First Story Hour of the Season

Story Hour at Seward Community Library will resume Friday, September 12th at 10:30am, and continue each Friday throughout the school year. This first story hour has the intriguing title of Things with Warts. You’ll have to come to find out!
Story Hour is geared to children ages 3-6; however siblings are always welcome. All story hours [...]

Cop Talk

Youth Only Fisheries
Only open to anglers 15 years of age or younger.
The Seward Lagoon and lagoon outfall stream are open to Coho salmon fishing the first weekend in September (Sept 5-7, 2008) Single-hook, artificial lures and bait are legal. The bag and possession limit is two fish. See page 58 of the 2008 Alaska Sport [...]

Don’t “DISS” the Bear

By Rev. Dr. James R. Stigall
Well, Russia has invaded its former satellite state Georgia. We all realize that something significant is happening … something that goes against the very moral fabric and best interest of liberty throughout the world. However, we also feel powerless to reverse this wave of disrespect for human rights.
Unfortunately, we are [...]

Bear Glacier Outburst Flood Surprises Local Kayakers

Local kayak guides were suprised when water in front of Bear Glacier south of Seward suddenly rose at least 5 feet in mid August. An overflight of the area found a drained lake on the northeast side of the glacier. Full details are found in the press release at: http://www.nps.gov/kefj/parknews/bear-glacier-outburst-flood.htm
Photos are on the Ocean Alaska [...]

Seward Senior Center Happenings

Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Senior Center Happenings
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 9/1
Closed in honor of Labor Day
Tuesday 9/2
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
11:30-1:30 – Chronic Illness Support Workshop
Wednesday 9/3
1:00 – Summer League Bowl Off Party for all Summer League Teams!
Thursday 9/4
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
11:30-1:30 – Food Bank Private Counseling
Friday 9/5
10:30-11:30 – Core Balance Exercise Class
11:30 – [...]

First Friday Art Walk Next Week!

The countdown begins for next Friday’s Art Walk. We are now one week away! The Library and Museum are excited about our participation in this wonderful event and hope that many of you will stop by to see the beautiful paintings of Evelyn Blair.
We are still accepting paintings for exhibition as well, and I know [...]

McCain Chooses Palin as Running Mate

John McCain has chosen Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.

2008 City of Seward Efficiency Study

efficiency-study-for-city-manager_final-22aug08.pdf

Providence Seward Medical & Care Center Clinic Closed on Labor Day

The Providence Seward Medical and Care Center Clinic will be closed for appointments on Monday, September 1st 2008 in observance of Labor Day. The 24 hour Emergency Department will remain open for the community’s emergency needs.
If you have questions, please call 224-5205.

Dynamite Produce at the Summer Market!

We have Produce and its SO good. Here’s what’s on the garden menu this week: Certified Organic: Red leaf butter head lettuce, sweet carrots, purple carrots, 4 kinds of beets, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, snow peas, shelled peas. Hot house tomatoes and cucumbers from Bell’s Nursery. If you can’t make it on Thursday, we’ll probably still [...]

Community Photo Request

The 2009 Seward Community Calendar will soon be coming to town! A fund-raising effort for the Seward Band & Choir Boosters Association (SB&CBA), the community calendar promotes community spirit and is used to sponsor musical activities for local youth. For 2009, the calendar will have a unique picture each month. To identify suitable photographs, the [...]

City Calendar

Regular Seward City Council Meeting Action Agenda
Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

The following Ordinance for Public Hearing and Enactment was approved:

Non-code Ordinance 2008-017, Appropriating Funds To Make Expenditures Which Could Influence The Outcome Of An Election Concerning A Ballot Proposition Addressing Exemption Of City [...]

What can You do with One Hour?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking committed volunteers to become Big Brothers or Big Sisters to a “Little” in the community. We have several great kids waiting for a positive role model in their lives. All it takes is the willingness to build a friendship and the commitment of one year. Could this be for [...]

Weird Book of the Week

In the words of that gentle mountain minstrel, Skunkrat Steve: “If it’s good enough for a hobo, it’s good enough for you. So open up that can of beans, and pass that mountain dew.” Boy, now that just melts the 1/6 of my heart that’s pure hillbilly. But before anyone gets confused, [...]

Lost Dog – FOUND! Thanks Lee!

Small Alaska Husky, black and brown, red collar and rabies tag. About 40 pounds. Went missing in the Mile 6/Questa Woods area Sunday August 24. Answers to Loki. Very sweet little dog if you have seen him, please call Walkers at 224-3848.

A Sense of Place: A Seward Column

It is a world within us, a world away. The wild places that haunt the tamed are closer here than many others. Enough sometimes that a walk up painted mountains east draws ties to ice unimaginable. We are connected much more than we can see. More than most will ever know.
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Seward Parks and Recreation Bulletin

Sports & Recreation News:
Competitive Volleyball
Volleyball season is here! League will run Wednesday evenings 9/26 to 12/12 at the High School Gym. Pay early to get the best player and team rates. Call now for info on skills and/or official clinics. Get tuned in for our season opener jamboree. Call Sports & Rec: 224-4054 or [...]

Seward Area Girl Scouts prepare for a new year

Girl Scouts in the Seward area are getting ready for another year of fun activities and learning experiences. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 PM at the K.M. Rae Marine Education Building, 125 Third Avenue, to organize troops and plan events for the 2008-2009 school year. If you are interested in [...]

Seward Senior Center Happenings

Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Senior Center Happenings
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 8/25
1-3 – Summer League ~ Oldies, but Goodies ~ Wii Bowling
Tuesday 8/26
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
Wednesday 8/27
1-3 – Summer League ~ Soaring Eagles ~ Wii Bowling
Thursday 8/28
10:30-11:30 – Exercise Class
1-3 – Summer League ~ Golden Lions ~ Wii Bowling
Friday 8/29
The Seward Senior Center will [...]

October 7 Election Ballot

SEWARD CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEMBERS -TWO-YEAR TERMS (Vote for no more than 3)
John French
Willard Dunham
Jean Bardarson
Marianna Keil
PROPOSITION NO. 1
EXEMPTING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF THE STATE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LAWS, AND ESTABLISH OWN FORM AND GUIDELINES
Shall the City of Seward exempt its municipal officers from the State Financial Disclosure Laws, (AS 39.50), and adopt a form [...]

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