Seward Seahawks Vs. Cordova

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New 1-credit Beginning Birding class in Seward

Have you been enjoying watching the birds at your bird feeder all these years and are wondering who these beautiful birds are? Have you been casually bird watching, trying to decipher the field guides, and now feel you are ready for a little more formal instruction?
Are you ready to buy a new pair of binoculars [...]

Movie at the Library Sun. 3pm

The Seward Community Library will be showing Ben X as part of the ongoing Film Movement Series this Sunday, Feb 1st, at 3pm.
For those of you who could care less about the Super Bowl, come on down to the Library to watch this great film!

Synopsis
Ben is different. His life is a universe all to [...]

Blizzard Warning – South Peninsula

WESTERN KENAI PENINSULA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…KENAI…SOLDOTNA…HOMER…COOPER LANDING
217 PM AKST FRI JAN 30 2009
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FROM ANCHOR POINT SOUTHWARD…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON.
STEADY SNOW COMBINED WITH SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH WITH [...]

Seward Senior Center Happenings

Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604
Senior Center Happenings
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!
Monday 2/2          Ground Hog Day
     10:30-11:30   Core Balance Class
     1:00                  Wii Bowling ~ Oldies, But Goodies
     1:00                   Post Office Run
Tuesday 2/3
     9:30-10:30     Strength Training
     10:00-11:15   Oil Pastel & Collage Art Class
     10:30-11:30   Exercise Class
     1:00                   Bank Run
     1:00                   Quilting of the “Sue”
Wednesday 2/4
     10:30-11:30   Line [...]

Yoly’s Bistro to Close

Yoly’s Bistro is set to close after this weekend for the rest of the winter. I enjoy the fresh, lively food and atmosphere at the Bistro and really hope that they don’t close. We have many great places to eat here in Seward but the more variety the better. If you feel [...]

Sea Arts Saturdays!

Sea Arts Saturdays!
Learn science through art at the Alaska SeaLife Center each Saturday during the month of February!
Open to children ages 7—12 with one accompanying adult
Cost is $10 per child per session
Hands-on activities with local artists 10:00am—11:30am
Sessions limited to 15 children! Call ahead to reserve a space!
Contact Jess Ryan [...]

Bits of History with Lee Poleske

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How do you go green and still have green in your pocket?

Some aspects of green living helps the environment, but not always your pocketbook. Do you have a way around your home, your work or your community that allows you to live environmentally-friendly and also helps you save money? I’d love to hear about it!
I’m working on a writing piece that will help everyday people, like [...]

PLAY AND CHAT SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 2009

Play and Chat Play Groups
Saturday, January 31, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, downstairs at the Seward library.
This session’s chat topic is “Sleep Issues” presented by the Infant Learning Program.
Our theme this month is “New Beginnings.” Play and Chat Play Groups is a FREE program for families with children 0 to 5 years old; featuring activities, [...]

Library to Be Closed Tomorrow until 4pm

The Seward Community Library will be closed tomorrow until 4pm so that the computer systems can be rewired. There is a chance the Library will have to stay closed after 4, so please call before you make a trip into town in the evening.

FREE TAX SERVICE

Once again, the free tax preparation service provided by AARP and the IRS through AARP TaxAide is being offered to those with low and middle incomes. This is the largest volunteer-run tax preparation service in the nation. We are ready, willing and trained by the IRS to prepare and e-file your taxes. Don’t [...]

Fish-n-Chips: Casino Night at the SeaLife Center- Coming Up Soon

February 7, 2009 7-11pm
Join us at the SeaLife Center for a night of food, fun, and festivities! Entry fee includes admission; buffet; 2 drink tickets; and a stack of chips for your wagering entertainment. James Bond, Marilyn Monroe, or Elvis attire optional! Try your luck at Roulette, Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, Craps, and Wheel of Fortune. [...]

AK Legislative Teleconferences

I have included a link to teleconferences for Thursday and Friday. Many of them are overviews of department budgets. If you are interested in participating in a teleconference, call the Seward LIO at 224-5066 or email: Seward_LIO@legis.state.ak.us.
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_hearing.asp?session=26&Chamb=B&Date1=012909&Date2=013009&Comty=&Root=&Sel=1&Button=Display
The LIO is located at SeaView Plaza in the old Phoenix Log Offices.

Stella Needs a Home

1 yr old Husky/whippet mix
Spayed female, healthy, current on vaccinations
Good with other dogs, and most cats (is “pesky but not mean”).
Crate-trained, housebroken.
Smart, funny,….
(So, why are you getting rid of her?, you ask. Good question….)
We “inherited” Stella after her original owner died. She is too young & active to fit in our household, with two geriatric [...]

REDOUBT Update

ALASKA VOLCANO OBSERVATORY CURRENT STATUS REPORT
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 12:48 PM AKST (Tuesday, January 27, 2009 21:48 UTC)

REDOUBT VOLCANO (CAVW #1103-03-)
60°29′7″ N 152°44′38″ W, Summit Elevation 10197 ft (3108 m)
Current Aviation Color Code: ORANGE
Current Volcano Alert Level: WATCH
Unrest at Redoubt Volcano continues. Seismicity has waxed and waned over the past 24 hours, but remains well [...]

The Seward Community Foundation Has Additional Grant Funds Available

Additional Grant Funds Available!
The Seward Community Foundation has received $5000 from the City of Seward to award during our annual grant process. This provides a total of $10,000 that SCF has available to support non-profit organizations and programs in our community in 2009.
Grant proposals are being solicited that serve [...]

Representative Seaton’s Jan. 26th Newsletter

January 26, 2009
26th Legislative Session
From the desk of
Rep. Paul Seaton
V. 68
Contact Information – (907) 465-2689
Toll Free: (800) 665-2689
Fax: (907) 465-3472
Website: http://www.RepPaulSeaton.com
Email: Rep.Paul.Seaton@Legis.state.ak.us

Greetings from Juneau on this 7th day of the first regular session of the 26th Legislature. We have an unusual number of returning legislators as there were only six non-incumbents elected. However, [...]

Children’s Wellness Fair 2-14-09

There will be a Children’s Wellness Fair at the Seward Elk’s Lodge, 419 5th Ave. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Children will receive free screenings for vision, hearing, and developmental skills. Height and weight will also be checked and immunizations are available [...]