Downtown’s Latest: 11/7/24

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Lavelle’s Taphouse Holiday Pop-Up
Lavelle’s Taphouse will host a pop-up at their 2nd Avenue location on November 13. The event will feature “some of Fairbanks’ favorite makers, artists, and creatives.” Vendors in attendence will include: Teal Francis, Forever Linked, Smell This, Better For The Planet, and AK Oils by Kaye. Guests are invited “to try a local brew and shop some really fun vendors!” The event is on November 13 from 4:00-7:00pm.

TCC’s Family Fun Night
Tanana Chiefs Conference will host a Family Fun Night at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. The family-friendly event lets “you and your family can create Christmas cookie gifts and ornaments.” The Fairbanks Native Association will also be sharing information about their Tech Connect Program. If  interested, please register by sending a text message to Niisha Walsh at 907-378-1131 with your name and the ages of your children. The event is on November 14th from 5:30-7:00pm. 

FEDC pursues new designation
The Fairbanks Economic Development Coporation will “pursue becoming” the area’s Alaska Regional Development Organization (ARDOR). According to the State of Alaska, ARDORs are “required to develop and implement regional economic development strategies or similar economic development plans.” For more information, please read the latest from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.

Broken widows
The windows of several downtown businesses were vandalized over the weekend. Windows of the Key Bank Center, the US Postal Service, Cole Building, Arctic Traveler’s, Ringstad Law Office, Pacific Rim Consulting, and the Fairbanks Children’s Museum were all broken with “an unknown projectile.” No one was harmed. For more information, please read the latest from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.

Doyon hiring
The Doyon Family of Companies is hiring for a range of positions! Positions are open at Doyon Utilities, Doyon Drilling, Doyon Foundation and more. Interested persons can explore all job openings by visiting the Doyon career website.