Military Families' Valentine's Fair 
Sponsered by
Anchorage First Lady Military and Family Support Initiative   
&
 Armed Services YMCA

First Lady Deborah Bonito welcomed military families to a day of crafts, games and
entertainment February10^th at Chugiak High School. 
While kids made Valentine cards, decorated cookies and rode the "bucking salmon," parents enjoyed professional massages, knitting and crocheting lessons and discounts to stores and services throughout the Anchorage community.  Individuals and organizations came together in an impressive demonstration of appreciation for our city's military families.

 
First Lady Deborah Bonito helps a wood worker
at the Home Depot Wood Shop station.

Home Depot generously donated construction
kits for kids to make their own birdhouses,
spice racks and bookshelves.

A military child gets help from her father on her birdhouse.

Guests made Valentine cards for their deployed family members and local Anchorage veterans.

Stampin' Up and Creative Memories donated   many of the card-making materials.

A cookie decorating station provided edible   artwork.

Tons of Fun Entertainment donated the popular
"bucking salmon!"

     The "bunjee run" gave kids a chance to burn  off steam and sugar.

 
Guests tried the basketball shoot to win prizes
from the US Army.

Mayor Begich poses with his balloon and a member of the Alaska Shriners.

First Lady Deborah Bonito "clowns around" with the Alaska Shriners.

And guests enjoy balloon animals and endless
jokes.

Jacob makes patriotic necklaces at the beading station with a volunteer.

The Chugiak High School Chaparalls perform their dance routine for the crowd.

        West High School's cast of Annie serenade the audience.