MRAK Almanac: State Fair in Palmer, corn hole tourney in Fairbanks

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8/23: Work session for the Anchorage Assembly regarding on-site marijuana consumption ballot proposition. 1:30 to 3 pm at City Hall Assembly Conference Room 155. On-Site Marjiuana ​Ordinance No. AO 2019-103, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly submitting to the qualified voters of the Municipality of Anchorage at the Regular Municipal Election April 7, 2020, a ballot proposition asking whether to allow on-site consumption of marijuana by smoking or inhalation at retail marijuana establishments with a license endorsement for such on-site consumption; and, should the proposition be approved, providing for conforming amendments to Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 10.80, Licensing and Regulation of Marijuana Establishments, and 16.65, Secondhand Smoke Control Ordinance.

8/23: Kenai Borough Assembly candidates meet and greet in Sterling, 5:30-7:30 pm, Stinson Drive, Sterling.

8/24: Alaska State Fair parade in downtown Palmer kicks off at 11 am.

8/24: BP Family Day at the Alaska State Fair – kids 12 and under get in free

8/24: Battle of the Boards corn hole tournament to benefit the UAF Nanooks hockey team. 1-4:00 pm, Growden Memorial Park, 201 Wilbur St.

8/24: Fall outdoor gear sale at NOLS Alaska, 7 am until 1 pm at 5805 N Farm Loop Rd, Palmer.

Look ahead:

8/29: Alaska Republican Party District 30 meeting, Paradisos Restaurant, 811 Frontage Rd, Kenai, 6-8 pm.

 

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