# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER

And kickoff of the future indoor play center

Followed by Open Play & Summer Family Festival! 

Tickets at https://alaskajewishcampus.formstack.com/forms/akfcgrandopening 

Wednesday, August 19th, 5:30 PM

The Greater Alaskan Community is warmly invited to join Alaska dignitaries and community leaders in celebrating this historic milestone for Anchorage and Alaska as we create a welcoming space for children with disabilities and special needs!

BBQ Dinner Buffet with Kids Menu | Petting Zoo | Fire Truck Bounce House for Littles | The Extreme Air Jumper | Face Painting | Balloon Twister | Cotton Candy | Festive Music

At Alaska Jewish Campus | 1117 E 35th Ave.

In attendance: Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson | Rep. Alyse Galvin | Alaska Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg | Deputy Commissioner Emily Ricci | Stephanie Berglund, CEO, THREAD Alaska | Representatives of Anchorage Mayor Lafrance

In collaboration with Alaska’s leading non-profit organizations serving children with special needs: THREAD Alaska | Special Olympics Alaska |Best Beginnings | (PIC) Programs for Infants and Children | Alaska Down Syndrome Network |ARC of Anchorage | Anchorage Park Foundation Inclusive Play Work Group | Stone Soup Group | Hearts and Hands of Care, Inc. | Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities

PHASE ONE: Outdoor Play Center Made Possible Thanks to Generous Grants from: THREAD Alaska | State of Alaska Childcare Program Office | Municipality of Anchorage Childcare & Early Education Fund  | Barney & Rachel Gottestein Charitable Foundation   

PHASE TWO: Join Our Growing Group of Partners Supporting Efforts to Create an Indoor Play Center for Alaska’s Cold Weather Seasons: Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Mental Health Trust | Conoco Phillips Alaska | Ellsworth Foundation | ME Weber Foundation | Demain Family Foundation | Barney and Rachel Gottstein Charitable Foundation | Terri Hall and Bernie’s Pharmacy | Richard L. & Diane M. Block Foundation
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-of-the-alaska-friendship-circle-all-ability-early-childhood-play-center/200030574789421
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Nonprofit, Festivals, Art, fine-arts, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1117 E 35th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99508
- **lat**: 61.18946
- **long**: -149.86104
- **full address**: 1117 E 35th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99508

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=RIBBON-CUTTING+CEREMONY+OF+THE+ALASKA+FRIENDSHIP+CIRCLE+ALL-ABILITY+EARLY+CHILDHOOD+PLAY+CENTER&date=Wed%2C+19+Aug%2C+2026+at+05%3A30+pm&bg=2

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER being held?
  - **A:** RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1117 E 35th Ave, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99508.
- **Q**: Who is organizing RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER?
  - **A:** RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER is organized by Alaska Jewish Campus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY OF THE ALASKA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE ALL-ABILITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PLAY CENTER sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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