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Friday Flings 2013 May 23rd, 2013

Categories: Around Palmer, Businesses, Events, Seasons

Friday Flings are my Favorite!


Friday Flings run from May 24-August 30th, 10am – 6pm

Our favorite Friday activity is back… Friday Flings! Come to downtown Palmer any Friday, May 24 – August 30th, and join in the fun!

This year’s vendors will include Krazy Kidlets, The Alaska Life, Cafe Beignet, Foxfire Emporium, Tasa’s Thai Kitchen, LuLu’s Garden and the Flipside Cafe.

Friday Flings are made up of a mixture of local artists, craftsmen, gardeners, chefs, and small businesses. Not only are they a fun tourist attraction… you’re always sure to see someone you know, and meet someone new! Support local businesses and artisans, and bring your family to the Friday Fling!

Written by Tamara Van Diest

Who Let the Girls Out? April 26-27th! April 17th, 2013

Categories: Around Palmer, Businesses, Events

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Hey Ladies! I wanted to remind you about an annual event coming up the end of this month!

3rd Annual “Who Let the Girls Out?”
in downtown Palmer on April 26 and 27!

Over 25 Palmer businesses are involved in creating a fun-filled weekend for women of all ages. Here are just a few things to look forward to:

WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
April 25th and 26th, Envision Mat Su will host a film festival at the Palmer Depot from 6-10pm, $15 admission.

5K Timed Run/Untimed Walk
Valley Women’s Running Team hosting a run/walk Friday (26th) at 6:30pm. $25.00 for early entry, $30.00 the day of the race.

Palmer Spring Classic
Backcountry Bike and Ski hosting an annual Randonnee Style Ride (50, 100 or 200K) In Randonnees, riders can ride alone or with a group. They must complete the pre-designated course in the amount of time allotted and are expected to be self-sufficient between check points. Cost of entry is $25.00. Check in time is 7:30 with the ride starting at 9 am. Registration will take place the morning of the event, and folks will gather at Vagabond Blues.

And much more!
Check April’s issue of Make a Scene, pages 19-22 for a full schedule of events.

Who Let the Girls Out? is updating the Facebook Page daily with more information about this awesome event. Check it out and Mark your calendars for April 26 and 27th!


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Active Soles in Palmer’s Koslosky Building November 13th, 2012

Categories: Businesses

(907) 746-0600
ActiveSoles.Net
Active Soles FaceBook
Active Soles

Active Soles

In the Koslosky Building in downtown Palmer is one of the most unique shoe stores in Alaska. Owned by a team of Physical Therapists and personal trainers it specializes in great shoes and exceptional customer service.

It’s called Active Soles for a reason, the owners specialize in gait analysis, computerized foot function analysis, and foot orthotics. Don’t know what that is? Neither do I…all I know is that they have fantastic customer service.

I don’t know any other shoe store that allows you to try a shoe out for 30 days to see if it will work for you with a guaranteed return policy if it doesn’t fit right.

I’m not much of a shoe person, but I found some great Keen shoes that fit my feet well and are comfortable. So I just keep going back for more of the same shoe… As I said, I’m no Imelda Marcos with a closet full of shoes. But I am a fan of this store.

I’m starting to get a good collection of different colors of the same shoe.

Check it out…here is their website. Active Soles

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Fight Hunger, Feed Hope Starts today! October 1st, 2012

Categories: Around Palmer, Businesses, Events

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Drop your donations for Fight Hunger, Feed Hope off at Valley Market Real Estate!
Our new office is located at 545 S. Alaska Street, across from the Valley Hotel & Coffee Shop.
Donations will be accepted Oct 1-13 during normal business hours.
More info on October 13th’s events can be found here.

Bonus: We are having a drawing for a $20 gift certificate to the Palmer Downtown Deli! One drawing entry per item. Bring 20 items, get your name entered 20 times! Easy as that.

We have a box in the foyer waiting for your donations to the Palmer Food Bank. Help us fill it up!

Fill This Box!

Fill This Box!

A list of other participating organizations and businesses can be found here.

List of Suggested Foods for Canned Food Drive:

Canned Fruits – applesauce, pears, fruit cocktail, peaches, oranges
Canned Vegetables – corn, peas, green beans
Canned Soups and Stews
Canned Pasta – Spaghetti-Os, Ravioli
Boxed Pasta or Rice Dishes – Hamburger Helper, Rice-A-Roni
Pasta Noodles and Canned Sauces – Spaghetti sauces, marinara sauce
Hot and Cold Breakfast Cereals – boxed cereals, oatmeal, Cream of Wheat
Peanut Butter
Canned Juices – apple, cranberry, grape, orange, V8, vegetable juices
Canned Meats – beef, chicken, sandwich spreads, corned beef & hash
Canned Fish – tuna, salmon, etc.

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Palmer Thrifters Rock! August 12th, 2012

Categories: Around Palmer, Businesses

Thrifters Rock
Written by Amber Grissom

(907) 745-ROCK

I had the pleasure of checking out the newest thrift store in town, brought to you by Church on the Rock. They opened in November 2010 and the store is a big hit. Thrifters Rock is staffed by volunteers that are paid with store credit! If you are interested in volunteering, please call 745-ROCK to set up your shift.

They are located next to Valley Harvest Church at:
10823 East Palmer-Wasilla Highway
Palmer, AK, 99645

Hours Of Operation
Mon through Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 11am – 3pm

You can find a wide selection in clothes, shoes, toys, games, movies, books, small appliances and more. The decor is very nice with freshly painted walls and well maintained. This thrift store is very clean and tidy; I appreciated the fact that each section has its own area which is clearly marked.

Thrifters Rock accepts donations only during business hours. You may bring most unwanted items that carry some value and/or are in working order. Large appliances like refrigerators, mattresses or fueled appliances are also accepted.

Thrifters Rock also has an active facebook page where you can find the deals of the day!
Click Here
for the Facebook Page!

Church on the Rock Palmer meets in Sherrod Elementary school at 11am on Sundays. The store is their community project to raise funds for a Palmer church building. Once the goal is met and building location secured, all future proceeds will go to community projects! This business really wants to give back to the community!





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