WILLOW AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, INC.
WACO meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Willow Community Center.
WACO Meetings
WACO Community Meeting
The first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM
Willow Community Center
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The Polls are officially closed. A link to the unofficial results will be posted here and updated as soon as they are available. You can also go to directly to the Mat-Su Borough Website and watch for updates there.
www.matsugov.us
The McKinley Fire Long Term Recovery Group is looking for a Case Management Supervisor. If you have a desire to help those affected, are organized, detail-oriented, with good communication skills and able to work independently learn more and apply here: willowumc.org/apply/.
We would like to assist fire survivors currently rebuilding and improving their homes in obtaining building materials and supplies.
Examples: blue board, Tyvek, visquine sheeting, small hardware (nails, screws, staples), lumber, etc.
While we strive to connect with each family regularly, we understand that plates are full, and needs are ever-changing.
If you are still in need of assistance with building materials, please call (907)745-5824 or email [email protected]
You may include information about other needs, too! Frequently-heard requests include household essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, dish tubs, dish drying racks, garbage bags...).
We appreciate the community's strength, patience and support as we work toward recovery.
In an effort to be more transparent and to foster community involvement, the MSB Planning Department posts items scheduled to go before the Planning Commission online. View details of the November 4th meeting and agenda items by going to www.matsugov.us/boards/planningcommission.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough - Planning Commission
www.matsugov.us
The Planning Commission is a body of citizens which serve as an advisory group to the Assembly on issues and activities related to planning land use regulation and community development in general. The Commission also approves a variety of permits. The Planning Commission has seven members who are r...View WACO Community Meeting Agenda for November 6th at 7:PM here: www.waco-ak.org/download/9/agendas/52166/agenda_11_2019.pdf
There is still time to register for the 📣GREAT ALASKA SHAKEOUT📣 happening tomorrow (10/17)! Go to shakeout.org/Alaska to sign up and participate in this international Drop, Cover, and Hold On earthquake safety drill.
We were close to the door, so we calmly walked outside. No panic. And no injuries from flying dishes, furniture and books.
Brittany Ristau
Janelle Marks
Wondering how to help McKinley Fire survivors as the temperatures drop? Here's an easy and specific action item for you. Sponsor a family with winter gear. First, find out what size coat and boots are needed. Call (907) 745-5824 or email [email protected] for details.As the snow approaches, families affected by the McKinley Fire are still in need of warm winter gear and especially winter boots in their specific sizes.
Currently, we are working with over 20 families who have a need for winter coats, snow pants (or full bibs), boots, hats, gloves and warm socks.
Are YOU interested in sponsoring a family? By sponsoring and purchasing winter gear for McKinley Fire survivors, you'll be ensuring a warm, safe winter for someone in need.
If you would like to sponsor someone, please call (907)745-5824 or email [email protected]
We will provide you with needed sizes and more information on each family.
Our community's support makes a difference! Thank you for all you do!
If you are a McKinley Fire survivor in need of more information and assistance with the state fire relief assistance application, Small Business Administration loan or have not filled out a Mat-Su COAD relief request, Michele from United Way will be at Sheep Creek Lodge 3-6pm Friday to answer questions and help you out.
The Willow Transfer Station has resumed their normal days of operation and will only be open on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's. Thank you!
Here is this month's news: mailchi.mp/6ad996066366/p2yet32t07
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The Shem Pete Trail is now around the periphery of the whole property. It is a gorgeous walk. WACO submitted a grant proposal to the Mat Su Trails and Parks Foundation for ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) improvements, and to build beautiful and informative kiosks next summer. The ac...McKinley Fire Recovery Public Meeting: ONE STOP SHOP
The McKinley Fire Recovery Workgroup is sponsoring a public meeting to provide information on recovery and rebuild options to the persons displaced by the McKinley Fire. It will be a one-stop shop with representatives from contractors, volunteer builders, financial assistance, non-profit community organizations, ready to occupy structures, and others.
When: Monday, September 16, 2019 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Susitna Valley High School 42748 S. Parks Highway, Talkeetna.
Call 907 354-6744 for questions.
In an effort to be more transparent and to foster community involvement, the MSB Planning Department posts items scheduled to go before the Planning Commission online. View details of the September 16th meeting and agenda items by going to www.matsugov.us/boards/planningcommission.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough - Planning Commission
www.matsugov.us
The Planning Commission is a body of citizens which serve as an advisory group to the Assembly on issues and activities related to planning land use regulation and community development in general. The Commission also approves a variety of permits. The Planning Commission has seven members who are r...