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Carmen Summerfield Colony Christmas is an old fashioned three-day celebration of Christmaas past and present in Palmer that features horse-drawn sleigh rides, reindeer, gingerbread houses, and holiday carolers. As part of the celebration, on Saturday, December 14, 2013 the Valley Arts Alliance will be producing their 6th Annual Ice Castles on the Green! Ice Castles on the Green consists of
The Dahlia Street Market was built in the mid-1930’s as the colony’s Trading Post and Post Office. Palmer’s Mayor DeLena Johnson and her husband Steve purchased the abandoned building a few years ago and
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November marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Fireside Books will be celebrating Saturday, November 23 with trivial contests, civil war costume contests, and recitation contests. Start memorizing now!
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unique winter ice sculptures created by some of the Valley’s best artists. Our sculptures will be constructed behind the Dahlia Street Market on the Palmer Green, the area in Palmer also known as the “quad” or “square” located between the Borough Office, the Colony Inn, and the Dahlia Street Market.
“Four score and seven years ago...”
The Art of Ice
Nov. 2013
Colony Christmas 2013
Christmas Open House at Raven Hall CHEF CAROL New OfferiNgs with guest:
Back door breakfast 7am Tuesdays thru Friday. Speedy breakfast, pastries and coffee to grab before work or play. Quick new lunches ready and waiting Tuesdays Wine Flights and small plates 3-6pm Visiting Chefs Daily specials Sunday Brunch with mimosas 9am-2pm November 17th and 24th, December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
Next Door to the Borough Building and Behind the Palmer Library tues-fri saturday
7:00AM-5PM 7:00AM-8PM
320 e Dahlia Ave, Palmer
www.rustysatdahliastreet.com
The Fair plans to host a Christmas Open House at Raven Hall on Sunday, December 15 from 1 – 4 p.m. This will be a family-friendly event open to everyone in the community. Hobo Jim and Ken Peltier will cohost the event, which will feature
Christmas-inspired music and special guests, including Santa Claus and his reindeer and elves! We’ll also have refreshments, photo opportunities with our spectacular holiday lighting as a backdrop, buggy/sleigh rides around the fairgrounds (weather permitting), special children’s activities and more.
> Watch our website,
alaskastatefair.org, for more information in early December.
Happy Holidays!
642 S. Alaska Street Downtown Palmer
Facepainting at Eagle Hotel brought to you by
Church on The Rock LOCAL ARTWORK ON DISPLAY Homemade Soups Quiche l Wraps l Paninis Fresh Green Salads l Sandwiches Baked Goods l Gluten Free Option Vegan Option l Espresso Smoothies l Free Wi-Fi Internet
The Palmer Church on the Rock is offering free face-painting and balloon animals on December 14, 2013 from noon to 4pm at the Eagle Hotel for the Palmer Colony Christmas. We provided both of these booths at the Colony Days Event and it was great fun!
Open Mon-Sat 6am-8pm Sun 7am-6pm 907-745-CAFE (745-2233)
Lockhart & Erskine Holiday Garden Fine Personal & Household Furnishings Antique, Mid-Century, Vintage, One-of-a-Kind Designer Clothing Purses, Scarves, Jewelry Partyware & Partywear Gifts, Furniture & Much, Much More! Tuesday thru Sunday 12-6 907-240-8116 EASTLAKE MALL BIG LAKE
$100 Paintings for Under $100 Valley Fine Arts Association Presents 100 Paintings for under $100 during Colony Christmas Dec. 13-14 at Madd Matters Gallery. All paintings are original works done by local artists. Bring the kids for some artistic fun!
VFAA is a non-profit group in which members encourage fellow artists through workshops, demonstrations, paint-togethers, and art shows. We encourage new members to join us whether seasoned or just beginning.
> Check out our website
valleyfineartassociation.org for all pertinent information.
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FOR TWO UPCOMING EVENTS
December 6th & 14th
Mixer: Meet and Greet & Client Appreciation, hors d’oeuvres and in- shop sales with new up-cycled design pieces for preview. Meet Charity of Alaska Chicks Co, Faith of The Vintage Poppy, Laura of Love Nugget Designs, Dale from The Upholstery Gallery, and our newest addition, Ginger of Ginger’s Junk.
Nov. 2013
Saturday 12/14, 11-4 pm:
907-746-4739 M-SAT 10:30-6PM
If so, change the sugar plu cookies with icing and join on Saturday, December 14 for the annual Colony Chri Activity.
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Our centerpiece this year will be an ice sculpture based on the glass pyramids at the Louvre in Paris. We have other remarkable ice sculptures lined up, but we’re always looking for other talented artists to help us create unique ice sculptures at Ice Castles on the Green! So bring your own ice, in any shape or form, and help us build!
All children are invited to partake in the 4th annual Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop, a free activity in conjunction with Colony Christmas.
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Most of the ice sculpting will occur from 2 to 4pm, but visit us any time and watch the ice sculptures take shape! At 4pm we’ll have a drawing for an “artsy” prize. Tickets are FREE, and will be distributed throughout the day. And at 4:30, the Mat-Su Community Chorus will be caroling in the midst of our ice sculptures.
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8 pm – Midnight Holiday Ball Benefiting United Way of Mat-Su
Raven Hall - Alaska State Fairgrounds, Glenn Highway
Hospice Tree
Koslosky’s Center - 642 S Alaska Street
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All Day View the Community Christmas Tree
Sponsored by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union East end of Evergreen Ave at the Library 10 am – 6 pm Gingerbread Houses Sponsored by Alaska USA FCU Pioneer Home, 250 E Fireweed Various Downtown Businesses Look for a list at the Pioneer home 10 am – 6 pm “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree
Koslosky’s Center - 642 S Alaska Street 11 am – 7 pm Christmas Bazaar Downtown Palmer Plaza Noon – 7 pm Arts & Craft Fair Sponsored by The Greatlander Palmer Depot 6 pm – 8 pm “Twas the Night Before Colony Christmas”
Reception & Wine Tasting Palmer Museum of History & Art, 723 S Valley Way 7 pm Annual Service of Remembrance Legacy Kehl’s Palmer Chapel 209 S. Alaska St
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Sponsored by MVFCU
2013 Holiday Ball Come join us for a night filled with dancing, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, “It’s In the Bag” Silent Auction & fun!
LIVE MUSIC BY: THE CONNECTION
At the Library
December 13th, 2013
9 am – 11 am Lions Club
8:00 pm - Midnight
Salvation Army, 209 W Evergreen Avenue
Raven Hall (State Fairgrounds) Palmer, AK
Pancake Breakfast
10 am – 3 pm Festival of Trees Drawings held at 2 pm Benefits the Special Santa Program Sponsored by Ohana Media Group Palmer Depot 10 am – 4 pm Craft Bazaar Mat-Su Seniors Services (Palmer Sr. Ctr), 1132 S Chugach St 10 am – 4 pm Palmer Museum of History and Art Open 723 S Valley Way 10 am – 4 pm Kids Activity Events & Warm-Up Station
Frost a Christmas Cookie Cover-Ups, 840 S Colony Way 10 am – 4:45 pm Information Booth Palmer Depot 10 am – 5 pm Cookies, Cider, Movies & Cartoons
Palmer Museum of History & Art
Tickets are $50 per person $350 for a table of 8. Get Your Ticket TODAY at: unitedwaymatsu.org
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10 am – 6 pm Gingerbread Houses Sponsored by Alaska USA FCU Pioneer Home, 250 E Fireweed Avenue 10 am – 6 pm Colony House Museum Open House
Presented by the Palmer Historical Society 10 am – 6 pm Snow Bike Demo – Free HalfHour Test Rides
All-Day Store Sale Backcountry Bike & Ski, 132 W Arctic Ave 10 am – 7 pm Arts & Craft Fair Sponsored by The Greatlander Palmer Depot
10 am – 7 pm Arts & Crafts Fair Borough Gym, 350 E Dahlia Avenue 10 am – 7 pm Information Booth Borough Gym Foyer, 350 E Dahlia Ave 10 am – 7 pm “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree Koslosky’s Center - 642 S Alaska Street 11 am – 2 pm Cookie Contest Sponsored by MEA
Eagle Hotel, 918 S. Colony Way 11 am – 2 pm Warming Station Free Hot Chocolate & Kids Movies Presented by Greg & Sherri Shepard – Jack White Real Estate Palmer Library, 655 S Valley Way 11 am – 3 pm Kids Puck Shoot with Prizes Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, Extra Parking NAPA, 217 E Arctic Ave 11 am – 3 pm Denali Destroyer Dolls Holiday Hair
Downtown Palmer Plaza – 550 S Alaska St 11 am – 3 pm Photos with Santa Sponsored by IBEW Local 1547
Downtown Palmer Plaza Deli – 550 S Alaska St 11 am – 3 pm FREE kids T-Shirt Coloring Silvertip Design, 421 S. Alaska St. 11 am – 4 pm Alaska Sound Celebration Christmas Caroling around Palmer
\11 am – 4 pm Learn About Mushing & Meet the Dogs
Presented by Northern Lights Adventures Palmer Museum of History & Art 723 S Valley Way 11 am – 4 pm Make a FREE Fused Glass Ornament or Suncatcher
Presented by Half Moon Creek 439 W. Elmwood Ave 11 am – 4 pm Free Pony Wheel Rides Sponsored by Capstone Family Medicine, Eye Clinic and Urgent Care Friday Fling parking lot across from the Palmer Museum 11 am – 4 pm Bike-Themed Sleigh Photo Station
Backcountry Bike & Ski, 132 W Arctic Ave 11 am – 7 pm Nativity Displays LDS Church - 560 W Arctic Ave 11 am – 7 pm Christmas Bazaar Downtown Palmer Plaza Noon – 3 pm Build Your Own Marshmallow Snowman & Free Hot Chocolate
Sponsored by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Eagle Hotel, 918 S. Colony Way Noon – 3 pm Free Kids Games Presented by CCS Early Learning Palmer Depot – Outside Noon – 4 pm Free Kids Face Painting & Balloon Animals
Presented by Church on the Rock Eagle Hotel, 918 S. Colony Way Noon – 4 pm Snow Machine Sled Rides Presented by Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours Open area next to Colony Inn Noon – 4 pm Free Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Sponsored by Usibelli Coal Mine Pavilion across from Palmer Museum 12:30 pm – 1 pm Alaska Sound Celebration Concert
Pioneer Home, 250 E Fireweed Avenue
Schedule of Events 1 pm – 4 pm Reindeer Farm, petting, feeding and photos
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Parking Lot, S Alaska St 1 pm – 4 pm Chain Saw Artistry Demonstration Chickadees, 175 W Arctic Ave 2 pm – 4 pm Color & Take Home a FREE Alaskan Ornament
NuKreationz, 735 S. Bailey St. 2 pm – 4 pm “Ice Castles on the Green” Ice Sculpture Carving
Free Prize Drawing at 4 pm Presented by Valley Arts Alliance Right behind Rusty’s, 320 E Dahlia Street in the Historic District 2 pm – 6 pm Meet & Greet Renowned Artist Gail Niebrugge
The Gallery, 1150 S Colony Way (in the Key Bank Plaza) 2:30 pm Youth Mitten Money Scramble Presented by CCS Early Learning Palmer Depot – Outside 2:30 pm – 4 pm Smoosh Race Sponsored by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center 742 S Alaska St. (in front of the Depot) 4 pm – 8 pm Free Parking, Chili Feed, Hot Beverages, Cookies
Children’s Crafts &Student Art Show
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All Day View the Community Christmas Tree Sponsored by MVFCU East end of Evergreen Ave at the Library 9 am – 10:30 am Triathlon Registration Sponsored by Mat-Su Health Foundation Presented by The Alaska Club 12051 E Palmer Wasilla Highway 10 am – 2 pm Palmer Museum of History and Art
723 S Valley Way 10 am – 6 pm “Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree Koslosky’s Center, 642 S Alaska Street 11 am Triathlon Race Starts Sponsored by Mat-Su Health Foundation
GREAT ADD-ONS FOR
GATHERINGS, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVITIES
Fabulous Oils
Presented by The Alaska Club 12051 E Palmer Wasilla Highway Noon – 8 pm Palmer Pioneer Hockey Steak Feed
Moose Lodge, 1136 S Cobb Street, Tickets $15 available at door. 1 pm – 4 pm Christmas Open House At Raven Hall Presented by The Alaska State Fair Alaska State Fairgrounds 2 pm – 7 pm Nativity Display LDS Church - 560 W Arctic Ave
Alaska Bible College, 248 E Elmwood Ave 4:30 pm and 6 pm Mat-Su Community Chorus will perform near the Ice Sculptures Right behind Rusty’s, 320 E Dahlia Street in the Historic District 5 pm Parade of Lights, Sponsored by MTA Downtown Palmer 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Local Entertainer Diana Z plus Belly Dance Showcase at 6 pm FREE treats, Midnight Sun Yoga Center 832 S. Colony Way 6:30 pm FIREWORKS Extravaganza Sponsored by BP Library Parking Lot
Mountains of Cheese Downtown Palmer 745-2258 OPEN Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
Colony Christmas 2013 Nov. 2013
Enjoy the season! CZAR of GUITARS'
Annual Food Drive
CZAR of GUITARS’ Food Drive “Because no one should go hungry”
November 15 - December 14
CZAR of GUITARS, 105 E Arctic Avenue in downtown Palmer, is hosting its annual food drive for the MatSu Food Bank. The event is from November 15 to December 14. Donations should be dropped off at CZAR of GUITARS on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 12 - 7 pm and Fridays or Saturdays from 12 - 5 pm. Donate three or more nonperishable food items and receive a free set of DR Guitar Strings. *Limited quantities.
> All food donated will be distributed in the CZAR of GUITARS 105 E Arctic Ave Palmer, AK 99645 907-745-5550
Mat-Su Valley. "Because no one should go hungry." Call CZAR of GUITARS at 907-745-5550 907-745-5550
Hours Wed. & Thu. 12-7pm Fri. & Sat. 12-5pm
Inside the Downtown Palmer Plaza 550 S. Alaska St., Palmer, STE 110
WITH TWO LOCATIONS! DINE IN TAKE OUT DELIVERY WASILLA 357-2300 ¦ PALMER 746-3266 2300 E. PARKS HWY
PALMER-WASILLA HWY