anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 - 05/27/14 03:25 AM
Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014
They say that April showers bring May flowers.  Here in Anchorage, the showers are continuing through the end of May.  But that just means that the flowers are plentiful.  Help celebrate these beauties at the Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 this Saturday, May 31st at Town Square Park.
What: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014
Where: Town Square Park (544 W 5th St)
When: May 31, 2014 12pm to 6pm
Cost: FREE admission
Contact: Anchorage Downtown Partnership (907) 279-5650
The Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2014 is a single day of family-friendly fun.  Everyone gets in free of charge.  And the kids … (2 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Alaska Arbor Day 2014 - 05/13/14 06:57 AM
Alaska Arbor Day 2014
The goal of the Anchorage Garden Club is to promote horticulture in and around the Anchorage area.  Officially, Alaska Arbor Day 2014 is May 19th.  However, William Tyson Elementary School will be celebrating on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
What: Alaska Arbor Day 2014
Where: William Tyson Elementary School (2801 Richmond Ave)
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:30pm
Contact: Anchorage Garden Club (907) 566-0539

At the Alaska Arbor Day 2014 celebration at William Tyson Elementary School in Anchorage, the Anchorage Garden Club will donate trees that will be planted by the children.  This allows children to learn about the importance of trees … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage - 04/29/14 05:40 AM
Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage
Have you been dreaming of an Alaska getaway?  Are you worried that there isn't enough in your family's budget to plan on one?  Put your fears to rest.  The Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage takes place May 1st through May 3rd live on KAKM's Channel 7.
What: Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage
Where: KAKM Channel 7
When: May 1-3, 2014 7pm to 10pm
Contact: KAKM Channel 7 (907) 550-8432

During the three day Big Alaska Travel Auction in Anchorage, everyone in Anchorage will have the opportunity to bid live for hotel stays, fishing trips, tours … (3 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Financial Fitness Fair 2014 - 04/15/14 05:18 AM
Anchorage Financial Fitness Fair 2014
Today is Tax Day.  Hopefully, you were all able to get your tax forms filed on time.  Now that THAT is over, it's time to prepare for next year...and all the years ahead.  I'm talking about financial planning.  Most people resolved themselves to getting physically fit in 2014.  But now it's time for you to get fiscally fit.  The first step?  The Anchorage Financial Fitness Fair 2014.
What: Anchorage Financial Fitness Fair 2014
Where: Salvation Army Community Center (1701 C St)
When: Saturday, April 26, 2014 10am to 2pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: Free Tax Prep in Anchorage website

Several … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: 100 Days of Downtown Anchorage Dining 2014 - 04/01/14 05:09 AM
100 Days of Downtown Anchorage Dining 2014
Food lovers are getting a great deal in Anchorage right now.  There are so many fantastic places to eat in downtown Anchorage.  No matter what your palette is, you're sure to find something to satisfy your tastebuds.  This is the last month to reap the benefits of 100 Days of Downtown Anchorage Dining 2014.
What: 100 Days of Downtown Anchorage Dining 2014
Where: Downtown Anchorage
When: Now through April 20, 2014
Contact: Anchorage Downtown Partnership (907) 279-5660 or via email

To be a part of 100 Days of Downtown Anchorage Dining 2014, participants simply have to visit … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Support Our Troops Wine Tasting - 03/11/14 05:32 AM
Anchorage Support Our Troops Wine Tasting
We all want to support our troops, don't we?  These are the brave men and women who risk their lives without asking anything in return.  Anchorage's WineStyles believes in showing our troops how much they mean to us.  They've put together a special Anchorage Support Our Troops Wine Tasting fundraiser event to show just how much we all care.
What: Anchorage Support Our Troops Wine Tasting
Where: Alaska Native Heritage Center (8800 Heritage Center)
When: March 22, 2014 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost: $45-$55
Contact: WineStyles (907) 337-9463

You will have the opportunity to sample 21 different wines and six … (3 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Holiday Tree Lighting 2013 - 11/25/13 04:34 AM
Anchorage Holiday Tree Lighting 2013 I know it feels like Christmas has been here forever.  Anchorage stores seem to think it occurs around the same time as Halloween, judging by the amount of Christmas decorations, ornaments and other paraphernalia have been occupying store shelves.  After Thanksgiving is through on Thursday, the official start of the Christmas season takes place on Friday, November 29th with the Anchorage Holiday Tree Lighting 2013.
What: Anchorage Holiday Tree Lighting 2013
Where: Town Square Park, Downtown Anchorage
When: November 29, 2013 5pm to 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: (907) 279-5650
No matter how chilly the weather gets or how long the decorations have … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 - 11/12/13 04:49 AM
Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 Thanksgiving is just 16 days away.  Will you be spending it will friends and family?  Have you decided on a menu?  Get into the spirit of the season at the Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013.
What: Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013
Where: Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park (1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane)
When: Saturday, Nov 16, 2013 1:30pm to 3pm
Cost: $5 per person
Age Appropriate: 3-12 years old
Contact: (907) 343-4130
Don't be scared.  The turkeys in the Anchorage Turkey Trot 2013 aren't of the fowl variety.  Instead, volunteer "turkeys" dress up in paper feathers and run around as your child gives … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Back to School Immunizations - 08/06/13 06:48 AM
Anchorage Back to School Immunizations Summer is almost over.  Anchorage students in grades 2 through 12 will be heading back to school on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.  Anchorage schools require students to get their required immunizations in order before they are allowed in class.  The Department of Health and Human Services is currently offering Anchorage Back to School immunizations for all students who need them.
What: Anchorage Back to School Immunizations
Where: Dept of Health & Human Services (825 L St, 1st Floor)
When: Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays through August 16, 2013
Clinic Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
If your child is in need … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Food Truck Carnival - 07/16/13 06:45 AM
Anchorage Food Truck Carnival Foodies rejoice!  The Anchorage Food Truck Carnival makes sure you get tasty treats from a variety of local vendors every Thursday evening.  While the food tickles your taste buds, your ears will be dining on entertainment from fabulous Anchorage area performers and others.
What: Anchorage Food Truck Carnival
Where: Chilkoot Charlie's parking lot
When: Every Thursday from 11am to 3pm
Past Anchorage food truck vendors have included Burger Box, Cajin Justice, Fishalicious, Mumbai Thai, Tears from Heaven and Urban Bamboo, just to name a few.  This Thursday, July 18th, the Anchorage Food Truck Carnival is proud to present musical entertainment from … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage 4th of July Festivities - 07/02/13 06:52 AM
Anchorage 4th of July Festivities Independence Day is just a couple of days away.  Many Anchorage citizens have the day off work.  Kids are off from school.  What you are going to do to celebrate?  How about on of these Anchorage 4th of July festivities to ring in America's birthday?
Anchorage July 4th Parade and Festival Downtown Anchorage, 8am to 6pm.  This family-friendly event starts off with a pancake breakfast, a patriotic-themed parade and continues throughout the day with fun activities for everyone to enjoy.  Proceeds from the pancake breakfast will benefit the local Anchorage Salvation Army.  For more info, please call (907) … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Summer City Fair - 06/18/13 06:22 AM
Anchorage Summer City Fair The 2103 Anchorage Summer City Fair is going on now!  Cuddy Family Midtown Park is where anybody who's anybody wants to be.  Going on now through the end of June, the Anchorage Summer City Fair is the only carnival in the entire state of Alaska.
What: Anchorage Summer City Fair 2013
Where: 201 E 40th in Anchorage
When: Everyday until June 30, 2013
Times: 12pm to 9pm Sundays through Thursdays, 12pm to 10pm Fridays and Saturdays
At the Anchorage Summer City Fair, attendees will have the opportunity to ride carnival rides, play traditional carnival games and eat lots of fair food.  … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Slam'n Salm'n Derby 2013 - 06/04/13 06:24 AM
Alaska is well known for its crab AND its salmon.  The salmon are making their run through downtown Anchorage's Ship Creek.  That means that it must be time for the Anchorage Slam'n Salm'n Derby 2013!
From June 7th through June 16th, the annual Slam'n Slam'n Derby will bring cheers of "Fish On!" throughout the downtown Anchorage area.  Beginning at 6am on Friday, June 7th, all fishermen ages six and older are eligible to participate in the derby.  Contestants under the age of 16 must have a harvest record card from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).  All contestants ages 16+ must … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2013 - 05/21/13 06:18 AM
Spring is in the air.  The birds are chirping and the flowers are blossoming.  It's time for the Anchorage Festival of Flowers 2013!
On Saturday, June 1st, 2013, Town Square Park in Anchorage will be holding its annual Festival of Flowers from 11am to 6pm.  This free community festival turns Anchorage into the "City of Flowers" for at least one day this year.  Master gardeners will be on hand to impart their gardening wisdom to the masses.  Find out how you can create a visual masterpiece with your own home flower garden.  You can purchase buds to bring home and plant … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Free Dump Day - 05/07/13 06:47 AM
Many people use the fresh air of Spring as inspiration to clear out the clutter in their Anchorage homes.  But, what do you do with that old stuff that won't be collected during your regular curbside pickup?  If it's less than 1000 pounds, you can bring it to the Anchorage Free Dump Day this Saturday, May 11th, 2013.
Anchorage Regional Landfill and the Girdwood Transfer Station will be open for all Anchorage residents to drop one load for free at their facilities during regular operating hours (8am to 5pm for ARL and 10am to 5pm for GTS).  All loads must be covered … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Kids Day - 04/16/13 06:19 AM
Our community believes in fulfilling the Five Promises to its youth: offering supportive, caring relationships with adults, providing a safe place for interaction with other kids, making health services accessible to all ages, implementing an effective curriculum for an optimum education and giving children the opportunity to help others in the Anchorage community.  It is believed that these Five Promises will ensure that the children of today become productive and caring members of society in the future.  One way to encourage the adoption of the Five Promises is through Anchorage Kids Day.
This Saturday, April 20, 2013, Anchorage's Promise will be … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Free Tax Prep - 04/02/13 06:19 AM
The deadline to file your 2012 income taxes is quickly approaching.  In fact, April 15th is less than two weeks away.  If you are one of the millions of people that wait until the last minute to file, desperately clamoring to find all your receipts, there's no need to worry.  Anchorage citizens can get their taxes prepared absolutely free!
This Saturday, April 6th, several IRS-certified volunteers will be available at the Crosspoint Community Church to help any Anchorage resident with their tax paperwork.  From 10am to 4pm, the public is welcome to attend this Super Saturday event which will include community resource and … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Eggstravaganza - 03/19/13 07:13 AM
Easter is almost here!  But you don't have to wait until Easter Sunday to have fun.  Enjoy an Anchorage Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Kincaid Park Chalet (9401 Raspberry Rd).
Bunny hop your way into the season as we celebrate the early spring.  Visitors are invited to participate in creating spring-themed arts and crafts.  Plenty of fun outdoor games are scheduled for all ages.  Lots of bunnies will be on hand.  And what would an Anchorage Eggstravaganza be without an egg hunt?!  Children will be split up into two age brackets (3-5 years old and 6-12 years old) for three … (1 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Empty Bowl Project - 03/05/13 05:50 AM
Anchorage is tackling hunger one bowl at a time.  The Anchorage Clay Arts Guild is hosting the Anchorage Empty Bowl Project, their annual fundraiser for local soup kitchen Beans Cafe.  This is your chance to warm your tummy and feed others in the process. 
Beans Cafe began in 1979 when Lynn Ballew realized her dream of creating a safe, peaceful place for Anchorage's homeless to find a warm meal, hot shower and cool company.  This is the 19th year the Empty Bowl Project has been in existence.  Attendees purchase a handmade ceramic bowl that they get to fill with yummy hot soups … (0 comments)

anchorage homes for sale: Anchorage Sled Dog Races - 02/19/13 04:52 AM
Alaska is known for many things: snow, beautiful surroundings, the Northern Lights and its Huskies.  Two of these things are combined this weekend with the Anchorage Sled Dog Races.  Downtown Anchorage will be filled with the running paws and howling "Yaws" of mushers as the World Championship Sled Dog Races race through.
Beginning at noon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 22nd, 23rd and 24th), sled dog teams from all over Alaska, Canada and the lower 48 will compete in this ASDRA (Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association) sanctioned event.  You'll quickly see why this has continually been voted as the "Best … (0 comments)

 

Pauline Hofseth

Daring to Care

Anchorage, AK

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Prudential Jack White/Vista Real Estate

Address: 3801 Centerpoint Drive, Anchorage, AK, 99503

Office: (907) 229-4007

Mobile: (907) 273-7274

Pauline Hofseth is an Alaska Realtor who specializes in helping buyers and sellers of real estate in Anchorage, Birchwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Peters Creek and Girdwood.











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