Contributed by Michele Harmeling, United Way of Mat-Su
Fall Drug Take-Back Day
10/26/2019 – 10AM
United Way of Mat-Su
Fred Meyer (Palmer & Wasilla)
Sunshine Community Health Center (Talkeetna)
FREE Event
Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su & Palmer Parents Group Play Time
Every Wednesday – 10AM
Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su & Palmer Parents Group
Mat-Su Borough Gym
350 E Dahlia Ave. Palmer
FREE Event
Campaign Kickoff Event:
Thank you to all who attended our recent Campaign Kickoff Event!
We were honored to present the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award to Christine Greco, and our 2019 Dorothy A. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award to Fred Van Wallinga. These two outstanding Valley residents have demonstrated service above and beyond in our community, and we are so thankful for their hard work.
Our 2019 Pacesetter Award, for a local business whose contributions have impacted the Valley, was presented to MTA, whose stalwart partnership and generosity make such a difference around the Mat-Su.
Hearty congratulations and thanks to our other nominees: Madeline Emmi, Teresa Martinez, Annie Heffele, Michael Carson and Sharon Peek. And, of course, to all who give so freely of their time and energy throughout the year to help us build a better Mat-Su!
Fall Drug Take-Back Day:
Fall Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 26th. Bring your unused, expired medications to an official Take-Back location and help reduce prescription drug abuse, keep neighborhoods safe and our waterways clean!
10am-2pm
Fred Meyer (Palmer & Wasilla)
Sunshine Community Health Center (Talkeetna)
Medications, including vitamins and pet meds, may be dropped off in original container or by emptying it directly into disposal box. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in original container. Syringes and medical waste cannot be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. Questions? Please call (907) 861-8557 or email mmiller@matsugov.us.
Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su & Palmer Parents Group Play Time:
Join the Early Childhood Partnership of Mat-Su and Palmer Parents Group for a FREE play time at the Borough Gym! Children, ages 5 and under, welcome with parental supervision. This play time is designed to build connections between caregivers, promote social-emotional growth, and to become a platform for discussion about early childhood offerings, activities and ideas from community members.
BYO toys are welcome with safety first as a caveat (ie; no scooters, bicycles, Nerf guns or toys with small parts). Every Wednesday, beginning October 16th, from 10am-12pm, at 350 E. Dahlia Ave, Palmer.
Questions? Interested in becoming a parent volunteer? Please call (907) 745-5824 or email admin@unitedwaymatsu.org.
