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🌱 Colony Girls JV Volleyball @ Houston and 10 more events

Big Lake, Alaska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Big Lake! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Ken's Market PopUP at Ken's Garden Center
  • Colony Girls JV Volleyball @ Houston
  • Houston Girls JV Volleyball @ Wasilla

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Big Lake

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • GWCC Ambassador Committee Meeting
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 1155 E. Depot Rd. Wasilla AK 99654
    11:00 am
  • Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Imaging Associates of Alaska 3650 Piper Steet, Suite A Anchorage, AK 99508
    6:00 pm
  • Live Music with Jerry Wessling
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Settlers Bay Lodge 5801 S. Knik Goose Bay Rd Wasilla, Alaska 99687
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday August 8
  • Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Black Birch Books 2901 E. Bogard Rd #104 Wasilla, AK 99654
    10:00 am
  • Kids Kupboard Music on the Farm
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Location Kids Kupboard 4800 N. Tanis Road Wasilla, AK Music on the Farm is held at the Kids Kupboard campus, nestled in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley. Enjoy an evening of live music, beautiful Alaska scenery, delicious food, and community fellowship
    3:00 pm
  • Monday August 10
  • AKtive Soles Happy Run
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce AKtive Soles Performance Footwear 642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100 Palmer, AK 99645
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 11
  • MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor"
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Gathering Grounds Cafe 300 N. Willow St. Wasilla, AK 99654
    9:00 am
  • Financial Literacy Workshop @ Nine Star Education and Employment Services
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Nine Star Education and Employment Services
    1:15 pm
  • Entrepreneurship Workshop @ Nine Star Education and Employment Services
    Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Nine Star Education and Employment Services
    2:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.3 earthquake reported
    Aug 4 at 1:45 AM AKDT: 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Susitna North, Alaska. More than 2 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.6 earthquake reported
    Aug 4 at 2:01 AM AKDT: 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Petersville, Alaska. (Nextdoor )
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wasilla. Apply here.
  • City of Wasilla Alaska posted a job opening for Ice Skating Program Facilitator in Wasilla. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wasilla

Palmer

  • Mat-Su Assembly adopts independent public notice guideline after Sentinel testimony (matsusentinel.com)
  • Sarah Gillespie explores Alaska's rare summer peonies and scenic landscapes (wishtv.com)
  • They Said Alaska Potatoes Could Not Make A Chip. Alaska Chip Company Did It Anyway. (thebusinessdownload.com)

Ok Big Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Big Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.