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Fall activities coming up at Fort Greely - Halloween Bash for guests 18+ will be held on Friday, Oct. 16 and Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7 p.m.-midnight at Aurora Community Activities Center. Info: 907-873-4782.Fort Greely’s Fall Fest will be an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games, and crafts on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3-5 p.m. at Aurora Community Activities Center. Info: 907-873-4782.

Brush pile burning continues through Oct. 31 - The U.S. Wildland Fire Service, in conjunction with U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, is conducting pile burning on military lands across interior Alaska. Burning piles are in the Yukon Training Area northeast of Eielson Air Force Base, Donnelly Training Area south of Delta Junction, and in the northeast corner of Fort Wainwright. Operations will continue as conditions allow and may continue through Oct. 31. For questions, contact USWFS Public Affairs at 907-356-5510.

Healthy habits to prevent flu - Delta Junction Public Health nurse news offers these tips to help prevent flu. 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 2. Stay home when you are sick. 3. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing/ sneezing 4. Clean your hands. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. 6. Take steps for cleaner air. 7. Practice good hygiene and other healthy habits.

Deltana Fair Board Annual Meeting - Deltana Fair Board will hold its annual meeting on Monday, October 19, 6 p.m., at the Delta Junction Community Center. Members of the fair are encouraged to attend to vote on officers for the coming year. Membership dues may be paid at the annual meeting or online at https://deltanafair.com/shop/ols/categories/membership. Annual membership is $25 for individuals and $50 for corporations. A lifetime membership is $350.

October Watercolor Challenge - October’s Watercolor Challenge, sponsored by WillowWood Gift Shop and Elaine’s Garden & Greenhouse, begins. This month’s image depicts some of the things we all enjoy during this special time of year, sunflowers and pumpkins. Soft hues of yellow, orange, gold and brown, blending together to create a warm and colorful display, reflects the end of the growing season and the introduction to the festive and colorful holidays that lie ahead. The contest is open to Delta residents ages 18 and over. Work is to be done on quality watercolor paper, size range 5x7 to 8x10. Paint a replica of the image, as closely as possible, however, the background color is yours to choose. Sign the back of your work only. We will begin receiving entries towards the end of October. The winner of this month’s challenge will receive a pre-printed watercolor sketch book. Good luck and, most importantly, have fun! Email elaineshannon59@gmail.com to get a copy of the image to paint or with any questions.

Library board announces election for two seats - The Delta Library Association announces the 2026 election for two seats on its Board of Directors. Candidates must be members of the Delta Library Association and agree to the purpose of the association to promote the library and its programs in the community.Association dues are $25 per year for an individual, $40 per year for a family, or $250 for a lifetime membership.The election will be held November 9, 2026. Ballots will be available for in-person voting at the library or electronically.Voting period is from October 27 to close of business November 6, 2026The Library Board meets monthly and is responsible for activities to raise funds to support the library and its programs.If interested, submit a brief bio at the library before the close of business on October 26, 2026.For further information, call the library at 907-895-4102.

Students raffling motorcycle to benefit Europe trip - The Delta High School Europe Trip students are raffling off a 2026 CRF50 Honda Motorcycle! Great for the kids and grandkids! Don't have kids? Win it for a $20 raffle ticket and sell it! (Retails at about $2,500.) Drawing will be Dec. 5th, 2026 - just in time for Christmas! Contact Katrina Gray at kgray@dgsd.us for more information.

Library Book Club meets Oct. 21 - Delta Community Library hosts a monthly book club at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. For the October 21 meeting, the club will be discussing The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. Stop by the library to get a copy of the book.