Dear Friends and Neighbors:

1. Community Councils:

1. Monday, February 14, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Sand Lake Community Council, Calvary Church, 3800 West 80th Avenue. Contact the Council at: sandlakecc ''@'' Alaska.net .
2. Thursday, February 9, 2005, 7:00 p.m., Taku/Campbell Community Council, Taku Elementary School Library, 701 East 72nd Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. Contact Don Peacock at birdie ''@'' alaska.net

2. Legislative Hearings

1. Saturday, February 12, 2005, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Anchorage Caucus, Anchorage Legislative Information Office, 716 West Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. The Agenda is: 1-1:30 p.m., Mayor Mark Begich; 1:30-2:00 p.m., Assemblyman Dick Traini; 2-2:30 p.m., Anchorage School District; 2:30-2:45 p.m., Campfire Girls; 2:45-3:00 p.m., Caucus discussion on election of new Anchorage caucus officers. If you have any questions, please contact: Representative Tom Anderson, (907) 465-4939 or by e-mail at Representative_Tom_Anderson ''@'' legis.state.ak.us
2. You may obtain information on legislative hearings by visiting the Legislature's web site at http://www.legis.state.ak.us and using the Bill Search section and selecting Committee Meetings and Public Hearings Schedule.

3. Sand Lake Water and Sewer Hearing

1. The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility will be holding its next meeting on Sand Lake Water and Sewer improvements on Monday, February 28, 2005, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Cavalry Church, 3800 West 80th Avenue, Anchorage. The purpose of the meeting is to determine to which neighborhoods to direct federal and state money, and to answer questions from residents that may wish to form and improvement district.

4. Other

1. Boards and Commissions: If you are interested in serving on a state board or commission, please visit the Governor's website (http://www.gov.state.ak.us) and select on Boards and Commission bullet. The Current Vacancy List section will show you a list of vacancies (there are approximately 300 positions that will need to be filled in the next six months). You can then look at information on a board or commission that you might want to consider. There are instructions on how to apply for a Board, and the Board Application.
2. Gavel to Gavel: Gavel to Gavel is the service that provides audio and video coverage of the Alaska Legislature's sessions, committee meetings, press conferences and briefings. You may watch on television channel GCI 18 in Anchorage You may also access audio and video coverage through the Internet by visiting: http://www.ktoo.org/gavel/

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