Two separate family-friendly occasions centered on bodily and psychological well-being might be held in Anchorage this weekend, and there’s additionally a prescription drug take-back day on Saturday.
Saturday: Mountain View group wellness honest
The occasion in Mountain View on Saturday is being held in honor of Dia del Niño, celebrated yearly on the finish of April as a tribute to youngsters in Mexico and different Latin American nations, in line with organizers.
Anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., households can cease by the Mountain View Library on Bragaw Avenue for piñata courses, artwork, routine immunizations, storytime in each English and Spanish, COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and speedy exams.
The Mountain View occasion is hosted by the library, the Alaska Major Care Affiliation, Enlaces and the Conquer COVID Alliance.
Sunday: Psychological Well being Useful resource Truthful
On Sunday, Alaska Public Media is internet hosting its first Mental Health Resource Fair at The Nave (3502 Spenard Highway) from 11 a.m. to three p.m.
The honest is free and contains appearances from over 20 native organizations that may share info and assets associated to wellness and psychological well being.
There will even be free meals, together with pork sliders, soiled rice, barbecue and desserts; a youngsters space with video games and artwork; plus free yoga and meditation courses.
Saturday: Prescription drug take-back day
Legislation enforcement authorities say they’re internet hosting the prescription drug take-back day to assist cut back treatment misuse.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., websites across the state might be accepting drop-offs of capsules and tablets (liquid drugs is not going to be accepted).
Locations to drop off unused, undesirable or expired prescription drugs embody:
• Anchorage: Alaska Regional Hospital, Windfall Alaska Medical Middle, Fred Meyer areas at Abbott Highway and Muldoon Highway
• Eagle River: Fred Meyer
• Fairbanks: Fairbanks Police Division, Fred Meyer East and West
• Homer: Homer Police Division
• Kodiak: Kodiak Police Division
• North Pole: North Pole Police Division
• Palmer: Fred Meyer
• Seward: Seward Metropolis Corridor
• Sitka: Harrigan Centennial Corridor
• Soldotna: Soldotna Police Division
• Wasilla: Fred Meyer
• Willow: Willow Group Middle
