Que Pasa? - Anchorage

The Youth Philanthropists Alaska are meeting on Monday, May 4 for their last meeting of this academic school year. Doors open at 6 pm at the BP Energy Center at 1014 Energy Ct. This group is making a difference in supporting nonprofits in our community. In addition to being a part of meaningful community service opportunities, they also provide a free taco bar and door prizes.

UAA College of Arts & Sciences Summer Camps: Better Painting! Jun 15 - Jun 19. 8:30AM -3:30PM. Introduces campers to think about painting and art history not as separate entities as they’re often taught, but of how one can inform and enrich the other! Led by acclaimed local painter Graham Dane, this camp for high schoolers will teach greater awareness of image-making, general design/composition and increased painting skill, with students learning several different styles of painting throughout the week.

Thanks to a gift from ConocoPhillips Alaska, scholarships are now available for families qualifying for Title I funding that covers camp costs, transportation, breakfast and lunch while youth attends their camp.

For more info and to register, visit: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/cas-summer-camps/index.cshtml?utm_source=adn.com&utm_medium=referral

UAA Konnichiwa Japan Camp. June 1st-5th, Grades: 9th-12th . 8:30AM - 3:30PM. Konnichiwa Japan! welcomes high school students with no Japanese language background to explore beginner language skills and fun cultural activities. Guided by university faculty and students, participants enjoy games, crafts, and lively workshops designed to make Japanese learning friendly and exciting.

Thanks to a gift from ConocoPhillips Alaska, scholarships are now available for families qualifying for Title I funding that covers camp costs, transportation, breakfast and lunch while youth attends their camp.

For more info about and to register for this and other summer camps, visit: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-arts-and-sciences/cas-summer-camps/index.cshtml?utm_source=adn.com&utm_medium=referral

Still need a dress for prom? The last Becca's Closet Anchorage event for the 2026 prom season will be this Wednesday, April 15, from 5-8PM at the ASD Education Center.