Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. (745-5454)
How to Write an Effective Business Plan, noon -4 p.m., Mat-Su Small Business Development Center, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2A, Wasilla. The workshop will cover the basics of writing a business plan, how to obtain financing and keeping your business on track. Call or go online to register. Prepayment required. $50. (373-7232, www.aksbdc.or)
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce, noon-1 p.m., Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. A weekly lunch for local business people to provide networking opportunities and update the community on what is occurring within the Palmer area. Lunch $4-$7, meeting fee $4. (745-2880, palmerchamber.org)
Grocery Shopping Days, 1 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. Transportation is provided to local Mat-Su area grocery stores and shopping centers every Wednesday and Friday. Participants must be age 60 or older or be assisting a senior. (745-5454, palmerseniors.com)
Free SAT Practice Test, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mat-Su Sylvan Learning Center, 1261 Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla. The practice test will be followed by a SAT Prep Seminar for the March SAT test. Pre-registration is required. (357-7323)
THURSDAY
The Myth of Grants for Businesses, 9-10:30 a.m., Mat-Su Small Business Development Center, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2A, Wasilla. Learn the facts about where grants come from, grant eligibility and why for-profit businesses do not qualify for most funding. Learn about the few legitimate funding opportunities that exist. Call or go online to register. Prepayment required. $20. (373-7232, www.aksbdc.org)
Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. 25 cents per card. (745-5454, palmerseniors.com)
Tai Chi Ch'uan Classes, 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mat Su Borough Gym, 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer. Practiced for health, relaxation, exercise, and self-defense. It is appropriate for anyone, regardless of physical ability, who wants to learn a gentle physical art to improve circulation, balance and awareness, while decreasing mental stress and muscle tightness. $185. (745-9578)
Mat-Su Community Chorus Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through April. Wasilla High School, 701 E. Bogard Road. Directed by Meggie Aube. $35. (745-7519, 319-331-1040)
FRIDAY
What Women Want: Networking, 8-10 a.m., Mat-Su Small Business Development Center, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2A, Wasilla. A monthly women's breakfast to share business information and networking opportunities. Topics change monthly. Call or go online to register. Prepayment required. $10. (373-7232, www.aksbdc.org)
"God's Favorite," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Valley Performing Arts, 251 W. Swanson Ave., Wasilla. A comedy loosely based on the Biblical Book of Job and the prodigal son. $15-$17. (373-0195, www.valleyperformingarts.org)
SATURDAY
Respite for unpaid caregivers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 920 S. Chugach St., Palmer. One Saturday a month the Adult Day Services will be available to provide a safe, secure environment for your loved one, so you have some time for yourself. Call to RSVP. Free. (746-3374)
Gun and Outdoor Show, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wasilla High School, 701 E. Bogard Road. Sponsored by the Wasilla High School Hockey Booster Club. Lots of vendors with quality gun and outdoor related merchandise. $2-$5. (376-4247, WHSGunShow@gmail.com; www.hometeamsonline.com)
Dog Sled Rides, noon-4 p.m., Mat-Su Animal Care, 9470 E. Chanlyut Circle, Palmer. The dog sled ride fundraiser will feature local Willow mushers and their dogs from High Country Kennels. Kids rides $5, adults $10. Proceeds benefit the shelter. There will also be hot dogs and hot chocolate and other free activities for the kids. (761-7515)
Crochet Class, 1-4 p.m., Hatcherview Business Park Suite 118, 4900 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Learn to crochet. See website for supplies. $30. (360-8607, www.valleysock.com)
SUNDAY
V.O.I.C.E. Youth Open Mike, 5-7 p.m., Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 591 E. Parks Highway, Wasilla. Allie Poe will be the featured reader. Ashlee has been an active member of the Young Writers Venue Development Committee. Free. (350-4580)
MONDAY
Blood Pressure Checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. A nurse volunteer will take blood pressure every Monday. (745-5454, palmerseniors.com)
Mat-Su Women's Connection Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., Evangelos Restaurant, 2530 E. Parks Highway, Wasilla. Join Nan Potts and models in a preview of their February Valley Arts Alliance Wearable Art and Runway Show. Myron Severson, a retired psychologist, and Sharon Severson, a retired school administrator will speak on how unique communication patterns affect everyday life. $15. Call for reservations and complimentary nursery. (892-8482)
Mat-Su Concert Band Practice, 7-9 p.m., Teeland Middle School, 2788 N. Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla. New players are welcome throughout the year. Clarinet players are needed. Call for more information. (gleohuyck@yahoo.com, 360-0628; matsuconcertband.org)
TUESDAY
Game Day, 1-3 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. An afternoon of board, card and dice games. (745-5454, palmerseniors.com)
Exercise Class, 7 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. (745-5454, palmerseniors.com)
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