Hey now, we survived another week, now on to the weekend. Here’s a quick look at some of the events happening in and around the Greater Palmer Metroplex.
For a live music fix tonight, you can choose between SoloSteve at the Palmer Alehouse Unplugged or Drew Sablon at Everett’s at the Mat-Su Resort. Both shows start at 6 p.m.
Consign49 starts today. Gear up for sweater weather and a semi-annual seasonal refresh! Consign49 continues through the weekend at Raven Hall on the Alaska State Fair Grounds. Get info at consign49.com.
Friday night fun includes Lekker After Hours. It’s a delicious night of food, drinks, DJ beats, and dancing. This 21+ event at Lekker Coffee and Baking runs from 7 to 11 p.m.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game hosts Shaped By Wildlife. This storytelling event with musical guest Roland Roberts is on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Glenn Massay theater. Tickets are available on the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Facebook page.
Alaska author Suzy Nicks signs copies of her book “The Chosen One’s Substitute” on Saturday from 1 to 4:00 p.m. at Fireside Books.
Hotdish plays at Hatch Pass Lodge on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
MASCOTarts hosts the Curtain Call Ball on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at 2055 N Stringfield Rd. in Palmer. This fundraiser for MASCOTarts has dancing to Broadway tunes, karaoke, live performances, signature mocktails, silent auctions, and theatrical surprises. Find info and tickets at mascotarts.org.
Do you have too much yarn or fabric or other craft or art supplies? The Friends of the Palmer Public Library hosts a craft supply swap on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palmer Depot. Bring the supplies you no longer use and maybe take something home.
Help shape the future of aging in the Alaska. The Alaska Commission on Aging is developing the next state plan for senior services and wants your input. Come on Monday from 10 to 11:00 a.m. to the Palmer Depot to share your thoughts.
Artists inspire artists is the topic of the Palmer Historical Society monthly meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Palmer. Daniel Hughes discusses the inspiration and technology behind his living archive quilt. Ruth Hulbert talks about the design of her 90th anniversary poster for the Alaska State Fair.
Support Big Cabbage Radio. Our online silent auction runs through 9 p.m. on Saturday. Bid often on a range of gift cards. They can be picked up at the Cabbage Hop or next week at the radio station. All but a couple can be mailed if you can’t make it to either location. This fundraiser for Big Cabbage Radio features gift cards from local businesses.
Come to the Cabbage Hop on Saturday Lekker Coffee and Bakery from 6 to 9 p.m. The cover is $20 at the door. Dance, eat, and socialize. Food and drink are from Turkey Red, Lekker, and 203 Kombucha. We thank the Mat-Su Health Foundation for sponsoring our annual fun-raiser.
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