Upcoming Events! December 7th, 2009
There are tons of things going on this week and upcoming weekend!
Here are just a few:
Wednesday Dec 9, 7-8 PM
Free 1-hour talk by Leah Rachocki at Alaska Center for Acupuncture on Rolfing Structural Integration. Here’s a link for more information: Alaska Center for Acupuncture – Events
Friday, Dec 11, 7:30 PM
Alaska Children’s Choir Concert at St. John Lutheran Church, 440 E. Elmwood, Palmer
Friday and Saturday, 11th and 12th, 7PM
Colony High presents “Rumors” a comedy put on by the Drama department. Tickets are $7 at the door.
Saturday, Dec 12th, 4PM
Matanuska-Susitna Orchestra concert at the Red Beet Cafe. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Red Beet’s website, or you may call (907) 745-4050.
Sunday, Dec 13th, 2PM
Flat Baroque Concert at the Palmer Depot – FREE This group makes absolutely beautiful music (I have TWO of their albums). They play traditional music from the Renaissance era and include some traditional instruments. You don’t want to miss this concert!
This weekend, Dec 11-13, is Colony Christmas. For a full list of events, go to PalmerChamber.org
One of the events is a Gingerbread House contest. Click here for more details.
Still shopping for Christmas gifts? Come to the Arts and Crafts Fairs!
- Arts+Craft Fair at the Palmer Train Depot, presented by Conoco Phillips. It’s open from 11-6 on Friday, 10-7 on Saturday.
- Arts+Craft Fair at the Job Corps center by Palmer Junior Middle School from 10-4 on Saturday.
- Arts+Craft Fair at Borough Gym from 10-6 on Saturday.
Bring your family downtown this weekend and support local businesses, crafters and artists while making wonderful memories!
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Gingerbread UPS store photo courtesy of Palmer Chamber of Commerce.
Gingerbread Contest!!! December 4th, 2009
Colony Christmas is coming up fast, folks, and here’s the first announcement!
Are you creative? Do you love sweets? Do you have kids? Well, if you answered yes to any of these, this contest is for you! There’s a Gingerbread House contest sponsored by AlaskaUSA two weekends from now.
Categories:
Business ($25 per entry, option to showcase at place of business)
Community
Children
(Entries in Community/Children categories are free)
Rules + Regulations:
Entry must be 90% edible
Max size requirements are 24″ by 18″ (with the base)
Judging Criteria:
Creativity
Overall Appearance
Use of Colony Christmas theme, “When Reindeer Fly”
Entries must be delivered to the Pioneer Home at 10-5PM Wednesday, December 9th – 11AM Saturday, December 12
Entries may be viewed at the Pioneer Home from 11-3:30 Saturday, Dec 12. Judging starts at 4 PM.
For more information or to enter, call (907) 745-2880 or send an email to [email protected]. Or go to Palmerchamber.org
Good luck!
Country Cutts! October 24th, 2009
Interested in trying something new with your hair? Wishing for the perfect manicure? Need to relax? Come to Country Cutts, where it’s always a beautiful day! Country Cutts is located on the corner of S Alaska Street and W Cedar, in the two story gray building.
Country Cutts has a staff of highly trained professionals and has been in business in the Valley for 25 years. They are the number one Paul Mitchell-focused salon in the Pacific North West. All ages are welcome here! 
What services does Country Cutts offer? Practically anything you can imagine! With nine hair stylists, two nail technicians, three estheticians, two manicurists, and a fantastic massage therapist, Country Cutts is prepared to serve you, whatever your needs. They offer anything from beautiful manicures to pore cleansing facials and eyelash extensions to spiral permanents. For a full list of services and prices, go to their website at CountryCutts.com.
The atmosphere at Country Cutts is very relaxing; people often come early for their appointments just to chat with the staff. One of the stylists quipped “We’re actually counselors and hair stylists, but we only get paid for the styling part.” Stan Guthrie, the owner and one of many excellent stylists, is well-known for his 
community involvement. He puts on a beautiful Thanksgiving fireworks show in downtown Palmer every year in order to give back to the community. This year it’s slated for November 28, at 7:18 PM.
Country cuts is open 9-6 every day of the year except for Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years and 4th of July!
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October! October 16th, 2009
Heavy Frost this morning. Field off of Clark-Wolverine Rd.
Immature Eagle gobbling up moose guts on the Matanuska River bank.
View of Pioneer Peak from Matanuska River bank.
Apparently these clover didn’t get the memo that it’s October…
This is a shot somewhere off of Springer Loop
Frost in the fields off Springer.
Old barn on Springer
Ol’ Lazy Mountain
Byer’s Peak in the wanning sunlight.
Instead of snow, this is what we get!
One of the few trees left with color, it lends stark contrast to the beauty of the sky.
Signs of Fall September 2nd, 2009
The cranes are back in the fields, green leaves are turning to yellow and moose season is on. I think we all know what that means…
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