WILLOW AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, INC.
Your local forum for discussion, participation and comment in matters of concern to the community. WACO promotes the social, cultural and economic welfare of the Willow area.
This website is a service for the community of Willow, Alaska. Find WACO meeting minutes and agendas as well as information about committees, the community center and, local groups. Committee and group news or announcements are also posted as received. View the calendar for the schedule of local activities/events.
WACO Community Meeting
The first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Willow Community Center
Latest News and Upcoming Events
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Department of Natural Resources will be hosting informational public meetings related to the proposed land conveyance to the Alaska Industrial Development Export Authority near the city of Houston (ADL 234762).
The meetings will be virtual, and are scheduled for August 27 and September 2. Details, including instructions for how to access the meetings, are available on the public meeting announcement: aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=224930
The link to the most recent public notice for the proposed land conveyance is included here: aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=224879
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Extension to public comment period - proposed land conveyance near city of Houston
This message is intended to notify you that the public comment period has been extended for the proposed land conveyance to the Alaska Industrial Development Export Authority near the city of Houston (ADL 234762).
-->>> The new deadline for submitting public comments is 5:00 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The link to the Online Public Notice system announcement can be found here:
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AGENDA For WACO COMMUNITY MEETING 08/05/2026
WILLOW COMMUNITY CENTER 7PM
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: July 01,2026
F. BOARD OFFICERS’ REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Chair: Tryg Erickson
2. Vice-Chair: Rodney McCambridge
3. Secretary: Sophia Boufidou
4. Treasurer: Maura Shea
5. At-Large Representative 1: Open
6. At-Large Representative 2: Danielle Barve
7. At-Large Representative 3: Hannah Eison
8. At-Large Representative 4: Lindsay Cronin
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. AIDA land Transfer
2. Request to write a letter of opposition to designating land at Mile 77 for a shooting range
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Modify the WACO by-laws Article 6, Section 1, (B) to have the board position of Past President term of service be until replaced by a newer Past President.
I. COMMUNITY GROUPS / CLUBS
Fire Service Area, Library, Pickle Ball, WDMA, PTA, Garden Club, WHO (Farmer’s Market), SU300, Willow Junior 100, Friends of State Parks/MatSu
J. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PERSONS TO BE HEARD
Open Forum
K. CONCENT AGENDA REPORTS
1. Carnival Committee
Carnival dates are set! Jan 29, 30, 31 and Feb. 5, 6, 7. The Theme will be “The Lynx”. The T-Shirt design contest is underway. In person meetings will begin August 3rd. 1st Mondays of the month. If you have any questions please email [email protected] We are looking for mini raffle donations and door prizes donations.
Submitted by Danielle Barve, Carnival Committee Chair and WACO At-Large-Representative
2. Youth Forum (40-acre park)
No news this month.
Submitted by Linda Oxley, WACO Past Chair
3. CERT Community Service
· WACO July 4th Parade in Willow: Willow CERT volunteers worked cooperatively with community members who have partnered with us previously in promoting safety along the Parade. It was a great parade and everybody stayed safe!
· Annual Community Safety Day at Willow Farmers Market, July 24th: Willow CERT, Willow Caswell Fire Department and a Mat Su Borough Emergency Operations Center enjoyed joining together again to meet with the public to promote safety and emergency preparedness.
· Houston’s Founders Day Celebration, August 14th at 6 pm: Come join the exciting festivities at the Houston Founders Day and stop by and visit the Willow CERT booth. Last year we even walked in the Parade and we might this year!
Mat Su Borough Emergency/Disaster Preparedness website: ready.matsugov.us
Willow CERT FB Page: www.facebook.com/WillowCERT willowcert.wordpress.com
Contact Brenda McCain at: [email protected] / 907-355-1418
4. Willow Recycling
Marian Charles is now serving as the volunteer scheduling for Recycling. Our Ewaste event was held July 31. Everything continues as usual. Submitted by Fran Lynch
5. Lions Club : Our next meeting is on August 13th 7 pm at the Willow Library Meeting Room. We will have a potluck on August 27th at 5 pm at the same location. Come to the meeting or potluck and see if you’d be interested in becoming a Lion.
In Lion News: Willow Lions Membership- We’d like to invite you to join the Lions Club. We serve the community in a variety of ways. If you have a project that would help the community, let us know. Come to a meeting and check us out. Motto: We Serve!
In the Community:
- 4th of Parade and Picnic: The Lions club members enjoyed with the food for the 4th of July Picnic. Hope you enjoyed seeing us in the parade too.
- Community Calendar- Business, Organizations and Church- we are gathering ads for the Community Calendar. This calendar is distributed free to Willow Residents. We appreciate your support on this community service project.
- Kids Don’t Float- Did you know that the Willow Lions is in charge of putting out the Life jackets that keep our kids safe. Be sure to borrow one if you are out enjoying the lakes and rivers of Willow.
- Willow Lion’s Loan Closet: Does your summer company need a wheelchair, shower chair, or walker? The Willow Lions Club has medical items you can borrow. We just ask that you return them in clean and working order. Call 495-4008 for more information or to pick up items.
Willow Lions Club FB page: Willow Lion's Club ~ Contact: Sid Bertz (907-854 1570). Submitted by Laura Thomas
6. Willow Historical and Wildlife Foundation
The Museum will be open during the Summer on Fridays and Saturdays from 12-4 through August. The entrance fee is $5.00 per person or we offer affordable yearly memberships for individuals and families that includes admission to the Museum.
WHWF would like to recognize and thank Jim Huston for his endless volunteering hours and unwavering dedication to improving the Museum and Community Center. Jim has been instrumental with a current grant project for the outdoor areas at the Community Center and Museum. The public can now enjoy paved walkways behind the Community Center, including a complete walking track around the playground area. The future viewing area with seating and a paved path from the Museum to the lake is also coming along nicely. Submitted by Amber Bowman, WHWF Secretary WHWF contact information: Willow Historic and Wildlife Foundation P.O. Box 388, Willow, AK 99688 [email protected]
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What is the 40 acre youth Forum park? And where would that be located/what is the engineered plans for that?