Bright Up The Night At The State Fairgrounds December 23rd, 2020
Looking at Christmas lights during the holiday season is always a good way to bring in some more Christmas cheer! The lights mesmerize all who watch them dance along to the Christmas music coming through the radio. One of the best displays in the area is at the Alaska State Fairgrounds where there is a mile long stretch of 70 different light displays. The special radio station plays music that not only goes along with the lights but also helps to brighten up your Christmas spirit!
The tickets start at $25 dollars for a personal vehicle of up to 8 people, but there are differing prices for larger groups which you can find on the Bright Up The Night website by clicking on the link down below. 
https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/bright-up-the-night/
Responding to Covid-19 April 10th, 2020
Covid-19, the virus is rapidly spread around the world at an alarming
speed. Different areas of the world are seeing different levels of impact, the
United States is seeing a steady increase in the number of confirmed cases
In the Palmer area and throughout the Valley many businesses and
individuals are deemed essential. They are putting their lives
on the frontline continue putting essential supplies on the shelves
so that people are can continue with their lives as we navigate this new
normal. From the bottom of my heart and for everyone else in the Valley, I want
to thank the men and women who are going out every day, working long hours
for days on end, working tirelessly to provide for the citizens of the Valley. We
thank you and will continue to thank you for all that you are doing for our
community.
It can be extremely difficult to find the true statistics without
having data left out or exaggerated. The sad truth is that media
hardly ever focuses on delivering the whole story, but rather delivers what is
most interesting or gauged to get a certain response. Knowing what is going
on in the world is more of a necessity now than ever before to keep our
families safe.
Through all of my own research I have found that the Center for
Disease Control’s website is very trustworthy and not media motivated. I have
also found that looking on official state websites give reputable facts and
sources for those facts, along with the steps that you can take to stay as safe
as possible during this increasingly dangerous time.
The same guidelines are being relayed; Stay at home unless you have
an essential or emergent reason to leave. When/if you do have to leave your
home make sure to maintain safe distances from other individuals, it is
recommended that a distance of 6 or more feet be left between bodys.
Continually wash your hands and use a sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
content or more. And wear a mask in public. Stay safe!
Palmer Alaska State Fair August 31st, 2017
Summer is short but sweet in Alaska, and helping bring it to a close each year is the Alaska State Fair. The State Fair is a great place to bring anyone, from your closest friends to your most awkward relatives. The state fair is held in Palmer but the people come from all around the country. Whether you go for your children or because you love it, it is hard to avoid going at least once each year.
Alaska is a big state, with big vegetables and plants to go with it. Don’t miss the seeing the giant cabbage weigh off, Friday the 1st of September. Created in Alaska, the many exhibit halls have an assortment of clever creations from hand turned bowls made of wood to dolls made out of pumpkins and cucumbers. There are also many types of delicious fair foods to be eaten, each with a nutritional value inversely proportional to their price. Cure your itch for motion sickness by going on some of the thrilling rides they have at the fairgrounds. Looking for entertainment? Take a seat and enjoy some of the shows at one of the fairgrounds five stages, or enjoy some of the amazing artists and bands performing concerts such as: Lecrae, Third Eye Blind, The Doobie Brothers and DNCE . If singing and dancing aren’t your thing, take a look at some of the livestock and animals that are being shown, and judged, in the barn.
The Alaska State Fair is a great place to have fun in Palmer. Whether you are looking for a place to take your relatives, wanting to see the award winning vegetables or loose your lunch on some of the amusement rides, there is something for everyone at the fairgrounds. The Alaska State Fair runs from August 24 till September 4 for 2017. Come enjoy the last of summer in the Mat-Su valley.
Garden and Art Wine Walk June 22nd, 2016
There’s a lot going on around Palmer this week! If you haven’t had a chance to catch a Mat-Su Miners Baseball game, your chance is tomorrow night, Thursday, June 23. Game starts at 7 pm, take your family out for some fun, sunshine and food while watching our local team play some great baseball. Also, don’t miss Military Appreciation Night with the Mat-Su Miners this Friday, June 24th at 7 pm. Bring your kids and family and enjoy this beautiful weather, grab some dinner and watch some great baseball.
July 8th, the Palmer Museum of History & Art will be hosting the Midsummer Garden & Art Wine Walk in downtown Palmer. Another fun event coming up is the Palmer Midsummer Garden & Art Fair Rhubarb Rumble, July 9, 2016 in downtown Palmer. 
They will have lots of vendors, food and fun things to purchase. Come celebrate gardening, art and music in beautiful downtown Palmer, Alaska, during the one day festival the Palmer Midsummer Garden and Art Faire, PMGAF. This year’s PMGAF will be held on Saturday, July 9th, beginning at 10:00AM through 6:00PM (with our last musical performer ending at 8:00PM) . The PMGAF includes a variety of garden and art vendors from all over Alaska, FREE art, gardening and cooking workshops hosted by local artists, gardening professionals and chefs, live music all day on two outdoor stages and in one Cultural Events tent, the Rhubarb Rumble (a rhubarb recipe contest among our local restaurants and caterers where you are the tasting judges!) and introducing this year’s Topihairy Challenge (a garden-inspired hair style competition among Palmer’s local salons also judged by you!). This year’s event promises not to disappoint. For more updates on this year’s event, please visit the PMGAF web-site at: www.palmergardenandart.org Our small town is a wonderful place to raise a family. If you are looking to buy or sell property, give us a call and let us help you with all your needs. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our office at 907-232-7900.
Written by: Denise Garrettson
Palmer High School February 22nd, 2016
IB Program
Palmer High School is a great place to learn, grow, and meet new people.
Palmer High School, located in Palmer, Alaska is home of the MOOSE!
It’s the only school in the district that participates in the International Baccalaureate program, allowing high school Juniors and Seniors to take rigorous classes that they can potentially earn college credit for.
If students decide to take part in the IB program they must take three standard level and three higher level classes, as well as TOK (theory of knowledge).
Upon finishing all standard and higher level classes students must take IB exams for the classes they took. the scores they receive on these tests will determine whether or not they obtain college credit.
Palmer High School also has many clubs and after school activities for students to take part in. Some of the most popular are Student Government.
At the end of every school year students from each grade level take part in a campaign to decide who will become president, VP, treasurer, etc for each grade level.
Starting the next school year Student Government members have meetings every week and work on things like school dances, prom, assemblies, and ASAG.
Overall Palmer High School is a school that allows students of all interests to learn new things, grow as a person, be involved in the community and share friendships that will last a life time.
Written by: Tamera Watson
ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman
Students at Palmer High School crowd the hallways at the end of school Thursday afternoon. Palmer High is the only Alaska school to make the Newsweek magazine list of top high schools in the country.
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