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IT’S FIRE PREVENTION MONTH!

Come celebrate Halloween with us!

THREE STORIES of inventory!

50 to 100 new items added daily!!!

12300 Old Glenn Hwy, Suite 100, Eagle River, AK. 99577

907.696.6900 | Like us on FaceBook to receive Flash Sale notifications Monday: Closed • Tuesday thru Saturday: 10:30AM - 6PM • Sunday: 12 - 4PM

SPECIAL: 3 FREE DAYS! First time customers only.

POWER FLOW YOGA HOT FLOW YOGA YIN YOGA SLOW FLOW & DEEP STRETCH LARGE BOUTIQUE FULL SERVICE MASSAGE DRINKS, DJ AND FUN FOR ALL AGES!

EYELASH EXTENSIONS FRESH ACAI SIGNATURE BOWLS INSANITY ZUMBA PERMANENT COSMETIC TATTOOING

JOIN US AS WE LAUNCH OUR AERIAL YOGA AND POLE FITNESS DEBUT WITH THE LULULEMON FASHION TRUNK SHOW!

OCT. 16TH @ 6:00 P.M.

3020 MINNESOTA BLVD • STE 8-B ANCHORAGE PHONE: 907.770.2600 STUDIO HOURS: M-F 9AM TO 8:30PM FACEBOOK.COM/DHARMAHOTYOGA DHARMAHOTYOGA.COM

We will be open until 9PM and refreshments will be served!

Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Mat-Su, JBER, Anchorage, Girdwood, and the Kenai Peninsula

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The GAME EXCHANGE has joined The Commons to offer our readers a HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST for a chance to win all sorts of goodies! Be sure to include your pet in our Pet Category on pg 8!

WE HAVE OVER $500 IN PRIZES THAT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO OUR “WITCHES BREW”, WITH MORE TASTY INGREDIENTS COMING IN FROM BUSINESSES ALL OVER TOWN. CATEGORIES: Most Creative - Born to Express.

Scariest - “Holy S*%t you scared us!”

Cutest - “Awwwwww”

Most Beautiful - “Mirror mirror on the wall, you ARE the most beautiful of them all.”

Weirdest - “You freakin’ weirdo!”

Most Gross - “Clean up on isle 3 please”

Ugliest - “You ugly! You ugly! You very very ugly!”

HOW TO ENTER

Just like The Commons on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecommonsalaska and submit your picture or stroll your haunted soul over to either of these locations in Eagle River and have them take your picture for you!

THE GAME EXCHANGE: 11925 Old Glenn Hwy #103 (Next to Avalanche) PRETTY THRIFTY: 12300 Old Glenn Hwy #100 (Behind Auto Zone)

Winners will be announced on Facebook November 3rd, so stay tuned!

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• 3 cups frozen corn • 2 large eggs • 2/3 cup milk • ½ cup buttermilk • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree • 1 ¼ cups flour

• 2/3 cup fine cornmeal or corn flour • 1 ½ tbs baking powder • 1 ½ tsp salt

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• Oil for frying • Syrup for dipping and pow dered sugar for dusting

In a medium bowl beat the eggs until frothy.

Add the milk, buttermilk and pumpkin puree and whip until smooth. Gently stir in the corn.

In a separate bowl sift flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt and stir dry into wet mixture.

Heat a cast iron skillet or other heavy bottomed pan and fill to one inch with the oil heated to 325 degrees.

Pour small scoops of the batter into the hot oil, carefully pressing each one with the back of your scoop. The batter is a bit dense due to the puree so it needs to be flattened out to cook evenly. Cook for five minutes while turning a few times so they brown evenly. Place on paper towel. Serve with powdered sugar and pure maple syrup.

In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl whisk together yogurt and 1 egg; whisk until well combined.

Whisk yogurt mixture into flour mixture; set aside.

Slice apples and using a round small cookie cutter, or a knife, cut “rings” out of the middle of the apple slices.

In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat to 375 degrees.

Dip the apple rings in the batter then place in the skillet and cook in batches, 1 to 2 minutes per slice, or until golden, turning once to cook the other side.In a bowl or plate combine sugar and cinnamon; mix well.

Sprinkle sugar mixture over the apple rings while still hot. Serve immediately.

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• 3 Cups of Half & Half or Milk

• 6 oz. White Chocolate

• 1 Cup of Pumpkin Puree

• Dark Chocolate Kisses

• 2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Seasoning

• Caramel Sauce (if desired)

• 1 tsp. Vanilla

• 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup plain yogurt • 1 large egg • Canola Oil for Frying • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 6 cooking apples (Granny Smith)sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

Chop up the white chocolate so it melts easier when added to mixture.

Over low to medium heat, whisk the Half and Half, Pumpkin Puree, Vanilla and seasoning together in a sauce pan. Bring to a slight boil.

Add the white chocolate to the mixture and whisk until completely melted.

Drop a Chocolate Kiss into each mug the pour the mixture into the mugs and garnish with Whip Cream and sprinkle with pumpkin pie seasoning.

Drizzle with caramel if desired. Enjoy!

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Walk-ins Are Welcome...

Appointments Appreciated Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm

COME PLAY SOME BINGO WITH US!

Sundays: 11 am to 5 pm 12812 Old Glenn Hwy Suite #A-9 in the Firelake Plaza

Bingo begins at 7:30PM every Thursday and Friday night!

12 games $18 • Last game pays $1000

Phone: 907-694-6789

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DON’T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT A PARKING SPOT.

Bowling leagues have started so arrive early!

IF YOU BREAK IT WE CAN FAKE IT

Sunday: Doubles at 3:00PM

Wednesday: Business League at 7:00PM

Monday: Ball & Bag at 7:00PM

Thursday: All in the Family at 6:45PM

Tuesday: ASD at 6:45PM

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Wednesday: Teachers League at 4:30PM

Friday: CE Mix at 7:00PM

Wednesday: Mt. View Lions at 7PM

Saturday: Kids Leagues at 9:30AM Ages 3-19

12130 Regency Dr, Eagle River Phone: 694-6670 eagleriverbowl.com

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Research proves secondhand tobacco smoke is harmful for pets: Dogs are 3 times more likely to develop lung or nasal cancer.

Dogs can have allergic reactions. Scratching, biting and chewing their skin might not be from fleas or food allergies.

Cigarette butts are lethal. Even a very few accidentally ingested by a pet can be lethal.

Cats have higher rates of feline lymphoma, a deadly form of cancer and squamous cell oral cancer. When cats groom, they injest poisons from secondhand smoke that have settled on their fur. Cats can develop breathing problems, inflamed lungs and asthma.

Birds can also suffer from pneumonia or lung cancer. Other health risks include eye, skin, heart & fertility problems.

Keep your pets safe!

Protect them from secondhand smoke.

Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line 1-800-QUIT-NOW 1-800-784-8669

For local information call 907-486-9847

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Ingredients: 2 cups White Rice Flour 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (chunky or regular) 1 cup Pumpkin Puree, 2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, You can add sunflower seeds for an extra crunch!

SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED Prizes awarded to the best Halloween costumes!

1st place: $75 gift cert for any pet services 2nd place: $50 gift cert for any pet services 3rd place: Pet Spa Day, which includes a bath and nail trim

Mon-Fri 7:00AM - 7:00PM Sat 8:00AM - 4:00PM Sun Closed

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl mix all ingredients one at a time, kneading well after each addition.

3. Knead dough into ball and roll onto a floured surface 1/4 inch thick. Cut with a cookie cutter.

4. Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

Makes 5 to 6 dozen small circles.

11710 Business Boulevard Eagle River, AK 99577

Phone: 907-694-3800 Dr. Kathryn Martell, Medical Director Dr. Julie Hanlon, Associate Veterinarian Dr. Michael Harlow, Associate Veterinarian Teresa Heaston, Hospital Manager

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OUR SHELTER...We accept cats on the basis of need, not adoptability. We provide all of our cats with nurturing care, nutritious food, medical attention as needed, and a loving home until they are adopted. While not every cat is always adopted, those who are not stay with us as long as they live. We are a no-kill shelter.

OCTOBER PET SAFETY AWARENESS TIP KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE WHERE IT’S SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, 7-9 PM. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 3-6 PM. (907) 344-8808

WHERE? The Game Exchange or Pretty Thrifty during store hours.

WHEN? Whenever you can convince your pet to dress up. You have all month to go get their picture taken at the Game Exchange or Pretty Thrifty!

CAN I ENTER MY PET ONLINE? Yes! Just like us on Facebook and enter anytime! https://www.facebook.com/thecommonsalaska

PRIZES:

VCA Animal Hospital: Spa Package On the Loose Pet Photography: Photo session Alaska Statewide: One item of choice for your pet (a $35 value)

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OCTOBER SAFETY TIPS

FROM ANCHORAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRE STATION 11 - EAGLE RIVER The leaves have fallen off the trees and the weather is getting chilly.

Our transition from fall to winter is here and we need to be ready for it.

Here are a few suggestions as well as a few safety tips:

FOR WHEN YOU’RE OUT AND ABOUT • Dress your kids in reflective clothing. Help them be seen when they’re out in the dark.

• Stay off of thin ice! This includes keeping your pets off of thin ice also.

• Check your tires. Make sure your tires are ready to safely transport you and your family on icy/snowy roads during our long winter.

FOR WHEN YOU’RE HOME • Check that your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors are working properly.

Change the batteries and test them out so you know they work.

• Have your furnace serviced. Doing so could reduce your energy bills, reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and reduce the risk of fire.

• Check your emergency kits. Keep extra flashlights and batteries on hand, and if you use any medication, be sure to have a week’s supply just in case.

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Available for booking in the Anchorage, Eagle River and Matsu areas.

REGULAR SHOWS: Monday's: Maverick at 9PM Thursday's: Copper Top at 9PM (formerly Hooligan's Lounge) SONG REQUESTS: Rare: We don’t have your song, but you can request it in advance for $2.

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