, left, and Rebecca Bartee, help Little Sisters Kallie and Kirsten carve pumpkins at Big Brothers Big Sisters' annual pumpkin-carving event on Saturday at the Nugget Mall. For more information on BBBS, contact Teresa Aschenbrenner at 586-3350.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
After eight days in Scotland, my husband, Don, and I returned to my friend Alison's flat in London. The next morning Alison returned to her school from spring break.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
JUNEAU - Thunder Mountain Riders 4-H Club will offer beginning horsemanship classes to children ages 6 to 10 on Nov. 14 and 15 at Swampy Acres indoor riding arena, 10400 Glacier Highway. Three sessions each day are 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
JUNEAU - The Shrine of St. Therese will host an All Souls Day Liturgy (Mass) at noon Monday, Nov. 2, in its chapel. All Catholic and non-Catholics are invited to attend.
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JUNEAU - The Mendenhall Flying Lions Club will be holding its 14th annual barbecue and auction starting at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at G.W. Teals, in the Mendenhall Mall, to benefit the Juneau Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
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JUNEAU - The Widowed Persons Program will hold its monthly brunch at noon today at the Baranof Hotel.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
JUNEAU - California Institute of Massage & Spa Services will hold lymph drainage training sessions for massage therapists starting Nov. 14 at the Eagle River Methodist Camp in Auke Bay.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
JUNEAU - The Sons of Norway will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar and cultural event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Juneau Yacht Club.
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JUNEAU - The Learning Connection provides free GED and adult education services, computer training, family education programs and job search assistance at four locations throughout Juneau.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
SITKA - Alaska has a shortage of health care workers and some of the biggest needs are in behavioral health. In 2007, University of Alaska Associate Vice President of Health Karen Perdue, the former Alaska Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner, said Alaska had 1,033 behavioral health job openings, with a vacancy rate of 13.9 percent and a mean longest vacancy of 17.1 months. In rural Alaska, the vacancy rates and unmet service needs are higher.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
Each year, the Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau volunteers extend a personal welcome to thousands of visitors. The volunteers graciously donate their time and enthusiasm to assisting visitors to the capital city. The JCVB staff and board of directors would like to say a special thank you to these volunteers for their contributions to the Juneau community.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Juneau Raptor Center again thanks DIPAC for this year's donation of fish for our eagles and other birds. This donation is extremely helpful to us in caring for all the birds that come to the Center. Many thanks to our friends at DIPAC.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
The 2009 Alaska Math Science Conference was held Oct. 14 to 17 in Juneau. It was outstanding. More than 300 people from outside the city attended. The Juneau School District staff added another 400, so there were 700 in attendance. There were more than 180 break-out sessions, plus field trips and excellent keynote speakers.
web-posted Sunday, November 1, 2009
Alaska Glacier Seafoods would like to express our deepest appreciation for the captain and crew of the Taku and USCG Sector Juneau for the rescue and quick response to a marine emergency that occurred on the night of Oct. 13. Their professionalism and training helped save the lives of the crew of the Alaskan Pride during a fire that occurred on board the vessel. Everyone at Alaska Glacier Seafoods thanks you.
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