Ocean Science Lecture Series

“Technological Innovations in Arctic Research” with Dr. Philip McGillivary, US Coast Guard PACAREA
Science Liaison,
Wednesday March 4 at Noon at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Free to the public
Brown bag lunch – coffee and cookies provided
Dr. McGillivary will unveil advances in ocean observation technology, including autonomous
underwater vehicles, autonomous surface vessels, and autonomous aircrafts, [...]

KPB Assembly Meeting

The Kenai Peninsula Borough will be holding the next Assembly Meeting on March 3, 2009. For a full list of items to be discussed please visit the borough web site at www.borough.kenai.ak.us and view the current agenda.

Seward Parks and Recreation Bulletin

Sports & Recreation News:

Breeze Inn Avalanche Classic
Sign up a team or enjoy watching a weekend of basketball. Teams from around Alaska will be coming to Seward March 7th & 8th. The tourney format will be contingent upon number of entries. Call Maggie at Seward Parks and Recreation 224-4054 for more information.

Telalaska Spring Classic Volleyball Tourney [...]

From the Tale Flipper- This Week in 8th Grade

By Tyler Wallace
This week in 8th grade, we did a lot of fun things. On Thursday in math, we reviewed old work, like graphing inequalities. Then we worked on our assignment the rest of class. In Science, we reviewed this test we had taken that Monday. Ms. Fischer put it under this cool document camera [...]

From the Tale Flipper- This Week in the Seventh Grade

By Tyler Rose Quiring
My article this week is to tell you about what the seventh graders in Seward Middle School have been doing this week.
In Language Arts with Mr. Walker, who is also the principal of Seward Middle School, we have done a lot of reading. On Thursday we read a story called Barrio Boy, [...]

From the Tale Flipper- Haines

By Deanna Michinski
I used to live in Haines, Alaska. Here is some information about it:
Haines Alaska, or the Valley of Eagles, is a small town about ninety miles north of Juneau. With a population of about thirty-five-hundred, it attracts hundreds of tourists each summer with its array of attractions. Haines is surrounded by mountains, so [...]

PLAY AND CHAT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Play and Chat Play Groups
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, downstairs at the Seward library.
This session’s chat topic is “Breastfeeding” presented by Brooke Scalzo.
Our theme this month is “Winter Fun.” Play and Chat Play Groups is a FREE program for families with children 0 to 5 years old; featuring activities, circle time, stories, [...]

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN LENTEN SERVICES

Resurrection Lutheran Church 400 3rd Avenue. Adult Bible Class, 10:00 a.m. & Lenten Worship Service, 11:00 a.m. This Sunday. Visitors Welcome!

A Big Thank You from Qutekcak Native Tribe

THANK YOU to the following individuals and organizations that help to raise over $6,600 at the 2009 scholarship auction!
A special thanks to the individuals and organizations that supported this event.
Alaska ACES ,In The Skin, Anne Hatch,
Alaska Railroad , J&R Fisheries , Arne Hatch,
Alaska SeaLife Center ,Kenai Fjords Tours, Esther Ronne,
Apollo’s Restaurant, Major Marine Tours, Cheri Hample,
Miller’s Landing, Deana Roadifer, Diane McRae,
Anchorage Museum Renown Tours, Debbie Bond,
Allure Day Spa, Seward [...]

KENAI CREWSERS ROWING CLUB – “DESIGN A REGATTA MEDAl CONTEST” !

The Kenai Crewsers Rowing club is made up men and women who like
to row those long shinny boats on Bear and Kenai Lakes. In the
summer KCRC has fun rowing in several state regattas.
They host the Head of the Kenai Regatta on Kenai Lake, which are
races over 3 miles.
The Kenai Crewsers would like to give the [...]

Seward Senior Center Happenings

Seward Senior Center
336 3rd Ave
224-5604

Senior Center Happenings
Lunch Everyday At Noon
We have WiFi!

Monday 3/2
8:00                 AARP Tax Aide – Call 224-5604 for an appointment.
10:30-11:30     Core Balance Class
1:00                 Wii Bowling ~ Oldies, But Goodies
1:00                 Post Office Run

Tuesday 3/3
9:30-10:30       Strength Training
10:00               Art Class – led by Laura Corso
10:30-11:30     Exercise Class
1:00                 Bank Run
1:00                 Quilting of the “Sue”
1:30-3:30         Boat Safety Class [...]

Police Journal

2-23-09
0310 SAST requested an Officer to assist for a domestic disturbance. Officer responded. Officer requested an ambulance for female with possible broken nose and for a self-inflicted laceration. BCVFD/SVAC dispatched.
2-24-09
0815 CLOUDY WATER Reported by a resident on 2nd Avenue and also at AVTEC 1st Lake. Water department was [...]

Spring Scrapbooking Class with Community Schools

Are you interested in learning how to scrapbook but don’t know where to start? Don’t let scrapbooking intimidate you. Sarah Spanos will show you how easy it is to create this two page, 12”x 12” layout. This will combine scrapbooking with acrylic stamping as well.
All you need are your photos; paper and adhesive [...]

City Calendar

Action Agenda
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Following Ordinance Requiring A Public Hearing Was Enacted:
Ordinance 2009-002, Amending Seward City Code Title 15, Land Uses Allowed Table 15.10.225 To Allow Lodging, Multi-Family Dwelling Apartment By Conditional Use Permit In The Harbor Commercial Zoning District (HC).
The Following Resolutions Were Approved:
Resolution 2009-011, A Resolution Of The City Council Of The [...]

Rare Bird Visits Seward

Hopping around on the ground gleaning sunflower seeds scattered below birdfeeders is a plain, brown, stripy bird that is causing quite a stir among birders. The Cassin’s finch female is over 1000 miles north of where she should be, and no one knows why. This is about the 5th published record of a Cassin’s finch [...]

Writing Campaign to Have Bridges Permanently Fixed Not Temporarily Fixed

It is time for Seward to get on the band wagon for our bridges to be fixed permanently instead of temporarily that also includes the road from 17 mile to 36 mile. We have a bridge to somewhere and a road to somewhere not like the bridge to nowhere or the road to nowhere. [...]

Humpback whale in bay!

This afternoon, Tuesday, February 24th, I was amazed to see the glistening back of a juvenile humpback whale curl above the calm waters right next to Lowell Point Road. The arch continued until the tiny dorsal fin rose into view, and then disappeared, leaving a smooth “foot print” on the water. Lucky spectators [...]

Rep. Seaton’s February 23, 2009 Newsletter

February 23, 2009 Newsletter
26th Legislative Session
From the desk of Rep. Paul Seaton V. 72
Greetings from Juneau this 35th day of the 26th
Legislative Session. We have been blessed with an unusual amount of sunshine and moderate temperatures for this time of year. I have a committee starting at 8 in the morning each day of the [...]

Free Avalanche Education February 28, 2009

The Alaska Avalanche School is coming to Seward this Saturday, February 28 to put on free avalanche education at the Seward High School. From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm there will be an Avalanche Awareness Presentation in the Auditorium (no pre-enrollment required). From 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm there will be an outdoor Avalanche [...]

Toothy Tales

Toothy Tales story hour will be presented at the Seward Community Library on Feb. 27. Fun stories and activities about losing teeth, missing teeth and daffy dentists will be presented: dental hygienist Bill Tudor will visit. The library doors open at 10:15 am for story hour patrons; story hour begins at 10:30 am.

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