From the Anchorage Festival of Music:

For Immediate Release
February 13, 2012
Contact: Juliana Osinchuk
(907) 248-6339 or dawsinchuk@aol.com
OR
James Rooney flojim@rmconsult.com

2012 Young Alaskan Artist Award

ANCHORAGE – Anchorage Festival of Music announces its 14th annual Young Alaskan Artist Award competition. This award provides a solo, professional, debut recital in Anchorage and award money to a young, aspiring classical musician pursuing a music performance degree in college.

From the Alaska Braille Challenge:

PRESS RELEASE

Exciting news! On February 17th, students from the Anchorage, Mat-Su and Kenai School Districts will be participating in Alaska's annual Braille Challenge at the Boniface Education Center in Anchorage.

The Alaska Braille Challenge is a contest for school-aged children who read braille sponsored by the Braille Institute in California. It is designed to encourage students to fine-tune their braille reading skills. This is a unique opportunity for our students to "show off' the unique skill of being able to read and write braille.

From a GasBuddy.com press release:

Anchorage, February 13- Average retail gasoline prices in Anchorage have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.74/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47/g, according to gasoline price website AnchorageGasPrices.com.

From Denali National Park and Preserve:

News Release
Date: February 13, 2012
Contact: Kris Fister, kris_fister@nps.gov, 907- 683-9583

DENALI PARK, Alaska: The eleventh meeting of the Denali National Park
Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council is taking place on Monday, February
27 and Tuesday, February 28, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Marriott
Residence Inn Midtown, located on 1025 E. 35th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.

On February 27th, the public is invited to participate with council members
in a work session to map out air traffic patterns over Denali National

From Denali National Park and Preserve:

News Release
Date: February 13, 2012
Contact: Kris Fister, kris_fister@nps.gov, 907- 683-9583

DENALI PARK, Alaska: Denali National Park and Preserve and the Denali
Borough communities are celebrating Alaska’s longest season during
Winterfest 2012 on Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26. This
long-running community-wide event features an array of activities, with
something for all ages, interests, and abilities! The complete schedule is
posted at www.nps.gov/dena.

From the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 10, 2012

CONTACT: Jay Fuller, DVM, Assistant State Veterinarian 907-375-8213

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Office of the State Veterinarian will be hosting a second series of public workshops regarding proposed animal care standards. The workshops will be divided into five separate animal categories.

From the Cook Inlet Tribal Council:

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration
Thursday February 16, 2012
5:30- 7:30pm.
Cook Inlet Tribal Council 3600 San Jeronimo Drive
Across from Anchorage Daily News Bldg

Please join us as we celebrate Alaska Native Civil Rights and honoring activist Elizabeth Peratrovich.

MC and host for the evening is Shirley Kendall.

You are welcome to wear your ANS/ANB Hat and Koogeina (sash)

We are pleased to announce we will be showing the video Elizabeth Peratrovich by the Hoonah Players.

Guest Speakers include:

From the Institute of the North:

SIX REASONS NORAD MATTERS

Learn What NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Does the 364 Days of the Year It Isn’t Tracking Santa

For Immediate Release: February 10, 2012

From Commonwealth North:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Joshua Wilson
Program Director
events@commonwealthnorth.org
907.258.9522

CWN Rural & Alternative Energy Report Release

"Energy of a Sustainable Alaska: The Rural Conundrum"

Wednesday, February 22, 12-1pm, Dena'ina Center - Members Free, Guests
$30

Commonwealth North is pleased to announce the completion of our newest
study and release of the report Energy for a Sustainable Alaska: The
Rural Conundrum. This study, chaired by Meera Kohler and Ethan Schutt,
clarifies the current state of production, fuel transportation, and

From the Municipality of Anchorage:

PLEASE JOIN US
Tuesday, February 21
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
BP Energy Center

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is inviting the public to learn about the Municipality’s Consolidated Plan, 2013-2017. This Five-Year Plan outlines community interest and priorities related to housing and community needs, homelessness, assisting low- and moderate- income households, neighborhood revitalization, creation of economic opportunities, and the reduction of slum and blight---a whole range of vitally important issues for Anchorage Citizens.

From the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation:

We are excited to invite you to our first Live. Work. Play. sponsored event on February 23rd for a luncheon and workshop featuring Peter Kageyama, author of the internationally acclaimed book “For the Love of Cities”. The workshop is geared towards community innovators and is focused on the grassroots efforts of falling in love with your city. The luncheon will take place at the Hotel Captain Cook on February 23rd at 11:30am followed by a half day workshop until 4:00pm.

From the Alaska Department of Natural Resources:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2012

CONTACT:
Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Rod Combellick, Deputy Director, 907-451-5007, rod.combellick@alaska.gov

Seismic Hazards Safety Commission chair receives significant award

From the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce:

Anchorage Chamber
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 9, 2012

Contact: J.J. Harrier, vice president/ communications director
Phone: 907-677-7110

ANCHORAGE ATHENA SOCIETY SEEKS INDIVIDUALS WHO INSPIRE WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Now Accepting 2012 Nominations

Anchorage, AK- The Anchorage ATHENA Society, a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, is currently seeking nominations for new members to be inducted on April 2.

Kendra Galante
Home Instead Senior Care
402-740-2047
kendra@alberscommunications.com

Salute to Senior Service

Search on for state’s outstanding senior volunteers

The Home Instead Senior Care® office serving seniors in Anchorage has announced the Salute to Senior ServiceSM program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities.

From the Sealaska Heritage Institute:

February 8, 2012

Sealaska Heritage Institute ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR JURIED ART COMPETITION

New category for young artists added

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is accepting applications for its sixth, biennial Juried Art Show and Competition during Celebration 2012, scheduled June 7-9 in Juneau.

From KASH radio:

PRESS RELEASE

KASH for KiDS 2012
A benefit for The Children’s Hospital at Providence
February 8 – 10 2012

From AT&T:

PRESS RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Alex Fryer
AT&T Public Affairs
206-384-5448
alex@cbestrategic.com

AT&T donates $10,000 and staff to help next generation of business leaders

Anchorage, AK, Feb. 7, 2012

From Alaska Airlines:

PRESS RELEASE

Feb. 7, 2012
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Launching Daily Service from Seattle to Philadelphia, Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.
Carrier offers introductory fares and double Mileage PlanTM miles on new routes

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines announced today it will launch new daily nonstop
service between Seattle and Philadelphia, starting June 11, and between Seattle
and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., beginning July 16, 2012.
“Philadelphia is one of the largest cities we don’t currently serve from

From the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2012

Statewide exercise prepares Alaska for big winter storm
Alaska Shield 2012 unites Alaska’s emergency team for joint exercise

From the Bureau of Land Management:

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska announced it is seeking public nominations for five open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises BLM Alaska on public land issues. The Federal Register published the formal call for nominations on January 25, 2012. The deadline for nominations is March 12, 2012.