Skagway Arts Council Scholarships for Skagway residents

The Skagway Arts Council offers up to two scholarships of up to $300 to individuals who have lived in Skagway for at least one year and want to attend North Words. More information and applications are available on the SAC BlogSpot.

April 30 deadline to file for FAFSA (Federal Student Aide)Students attending college during the 2024-2025 school year still have time to unlock millions of dollars in scholarships and grants at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by April 30th to get your financial aid offer in May.

For more information or to attend an event in your community, visit UAF.edu/fafsa

Things going on at The Skagway Public Library

Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Windy Valley Babies: Bring your 0-3 year old to sing and read stories with Ms. Anna! 

Saturdays 3 – 5p.m. Music Saturdays. Come play around on our

mandolin, ukulele, guitar, banjo or piano!

(And you won’t even get shushed!)

Skagway Visitors Department posted the 2024 Cruise Ship Arrival schedule. Here.  https://www.skagway.org/svd/page/skagway-cruise-ship-arrivals-schedules

WORKFORCE ORIENTATION is continuing April 22 -28.  Take advanttage of testing, training on Narcan administration and tourism practices. Check out the rummage sale on April 28 to get your homes set up.  See the schedule at https://www.skagway.com/event/welcome-to-shgagwei/3093/

Learn gardening basics in statewide webinar series

Grow your gardening knowledge. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Matney will teach a series of 11 gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready for the upcoming growing season. 

The free classes will be held online via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, from March 19 to May 28.Contact Matney at camatney@alaska.edu or 907-262-3443.

 April 30 — Herb Gardening: Inside and Out

May 7 — Seeding Directly into the Garden 

May 14 — Planting Potatoes   

May 21 — Hardening Plants and Transplanting into the Garden 

    May 28 — Composting: No Time to Waste  To register for classes:   https://www.uaf.edu/ces/garden/webinars/index.php

Kluane Chilkat Int’l Bike Relay Registration

Registration for the 29th KCIBR opens on March 15The race categories cater to various team sizes, ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.

This years’ categories are: Solo, 2, 4 or 8-person teams. 

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS:

E-bikes are permitted for 8-person teams, adding a dynamic element to the competition. Teams can choose whether or not to include E-bikes for an added layer of strategy. Any 8-person team with an e bike may not place 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.

Visit www.kcibr.org to register starting March 15, 2024 at 9 a.m.