August 6, 2026, by Seward Folly Staff

NEW THIS MONTH

Check out the RESOURCES page for residents and visitors: https://sewardfolly.com/seward-resources/

Help shape Seward’s budget for 2027 and 2028! The City wants to hear from you. Click this link: https://bit.ly/3Rj5Y2I (see flyer below)

The Resources Page now includes a list of Places to Worship in Seward. Go here to find out more.

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Thursday, August 6:

Closed AVTEC In-Service

• 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., Bloom Play & Chat, at Seward Library
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 6:00 p.m. start, Dreamland Book Discussion: When the Cranes Fly South, at 302 Washington St.

Friday, August 7:

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Storytime: How to Eat a Book, at Seward Library
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at Seward Library
• 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. show starts, Raised by Elephants, Flamingo Friday Night Music Series, $15 entry (208 Fourth Avenue)
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Volleyball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., First Friday Art Walk, downtown Seward (see flyer below)
• 9:00 p.m. start, Ayla Ray with The Chris Christy Quintet, Live at the Yukon Bar (21+; $10 entry)

Saturday, August 8:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (taking place August 8-16th; click here & see flyer below for more info)

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Seward Farmer’s Market, next to Ranting Raven (228 4th Avenue)
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Free Estate Planning Seminar with an Alaska Law & Mediation Attorney, at the Seward American Legion Post #5, 402 Fifth Avenue
  • Seating is limited, so please RSVP at https://calendly.com/…/seward-free-estate-planning-seminar
• 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Open Family Pickleball, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Open Rock Wall Climb, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Young Professionals Skate Night, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym (see flyer below)
• 9:00 p.m. start, Ayla Ray with The Chris Christy Quintet, Live at the Yukon Bar (21+; $10 entry)

Sunday, August 9:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (click here & see flyer below for more info)

AVTEC Gym Closed: Summer Hours

• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Community Class (donation-based), at Seward Yoga
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.

Monday, August 10:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (click here & see flyer below for more info)

AVTEC Gym Closed: Summer Hours

• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Seward Electric Financial Deep Dive Sessions, email Taylor Crocker at tcrocker@cityofseward.net to reserve your seat and find out more
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Seward Strings (open to all musicians), at Senior Center
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Lego Lounge, at Seward Library
• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., LTC Accessibility Community Conversation, at Seward Library (see flyer below)

Tuesday, August 11:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (click here & see flyer below for more info)

13th Annual Seward Tsunami Swim Club Starts (see flyer below for details)

• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Seward Electric Financial Deep Dive Sessions, email Taylor Crocker at tcrocker@cityofseward.net to reserve your seat and find out more
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Open Chess Play, at Seward Library
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Pastels with Carol Souza, at Senior Center (for seniors aged 60+)
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Open Adult Rock Wall Climb, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 8:00 p.m., Open Mic, at Yukon Bar (see flyer below)

Wednesday, August 12:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (click here & see flyer below for more info)

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Community Event for the 13th Annual Seward Tsunami Swim Club, at Branson Pavilion (see flyer below)

Thursday, August 13:

Seward Silver Salmon Derby (click here & see flyer below for more info)

• 10:00 a.m. – noon, Summer Reading Program: End of Summer Pizza Party, at Seward Library
• 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., Bloom Play & Chat, at Seward Library
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Senior Walking Hour, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Tot Time!, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Teen Hoops, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., 2 Movies @ 2 at the library! (Mon-Sun) Experience Alaska’s history with Waves over Seward: The 1964 Earthquake and The Iditarod National Historic Trail. $5 for two movies at the Seward Library.
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Basketball (16+), SPRD, at AVTEC Gym
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Open Ping Pong, SPRD, at AVTEC Gym

FLYERS FOR THIS WEEK’S EVENTS