Palmer Alaska, Celebration of Cranes May 6th, 2011
Don’t miss the Celebration of Cranes tomorrow, Saturday, May 7 from 12-4 PM. It will be Palmer Museum’s 3rd Annual Celebration of Cranes in conjunction with the Valley Arts Alliance.
Live Birds from AK WildBird Rehab
Crane Art by local artists
Crane Paintings and sculptures by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders at Birchtree Charter School
Bird Pose Yoga from 1-2pm with Erin of Blue Mountain Wellness
Origami Crane folding and coloring pages
“Crane Song” documentary
Children’s Story time
If we are lucky we will see a formation of Sandhill Cranes fly over on their way to the fields by the Palmer Airport.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant May 4th, 2011
I recently dined at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in downtown Palmer. It was a pleasant experience and the food satisfied my need for authentic Mexican cuisine. Good lighting, hand painted walls, Mexican art and decor create a marvelous atmosphere. The staff was accommodating and very pleasant. While I was there, all the other diners that arrived were nice little families or couples. It made me thankful to be in a small town with great people! One thing I really appreciated was how fast the food was served! There was, at most, a 15 minute wait for delicious food! They also do catering for larger groups! Just order ahead and pick up your fresh Mexican cuisine for your event! I hope you visit this restaurant soon and enjoy their food with family or friends!
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-3335
By Amber Grissom
I ordered Carne Asada and the meat was tender and just spicy enough. I was tempted to eat so much more because their extensive menu has everything from nachos to flan! You can choose from breakfast selections, enchiladas, tostadas, quesadillas, fajitas, chili verde, chimmichangas, camarones, imported and domestic beers. The dessert menu includes authentic Mexican flan, fried ice cream, sopapillas, and cheesecake burritos. There is also a sizable kids menu with burgers and other more familiar choices.

Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-3335
Satori Day Spa April 27th, 2011
Everyone needs some pampering now and then…and now you know where to go! The Satori Day Spa is located in the same building as Peak Fitness and All about Herbs, on the corner of Palmer-Wasilla Hwy and Hemmer Road. Kelly Riggs, the owner, has been a massage therapist for almost 7yrs. She holds a degree from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson, Arizona. Satori Day Spa opened in July of 2008 and has slowly grown into a very successful business. It currently houses 12 separate businesses within the spa. The convenient location offers plenty of parking and the atmosphere is calm and clean. In addition to great service, Satori supports local artists with a monthly “Winesday” event! Come see a local artist showcase on the first Wednesday of every month. Enjoy food, drinks and fun during the event! You can even take part in a raffle or book an appointment for 10% off! It’s an all day affair from 10am -7pm, the first Wednesday of every month so drop in anytime. If you can’t make it on Winesday, the artist’s work is displayed in the spa for the month, so stop on by! Visit the spa website today and book yourself something special!

Available Services:
Hair Design
Brazilian Blowout
Hair and Skin Care Products
Botox
Juvederm
Pedicures and Manicures
Nails
Massage
Tattoos
Ion Foot Spa Detox
Laser Hair Removal

“We work well together and are doing our best to serve the public more efficiently and conveniently,” says Kelly Riggs.

Who Let the Girls Out? April 30th! April 18th, 2011
Hey Ladies! As I was relaxing in Vagabond Blues today, soaking up the sun streaming through the windows, I couldn’t help but overhear buzz about a FANTASTIC upcoming city-wide event…
in downtown Palmer on April 30th!
Over 30 Palmer businesses are involved in creating a fun-filled day for women of all ages. The Colony Inn will have SPECIAL rates on their beautiful rooms: $60 room/night. A full schedule will be coming soon, but here are just a few things to look forward to:
There will be Live Music at Rusty’s Steakhouse and Vagabond Blues. Cantora Arctica, a marvelous local women’s choir directed by Janet Stotts will be performing at St. John Lutheran Church at 7pm.
Health
Summit Family Practice is taking appointments for bloodwork and a variety of tests at very reduced prices.
Workshops
Gun Safety
Car Care
Archery
Fly-Fishing
Gardening
Motorcycles
Fun
Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest
Sidewalk Parade by Valley Arts Alliance
HUGE Estate Sale at Coverups
TONS of Door Prizes
Carriage Rides
Wine-Tasting
Book-Making
Poker Run
Henna
NonEssentials is updating their Facebook Page daily with more information about this awesome event. Check it out and Mark your calendars for April 30th!
Family First Treasures Thrift Store April 11th, 2011
I made my way through this large store to find many things other local thrift stores do not offer. They have adequte space to have large home furnishings, large appliances, and even a bathroom vanity! If you have large items in good condition, give them a call to see if they have room. Located at: Hours: 9am -6pm, Monday – Saturday Call (907) 746-6200 for more info or stop by the store!
It was brought to our attention that there is another great thrift store in Palmer! I went to Family First Treasures to see what they had to offer. Family First Treasures is a non-profit thriftstore; the proceeds go to help support the services provided by Alaska Family Services. The proceeds are used primarily for the Dorthy Saxton Shelter, and ROSA House. Pick up a brochure at the store to learn more and see other ways to help.
In addition to the great deals and their contributions, the store host different events throughout the year, ranging from free health screenings to family activities. Some activities from 2010 included a cancer screening day, blood drive, domestic violence awareness events, nutrition awareness, substance abuse prevention and tobacco prevention events. Stop by the store to see what this year holds!

You will find a wide assortment of clothes, office supplies and furniture, exercise equipment, holiday items/decorative pieces, media and other accessories. The store was clean and well-organized so I was able to navigate the treasures easily. Hope you enjoy your visit and find something you will use, while helping our community!
403 S Alaska St
Palmer, Ak
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