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Contributed by Roma Scougal, Big Lake Public Library Tuesday, July 2, from 6 to 8 PM, the Big Lake Public Library will be hosting a Tree Felling and Chainsaw Safety Workshop, presented by the Cooperative Extension Service. The damage the spruce beetle outbreak has caused means many people will be cutting down trees in the […]
Continue ReadingContributed by DG. How about a Big Lake Seed Bank and Seed Exchange? It’s beautiful in its’ simplicity. People bring in seeds, and/or take some seeds. Flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits, anything. It’s a great way to share with your Neighbors, and beautify Big Lake. Seed packets should have as much information as possible, such as […]
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The Sunshine Transfer Site located at Mile 102.5 on the Parks Highway (north of the Talkeetna turn-off) will also be accepting the Spruce Bark Beetle kill trees and brush on Sunday’s from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Mat-Su Borough residents will also be able to pick up these dead […]
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Please remember our dates are March 30 and 31st with set up being on the 29th from 5-8:00 pm or in the mornings of the show. Lisa Humphreys: “This year we are lucky to have 3 gun prizes daily!!! Our 5th show will be epic!!! See you at the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center.” We […]
Continue ReadingA disaster recovery center operated by the state of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency opens Monday, Feb. 18, in Wasilla to provide in-person advice and referrals to those affected by the Nov. 30 earthquake. Center location and hours are: Christ First United Methodist Church 2635 S. Old Knik Rd. Wasilla, AK 99654 Monday […]
Continue ReadingSubmitted by DG Is there any interest in a community garden for Big Lake? Vegetables, flowers, berries or fruit trees? Community Gardens are spaces for residents who may not have space for gardens of their own. Activities such as this really bring a community together, and is great for the family. We had a seed […]
Continue ReadingOp Ed Contributed by DG: Hey what if we could organize a Big Lake Saturday Market and Swap Meet? Some places in the core of Big Lake: The Lions Club, Jordan Lake Park, Nolfi Fish Creek Park, other areas? We have many local Crafters, Artists, Musicians, Farmers, Beekeepers, etc. We can park and walk, sampling […]
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Here’s a recent earthquake map of our area, as you can see it’s still very active.
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February 05, 2019 Lea Gardine The burning question on the minds of many residents in Southcentral Alaska is, “When will the aftershocks stop?” This is a tricky question, but enough time has passed since the November 30 magnitude 7 earthquake for us to make an informed estimate. We usually say that aftershocks have stopped when […]
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