Girdwood hosts Homer Police forum on ‘Parenting in the Digital Age’
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Girdwood hosts Homer Police forum on ‘Parenting in the Digital Age’

On a recent Friday evening in Girdwood, a much anticipated guest speaker came to Girdwood thanks to outreach and support from the Public Safety Advisory Committee and Girdwood Board of Supervisors. Lieutenant Ryan Browning of the Homer Police Department engaged parents and youth in a frank conversation about the real life risks of youth social media usage, cyberbullying, sexting.

Lt. Browning’s time as a police officer, and personal experience as a father of two teens himself, inspired him to create his two hour presentation “Parenting in the Digital Age.” Over the last year Browning has traveled all over the state of Alaska sharing his thoughtful, engaging, and at times provocative, two hour program with the goal of helping parents and teens open up a dialogue about what they’re seeing and experiencing online.

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Sold Out Girdwood Trails Marathon held Saturday; brings new record, and inspiring stories
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Sold Out Girdwood Trails Marathon held Saturday; brings new record, and inspiring stories

The sixth annual Girdwood Trails Marathon was held Saturday, Oct. 7 starting from the Alyeska Daylodge and travels through some of the most amazing meandering trails in Girdwood.

This sold-out event included a full marathon, a half marathon, and a juniors half marathon. In total, 193 participants, including 62 full marathon, and 131 half marathon particpants, from all around Alaska. This included 26 locals and 14 runners from other states, who ran the “marathon loop” in the Girdwood Valley.

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Girdwood's Ava Earl Releases New Album, Helps Power Northwestern U. Running Team
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Girdwood's Ava Earl Releases New Album, Helps Power Northwestern U. Running Team

In fourth grade at Girdwood Elementary, Ava Earl had to write a self-reflection on her school performance: "What are you good at? What are your weaknesses?"

Assessing her strengths wouldn't be hard, she was an exemplary student, star runner and already showed a proclivity in music.

But there was one thing she scolded herself on, something that could cause her teachers' "mild frustration", and something, as it would turn out, for which women are typically chided for more than men.

Talking--being--too much.

That accusation became the title of Earl's latest album, her fourth, released Sept. 15

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Alyeska Unveils Expansion Plans at Town Hall

Alyeska Unveils Expansion Plans at Town Hall

Alyeska Resort's owners laid out a sweeping vision for Girdwood's upper valley Thursday night, one of a "village", parking lots, recreational facilities, a conference center, a daycare center and other amenities.

About 150 people attended the meeting which was billed as a "town hall" meeting held amid platefuls of cookies and snacks in the weathered Sitzmark Bar, with its indigo paisley stained glass ceiling and worn, burnished booths.

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Girdwood community resilience challenge begins
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Girdwood community resilience challenge begins

This fall as you begin to prepare for winter and winter recreation, let’s also prepare for emergencies. Having worked over 20 years in emergency services, a common theme is that disasters never happen when you are ready for them, but preparing for them mentally and with some planning can make them a better experience.

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