🌱 District 1 Filing Begins Tuesday + Drug Take-Back Day In Anchorage

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 39.

Here are the top three stories in Anchorage today:

1. Itching for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these exciting events across Anchorage! From Broadway to concerts to open mic jams, there's something for everyone taking place around the city. (Anchorage Press)
2. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, candidates seeking to represent the newly expanded District 1 on the Anchorage Assembly can begin filing. The filing deadline is May 10 at 5:00 p.m., after which time, a full list of candidates will be posted online. Only residents who live in District 1 can vote in the upcoming election; ballots will be sent via mail on May 31. (Anchorage Daily News)
3. Today, Apr. 30, join the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement for Drug Take-Back Day. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., locations will be staffed around Alaska where the public can anonymously bring unused, unwanted, or unneeded legal prescription medication. Anchorage residents can visit Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Fred Meyer locations at Abbot and Muldoon to drop off their medication. (Facebook)

Today in Anchorage:

• Family Storytime At Loussac, At Anchorage Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bidding is open now through May 13 for the Anchorage Ballet's virtual auction. All proceeds from the auction support the ACBA Scholarship Fund. (Instagram)
• The University of Alaska Anchorage will celebrate the graduates of spring 2020 through spring 2022 at three commencement ceremonies this weekend. Congratulations to the graduates! (Facebook)
• The King and I's first few performances have been a royal delight. Don't miss your chance to see this Broadway classic at the Atwood Concert Hall, through Sunday! (Facebook)

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