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A Magical Mothers Day Brunch
The Lodge at Black Rapids
227.4 Richardson Hwy.
Soup: White Bean-Chard
Entree: Prime Rib Served with Spinach Salad & Sour Cream Potatoes
Dessert: Traditional Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
Champagne
$40 per person 1/2 price for children under 12 Under 6 free
Reservations (907) 388-8802

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Mother’s Day Brunch
Alaskan Steakhouse
10am – 2pm
$15 adults, $8 children 10 and under
Includes coffee or small juice
Menu to include: Egge Benedict, Homemade Waffles w/strawberries,  Pastries,  Fresh Fruit,  Ham, Bacon and Sausage

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Mother’s Day Ham Dinner Special
Trophy Lodge
Bring your Mother for a special treat!
Salad, dinner, dessert and drink all for $15.00 per person.
Dinner starts at 5:30.
If you are planning on going please give Carlos a call so he will be sure to make enough food, 895-4685.

If you would like to be added to this list, please email webeditor@deltanewsweb.com

GALA -  Webster tells us is a show or festivity

In the context of the ballet, GALA has come to be understood as a presentation of a series of dances, not necessarily related to each other or to a specific single ballet work, but instead is excerpts from several productions, or even new dances composed exclusively for the GALA.

The presentation showcases the dancers, demonstrating their grace, prowess, and artistic skills.

And such a GALA was presented to an appreciative audience in Delta on Saturday evening at the Community Center to a packed house, meeting both definitions, for it was indeed a festivity.

Mrs Mary Lou Longwell, AKA Miss Mary to others who are constantly amazed at her creativity, boundless patience and energy.  Others think of her as the indefatigable Miss Mary, proprietor, principal teacher, wardrobe mistress, choreographer set designer, and more of the En Croix Ballet School and Company.

The house (one-half of the community center) was humming with anticipation and expectation as the crowd awaited the opening curtain (uh, accordion doors).

And suddenly—the serial delights began, and continued for more than an hour–who knows, for who could take their eyes from the stage long enough to glance at a wristwatch!

We were treated to two scenes, featuring about twenty young dancers (hard to tell exactly, for some of the dancers appeared more than once in different elegant costumes), nine individual choreographed dances, and WOW–guest artists–three adult ethnic dancers in colorful national costumes from Mexico and Peru.

The young dancers of En Croix have been preparing assiduously all winter–and make no mistake, this is work, not play, although one is certain that there is fun and pride in accomplishment as well.  Ballet is a discipline, and requires commitment, learning, and effort from the participants.

The pride, the effort, and the enthusiasm all shone through, and made for us a delightful and enchanting evening at the EN CROIX SPRING GALA.

Delta is most fortunate to have Miss Mary living here, teaching, and creating with our young aspiring artists. She provides her students with a skillset and a legacy that will be of value to them for the remainder of their lives.

Submitted by local resident

Saturday, May 5
7pm until midnight

The Lodge at Black Rapids
227.4 Richardson Highway

Beer & wine tasting (With dinner $35/without $10 per person)
Surprise vendors, live music

The best enchiladas this side of the Alaska Range!

Bring your dancing shoes.

Reservations: (907) 388-8802

The 61st annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2012. Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast.

This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, is based on Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

Time: Noon to 1pm
Location: City Hall

8pm, Thursday, May 3
Pioneer Park Theatre – Fairbanks

Tickets $35 at www.acousticadventures.com,
Grassroots Guitar or call 488-0556

Sponsored by Sophie Station Hotel and FNSB Parks and Recreation

Fred Eaglesmith & Gordie Tentrees Yukon-Alaska Tour Apr. 28-May 12. You can catch two of the hardest working roots acts as they tour the north country with dates in Atlin, Whitehorse, Dawson City, Haines Junction, Fairbanks, Anchorage and Talkeetna. Call it a gypsy caravan, road show, musical carnival–it’s all that and more.

Legendary songwriter Fred Eaglesmith has one of most fascinating careers in contemporary music. His songs have been covered by Alan Jackson, Cowboy Junkies, Mary Gauthier, Todd Snider, Dar Williams, and many others. Eaglesmith transcends and blends such genres and categories as rock’n’roll, country, folk, singer-songwriter, Americana, blues and bluegrass to fashion his own distinctive brand of literate, melodic and rhythmic rocking elecro-acoustic North American music. He’s won a Juno Award for Best Roots & Traditional Album, appeared on Letterman, had his music used in films and as curriculum in colleges and just released his 19th album.

“In between singing songs about farming, ranching, trucks, trains, guns, drinking, loving, losing and life in the sticks, Eaglesmith adds a dry-witted commentary on life around him.” ~Arizona Daily Star

“His voice is road weathered and whiskey soaked and mournful.” ~ LA Beat

Delta Junction Aglow Presents this important information.

Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons (TIP), is a modern-day form of slavery. It is a crime under federal and international law, and is also a crime in Alaska. It includes forced or coerced labor or sexual trafficking. Human trafficking victims can be male or female, citizens or immigrants, any age, any socio-economic status, any race. This informative presentation will include information about the effect and prevalence of human trafficking, and its presence in Alaska.

Our speaker, Dolly Caswell is a passionate advocate and educator about  Human  Trafficking.  An  Alaskan,  Dolly  became  involved  with human trafficking issues after hearing a lecture several years ago about the number of Alaskans who fall prey. Since then, her efforts, education and  research has been to find out more about this horrendous crime, how  it  is affecting the  people  of Alaska, specifically children,  and traveling the world to spread awareness.

Friday, April 27
Ft. Greely 11am – NOON
Community Activity Center

Friday, April 27
Delta Junction City Hall
7 – 8:30 pm

For adults and teens interested in protecting our families and friends from human traffickers. This presentation is NOT suitable for young children.

Cost is FREE

Contact:
Ft. Greely
Treva Slaughter
873-5234
treva.m.slaughter@civ.mail.mil

Delta Jct
Fran Hallgren
(907) 388-2008
frantastic@fastimap.com

Arctic Man Art Opener will take place on April 7th.
6pm till midnight.

Featuring an evening with Sandy Jamieson and Regina Marie.   Come out to the Lodge at Black Rapids and support your local artists on the way to Arctic Man.  Renowned Alaskan Artist, Sandy Jamieson, will be showing Arctic Man merchandise.

Be the first to have a glimpse of this years Arctic Man artwork.

Stop by for appetizers and drinks or stay the weekend.

This event is hosted by the Lodge at Black Rapids.  It is located at Milepost 227.4 on the Richardson Highway. Call (877) 825-9413.

Regina Marie Debuts ~ Sandy Jamieson introduces Alaskan Artist Regina Marie in presenting her “Around the World” Exhibition.  Showings will include pieces from an Alaskan, European and Caribbean series.

Sandy Jamieson  www.sandyjamieson.com
Gallant Gallery www.gallantgallery.com
Lodge at Black Rapids www.lodgeatblackrapids.com

Show itinerary includes:
- Regina Marie paintings
- Jamieson illustrations
- Appetizers & drinks
- Meet & greet with the artists
- Lodge accommodations
- 1st to see Annual Arctic Man merchandise

Submitted by Regina Marie

If you want to attend the Holiday Marketplace here is the info you need…

The Holiday Marketplace will take place Friday, November 11, noon to 8pm, Saturday, November 12, 10am to 7pm and Sunday, November 13, 11am to 5pm at the Carlson Center.

There is a $4 admission charge, kids 12 and under are free. The North Pole High School Choir will provide onsite daycare for $4 an hour.

Artists and Craftsmen will fill 170 mini specialty shops with literally thousands of holiday gift ideas.  Jewelry, furs, original artwork, birch bowls, fleece, pottery, etched glassware…. you’ll find unique items from all around the state.

No need to waste a tank of gas looking for the perfect gift!  Make Santa proud this year and get all of your holiday shopping done in one warm location with lots of EASY…FREE…parking at the Holiday Marketplace.

Ho Ho Ho ……See you there!!!!

Driving to Delta Junction on the 28th was a very memorable moment; going to lay the wreath outside of Delta Junction at the Black Veterans Memorial Bridge was a historic event.  This is the 3rd annual year for the Juneteenth Alaskan Alcan Highway to celebrate the accomplishments of the African-American engineer soldiers.

We had a ceremony at the Delta Junction visitor center and a ceremony at the library with some of the fort Greely command. Dr. Meyers played “Alcan” on his horn, a song that God gave him for the African-American soldiers.  The roads were very icy and the wind was very heavy. Travel time was slow at best. When we laid the wreath at the black soldiers veteran bridge, we all felt the souls of the soldiers and we are working to make it bigger and better next year.

Bishop Dave Thomas, Chairman
Juneteenth Alaska Alcan Highway Celebration
National Juneteenth Armed Services Commission
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council

Jesus Holy Temple
Anchorage, Alaska
907-244-9034
e-mail: bishopthomas9@yahoo.com

Mannheim Steamroller is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time and one of the top fifty best-selling artists of the last two decades, outselling prominent artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Sting, REM, Barbara Streisand and Bon Jovi. Composer and creator Chip Davis started Mannheim Steamroller more than 30 years ago with his Grammy Award-winning Fresh Aire series. With almost 40 albums sold, an annual Christmas tour that is consistently ranked as the best selling of any artist, a successful Mannheim Steamroller gourmet food line, and a new audio technology that helps hospital patients in the recovery process (Ambience Medical), Chip Davis is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry. For more information please log onto www.mannheimsteamroller.com.

Onsale to General Public
FLOOR SEATING
US $62.00 – US $82.00
US $62.00 Ticket + US $9.10 Fees = US $71.10
US $82.00 Ticket + US $12.05 Fees = US $94.05

Carlson Center
Fairbanks, AK
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 07:30 PM

City of Delta Fire Department invites you:
to a Halloween Thrills and Chills
Monday, October 31, 2011
6:30 – 9pm

Trick or treating, Activities, Fire trucks tours, and more.
Come for a Spooky Good Time!!!!

Delta Junction Community Center
Saturday, October 22, 2011
10am – 4pm

Get a jump start on some holiday shopping without having to go to Fairbanks or deal with the crazy holiday shoppers….

We will have home based business professionals there to represent and provide you with plenty of goods and services to help accomodate your shopping needs…

Please stop by, BROWSE, SHOP and all at the same time helping to support your local home based business’s…

Some of the reps there will be:
Angie Pugh – Scentsy
Brianna Golden – Queen Bee Creations
Christy Rogers – Thirty One
Danielle Montoya – Stampin UP
JD Jurst – Angel Wings Custom Gifts
Miranda Bulgin – Mary Kay
Sonia Castleberry – Pure Romance
Piper Williams – Partylite

These are to just name a few.
Hope to see you there!

Please join us for painting and sewing art fun as we create flads and banners for our Art Building. All supplies are included and this is free to the community. Saturday, October 1, 1:00- 4:00 and Saturday October 8, 1:00 – 4:00

This event is to promote art at the Red building (corner of Nistler and Richardson, behind Buffalo Service) where we are offering literature, dance and fine arts. Sponsored by Tena Walker, Nancy King and Deborah Hayes Brokus. For information or to make dontions of acrylic paints and fabrics call Deborah at 590-2549 or deborah.brokus@yahoo.com.

“A Gala Affair” the 7th Annual celebration of survivorship, education, and early detection.

September 23, 2011 at the Carlson Center

Schedule:
5:30pm – Silent Auction Viewing
6:00pm – Dinner

Semi-Formal – Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Detection Center

Join us for an evening of dinner, dancing and a live auction.

The new Mobile Digital Mammography Coach will be unveiled with the new design, and sponsorship opportunities to help with the costs associated with the new equipment.

Keynote Speaker: Author and Breast Cancer Survivor Heidi Marble; “Waiting For Wings” A Woman’s Metamorphosis Through Cancer

Guest Speaker: Dave Gardner “A Male Perspective”

Tickets: $75 per seat or $550 for a table of 8

www.bcdcofalaska.org
call (907) 479-3909 or (907) 479-2815
cindybcdc@alaska.net

 
odettebcdc@alaska.net

Julie Jo Johnson
5th Generation Alaskan, from North Pole

Stand up comedy 7pm
The Lodge at Black Rapids

Been doing comedy since 2001.

She has opened for headliners Lisa Landry, Johnny Lopez, Andi Smith, Mike Lucas, John DiCrosta, Dan Greuter, Phil Palisoul.

Julie was a featured performer at the Smiling Moose in Pittsburgh, PA and a local finalist in the Tonight Show with Jay Leno comedy contest.

Should be a great evening!

All homemade cookies, Breads and lots more!

Come see us Saturday the 16th in front of IGA.

Don’t miss your chance to win a handmade quilt, made by these young seamstresses!

Get Ready! , Friday, July 8, 2011 is the date for the “3rd Annual Classic Car Night” at Buffalo Center Service!

Great T-Shirts and Root Beer Floats will be available again! 

All donations go to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 

Join us for a great evening of fun, fabulous cars and a worthwhile cause!!

Contact:  Michaela Cui (603)978-4282
Kimberly Dorris (877)643-3123, ext 101 or kimberly@ngdf.org

Most new college graduates look forward to trading final exams and term papers for some well-earned leisure time.  But Michaela Cui, who graduated in May from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in aerospace engineering, will instead be tackling an even bigger challenge:  a 45-day, 3000-mile bicycle trip.

Cui, along with fellow graduates Ben Weerts and Chris Doudna, will kick off this unique journey in Anchorage on June 1st and will conclude 45 days later in San Francisco, CA.  The group expects to arrive in Delta Junction on Wednesday, June 8th.  The ride will serve to raise funds and awareness for the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation.

In 2010, Cui was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s own immune system produces antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to make too much thyroid hormone, causing hyperthyroidism.  Additional immune targets may include the connective tissue cells surrounding the eyes and the skin located on the front of the shin.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism can include rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, unexplained weight loss, increased appetite, restlessness, decreased attention span, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, heat intolerance, increased perspiration, frequent bowel movements, and lighter menstrual periods.  Signs of eye involvement can include dry eyes, swelling, redness, eyelid retraction, a “gritty” sensation, bulging (proptosis), and double vision.

Because the symptoms of Graves’ Disease can mimic other health conditions, patients may have a difficult time receiving a proper diagnosis and timely treatment.  In Cui’s case, rapid weight loss initially led her doctors to believe she was suffering from anorexia.  Complications of improperly treated Graves’ disease include heart failure, osteoporosis, severe emotional disorders, and thyroid storm, which can be fatal.

The initial spark for the “Greater Than Graves’” ride began when Cui was in the early stages of treatment.  “I began to feel alone and uncertain of my future,” Cui recalls.  “So I decided to do something about it and focus my energies on building awareness and understanding of this disease that affects so many people.”  Cui says that doctors have given her the final go-ahead to participate, “provided that I wear goofy goggles or big sunglasses to protect my eyes!”

To read Cui’s blog, follow her progress in real time, or make a contribution, please visit the Greater Than Graves’ web site at www.greaterthangraves.com. 

For more information on the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation, please visit www.ngdf.org.  

PO Box 2793
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone (877)-NGDF-123
www.ngdf.org