COLONY CHRISTMAS 2011 December 2nd, 2011

Categories: Around Palmer, Events, Seasons

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It has been a while since we updated, and we’re sorry about that, but this news is well worth paying attention to!

COLONY CHRISTMAS 2011!

Whew, it’s finally here! We’ve been getting plenty more snow to deck the rooftops and trees, as well as our front yards around town. But on top this powdery delight, businesses around town have decorated their store fronts in Christmas lights and other decorations.

To kick off the Colony Christmas celebrations, Light Up Palmer begins on Sunday, December 4th, at 4pm. That is THIS SUNDAY!
According to the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce, wagon rides, caroling and other activities will also take place!
AND I heard rumors of fireworks at 5:50pm! You don’t wanna miss that!

Fireside Books during Colony Christmas 2010

Fireside Books during Colony Christmas 2010

The majority of Colony Christmas events will center around next weekend, December 9-11. For a full schedule of the events, vist the Palmer Chamber page.

Smoosh Racing - 2010

Smoosh Racing - 2010

Some of my favorite Colony Christmas events include the following:

  • Parade of Lights sponsored by MTA – Saturday, Dec 10, 5pm
  • The multiple Arts and Crafts Fairs throughout the weekend
  • The Kids Games – Saturday Dec 10, Noon to 3pm at the Palmer Depot
  • Snowshoe Obstacle Course – Saturday, Dec 10, 12:30-1:30pm
  • Smoosh Racing! – Saturday, Dec 10, 2-3:30pm
  • FIREWORKS! sponsored by BP – Saturday, Dec 10, 6:30pm
  • Again, CLICK HERE for the FULL Colony Christmas Schedule!

    A taste of last year’s fireworks:

    What in the world is Smoosh Racing? Watch the video below of one of last year’s races!

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    Alaska Avalanche, Palmer’s Own Hockey Team October 26th, 2011

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    Alaska Avalanche

    Alaska Avalanche

    Palmer has a hockey team! The Alaska Avalanche. They play at the MTA Events center in Palmer. This is the ice rink at 5060 Dunbar just behind the Palmer Junior Middle School. They played Wenatchee Wild tonight. I left before the game was over so I don’t know who won

    A member of the North American Hockey League, they play in the west division. Among other teams, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Kenai Brown Bears are also in their division.

    I’m not much of a hockey nut personally, but there obviously are plenty of them here…the parking lot was full tonight at the game. Check them out on Facebook.

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    Palmer Business Networking September 8th, 2011

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    I attended my first Business Networking International, (BNI), meeting today at Turkey Red. I enjoyed meeting people with other Palmer businesses. As much as possible I like to give my business to local people, and you should too.

    Here are a few of the businesses I was introduced to today:

    Richard Gildersleeve with Top of the World Mechanical, a heating contracting company in Palmer. 746-6367
    MC Coatings, commercial and residential coatings professionals.
    TCM Restoration and Cleaning a restoration company for fire and water damage.
    Blue Mountains Wellness Studio in Palmer, a Yoga studio.
    Nicole Bendle and Dave Eller from First National Bank Alaska
    and there were others…but I didn’t get their cards.

    If you are looking for someone in these fields…here is your contact.

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    Alaska Agriculture Appreciation Day – Palmer AK! August 11th, 2011

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    I found out about the Alaska Agriculture Appreciation Day down at the UAF experimental farms last minute… but was still able to stop by and snap some photos!

    Enjoy! (click on the photos for a larger view)

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    Artist of the Month at Sartori Day Spa August 2nd, 2011

    Categories: Events, Palmer People


    Celebrate Winesday at Satori Day Spa
    (next to Peak Fitness)
    Wednesday August 3rd
    from 11am to 7pm

    The Artist: Amber Lanphier

    The Artist: Amber Lanphier

    Local Artist of the Month:
    Amber Lanphier’s
    Studio Ardent

    www.StudioArdentBlog.com
    http://www.studioardent.etsy.com

    Amber Lanphier is an Alaskan born and bred photographer who has been photographing since the early days of high school. With a passion for capturing expression and a professional standard for excellence she has produced stunning and award winning work over the years. She studied at “Academy of Arts” in San Francisco, CA and has been capturing in the field for the past 12 years.

    Senior Photos
    Recently returning to her roots in Alaska, Amber is highly motivated and ecstatic to photograph the life, the love, and the genuine good nature of the people of her home town. She is patient, kind, positive, and most of all she will work with you until you have exactly what you were looking for. She has a unrivaled knack for capturing your personality, your expressions, and your true identity. Your experience and interactions with her will be natural, comforting and refreshing!
    Family Portraits

    Come and meet Amber this Wednesday and enjoy 20% off your next photography shoot! You will also get a peek at some of Amber’s other passions: Painting and Floral Design!
    Floral Design

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