The People's Paper

07/25/2025

Welcome to "The Liberating Effect!" On this limited podcast series, Rabbi Mendy Greenburg, MY House CEO Michelle Overstreet and Isaac Smoldon discuss and ana...

07/23/2025

The City of Wasilla is seeking local residents and businesses to come together and participate in updating the Comprehensive Plan!

Curious what your city is up to? 👋 Each month, the City of Wasilla shares updates in The People's Paper and Make A Scene Magazine. From roads to recreation, see how Wasilla is shaping the future—don’t miss it!

www.wasilla2045.com

As we look toward the future of Wasilla, now is the time for residents and businesses to come together and participate in a crucial initiative: updating the Comprehensive Plan for our city.

07/22/2025

EAGLE RIVER — Join the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center for the 41st Anniversary Sports Festival! 🏀⛸️🎯

It’s all going down Saturday, August 2nd from 9AM–9PM at the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center, and it’s shaping up to be an awesome day of community fun and fundraising.

It’s all about celebrating 41 years of the MAC and raising money for local sports programs, building improvements, and more.

They’ve got a full lineup planned:
💦 Dunk tank
⛸️ Public skating
🍔 Local food trucks
🎯 Games, prizes, and fun for all ages

Whether you’ve been part of the MAC family for years or just want something fun to do with the kids, come hang out, eat good food, and support a great cause.

📍 Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center
🗓 Saturday, August 2 | 9AM–9PM
🔗 Details at: www.mcdonaldcenter.net

Big thanks to Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union & Eklutna Inc. for sponsoring!

Let’s pack the place — see you at the MAC! 🎉

07/22/2025

The Fair Train is Returning in 2025!

Contributed by Alaska State Fair

Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair and the Alaska Railroad are pleased to announce the return of the popular Fair train to the 2025 Fair. The Fair train will run the last weekend of the 2025 Fair, from Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31.

“The Fair Train is a part of the rich history of both the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska State Fair. Brining back this Fair experience provides a way for customers to enjoy their day at the fair without having to think about driving and parking, so they can focus on having a good time with family and friends at the Alaska State Fair. We are so grateful to the Alaska Railroad for their support of the Fair Train.” Said Jeff Curtis, CEO of the Alaska State Fair.

“The Alaska Railroad is happy to once again partner with the Alaska State Fair to offer the Fair train. We’re always looking for opportunities to serve the community, and giving fairgoers a relaxing, enjoyable way to get to the Fair is one way we can do that,” said David Greenhalgh, vice president of marketing and customer service.

From August 29 through August 31, there will be two round trips offered per day between the Anchorage depot, located at 411 West 1st Avenue, and the South Palmer train depot, located next to the Green Gate. The Fair train will depart Anchorage at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Return trips will depart the Fair at 6:45 and 10:15 p.m. Each one-way trip is approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets for the Fair train go on sale July 31st at 9 a.m. at alaskarailroad.com. Fares are $31 for adults, $21 for children (ages 2-11), and free for a child in lap (under 2). Parking is available at the Diamond Parking Lot across from the Alaska Railroad Anchorage depot at 412 W 1st Ave. Fair admission is additional.

The Alaska Railroad is a state-owned corporation providing year-round inter-city public rail transportation and freight service from Seward to Anchorage to Fairbanks. Moving over 540,000 passengers and 3.4 million tons of freight annually, safety is at the core of its operations. More information is available at alaskarailroad.com or by contacting Robin Moore, marketing communications manager at [email protected].

The Alaska State Fair is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that hosts the state’s largest annual event, attracting hundreds of thousands of fairgoers each year. The 2025 Fair takes place August 15 – September 1 at the fairgrounds in Palmer.

07/21/2025

TALKEETNA | SATURDAY, AUG 9 — Sunshine Community Health Center is having their 🌟 3rd Annual Community Celebration! FREE!

Join us for a fun-filled day where Sunshine Community Health Center blends a health resource fair with a festival atmosphere to celebrate the community!

📅 Saturday, August 9th
⏰ Time: 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 34300 South Talkeetna Spur

🎉 What to Expect:
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Trucks
🛍️ Vendors & Exhibitors
🏥 Health Resources & Free Screenings
🎈 Bouncy Houses & Kids Activities
🎒 Free Back-to-School Supplies
💇‍♀️ Free Haircuts
🩸 Blood Drive
🎤 Silent Auction
🎨 Face Painting
… and so much more!

🚫 Please note: The sale or promotion of alcohol or ma*****na will not be accepted at this event.

In the spirit of serving the underserved, all vendors selling a product must provide a discount on their services. Additionally, ALL vendors and exhibitors are required to donate at least one item to our Silent Auction to help support the event.

❤️ Volunteer Opportunities
We need community heroes to help make this event a success!
✔️ Set-Up Crew (8 AM start, help direct vendors)
✔️ Kid Zone Leads (crafts, bouncy house oversight)
✔️ Music Magic (help coordinate stage, speakers, lineup)
✔️ Face Painters (bring joy to kids with fun designs!)
✔️ Haircut Volunteers (help provide free haircuts)
✔️ Clean-Up Crew (most important since Sierra Winter will be leaving promptly in the afternoon)

📌 Event participation is FREE! However, if you register online to help us get a head count, you’ll be entered to win a SWEET prize! 🎁 Details coming soon!

📧 Stay Connected!
All emails provided for vendor space and registration will be subscribed to our monthly newsletter, the Sunshine Scoop, to keep you updated on community news, events, and resources.

🔗 Register to be a vendor, exhibitor, or volunteer below!
https://tinyurl.com/sunshineclinic2025

Let’s celebrate health, community, and connection together! We can’t wait to see you there. 🎊💙 See less

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07/15/2025

Rocks For All Ages in Wasilla is a MUST VISIT gift shop in the Mat-Su Valley!

(907) 917-3733
Rocks For All Ages
Next to UMV, Near Home Depot
1325 E Palmer-Wasilla Highway
www.rocksforages.com

07/08/2025

Our friends at Valley Community for Recycling Solutions and Mid Valley Recycling make recycling EASY in the Mat-Su!

07/08/2025

Thinking about quitting? No matter where you are in the process, Alaska's To***co Quit Line can help. Enroll by telephone, text or online.

Alaska's To***co Quit Line and American Lung Association in Alaska would like to remind you to make TODAY your quit day!

1-800-QUIT-NOW