ANNUAL 5K TORCH RUN
The annual 5K Torch Run pledge drive that benefits the Special Olympics will happen this Saturday. Registration begins at 9am with the race at 10am, starting at Subway. Log onto www.specialolympics.org for more information.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND WORK SESSION TONIGHT
Valdez City Schools will hold a school board meeting and work session tonight starting at 5:30pm in the school board room. Administrative Contracts and the 2013-2014 School Contract for VCSD School Psychological needs are on the consent agenda. Approval of reduction of high school lunch period to 30 minutes for the 2013-2014 school year is an action item, as is approval of the Superintendent contract and science curriculum materials. Discussion items include increasing graduation requirements for the class of 2017 and VCSD Finances.

Work Session 5:30 to 6:30pm
School Board Room
Discussion items include: Review of Bylaws of the Board and Philosophy-Goals-Objectives & Comprehensive Plans and 2013 through 2015 Superintendent Contract.
CLICK HERE for the work session agenda.

REGULAR MEETING
6:30pm - School Board Room
CLICK HERE for the meeting agenda.

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HALIBUT DERBY STARTS THIS SATURDAY
The Valdez Halibut Derby will get underway this Saturday. The Grand Prize for the largest halibut caught in Valdez is $15,000. A $10 daily Derby ticket gives anglers the chance to win weekly 1st and 2nd place prizes, in addition to the over top three cash prizes. Everyone who purchases a derby ticket is entered in a drawing to win a 2013 Ford F-150 Truck. For more information, visit: www.valdezfishderbies.com
2013 Derby Dates
Halibut Derby
May 18 - Sep 1, 2013
Halibut Hullabaloo
June 14th - June 23rd, 2013
Kids' Pink Salmon Derby
July 20, 2013
Silver Salmon Derby
July 20 - Sep 1, 2013
Women's Silver Salmon Derby
Aug 10, 2013
Silver Big Prize Fridays
July 26 & Aug 30, 2013

 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF PARTY
There will be a Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party at the Valdez Consortium Library this Sunday from 2 to 4pm. Kids and teens can come to the party on Sunday to pre-register for the Summer Reading Program, listen to stories, enjoy a snack and play games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the Summer Reading Program or any library programs, call 835-4632.

 

RELAY FOR LIFE PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE
Organizers of the Relay for Life are hoping to Paint the Town Purple with fundraisers geared toward raising money for the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life teams will be hosting four fund-raisers this Saturday:
* 11am to 2pm -  Car Wash at Fire Department
* 10am to 2pm - Yard Sale at PWSCC Student Commons
* 9am to 2pm – Garage Sale and Bake Sale at the Elks Lodge
* 11am to 4pm – Bake Sale at Safeway
Help local Relay for Life Teams raise money and paint the town purple this Saturday by visiting their fundraising events around town this Saturday, then mark your calendars for the big Relay for Life event coming June 7^th.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATION
The City of Valdez and the Valdez School District will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Middle School on Friday, May 24^th from noon to 1:30pm. There will be a shovel ceremony, group photo in front of the school and a free community barbecue.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
May Day Fly-In
10^th Anniversary
May 10^th through 12^th
Friday, May 17^th – Kindergarten Graduation
Sunday, May 19^th - Baccalaureate
Monday, May 20^th – Last Day for Seniors
Friday, May 24^th – Last Day of School & H.S. Graduation
Monday, May 27^th – Memorial Day

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Latte Dah Espresso
Monday Morning Coffee Giveaway
 KVAK will choose one random Valdez Insider Member to win a cup of coffee from Latte Dah. The person’s name will be printed in our Valdez Insider E-news.

A perk for Valdez Insiders
Courtesy of KVAK and Latte Dah
If you are: Geri Czarnecki
you just won a FREE COFFEE
Claim your prize at Latte Dah Coffee Shop

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