Community News and Events

May 2, 2024

A community newsletter highlighting our members and events.

Today's Highlights

Join us at Raven Landing on Tuesday, May 7 at noon for a presentation from Deena M. Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development. She will cover the topics: Reading by Grade 3, Tribal Compacting, Teacher Retention and Recruitment, Parent and Public School Choice, and Career and Technical Education.

Remember, parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. Overflow parking is available at Fairbanks Lutheran Church.

May 7: Education Priorities with Commissioner Deena Bishop

12 - 1 PM | Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St.

May 21: Is It Really That Bad? The U.S. Chamber's Thoughts on Congress, the Economy, and Much More

12 - 1 PM | Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St.

June 4: The North Slope Railroad: Our Path to Energy Security and Independence

12 - 1 PM | Westmark Gold Room, 813 Noble St.

For more information on our Weekly Business Presentations, click HERE.

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Children's Miracle Network Campaign Month

May is Children's Miracle Network Campaign Month at Costco. They match roughly 21% of donations gathered from the community so this is your chance to make the biggest impact. Donators will have a large balloon cut out with their company name displayed on the front-end registers showing their support for the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Donations are 100% tax write-off and Costco can pick up donations from businesses to save you a trip to their store.

DONATE TODAY

Golden Heart Clean Up Day

Saturday, May 11th

What is Clean Up Day?

Clean Up Day is a community-wide volunteer initiative to clean up the trash uncovered by melting snow in the Fairbanks North Star Borough before tourist season begins. Registration is open.

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Fairbanks Aviation Day

Saturday, May 18th | 7 AM - 2 PM

This one-day event welcomes the public to get a “behind the scenes” look

at what goes on at the airport. The event includes hands-on activities, aircraft on display, airport tours, and an activity where youth take a free introductory flight. The event is FREE, open to the public, and food will be available for purchase.

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Ribbon Cutting with Foundation Health Partners

TODAY Thursday, May 2nd | 5:00 PM

Please join us at the FHP Orthopedic & Spine Specialists Open House at 1919 Lathrop Street, Suite 105. Enjoy bites from Beyond Birch Co., presentations by their experts, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.

Ribbon Cutting with thrivALASKA

Friday, June 7th | 4:00 PM

Celebrate thrivALASKA's 50 Year Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House! Meet us at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 7th at 1949 Gillam Way for free food, activities, games for kids, balloon art, and more. There will also be a dedication of the building to the Carol Brice Foundation along with the opening of the remodeled employee child-care facility.