Prepared for Disaster
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Fair Poultry Exhibits Paused
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Contributed by Sally Barnes Thanks to a grant from AARP Community Challenge and Totes Maritime Marine, Willow House at WASI (Wasilla Area Seniors) was able to install 19 new raised garden beds for the seniors living there. On July 6th, volunteers lined up to help install these containers as well as moving dirt and supplies. The seniors were eagerly waiting to get
Cat Rescue: Adopt Diesel
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Contributed by Shelley Brook Get ready for yet another successful celebration of the City of Houston’s Birthday. Houston Founders Day 56th Anniversary is happening Saturday, August 20th from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. This local event could not happen without our generous sponsors. Rock along with our rockabilly blues band, the Wild Cat Trio! FREE gourmet hot dogs, games, and entertainment for a night out with the family will rock your world. The classic, favorite events, The Blueberry Pie Eating Contest ($100 Prize) and the Egg Toss ($100 Prize), are back again for the rematch of your life. You are in for a treat! The Aerial View acrobats’ alluring amazement will keep you on your toes. You’ll want to join in on the fight when watching the Medieval Knights Combat. Be thoroughly amazed by Magic Don’s Medieval Magic Spectacle. Not allowed at the State Fair, we’ve got something very special for you:
Auditions: AK Home Companion
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Alaska Fire Circus’ Daring and Enchanting Fire Dance Spectacular! Kid games and family fun are in abundance at Houston Founders Day! The petting zoo was a big hit and is back for more fun. We’ve got the youth turkey shoot, the 60-foot-long bouncy house obstacle course, the Poker Tournament ($100 Prize), and an Earthquake Simulator: a safe yet realistic, educational earthquake-like shaking demonstration. What is Houston, Alaska best known for? ... FIREWORKS! Around 10:30 pm, Gorilla Fireworks will dazzle us with a fabulous fireworks display. Those who have seen it in the past know it is not to be missed! Houston Founders Day 56th Birthday Celebration starting at 6:30 pm Saturday, August 20th at Mile 57 Parks Highway, Houston, Alaska – “Where the Real Alaska Begins.”
their hands dirty, and their planting done. Future plans include planting apple trees, berries and installing benches throughout the garden area to make the area more inviting for our seniors to relax and enjoy. Special thanks to Marlene Munsell for all her hard work to ensure the smooth installation of these garden beds!
Bright Lights Book Project Continues
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