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Sunday, November 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Anchorage. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A youth market event at The Workshop Community Center in Anchorage allowed local children to gain entrepreneurial experience by selling their handmade crafts.  Alaska's News Source

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Bering Strait Native Corporation's annual CONA event showcased Alaska Native art while artists sold their works and participated in cultural performances.  Alaska's News Source

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Following the Anchorage Assembly's tariff increase for freight at the Port of Alaska, Span Alaska will raise freight charges by 7.5% in December, impacting overall cost of living.  Must Read Alaska

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Anchorage School District completed its final in-person community meeting to discuss and gather feedback on its 'Rightsizing ASD' initiative, which considers closing, combining, or repurposing seven elementary schools due to enrollment and financial concerns.  Alaska's News Source

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Republican Nick Begich leads over Democrat Mary Peltola for Alaska's U.S. House seat, with a projection suggesting a shift from Democratic to Republican control.  KBRW
  • The Division of Elections has counted another set of ballots, showing the effort to repeal ranked-choice voting is behind by 895 votes, with around 9,000 votes still uncounted.  Must Read Alaska

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • The article introduces a unique Alaskan take on French onion soup featuring wild mushrooms and game meat, perfect for cold weather comfort.  Must Read Alaska

SPORTS NEWS

  • UAF defeated UAA 3-2 in the Governor's Cup opener due to a power-play goal in overtime following a faceoff violation.  Anchorage Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Private Dance Lessons in Various Styles

    Learn and enhance your skills in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step, and Blues Dancing through personalized private lessons in Anchorage.

    Tue, 11/19/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons in East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and More

    Learn a variety of dance styles, including East and West Coast Swing and Salsa, with personalized instruction in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Wed, 11/20/24

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  • Thursday Night Fights in Anchorage

    Experience an exciting night of live boxing at the William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons: Various Styles in Anchorage, Alaska

    Experience personalized instruction in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step, and Blues Dancing with certified instructors in Anchorage.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues

    Learn a variety of dance styles through private lessons in Anchorage, tailored for all skill levels to enhance your dancing techniques.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons in East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Country 2 Step & Blues Dancing

    Learn various dance styles through private lessons offered in Anchorage, Alaska, with a certified instructor focusing on personalized instruction and skill progression.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • The Nutcracker: A Holiday Ballet Experience

    Experience the magic of the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, featuring the elegant Eugene Ballet and local dancers, accompanied by live music from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons: East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa and More

    Learn a variety of dance styles including East & West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and Blues Dancing through personalized private lessons in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • Pet Photos with Santa

    Experience the joy of having your pets pose with Santa at the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall for a fun photo opportunity.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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  • Private Dance Lessons: Swing, Salsa, Country & More

    Learn various dance styles including East and West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Salsa, and Country 2 Step in private lessons tailored for all skill levels in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Tue, 12/3/24

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Cornelius Vanderbilt

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