Anchorage Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend

Anchorage AK

05 August, 2021

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ANCHORAGE, AK — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Anchorage area. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Anchorage: Parent Workshop - Family Partnership Charter School When: Thursday, August 5th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Family Partnership Charter School What: Event listing from Family Partnership Charter School: Thursday, August 5 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMWild Learning: Take your homeschool outside!Zoom Link discoverwildlearning.com Learn how to use nature as a tool for learning essential math and reading skills with this hands on c... Learn More Houseless Resource Advisory Council (HRAC) When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Thursday and August 5 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMThe Houseless Resource Advisory Council is a group whose voting members have experienced or are experiencing houselessness. First Thursdays are open to all and address advocacy issues. Third... Learn More Membership Development Committee - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Thursday and August 5 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM The Anchorage Chamber Membership Committee is a group of active chamber members who are passionate about responsibly growing and strengthening the Anchorage Chamber membership base. T... Learn More Pre-Nursing Virtual Information Session When: Thursday, August 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Thursday, August 5 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMThank you for your interest in APU's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Virtual Information Session. While nothing compares to being on campus and meeting w... Learn More ACA Market Place Healthcare insurance updates When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 5 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMThe ACA (Affordable Care Act) Open Enrollment period for 2021 ends August 15, 2021. If you need health insurance, now is a good time to take another look at the ACA. Or, are you interes... Learn More Alaska Whole Life Festival When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Palmer Community Center (Depot), 610 South Valley Way, Palmer, Alaska, 99645, United States What: The Alaska Whole Life Festival will be held this summer, 2021, in beautiful downtown Palmer Alaska at the Community Center/Depot Friday, August 6th from 12pm to 6pm with music from 6pm to 7pm by the Whirling Rainbow Foundation and Saturday, August 7th from 11am to 6pm and Sund... Learn More Board Meeting - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMAnchorage Chamber Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, with the exception of Executive Sessions. Learn More Alaska Distance Classic Race - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDOUBLE DOWN on the FUN in 2021! Run a 5K, 10K or BOTH at the Alaska Distance Classic! Double-Up finishers earn a special reward. Sticking with the 5K or 1... Learn More Motorcycle Club - Butte Elementary When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Butte Elementary What: Event listing from Butte Elementary: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMMotorcyle Club meets every Sat and Sun@ Butte Elementary Parking Lot 8AM-3PM Learn More All Alaska Reptile and Exotics Expo 2021 When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, 1001 South Clapp Street, Wasilla, Alaska, 99654, United States What: This expo will have vendors ranging from animal breeders to veterinary clinics to reptile rescues and so much more! Hands-on animal experiences, educational presentations from some of Alaska's experts in the Reptile and Exotic Pets community, food, photo ops, and the list goes... Learn More Galway Days Irish Festival When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Sydney Laurence Theatre What: In its never–ending quest to celebrate all things Irish, the Irish Club of Alaska will again present the Annual Galway Days Irish Festival on August 7th, 2021. After having gone completely digital last year, 2021 gives us a unique chance to develop a hybrid festival that will ... Learn More Countdown to Kindergarten - Anchorage Public Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 4 to 5 years old wi... Learn More Electric Vehicle Show - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMWe're going electric this summer at Dimond Center with the first Electric Vehicle Show! Perfect for EV owners, enthusiasts, or those interested in EV's, zoom over to Dimond Center and ... Learn More Hilltop Bike Park Grand Opening - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Saturday, August 7 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM The moment you've all been waiting for... The Hilltop Bike Park Grand Opening is officially here! Join us Saturday, August 7th from Noon to 5 pm to celebrate this awesome new asset... Learn More Sunday Morning 11 am Service - Immanuel Baptist Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Baptist Church What: Event listing from Immanuel Baptist Church: Sunday, August 8 from 3:00 AM to 4:30 AMSunday Morning 11am Service and Fellowship in the church building (6748 Old Seward Hwy.). If you wish to fellowship with us, please wear a mask per the CDC and Municipality recommended practic... Learn More Sunday Evening Study 5-6 pm - Immanuel Baptist Church When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Baptist Church What: Event listing from Immanuel Baptist Church: Sunday, August 8 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMSunday Evening 5 pm Study and Fellowship in the church building (6748 Old Seward Hwy.). If you wish to fellowship with us, please wear a mask per the CDC and Municipality recommended practice... Learn More ANC Market Social - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Sunday, August 8 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anchorage Downtown Partnership Ltd. (ADP), brings you the ANC Market Social - a weekly outdoor market/street fair ?By Locals, For Locals.? The market will be located in beautiful downto... Learn More Cancer Sucks Dart Run When: Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Little Richard's Family Diner, 2698 Hurst Road, North Pole, Alaska, 99705, United States What: Raising funds for Give Kids the World, to benefit an Alaskan Child dealing with Cancer. Registration starts at 1pm at Little Richards in North Pole. $20 per participant. Motorcycles and cars/trucks are welcome, leaving Little Richards at 2pm with several stops, ending at The B... Learn More COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Anchorage Public Library When: Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Sunday, August 8 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMPfizer vaccines will be available to everyone aged 12 and older in Alaska. Appointments and insurance are not required - all vaccines are available free of charge.  Please arrive 30 minutes... Learn More Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8:00am (Session) When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Monday, August 9 (all day)Grades Due to Registrar's Office by 8:00am (Session) Learn More 7th Grade Husky Camp - 8:30am-11:30am When: Monday, August 9th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Central Middle School of Science What: Event listing from Central Middle School of Science: Monday, August 9 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMMUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!! Learn More Enhanced 911 Advisory Board (To Participate Telephonically Call (907) 290-7880 or (844) 643-2217 Con... When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Matanuska-Susitna Borough What: Event listing from Matanuska-Susitna Borough: Monday, August 9 at 9:00 AM680 N. Seward Meridian Parkway, WasillaCasey L Learn More "Make it Monday" forum with APD Chief of Police When: Monday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 9 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM ALL REGISTRATIONS, including punch cards and coffee seats, are due by 10 am Friday. Chief Kenneth McCoy will discuss his new vision for the Anchorage Police Department, and how h... Learn More APC Board Meeting - Family Partnership Charter School When: Monday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Family Partnership Charter School What: Event listing from Family Partnership Charter School: Monday, August 9 from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PMYou can join us for the APC meeting in person or live on our Youtube link. Learn More West Lakes FSA Board of Supervisors - Matanuska-Susitna Borough When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Matanuska-Susitna Borough What: Event listing from Matanuska-Susitna Borough: Monday, August 9 at 6:00 PMTheresa Elliott/Cathi Kramer/Shari Lamz Learn More Choir - Susitna Elementary When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:05 a.m. Where: Susitna Elementary What: Event listing from Susitna Elementary: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:05 AM to 8:45 AM Learn More New to Steller Orientation Camp - Steller Secondary School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Steller Secondary School What: Event listing from Steller Secondary School: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PMBreakfast snack and lunch provided. Learn More 8th Grade Husky Camp - 8:30am-11:30am When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Central Middle School of Science What: Event listing from Central Middle School of Science: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMMUST RSVP TO ATTEND Learn More What programs does the VA provide for veterans who wish to stay in their own home? When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMVeterans must apply to receive VA health care. For more information on VA eligibility and for assistance with the application process visit www.va.gov. AARP Alaska is pleased to welco... Learn More Young Professionals Group Monthly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The Young Professionals Group (anchoragechamber.org/ypg) is made up of business professionals and corporate leaders between the ages of 21-39 who are ready to make a positive impact on... Learn More Development Committee - Identity, Inc. When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Identity, Inc. What: Event listing from Identity, Inc.: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMIdentity's board of directors hosts a Development Committee monthly from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Public is welcome. Email [email protected] for more information. Learn More I Read What I Want Book Club - Anchorage Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM This is the book club for those that don't want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want! In the event of inclement weather this book club will be he... Learn More Poetry Walk - Mountain View Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Mountain View Branch Library What: Event listing from Mountain View Branch Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin local poet, Candace Blas, for a 1hr walk every month this summer, which will depart from the Mountain View Library and explore the parks in the area. Participants are invited to vie... Learn More Age Smart-Let's Talk: How Making Music Can Impact Your Brain Health When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMAnne Farris, Education Specialist with Alzheimer's Resources of Alaska will present on how making music can impact your brain health.  Music is all around us. Learn how making music can... Learn More Work Day for Teachers - No School For Students When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mat-Su Borough Schools What: Event listing from Mat-Su Borough Schools: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More Teacher Work Day - Palmer Jr. Middle School When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palmer Jr. Middle School What: Event listing from Palmer Jr. Middle School: Wednesday, August 11 (all day)No school for students. Learn More Wednesday Evening Fellowship 6 pm - Immanuel Baptist Church When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Immanuel Baptist Church What: Event listing from Immanuel Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMWednesday Evening 6 pm Study and Fellowship in the church building (6748 Old Seward Hwy.). If you wish to fellowship with us, please wear a mask per the CDC and Municipality recommended ... Learn More The Monthly Popp - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM The Monthly Popp is a webinar series hosted the second Wednesday of every month by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), facilitated by Alaska Executive Search. Th... Learn More AKME Chats - Anchorage Library Online When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Anchorage Library Online What: Event listing from Anchorage Library Online: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM We're SO excited to be collaborating with the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine for this new virtual conversation series! Each week throughout the winter, we'll be meeti... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Anchorage Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.