AROUND ALASKA: Military Moms, Youth Heart Ambassador, and Walrus Update! | Around Alaska [Video]

Forty expectant military moms-to-be were treated to a group baby shower delivered by the nonprofit Operation Shower. The shower took place at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks. Lendlease Communities, which manages hundreds of homes for military families, presented the event.

A third grader at East Elementary School in Kodiak has been chosen as the American Heart Association’s volunteer Youth Heart Ambassador in Alaska for this school year. Eight-year-old Willow Stennett of Kodiak will work with the Heart Association to inspire other kids to adopt healthier habits. Willow had open heart surgery at 4 months but is now living an active lifestyle.

People in Unalaska can learn more on Tuesday about the cleanup efforts at formerly used defense Sites projects throughout Unalaska and the Qawalangin Region. Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the community-led Restoration Advisory Board will hold a public meeting at the Unalaska City Library on Tuesday evening.

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