Description: Please call to confirm availability. Every Saturday, starting March 29, 2:30-5:30 pm at Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave. For more info contact Gibby Serna at 339-4030. Location: Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave

Description: The Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education invites you, staff, individuals and families involved in early intervention, preschool services, special education and/or developmental disabilities services, to a Public Testimony/Community Reception.The Public Testimony will be held on Tuesday, May 6th from 6: p.m. to 7:30 pm.Location: Aspen Hotel Soldotna, AlaskaTeleconference for remote communities by dialing 1-800-315-6338 and use code 423 and # signThe format will be informal, and we encourage you to provide input to us on: Location: Aspen Hotel Soldotna, Alaska

Description: Who: Families of Alaskan children and youth facing social, emotional and behavioral challenges and all of those concerned about helping What: A chance to learn about services and programs that might be useful to you and your family, a chance to talk together about challenges and solutions, a chance to make your voice heard about how the system can best serve you and your family. Please join us.  May 8th:  Tell us what you think…  Location: 1-800-315-6338, When the operator answers, enter: 2854#

Description: Join us for parent-to-parent discussions and support, as well as interactive youth groups for ages 6-12 and 12-21. Each 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month.Location Details AYFN Location Details: at 400 E. Northern Lights, Suite 100 Phone: 770-4979 Directions Driving directions are from the starting point of: Midtown Sears Mall, located at Seward Highway and E. Northern Lights Drive west on E. Northern Lights from the Seward Highway 0.1 miles AYFN is located in white building on right side of E. Northern Lights, just before Eagle Street. Location: AYFN, 400 E. Northern Lights, Suite 100, Anchorage 99503

Description: Please call to confirm availability. Every Saturday, starting March 29, 2:30-5:30 pm at Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave. For more info contact Gibby Serna at 339-4030. Location: Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave

Description: You are invited to a forum to discuss community challenges and systems that impact family issues. Registration/Check In: Location: Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Description: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders trainings at Stone Soup Group. These courses are recommended for parents, educators, professionals, and anyone who would like to get a good understanding of FASD, from someone considered to be a local authority on the subject. Location: Stone Soup Group, Anchorage

Description: You are invited to a forum to discuss community challenges and systems that impact family issues. Registration/Check In: Location: Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska

Description: For more information please visit this link:  http://ayfn.org/node/1269  We are located at 401 E. Northern Lights, at the corner of Northern Lights and Denali, directly opposite the Carrs/Sears Mall. Location: AYFN

Description: 2008 National TA Conference Calls ALL CALLS ARE HELD FROM 1:00-2:30PM ET Location: any

Description: Location Details AYFN @AHFC Gateway Learning Center 801 Karluk St Anchorage AK Location Phone: 770-4979 Directions Driving directions are from the starting point of: Loussac Library 1: Start out going EAST on E 36TH AVE toward OLD SEWARD HWY. 0.3 miles Map 2: Turn LEFT onto SEWARD HWY / AK-1 N / INTERSTATE A1 N. Continue to follow AK-1 N / INTERSTATE A1 N. 1.8 miles Map 3: Turn RIGHT onto E 8TH AVE. 0.1 miles Map 4: Turn RIGHT onto KARLUK ST. Location: The AHFC Gateway Learning Center 801 Karluk St. ( 9th & Karluk )

Description: Please call to confirm availability. Every Saturday, starting March 29, 2:30-5:30 pm at Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave. For more info contact Gibby Serna at 339-4030. Location: Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave

Description: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders trainings at Stone Soup Group. These courses are recommended for parents, educators, professionals, and anyone who would like to get a good understanding of FASD, from someone considered to be a local authority on the subject. Location: Stone Soup Group, Anchorage

Description: For more information please visit this link:  http://ayfn.org/node/1269  We are located at 401 E. Northern Lights, at the corner of Northern Lights and Denali, directly opposite the Carrs/Sears Mall. Location: AYFN

Description: Hosted by Akeela and Volunteers of America, the Strengthening Families class for Grandfamilies will take place Thursdays at Volunteers of America ( 1675 C St.) from May 22nd – July 10th, 2008. Each class will begin with dinner at 5:30 and run until 7:30pm. Location: Volunteers of America (1675 C St.)

Description: Join us for parent-to-parent discussions and support, as well as interactive youth groups for ages 6-12 and 12-21. Each 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month.Location Details AYFN Location Details: at 400 E. Northern Lights, Suite 100 Phone: 770-4979 Directions Driving directions are from the starting point of: Midtown Sears Mall, located at Seward Highway and E. Northern Lights Drive west on E. Northern Lights from the Seward Highway 0.1 miles AYFN is located in white building on right side of E. Northern Lights, just before Eagle Street. Location: AYFN, 400 E. Northern Lights, Suite 100, Anchorage 99503

Description: Please call to confirm availability. Every Saturday, starting March 29, 2:30-5:30 pm at Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave. For more info contact Gibby Serna at 339-4030. Location: Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave

Description: For more information please visit this link:  http://ayfn.org/node/1269  We are located at 401 E. Northern Lights, at the corner of Northern Lights and Denali, directly opposite the Carrs/Sears Mall. Location: AYFN

Description: **Please note times given are approximate.  Check web links for exact times.**  Location: Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Chambers

Description: WASHINGTON, D.C- In an effort to educate Alaskans on the federal grant process, Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young will hold a grants symposium from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 29, 2008, at the Egan Center in Anchorage. At the event, information on federal grant opportunities, application processes, and post-award requirements will be provided. Location: Egan Center

Description: Hosted by Akeela and Volunteers of America, the Strengthening Families class for Grandfamilies will take place Thursdays at Volunteers of America ( 1675 C St.) from May 22nd – July 10th, 2008. Each class will begin with dinner at 5:30 and run until 7:30pm. Location: Volunteers of America (1675 C St.)

Description:  Join us for a 7 week course, Parenting with Love and Logic. Geared for parenting a child or teen with behavioral or neurobehavioral health issues. Suitable for parents of children of all ages! Kids pushing your buttons? Draining your energy? Outthinking you? Arguing? Come and join us! The next class is scheduled to begin May 29th 2008, for seven Thursdays from 7 pm to 9 pm in Anchorage. To register or make an inquiry call Jacquie at 764-4441.Childcare is available onsite, however advance planning is required, so please mention your needs when registering. Location: AYFN

Description: Please call to confirm availability. Every Saturday, starting March 29, 2:30-5:30 pm at Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave. For more info contact Gibby Serna at 339-4030. Location: Covenant House, 750 W 5th Ave