January 1, 2026, Seward Folly Staff

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Thursday, January 1

• Seward Community Health Clinic
• City of Seward
• Qutekcak Native Tribe

Friday, January 2

• Qutekcak Native Tribe
• Seward Parks & Recreation Department

UPCOMING EVENTS

Missed the flyers? Not on social media? No worries — here’s a handful of one-time events happening this week in the Seward area. For more current events, go to our scrolling Events on the bottom of Seward Folly’s homepage.

• THROUGHOUT JANUARY
  • Cruise Ship Terminal Blasting: 7:30 p.m. Daily – one blast/night.
  • Seward Community Library & Museum activities for all ages – Click HERE for details.
  • Seward Parks & Recreation Department activities for all ages – Click HERE for details.
  • Seward Senior Center activities for older Alaskans – Click HERE for details.
  • Seward High School Pool Schedule – see bottom of this page
  • Addiction Recovery Resources
    • Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. (Mon & Fri)
    • AA Meeting, Nazarene Church, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (daily)
    • Women in Recovery Meeting, Resurrection Lutheran Church, starts at 4:00 p.m. (Sundays)
  • Walking Program for Older Alaskans, Alaska SeaLife Center, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Thu-Mon; FREE)
  • 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. / M-F, Skate Sharpening, Seward High Office
    • Suggested donation: $10-$20/pair
    • Only traditional skates can be sharpened. No nordic blades.
  • FREE Reflective Tape – stop by today! Seward Community Health Clinic
    • Great for gear: Backpacks • Winter coats • Snow pants • Walking canes • Wheelchairs • Mobility devices

• Thursday, January 1:
  • Happy New Year!

• Friday, January 2:
  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Story Time, Seward Library

• Saturday, January 3:
  • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Kids in the Kitchen, SPRD
  • 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Park & Bark, Two Lakes Park, SPRD

• Sunday, January 4:
  • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Kids Yoga, SPRD

• Monday, January 5:
  • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Library LEGO Lounge, Seward Library
  • 5:30 – 6:15 p.m., Kids Archery Class, SPRD
  • 5:30 Appeal Hearing of PZ ‘s approval of resolution 2025-035 Council Chambers
  • 6:15 – 7:00 p.m., Open Kids Archery, SPRD

• Tuesday, January 6:
  • 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., One-on-One Digital Literacy Tutoring, Seward Library
  • 6:00 p.m., Bear Creek Fire Service Board, Bear Creek Fire Hall
  • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tangled Lines Improv Theater Workshop, SPRD
  • 7:00 p.m. start, Planning & Zoning Meeting, Council Chambers

• Wednesday, January 7:
  • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Wellness Wednesday, Qutekcak Native Tribe building, 221 Third Avenue
  • 6:00 p.m. start, Knitting Night, Dreamland Books & Yarn store
  • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Womens Weightlifting, SPRD

• Thursday, January 8:
  • 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., The Vibe Workshop: Unfinished Business, Seward Library

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST TWO WEEKS

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SPRD’s Community Santa Run on December 20, 2025

Photo Credit: SPRD

Seward High School Pool Lifeguards Celebrating the Holidays!

Photo Credit: SHS Pool

American Legion Seward Post #5’s Christmas Day Meal and Steak Night

“Busy time of year – Christmas Dinner then Steak Night…. Delivered 98 meals and about 65 or so came to eat at the post! Good Times!!”

Photo Credit: American Legion

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