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SUMMARY:2026 CROSS-PAC SERVICE WEEK
DESCRIPTION:Hello officers\, \nCross-PAC Service Week is coming up\, November 8–14\, 2026! \nIn honor of Veterans Day\, this annual service initiative encourages officers across the PACs to give back to their communities through volunteerism. Whether you volunteer individually or alongside fellow officers\, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while representing the USPHS Commissioned Corps. \nCross-PAC Service Week Details: \n\nWhen: November 8–14\, 2026\nWhere: Local volunteer opportunities throughout our communities\nHow: Participate in a volunteer activity of your choice at any time during the week. Please click the website link below to see the attached flyer for additional ideas.\n\nFor questions regarding Cross-PAC Service Week\, please contact event leads: \n\nLT Magaly Mendoza – mmendoza@anthc.org\nLCDR Drew Katherine – drew.katherine@fda.hhs.gov
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/2026-cross-pac-service-week/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:2026 Special Olympics Alaska Bowling Tournament
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year – volunteers are needed to help serve breakfast and dinner during the Special Olympics Alaska State Bowling Tournament next month! \n  \nIf you are interested in signing up to volunteer\, please use this link: \nSpecial Olympics Alaska (volunteerhub.com) \n2026 Special Olympics Alaska Bowling Tournament\nNovember 7–8th \nClarion Suites Anchorage Downtown\, W 8th Ave \nThe link above will take you to the landing page on the new SOAK volunteer recruitment/management platform\, VolunteerHub. You will need to create an account to be able to sign up to volunteer. Once all volunteer shifts are finalized for the weekend\, you are also welcome to sign up for any events outside of the Sat/Sun breakfasts/Friday-Saturday dinner – you can reach out to CAPT Eldridge for the specific link. There are a set number of slots for each event – once they are full\, there will be a waiting list. There will be automatic email reminders leading up to the event and automatic thank you emails sent 24 hours after the event. If you are not receiving the thank you letters via email\, please ask for this at the event or email me and I will make sure that you receive one. Volunteers will now also have the ability to log into their accounts and see their volunteer history\, hours\, etc. No uniforms at the event – please wear casual clothes/athletic wear (no jeans).  Special Olympics Alaska will provide a t-shirt to all volunteers. \nCAPT Eldridge can be contacted at cjeldridge@anthc.org with any questions. \n  \nHave a wonderful weekend\, \nLT Thammavongsa \nAB COA Community Outreach Chair \n  \nErika Marie B. Thammavongsa\, BSN\, RN\, WCC \nLT\, United States Public Health Service  \nAlaska Native Medical Center \n4315 Diplomacy Drive \nAnchorage\, AK 99508 \nW: 907-729-8439 \nC: 907-723-7423 \nebthammavongsa@anthc.org
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/2026-special-olympics-alaska-bowling-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
ORGANIZER;CN="CAPT Eldridge":MAILTO:cjeldridge@anthc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261028T120000
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SUMMARY:ABCOA General Meeting with presentation by IHS Deputy Director  DCPS Robin Davidson
DESCRIPTION:IHS Deputy Director of Division of Commissioned Personnel Support will be giving a presentation on PHS leave policy\, including types of leave\, leave requests\, and accurate documentation in eCORPS.
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/abcoa-general-meeting-with-presentation-by-ihs-deputy-director-dcps-robin-davidson/
LOCATION:Southcentral Foundation Primary Care Building\, Kingfisher Room A&B\, 4320 Diplomacy Dr.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20261010T140000
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SUMMARY:Boo to the Flu
DESCRIPTION:Event will educate children how to properly wash hands.\nLooking volunteering – Especially non-clinical officers. Talk to LT Kobe Thammavongsa.
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/boo-to-the-flu/
LOCATION:Southcentral Foundation Primary Care Center\, 2nd Floor East Clinic (2EAST)\, 4320 Diplomacy Drive\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
ORGANIZER;CN="o%09LT Kobe Thammavongsa":MAILTO:kthammavongsa@SouthcentralFoundation.com
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SUMMARY:Spin class with LT Hale!
DESCRIPTION:The spin class will be open to officers only\, and you do not need to be a member of the Alaska Club to attend. There is a maximum of 20 participants.
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/spin-class-with-lt-hale/
LOCATION:Eagle River Alaska Club\, 12001 Business Blvd Ste 3A\, Eagle River\, AK\, 99577\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletic event
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SUMMARY:Charter College Mass Casualty Exercise
DESCRIPTION:Charter College Mass Casualty Exercise \nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Charter College\, Anchorage \nDescription: Charter College’s Nursing Program is seeking clinical and emergency response volunteers to support a realistic mass casualty exercise for nursing students. Opportunities include serving as evaluators\, assisting with moulage\, triage\, EMS\, mental health\, emergency department/inpatient specialties\, and other disaster-response activities. Nurses\, physicians\, EMS personnel\, and other clinical professionals are encouraged to participate. \nSign-Up: Contact Ted Walker directly to volunteer. \nPoint of Contact: Ted Walker\, Assistant Dean of Nursing – ted.walker@chartercollege.edu | (907) 777-1312
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/community-naloxone-kit-build-international-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Charter College\, Anchorage\, 2221 E Northern Lights Blvd #120\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
ORGANIZER;CN="Ted Walker":MAILTO:ted.walker@chartercollege.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:2026 Special Olympics Alaska Fall Games
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: September 11–13\, 2026 \nVolunteer opportunities include Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast\, with additional shifts available throughout the weekend. \nLocation: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown\, 3401 A Street\, Anchorage\, AK 99503 \nDescription: Volunteers are needed to assist with meal service and other activities during the 2026 Special Olympics Alaska Fall Games. Volunteers will register through Special Olympics Alaska’s VolunteerHub platform. Casual or athletic attire is requested; uniforms are not worn for this event\, and volunteer T-shirts will be provided. \nSign-Up: Special Olympics Alaska \nPoint of Contact: CAPT Eldridge – cjeldridge@anthc.org
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/2026-special-olympics-alaska-fall-games/
LOCATION:SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown\, 3401 A Street\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
ORGANIZER;CN="CAPT Eldridge":MAILTO:cjeldridge@anthc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260831T080000
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SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness Day event- 8/31/26!
DESCRIPTION:Community Naloxone Kit Build – International Overdose Awareness Day \nDate/Time: Monday\, August 31\, 2026 \n8:00–10:00 a.m. – Set-Up \n10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. – Naloxone Kit Assembly \n3:00–4:00 p.m. – Take-Down \nLocation: Fairview Community Recreation Center\, 1121 E. 10th Avenue\, Anchorage \nDescription: Volunteers are needed to help assemble 6\,000 naloxone kits for distribution throughout Alaska. Volunteers may assist with set-up\, kit assembly\, leadership roles\, or take-down. Volunteers may participate for one or multiple time blocks. \nSign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAC29A3FAC70-64732337-overdose#/ \nPoint of Contact: Christina Shadura – cshadura@nwalaska.org
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/overdose-awareness-day-event-8-31-26/
LOCATION:Fairview Rec Center\, 1121 E. 10th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Shadura":MAILTO:cshadura@nwalaska.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260807T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260713T062713Z
CREATED:20260704T232512Z
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SUMMARY:Promotion Ceremony
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URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/promotion-ceremony/
LOCATION:Nuka Tribal Drum\, 4085 Tudor Centre Dr.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Promotion ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260729T120000
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SUMMARY:Aurora Borealis COA Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members must log in and go to the Document Library to find the Aurora Borealis COA Branch Monthly Meeting Link PDF with the meeting link.
URL:https://auroraborealiscoa.org/event/aurora-borealis-coa-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Southcentral Foundation Primary Care Building\, Kingfisher Room A&B\, 4320 Diplomacy Dr.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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