Autism Awareness Month |
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April 2026 |
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April is Autism Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity for all of us to learn more and help create a more supportive and inclusive workplace and community. Throughout the month, there are also opportunities to get involved. The Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC) is hosting its annual Autism Acceptance & Awareness Walk, bringing together individuals, families, and supporters to promote inclusion and community connection. This free, family-friendly event highlights the importance of acceptance while supporting resources for the autism community. We encourage you to take a moment this April to learn, reflect, and consider ways you can support autism acceptance—whether through education, conversation, or participation in events like the AARC walk. |
Soldotna Sing-Along Brunch |
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May 9, 2026 |
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Get ready for a fabulous first-ever Soldotna Sing-Along Brunch!! Join us on May 9, 11am-2pm, at the Duck Inn Cafe, Lounge, and Motel, just in time to treat your mom, yourself, and your mom friends for Mother’s Day! This 21+ only event invites you to enjoy a morning filled with delicious food, specialty drinks like our delightful 'MOM'mosas, and an unforgettable singing experience! You’ll be belting out your favorite tunes from classics to pop, rock, and soulful diva anthems. We call it Mob Singing, and It’s a perfect way to celebrate the amazing moms in our lives! Create some incredible memories with your mom, along with 75 of your new best friends! Tickets include a full brunch and two drink tokens. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early to grab your spot and settle in for a lively morning! Bonus! You’ll also be supporting Hope in continuing to serve those in the Kenai community who experience disabilities. |
'Let the Music Play' Sing-Along Brunch |
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May 16, 2026 |
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We're turning up the volume and bringing you an electrifying fusion of Broadway brilliance, rock-n-roll anthems, and diva vibes that will energize your soul! Gather your fabulous crew (i.e. your backup singers!) at 907 Alehouse & Grill for an unforgettable experience that’ll have you singing and dancing like the ultimate rockstar you were born to be! Hosted by the sensational Nicky T. with DJ Lefty spinning your favorite hits, sing-alongs, and showtunes that will unleash your inner star power! The excitement kicks off at 11:00am and rolls until 2:00pm, complete with great vibes and showtunes you know and love, with a few surprises throughout the event! If you’re ready for a Saturday belting out your favorite tunes, surrounded by great friends and good vibes—warm up those vocal cords and get your lyrics ready . . . because YOU are the star of this show! |
Community Engagement Summer Camp |
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June 8 - July 31, 2026 |
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Sign your kids up for Hope’s Summer Camp and give them a Summer adventure to remember! From June 8 – July 31, campers will enjoy community outings through the Anchorage area and creative activities such as tie-dyeing, designing custom camp gear, creating ceramics to take home, building garden fairy houses, making sensory bottles, and designing costumes and animal masks. They will participate in scavenger hunts, kayaking and water sports, hiking and sightseeing, hands-on science experiments, track car races, puppet shows, and team-building challenges. Throughout the summer, they’ll also enjoy social events and celebrations such as barbecues, dance parties, bowling, talent shows, and an end-of-camp karaoke celebration. |
Improving Lives Conference |
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September 17-18, 2026 |
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It is the duty of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to provide leadership in the advocacy, planning, implementing, and funding of services and programs that improve the lives and circumstances of Trust beneficiaries. The Improving Lives Conference will meaningfully address behavioral health systems across Trust beneficiary groups and strengthen Alaska’s continuum of care. Building on the momentum of past events, the conference will once again bring together partners from across Alaska to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and build partnerships in support of Trust beneficiaries. Attendees can expect engaging sessions, meaningful dialogue, and opportunities to connect around solutions that improve access, outcomes, and quality of life for Alaskans served by the mental health and disability care system. 2026 Conference Themes
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