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STATE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE will be in Wrangell on Thursday, May 9. Immunizations, birth control and STD screening, well-child exams for kids up to age 6, TB screening and medication, Narcan kits and medication disposal bags will be offered. The Public Health Center is in the Kadin Building, 215 Front St. Call 907-723-4611 to make an appointment in advance so the nurse knows what immunizations to bring.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR KIDS at the Irene Ingle Public Library now open for registration. Open to children entering kindergarten through ninth grade in the fall. Register at the library. The reading program runs May 28 through Aug. 3. More than 100 prize drawings and a pool/pizza party for everyone who completes the program. Call 907-874-3535 for more information.

NOLAN CENTER THEATER “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10-11.

CEDAR BARK GATHERING CLASS Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11. Registration required. The goal is to provide a supply of bark for community weaving and other projects. Call Lovey Brock 907-660-7054 or Tis Peterman 907-660-7722.

POTATO AND PLANT SALE 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at the community garden at City Park. Buy, sell or swap. Sponsored by WCA Earth Branch.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFTS WORKSHOP 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Join us in making Mother’s Day crafts. All ages welcome.

BOOK CLUB MEETING 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Irene Ingle Public Library. Call or email to join the book club; 907-874-3535; library@wrangell.com.

Muskeg Meadows will hold the Angerman’s Inc. and Stikine River Gifts nine-hole best-ball golf tournament Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12. The Wrangell IGA nine-hole best-ball golf tournament will be Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. Tournament play starts at 10 a.m .; register by 9:30 a.m.

STIKINE STORIES FILM FESTIVAL, a showing of student-produced short documentaries, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Nolan Center. Free.

SMALL BUSINESS and COMMERCIAL FISHING LOANS 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 21; 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at City Hall, hosted by the state Division of Investments. Information on small business loans, microloans, small business economic development programs, the state's rural development initiative, mariculture, commercial charter fisheries, commercial fishing loans, fishery permit purchases, vessel purchases and upgrades, gear purchase and upgrades, engine fuel efficiency upgrades, seafood product quality, quota share purchases and tax obligations. No appointment needed. Call for information: 1-800-478-5626 or 907-465-2510.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK the evening of Tuesday, May 28, at the Nolan Center (time still to be determined). The potluck is to celebrate the arrival of the canoes – the “Paddle to Celebration” journey will kick off in Wrangell and then head to Juneau. For more information, contact Danika at 907-470-440 or Christie Jamieson at 907-305-0117.

WRANGELL PARKS and RECREATION is offering multiple activities to get your body moving. For more information on any of the activities and more visit http://www.wrangellrec.com or call 907-874-2444.

-- OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the community center gym. Wear sporty clothes and gym shoes. For ages 14 and up. Drop-in rates apply.

-- KICKBOXING, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday with Victoria Carney. Drop-in fee $5; $3 senior discount; or facility punch card.

-- PICKLEBALL 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at the community center gym. Must be 14 years or older. Workout clothes and clean gym shoes. Fee $3 for youth; $5 adults; $3 seniors.

CONTINUING EVENTS

PARKS and RECREATION http://www.wrangellrec.com

- Open swim is open by appointment. Locker rooms are available.

- Arthritis class, 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

- Family open swim, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

- Lap swim, 6 to 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays; 5:15 to 6: 15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

- Tot swim, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.

- Open swim, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Water aerobics class, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Weight room: 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday

AA Meetings: North Star Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.

Want more attendance at your meeting or event? Send information for Roundup to wrgsent@gmail.com or call 907-874-2301.