From S.J. Komarnitsky in Wasilla

Normally we post these in the Mat-Su section of the printed paper, but we ran out of room this week for the events listing and for the police report. Look for these features to be back in the regular Wednesday section next week.

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Today
Alaska Positive 2008, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 27, Dorothy Page Museum, 323 N. Main St. An exhibit showcasing Alaska photographers. $2-$3; children 12 and under free. (www.cityofwasilla.com/museum)

Lighten Up volunteers needed, Palmer Pavilion, 723 S. Valley Way. Alaska Family Services is seeking vendors and entertainers for its solstice celebration. The free community event will take place June 20. (Reserve booth space, 746-6291. Entertainers, 357-6811, ext. 811)

Raven Call, 10 a.m., Madd Matters Gallery, 105 E. Arctic Ave. An exhibit of raven art featuring sculpture, painting, fabric, bead work, glass and more. Free. (www.alaska-gallery.com)

Highway to Highway Public Meeting, 5-8 p.m., Wasilla Middle School, 650 Bogard Road. The public will learn about the progress and give feedback on solutions to improve transportation for all modes of travel between the Seward and Glenn highways.

Greg Brown in Concert, 7:30 p.m., The Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, corner of First and D Streets. Brown is a singer song writer from Iowa and has recorded more than a dozen albums. $25. (1-907-733-1700, www.ktna.org)

Thursday
Matanuska Susitna Borough Volunteer Lake Monitoring Training, 6-9 p.m., Cottonwood Public Safety Building, 680 N. Seward-Meridian Parkway. Attend training to help monitor water quality in Mat-Su Lakes. (746-744ww1.matsugov.us/planning)

Friday
Alaska Wildbird Rehab Center meeting, 6 p.m., LoonAttic, 2061 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Volunteer with the Alaska Wildbird Rehab Center to help rehab birds for release and present non-releasable wild birds for educational purposes. Free. (892-1670, www.akwildbirdrehab.org)

Palmer Friday Fling, 11 a.m-6 p.m. may-August, Pavilion across from Visitor’s Center. Open air market with Alaska grown produce and plants, local arts and crafts, live music and entertainment. (746-6245, fridayfling@mtaonline.net)
Saturday

Free Tai Chi in the Park, 8-9 a.m., Wonderland Park, Nelson Ave. Qigong breathing exercise, YinYang philosophy, meditation and active and continuous awareness of self and others. (355-2739, www.worldtaichiday.com)

HomeChoice, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., MTA Offices, 480 Commercial Drive. A free home buyer education class offered by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Register online or by phone. (800- 459-2921, www.ahfc.us)

Book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Waldenbooks, 595 E. Parks Highway. Tom Brennan, author of “Cold Crime,” “Murder at 40 Below,” “Moose Droppings & Other Crimes Against Nature” and “Snowflake Rebellion” will sign copies of his books.

Trapper Creek Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesdays when produce starts, June-Sept., Post Office Parking Lot, Trapper Creek.(733-2790, ddmccown@gci.net)

Saturday
Town meeting, 1-3 p.m., Mat-Su Resort off Bogard Road. Co-hosted by The Alaska Veterans Advisory Council and Mat-Su Areawide Veterans Council to discuss veterans’ issues, including programs, benefits and access to services. (232-1527, 373-4611)

Coming up
Nugen’s Ranch Annual Fun Day, 1-4 p.m. June 6, Nugen’s Ranch, 3701 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. A free community picnic featuring children’s games, party ponies, music by DJ Cubed and a Harley Davidson raffle. Free. (376-4534,)