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Festival of Flowers 2026
Set within Colony Days in Palmer, the Festival of Flowers is a floral-themed celebration of beauty, community spirit, and a shared sense of meaning.
Palmer Community Center2026 Colony Days
Colony Days 2026 is a hallmark summer tradition in Palmer that celebrates community, local history, and hometown pride. This annual event reflects a long-standing legacy in the area and offers a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere that honors what makes Palmer special.
Downtown Palmer25th Annual Charles H. Selman Memorial Golf Tournament
The event offers a day of friendly competition in support of Alaska’s hospitality workforce. For 25 years, this tournament has advanced education and workforce development through the Alaska CHARR Educational Fund. Since 2001, the Charles H. Selman Scholarship has raised more than $790,000 for students pursuing hospitality careers in Alaska. Each year, the Educational Fund awards $48,000 in scholarships to Alaskan students preparing for hospitality roles and provides $20,000 to the ProStart school to career culinary arts program. Participation strengthens training, education, and career pathways for future hospitality professionals.
Anchorage Golf CoursePick Your Shape Mosaics!
Design and build a 12 inch mosaic in the shape you like. The studio provides a variety of silhouettes such as moose, bear, mountain, puffin, and wolf, along with beads, glass, and mosaic tiles in many colors. Tweezers are supplied for placing small pieces, and wheel cutters are available to trim materials so they fit. Safety glasses must be worn for the entire class, and masks are required during soldering. If you have a pair of safety glasses that fits you well, you are welcome to bring it. This class is for ages 16 and older and is not suitable for those who are pregnant or nursing due to fumes from materials. With steady focus, most participants complete their project in one session. Space is limited, so only registered students may be in the studio. Some tile options appear in the posted images, though not every choice is pictured. Directions to the studio are sent after registration, so please provide a reliable phone number or email to receive important updates. Refunds are not offered for missed or rescheduled classes. If you cannot attend, you may send a replacement who meets the age requirement, and you must notify the studio with the replacement’s contact information. This policy helps manage high demand and limited seating.
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