Rambles

September starts the season of nonprofit in-person fundraisers. Many of the advocacy organizations who work with Elders, improving their lives and helping their loved ones navigate the complexities of caregiving, are busy planning the events that raise the most money for their organization ... The American Heart Association has its own kind of party when the Heart Run and Walk returns Sept. 20. This event had traditionally been held in April, but has switched to a fall date. ... Arc of Anchorage is preparing for a fun Trunk-Or-Treat fundraiser Sept. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, though parents/guardians are free. The event takes place on the Arc of Anchorage campus, 2211 Arca Dr. Anchorage…Questions? Contact Asiasiga “Sina” Tagaloa or email atagaloa@thearchofanchorage.org. https://trunkortreatak.com/ ... The autumn equinox, the official start date of fall, is Sept. 22, 2025, 10:19 a.m. Alaska time. But don’t worry; we have one more day of fall in 2025 (89 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes) than we do winter (88 days, 23 hours, 42 minutes). ... The Mayor’s Charity Ball is Oct. 11 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage. This annual event raises money for a variety of charities in the community. The honored charities for this year’s event are Anchorage Opera, Choosing our Roots, Covenant House Alaska, and Special Olympics Alaska. The event is a great excuse to dress up and raise money for important organizations. You and your organization can buy a table or request individual tickets. … Hospice of Anchorage has a Masquerade in the Garden fundraiser Oct. 25. Hospice of Anchorage relies entirely on the generosity of corporate sponsors, individual donors, and grant funding.https://event.auctria.com/ab0f261e-c5de-4d9d-85ee-97aee16ac21d/0260453089f111ecac63a9890ba8c214 ... September is also the start of the fine arts season. The Sitka Music Festival Autumn Classics 25 comes to various communities

in September, including Anchorage, Ketchikan and Wasilla.... Perseverance Theatre is also preparing its 2025-26 season, with performances in Juneau and Anchorage. The plays are “What the Constitution Means to Me,” “Buyer and Cellar,” and “Pueblo Revolt.” “What the Constitution Means to Me,” will be in Juneau Sept. 12 to 28 and in Anchorage Oct. 17-26.... Catch Aunt Phil at the Kenai Community Library, 163 Main Street Loop, at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18. She’ll be sharing stories about incredible Alaska pioneers. ... If you’re looking for your next health fair, there are options in September. 8 a.m. to noon, Sept. 6 at St. John Methodist Church, 1801 O’Malley Road, Anchorage; 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 9 at the Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street, Anchorage; 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at United Methodist Church of Chugiak, 16430 Old Glenn Highway; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA of Alaska, 5353 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage; 8 a.m. to noon at the Mat-Su Evangelical Covenant Church, 5201 E. Mayflower Lane, Wasilla. Walk-ins are possible, but you are encouraged to make an appointment: https://alaskahealthfair.org/

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