Anchorage Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Anchorage AK

19 August, 2021

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ANCHORAGE, AK — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping 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. Hot tip: 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. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and near Anchorage: Houseless Resource Advisory Council (HRAC) When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Thursday, August 19 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. Thir... Learn More JV Tennis at Colony HS - Wasilla High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Thursday and August 19 from 3:30 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Tennis Open @ South - Chugiak High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Thursday and August 19 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More APC Monthly Meeting - Rilke Schule Charter School When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Rilke Schule Charter School What: Event listing from Rilke Schule Charter School: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMRegular Rilke Schule APC Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are typically held in person at Rilke Schule but at this time, locations are to ... Learn More Flag Football @ West - Chugiak High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Fall 2021 Payment Due - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Friday, August 20 (all day)Fall 2021 payment due. Learn More New Student Orientation - Day 2 - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Friday, August 20 (all day)Congratulations and Welcome to APU! We strongly encourage all new students to attend Orientation from Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22. Whether you are living on-... Learn More Monday class schedule - Steller Secondary School When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Steller Secondary School What: Event listing from Steller Secondary School: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More AK Battered Fish & Tater Tots - Pioneer Peak Elementary When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pioneer Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pioneer Peak Elementary: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More Swim/Dive @ Kodiak - Wasilla High School When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More V Volleyball @ Chugiak Invite - Wasilla High School When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More HS Soccer AWAY @ Anderson School Playing Nenana When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School What: Event listing from Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School: Friday, August 20 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Reverse an Overdose - Save a Life Narcan Training When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn how you can save the life of someone in distress from a heroin or opioid overdose.  Complete this 15 minute training and receive a life saving Narcan kit.   Sponsored by The Anchorage H... Learn More Football @ Kodiak - Wasilla High School When: Friday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Friday, August 20 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More New Student Orientation - Day 3 - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Saturday, August 21 (all day)Congratulations and Welcome to APU! We strongly encourage all new students to attend Orientation from Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22. Whether you are living o... Learn More Swim/Dive at Colony at Palmer pool - Wasilla High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM Learn More Flag Football @ CHS - Chugiak High School When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Learn More Cross country running at Soldotna HS When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Wasilla High School What: Event listing from Wasilla High School: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Chickaloonies Premiere Party - Anchorage Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Join Dimi Macheras, tribal citizen of Chickaloon village, and Casey Silver of 80% Studios for a special interactive storytelling experience from the world of their new graphic novel, CHICK... Learn More New Student Orientation - Day 4 - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Sunday, August 22 (all day)Congratulations and Welcome to APU! We strongly encourage all new students to attend Orientation from Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 22. Whether you are living on-... Learn More "Powerful by Faith!" - Final Installment When: Sunday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual event on JW.ORG What: United in Faith Worldwide! A summer-long event being held by Jehovah's Witnesses, the largest convention organization in the world, is coming to a close this weekend. The sixth and final session will feature the highly anticipated conclusion to the Bible drama "Daniel: A Lifet... Learn More Cheese Enchilada & Refried Beans - Pioneer Peak Elementary When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pioneer Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pioneer Peak Elementary: Monday, August 23 (all day) Learn More Fall 2021 Classes Begin (M1, Full, BL) When: Monday, August 23rd 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 23 (all day)Fall 2021 classes begin for Module I, Full, and Block courses. Learn More "Make it Monday" forum - Disinfection...do we still need it? When: Monday, August 23rd at 11:30 a.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Monday, August 23 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM THIS WILL BE AN IN-PERSON LUNCHEON! All registrations, including punch cards and coffee seats, are due by 10 am Friday. COVID brought to the forefront disinfection, what it also ... Learn More Flag Football @ Dimond - Chugiak High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Hamburger Patty w/Cheese & Tater Tots When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pioneer Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pioneer Peak Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Classes begin ( PreK-K) - Taku Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Taku Elementary What: Event listing from Taku Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Last Day to Add Block Courses - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Tuesday, August 24 (all day)Last day to add block courses Learn More 1st day for Kindergarten - Baxter Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Baxter Elementary What: Event listing from Baxter Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More PreK/Kindergarten Classes Begin - Mears Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mears Middle School What: Event listing from Mears Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More 1/2 day option for kindergarteners - Machetanz Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Machetanz Elementary What: Event listing from Machetanz Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 (all day)Please sign up with your kinergarten teacher to schedule a half day. Learn More Parent Orientation - Eagle Academy Charter School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Eagle Academy Charter School What: Event listing from Eagle Academy Charter School: Tuesday, August 24 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMRequired for all new to EACS families. Contact Ms. Diana at the front office (907) 742-3025 to reserve a spot. Learn More PPE Kdg Open House - Pioneer Peak Elementary When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Pioneer Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pioneer Peak Elementary: Tuesday, August 24 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Enriching Alaska Tourism Through First People's Voices Webinar When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Native Heritage Center What: Event listing from Alaska Native Heritage Center: Tuesday, August 24 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMWhile travelers to Alaska are lured by the state's sense of adventure, few are familiar with Alaska's sweeping narrative from a Native lens. The cruise industry, which delivers more t... Learn More Homeschool Start Up Celebration - Anchorage Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Public Library What: Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin Anchorage Public Library for a start of year celebration for homeschoolers. We will learn about library resources for homeschoolers, community resources for homeschoolers, take a librar... Learn More Tennis Varsity @ Bartlett - Chugiak High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Tennis Open @ CHS - Chugiak High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Volleyball @ ERHS - Chugiak High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PMC Team @5JV @615V @730 Learn More Close Up Parent Meeting - Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School What: Event listing from Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMClose Up Meeting for all parents who have studetns participating in the Close Up program. Learn More Back To School Night - Chugiak High School When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Chugiak High School What: Event listing from Chugiak High School: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Last Day to Add Module I Courses - Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs What: Event listing from Alaska Pacific University - Recreation and Outdoor Programs: Wednesday, August 25 (all day)Last Day to add module I coursers. Learn More *Mozzarella Pinwheel - Pioneer Peak Elementary When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Pioneer Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pioneer Peak Elementary: Wednesday, August 25 (all day) Learn More Municipal Activity Committee - Anchorage Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM The Municipal Activity Committee gathers all proposed legislation at the state and municipal level that may impact businesses in Anchorage and work with the Anchorage Chamber Board ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, 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.