The People's Paper

06/18/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Get the The Alaska Scottish Highland Games event guide inside this edition of The People's Paper and Make A Scene Magazine!

June 27 & 28 2026
Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer
www.alaskanscottish.org/ashg

06/18/2026

Build a stronger home pantry for your family! Join MATSU Food Bank Jessica Milnes of Modern Homestead Alaska for a free community discussion on building a lasting home pantry that can help you save money, reduce food waste, and be better prepared.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
10 AM – 1 PM
MATSU Food Bank
5099 E. Blue Lupine Drive, Wasilla

Topics will include pantry-building on a budget, shopping smarter, food storage basics, long-term preservation, emergency preparedness, reducing food waste, and more.

Jessica will also be available throughout pantry hours to answer questions, share resources, and provide free starter pantry buckets while supplies last.

Together, we can help families build stronger, healthier, and more resilient home pantries.

Sponsored by the MatSu Food Bank HandUp Program and Modern Homestead Alaska.

The Mat-Su Food Bank is dedicated to eliminating hunger and building food security in the Mat-Su Valley by providing reliable access to nutritious food for individuals, families, and children in need. Through strong community partnerships, direct food assistance, and targeted programs like Food4Kids...

06/17/2026

Father’s Day weekend is for fishing! 🎣 King For A Day Campground And Charters is hosting a Father’s Day Fish Off at in Copper Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

This all-ages day on the river includes fishing, family fun, prizes, and a hot dog lunch provided by King for a Day Campground & Charters.

Registration starts at 7am, fishing fun begins at 8am, the day wraps up at 5pm, and awards will be held at 8pm.

Think you can catch the grand prize?

Learn more at AKcharters.com

100.5 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK

AK Charters is a family-owned outfitter on the Klutina River, offering King Salmon fishing, scenic floats, ATV fishing, weddings, and wellness retreats.

06/09/2026

♿️ Freedom, safety, and confidence — wherever life takes you. 101 Mobility of Alaska helps people throughout Wasilla, Anchorage, and beyond stay mobile and independent with customized solutions built around real life.

From vehicle lifts and driving aids to transfer seats and other mobility equipment, their team helps make everyday travel safer, easier, and more comfortable.

Getting around should not feel impossible. 101 Mobility can help make it simple.

Learn more or schedule a free consultation at 101mobility.com/anchorage

📞 907-521-7101

The People’s Paper is Alaska’s free community newspaper — written entirely by locals. Every issue includes Make A Scene Magazine, in print since 2007. We also own 95.5 The Pass KNLT-FM and offer a wide variety of media services as MAKE A SCENE Media.

06/08/2026