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Hometown, Alaska - Alaska Public Media

Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron

  1. JUN 10

    Everyone's a little Scottish at the Highland Games | Hometown, Alaska

    We are looking ahead to an annual event that celebrates all things Scottish, from bagpipes, to tea, to tug of war and much more. The Scottish Highland Games will be taking place at the Alaska State Fairgrounds June 28 and 29. On this episode, we give you a full showcase of the things you can find at this year’s event. Later on the program we talk with a competitor who specializes in heavy athletics. HOST: Dave Waldron GUESTS: Jeni McDaniel, Executive Director of the Alaskan Scottish Club Nelson Alger, board member, Alaskan Scottish club/competitor LINKS: Alaska Scottish Highland Games information Alaskan Scottish Club website Facebook Instagram ]]>

    57 min

  2. JUN 2

    How to get started with bonsai in Alaska | Hometown, Alaska

    On this episode, we dive into a world of miniature trees, ancient artistry and abundant patience. That’s right, we’re talking about bonsai. Our guest is Paul Marmora, past president of the Cook Inlet Bonsai Study Group. We hear how he got started, what it takes to care for these tiny living sculptures and how this centuries-old tradition has taken root in the Last Frontier. HOST: Kim Sherry GUEST: Paul Marmora LINK: Cook Inlet Bonsai Study Group ]]>

    55 min

  3. MAY 19

    Upcoming series combines standup comedy and mental health | Hometown, Alaska

    Alaska's stand-up comedy scene has been quietly gaining momentum and a new summer series at the Performing Arts Center is looking to find out just how sustainable that scene can be. On this episode, host Dave Waldron speaks with Bradley Butcher, a stand-up comic and the founder of Comedy Up North. The series debuts in June and will run through July. Hear about this year's roster, which homegrown comics are making a name for themselves and how the shows will work to normalize mental health discussions. Schedule: June 12: Michael Lenoci June 26: Nicole Aimée Schreiber July 10: Ian Edwards July 24: Jade Catta-Preta HOST: Dave Waldron GUEST: Bradley Butcher, founder, Comedy Up North LINKS: Comedy Up North TICKETS ]]>

    51 min

  4. MAY 13

    Exploring Anchorage's food scene | Hometown, Alaska

    Daniella Ambrosino is a local food lover, social media influencer and someone who is right in the middle of Anchorage’s growing, global food scene. On this episode, we dive into how social media and cultural trends are bringing exciting new flavors to our city — and yes, there will be some taste testing along the way! HOST: Kim Sherry GUEST: Daniella Ambrosino, @eatlocal_drinklocal ]]>

    57 min

  5. APR 29

    Meditation and mindfulness for mental health | Hometown, Alaska

    Meditation and mindfulness are practices that many of us use either formally or informally, but what are the actual benefits we get from them? How do those practices affect our mental health? On this episode, we have a local meditation teacher answer those questions and teach us some meditation techniques. HOST: Dave Waldron GUEST: Rick Zelinsky LINKS: Meditate in Alaska Rick Zelinsky website ]]>

    57 min

  6. APR 25

    Discussing all things Arctic Comic Con | Hometown, Alaska

    You've likely heard of Comic Con before, the annual convention that happens in San Diego celebrating comics, video games and all things geeky, but did you know Anchorage has one too? Arctic Comic Con is now in its seventh year and happens this weekend at the Dena'ina Center. On this episode, we hear from one of the convention's founders and a pair of local video game developers trying to make their mark in the gaming industry. HOST: Dave Waldron GUESTS: Mike Lajoie, Co-Founder, Arctic Comic Con Wyatt White and George Young, CakeNeq Games LINKS: Arctic Comic Con CakeNeq Games ]]>

    57 min

  7. APR 14

    What a mostly snowless winter means for the rest of the year | Hometown, Alaska

    Don’t let this recent snowfall fool you. Anchorage had a historically low snow year. On this episode we find out what that lack of snow means for everything—from fire to mosquitos. We did get our usual Fool’s Spring last week, with about four inches of snowfall happening right when we thought we were in the clear. Earlier this year, the National Weather Service reported Anchorage had received 4.3 inches of snow from December 1 to February 17, the lowest snowfall ever recorded in Anchorage’s history. We received as much snow in about one day last week, than we did for the entire 80 days of our deepest winter months. So what does this nearly snowless winter mean for our spring and our summer? What does it mean for the fire season, the mosquito population, the bears or for gardening? On today’s show we’ll cover all of those questions with experts from around the state. HOST: Dave Waldron GUESTS: Stephanie Dufek, Wildland Urban Interface Project Manager for the Anchorage Fire Department Cory Stantorf, biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Rich Irvin, Co-President of the Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage Derek Sikes, President of the Alaska Entomological Society and the Curator of Insects at the University of Alaska Museum of the North LINKS: Anchorage Fire Department AFD Fire Prevention AFD Wildfire Division Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Species Information ADFG: Living With Bears Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage Alaska Entomological Society University of Alaska Museum of the North: Entomology ]]>

    43 min

  8. APR 7

    Digging deep into community gardens and fruit growing | Hometown, Alaska

    Our great state of Alaska encompasses eight hardiness zones and Anchorage is ranked 9th in the US for cities with the greatest number of community garden spaces. On this episode of Hometown, Alaska we hear from two guests excited about the upcoming Alaska summer growing season. The first half of the show is all about Anchorage's community gardens. The second half of the show discusses the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association and their long-time efforts to share fruit growing knowledge. HOST: Kim Sherry GUESTS: Blake Sauer, Community Garden Programmer for the Municipality of Anchorage Mark Wolbers, President of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association LINKS: Anchorage Community Gardens Community Gardens Resources Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association ]]>

    49 min
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Hometown, Alaska features conversations with local civic and cultural leaders, educators, and community members making an impact on their city. Hosted by: Anne Hillman, O’Hara Shipe, and Dave Waldron

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