Community Calendar

The Resilient Alaska Youth Program is currently looking for new community partners and Youth Activity Coordinators across Alaska. If your community would like to offer safe, supportive afterschool and summer activities for youth ages 5 to 18, the RAY Program can help bring those opportunities to your area. RAY partners with schools, Tribal organizations, community centers, and other local organizations to provide youth programs that promote leadership, cultural engagement, recreation, academic enrichment, and healthy connections. We're also recruiting Youth Activity Coordinators. These local leaders serve as positive role models and help organize and lead activities that reflect the strengths and interests of their communities. To learn more about becoming a RAY site or applying to be a Youth Activity Coordinator, contact the RAY Program at 907-764-4983, email ray@ruralcap.org, or visit ruralcap.org

The Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) invites individuals and families across Alaska to a supportive orientation for those interested in becoming resource parents.

Orientation is the first step to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in Alaska. Join us for a presentation about becoming a foster parent for the Office of Children’s Services. Licensing staff will be in attendance to answer questions.

The orientation will:

Explain the mission and function of the Office of Children’s Services (OCS)
Define the term “resource family”
Outline the steps to become licensed
Review the application process
Clarify available supports

Resource family orientation is held over Zoom.

Kenai Peninsula College is proud to Live Stream UAA's CAS Community Lecture Series for our local communities! This month features The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency with Jon Meacham on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 pm.

Soldotna Campus will be streaming in the McLane Commons
Homer Campus will be streaming in Pioneer Hall
Upcoming Schedule of Speakers (All events begin at 7:00 PM)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026: The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the American Presidency with Jon Meacham
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Alaska: A Story Still Being Written with Willie Hensley
Thursday, February 4, 2027: The Art of Health and the Science of Trust with Drs. Anne Zink and Jay Butler
Thursday, March 4, 2027: The New Space Age with Kathryn Sullivan
Thursday, April 15, 2027: The Art of Journalism: An Evening with Mary Louise Kelly
About the Lecture Series: The CAS Community Lecture Series brings the world to Alaska and Alaska to the world. The series showcases speakers with a broad and diverse range of expertise and a deep well of insight. We’ll spotlight the remarkable contributions of national figures, as well as Alaska-based scholars, artists, and culture bearers to gain a better understanding of our state, nation, and the world around us. Please join us as we celebrate knowledge, inspire curiosity, and strengthen the bonds that make our community unique.

If you have any questions, please reach out:

Homer Campus Jill at 907-235-1674, jmburnham@alaska.edu
Soldotna Campus Whitney at 907-262-0318, wlcavazos@alaska.edu

The Resilient Alaska Youth Program is currently looking for new community partners and Youth Activity Coordinators across Alaska. If your community would like to offer safe, supportive afterschool and summer activities for youth ages 5 to 18, the RAY Program can help bring those opportunities to your area. RAY partners with schools, Tribal organizations, community centers, and other local organizations to provide youth programs that promote leadership, cultural engagement, recreation, academic enrichment, and healthy connections. We're also recruiting Youth Activity Coordinators. These local leaders serve as positive role models and help organize and lead activities that reflect the strengths and interests of their communities. To learn more about becoming a RAY site or applying to be a Youth Activity Coordinator, contact the RAY Program at 907-764-4983, email ray@ruralcap.org, or visit ruralcap.org

Designed with our newest readers in mind! Join us for a chapter book read-aloud, optional word exercises, and coloring.

Library Tech Time is coming to the Senior Center! We can help you with: basic computer skills, accessing library resources, how to access eBooks and audiobooks, using devices such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphones, digital photos, social media, and email. *We do not take apart or repair devices, assist with financial transactions, or handle malware/viruses. While we will do our best to assist you with your technology needs, these are offered to allow you to expand your skills, not as a replacement for commercial tech support.

Are you ready to make your virtual monster pet? This month we’ll be using Scratch to code fun videos and games. Designed for a variety of experience levels ages 8 to 14.

The Resilient Alaska Youth Program is currently looking for new community partners and Youth Activity Coordinators across Alaska. If your community would like to offer safe, supportive afterschool and summer activities for youth ages 5 to 18, the RAY Program can help bring those opportunities to your area. RAY partners with schools, Tribal organizations, community centers, and other local organizations to provide youth programs that promote leadership, cultural engagement, recreation, academic enrichment, and healthy connections. We're also recruiting Youth Activity Coordinators. These local leaders serve as positive role models and help organize and lead activities that reflect the strengths and interests of their communities. To learn more about becoming a RAY site or applying to be a Youth Activity Coordinator, contact the RAY Program at 907-764-4983, email ray@ruralcap.org, or visit ruralcap.org

Bring in your gently used Halloween costumes and swap them out for something new to you!

Get ready for the Annual Pumpkin Festival and decorate pumpkins for the contest! This is a no-carve decorating time filled with plenty of spooky supplies. The first 20 kids get a free pumpkin, or you can bring your own.