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Executive Director - Anchorage; Program Director - Anchorage; YouthMOVE-Alaska Coordinator; Peer Navigator positions - Northwest Arctic or Barrow area; Childcare position - Anchorage.

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Events

Yesterday

YouthMove Anchorage
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, September 1st
- End time: 06:30pm
- Published: Wednesday, May 19th
- Come be part of a movement that focuses on YOU! Are you between the ages of 14 & 24? Do you have personal experience with homelessness, drug addiction, foster care, juvenile justice or mental health issues? Do you want to change the way Anchorage, Alaska and the nation treats youth just like you? The get off your butt and join YouthMove!
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Tomorrow

AYFN Parent Support group
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End date: Friday, September 3rd
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Wednesday, May 19th
- Have you lost your parenting mojo? Are your 'beyond normal' kids outthinking you, arguing with you and draining your energy? Do you just want to scream? Come to AYFN's Parenting Support Group, have alight meal, drink some coffee, and talk with other parents who are experiencing the same issues, frustrations and difficulties in a non-judgmental environment. Your kids can come and hang out with other kids and do cool stuff! Our staff involves your kids in fun activities while you recharge your parenting batteries. All ages are welcome!
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Me2U Youth Group Mat Su
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Friday, September 3rd
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, June 8th
- Me2U Youth Group is a place to hang out, eat some food, listen to music and maybe even learn some cool stuff. Call Carol at 748-7219 or email her at carol@ayfn.org for more information
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Monday, September 6th

Parent Support Group Mat SU
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End date: Monday, September 6th
- End time: 08:00pm
- Published: Tuesday, June 8th
- Are you at your wits end? Don't lose faith in yourself as a parent. Come to Alaska Youth and Family Network's Parent Support Group. Have a light meal, drink some coffee and talk with other parents experiencing some of the same frustrations and difficulties. You have a lifetime of experiencing to offer to others and in return you may find the answers you need!
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Wednesday, September 8th

YouthMove Anchorage
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End date: Wednesday, September 8th
- End time: 06:30pm
- Published: Wednesday, May 19th
- Come be part of a movement that focuses on YOU! Are you between the ages of 14 & 24? Do you have personal experience with homelessness, drug addiction, foster care, juvenile justice or mental health issues? Do you want to change the way Anchorage, Alaska and the nation treats youth just like you? The get off your butt and join YouthMove!
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Mental Health - News and Announcements

34th Annual Forest Fair

It's Back! A Unique Alaskan Fair!

The Forest Fair features Alaskan artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers form all over Alaska. Fun for the whole family is kicked off by the Forest Fair Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 11:00 am.

The fairgrounds are located at Mile 2.2 on the Alyeska Highway in the community park area. Limited parking is available at the Alyeska Resort Daylodge with Shuttle service provided. Car pooling is encouraged!

There is no admission fee, only good times! Be sure to purchase a limited edition Girdwood Forest Fair T-Shirt “The Cover Charge that Covers Your Back”!

Camping will be allowed in Forest Fair Campgrounds only for $25 per person per night – Camping permit required. Public Camping is prohibited in the town of Girdwood during Forest Fair Weekend. Law enforcement personnel will be patrolling the Girdwood Valley.

More Info: http://www.girdwoodforestfair.com

Location:

Girdwood, Mile 2.2 Alyeska Highway