Resilience | The biology of stress & science of hope

Resilience | The biology of stress & science of hope Lunch and Learn sponsored by Representative Parish, with co-sponsor Representative Spohnholz from 12:00 pm – 1:00pm, Capitol 106. Patrick Sidmore, principle researcher for the Alaska ACES study will give an update on Alaska children. Pizza and salads will be served. Contact AEYC/thread Southeast for more information 789-1235 Co-sponsors: United Way, …

43rd Annual School on Addiction and Behavioral Health

The Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training (RADACT) program is pleased to announce the 43rd Annual School on Addictions and Behavioral Health: “Open Conversation about Recovery: Emerging Addiction Treatment.” Join us May 1 – 3, 2017 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel to explore the connection between primary care and the field of addictions and behavioral health. To register go …

Covenant House Sleep Out

You can make a big difference for homeless kids. Fundraise for Covenant House to keep the lights on and the doors open for all of the kids who need help. Then, spend one evening getting to know some of the kids whose lives will be better because of your work – and spend the rest of the night sleeping on …

UAA/APU Think Tank – Spring Semester

Topic: What does food security mean to you, and how should we strengthen the food system here? Guest agency: Alaska Food Policy Council Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and …

13TH ANNUAL ALL ALASKA ROUNDUP | Day 3

All Alaska 2017 Program Sunday Click here for registration form. 9:00am: Speaker Meeting – Matt B. 10:30am: Speaker Meeting – Shari H. Contact: Andrew I 907-830-7319, Joel C 907-980-2311 or Michael Ann C 907-414-8132 for more information & Keegan F 907-947-4499

13TH ANNUAL ALL ALASKA ROUNDUP | DAY 2

All Alaska 2017 Program Saturday Click here for registration form. 9am: Speaker Meeting – Kathleen L. 10:30am: Al-Anon Speaker Meeting – Kelly P. 2pm-4pm: Speaker Workshops – Casey and Shari H. …and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Q & A 8pm: Speaker Meeting – Charlie C. Dance directly after speaker meeting – LED themed   Contact: Andrew …

UAA ~ Think Tank Series

  Think Tanks are a monthly community engagement experience in which a nonprofit agency presents a challenge or issue and attendees brainstorm solutions for the organization. Students, faculty, staff and community members–join us to assist this organization and contribute your thoughts and ideas to the discussion! Facebook information.   Guest agency: Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Topic: How should Anchorage respond …

National Drugs and Alcohol Chat Day

Recover Alaska is reaching out to high schools across the state to participate in a live online chat about alcohol and drug facts. A number of schools have committed to streaming the chat in public areas.    Jan. 23 – 29 is National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week. Let’s use this week to help Alaskans understand the harm of excessive …

Best of Alaska Showcase – Alaska Dispatch News

Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 14, 2017, when the best of the best, as determined by Alaska Dispatch News readers, will come together for the Best of Alaska Showcase. The family-friendly event begins at 1 p.m. at Anchorage’s Egan Civic and Convention Center, with a 21+ VIP hour starting at noon.   Sample food from Alaska’s best restaurants, get …