First Friday Art Show

You are invited to a special showing of original watercolors and Giclee Prints and Cards by Nikki Kinne, Friday, July 6th at the Grange Hall Gallery in North Pole. The Grange Hall is located next to North Pole Middle School.

Nikki Kinne believes that, " Artists put into expression current collective existence. In many ways art is a more accurate measure of a society than written history, journals, or even raw video footage." More of Nikki's work can be viewed on her website:
www.watercolorsbynikkikinne.com

Artists' reception is 6:30 pm -8:30 pm.

Come Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa's hometown

8:00 - 10:00am Start with breakfast at Santa’s Senior Center
All day Dozens of vendors will sell their wares and food at North pole Elementary School
11:00am The Patriotic Parade begins and travels down Fifth Avenue, Santa Claus Lane and St. Nicholas Drive.
Noon - 2:00pm Greased Pole Climb, Kids Games, Entertainment Polynesian dancers
2:00 - 3:00pm Talent Show
3:00- 4:00pm Bed Race
4:00 - 5:00 pm Awards and Major Drawings

Cruis’n With Santa Extravaganza

The North Pole Lions Foundation is hosting its first annual Cruis'n with Santa Extravaganza on August 24-25, 2007 at the fireworks vendor sites located at Peridot and Richardson Highway. All of the proceeds will go to support the visually impaired or needy who require eye-care.

Friday Night, August 24th
5-11 pm Concessions
6 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
6-7 pm Car Show Cruis’n
7-8 pm Burn Out Demonstration
8-9 pm Open Cruis’n
9-11 pm Oldies/50’s Street Dance

Saturday, August 25th
10 am -11 pm Concessions
10 am - 4 pm Car Show
11 am - 3 pm Kids Fest
5-6 pm Cruis’n Car Show
7-9 pm Open Cruis’n
9-11 pm Country/Blue Grass Street Dance

For more information contact:
Howard Rixie 378-7797
Betty Holder 388-2684
Eric Thompson 490-2153

Alaska International Senior Games

If you're at least half a century young or almost a century old, then you can sign up and participate in Alaska International Senior Games, August 11-20, 2007.

These annual are hosted each year in Fairbanks and North Pole. Athletes can participate in a range of events and activities such as: Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Horseshoes, Mountain Biking, Race Walk, Racquetball, 5 K Road race, Softball, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Trap Shooting, Volleyball, .22 Caliber Pistol and Rifle, Bridge, Checkers, Chess, Cribbage, Dart Throw, Dominoes, Pinochle, Scrabble, Basketball Toss, Miniature Golf, Nail Driving and more.

For more information call Del Demerit at 388-7863. Join in the fun, there is no better time in your life than today to get healthy, stay healthy and be active!

Local North Pole resident Marie Burnett will represent Alaska at the 2007 National Senior Games in Louisville, Kentucky this summer competing in horseshoes!

Santa’s Half Marathon - Saturday July 7, 2007

Make sure you are on Santa's list for good boys and girls by participating in Flint Hills 14th Santa Claus Half Marathon. The race begins officially at 9:00 am at the Flint Hills Refinery on Old Richardson Highway and heads out to the Chena Lakes Flood Control Project for a 13.1 mile loop. There is a great barbecue at the end for all participants. For more information call Susan Kramer at 458-7968 or check out Running Club North website for registration forms and details: www.runningclubnorth.org.

Santa’s Letters and Gifts

And speaking of Santa... Do you know someone special that would enjoy receiving a letter from Santa? Stop by the Visitor Cabin and order a letter from Santa produced and sold by Santa's Letters and Gifts.