BID On Birch & Alder Private Dinner for 6: Auction ENDS Friday May 26th!

Bid on this special private event here…….

Whether you want to arrange a dinner party for friends or business associates, host a special birthday, or anniversary celebration, or create a memorable event with family, what better way than with a private event created by a top-notch chef at a beautiful location?

Up for auction is a private prefix tasting menu 6 person dinner with wine pairings hosted by Birch & Alder chef and owner Rueben Gerber. 

You and your five guests will join Chef Reuben in his dining room at Birch & Alder for a private 6 course culinary experience, including wine pairings. The chef will introduce each course and discuss the accompanying wine. 

This fundraiser will directly impact FVCS’s summer programs by offsetting vehicle rental costs. To take our kid’s outside the Girdwood valley this summer, we have 12 days of van rentals at upwards of $300-400 a day. Funds raised will allow us to not pass on these extra costs to local families. Additional funds raised will go towards our scholarship and financial aid programs.

Additional Details:

• Valid for 6 people.
• Wine pairings are included.
• Prepared and served at Birch & Alder located along the Turnagain Arm in Indian, Alaska.
• Must be booked in advance with Chef Reuben Gerber, on a mutually agreed upon date.
• Reservations are subject to availability. All purchases are non-refundable.
• Experience cannot be resold or re-auctioned.
• This auction item benefits Four Valleys Community School. We Girdwood based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created by locals for locals. We provide community education and recreation through enriching experiences. Our EIN number is 20-1259568.

We are having a P A R T Y and you are invited!

TICKETS $15 are available for purchase here!

Can’t make it, but want to donate? Do that here!

FVCS summer programs have always been the highlight of our year, and in 2023 we are taking them to a whole new level!

We are asking for community support to raise the funds needed for van transportation, as we plan to take our Girdwood, Bird, Indian and Portage kids all over Southcentral Alaska.

Join us outdoors on May 12th from 6:30-9p at Hightower Pub in Girdwood for a family friendly live music and silent auction event. Kids 12 and under are free. Music will be the Zen Trembles (& maybe some local friends too). There will be silent auction items to bid, with all proceeds going to FVCS. Thank you Melissa and Ali for supporting this fundraiser!

Last summer we dipped our toes into the idea of field trips outside of the Girdwood valley, and it was a huge success. This summer, we want to go further! We have Seward, Hope, Whittier, and Talkneetna already on the list – all places that require us to drive all of these wild adventurous kids. Renting a vehicle is not inexpensive, and while we do have a limited amount of KMTA Grant Funds for summer programs already, they just aren’t enough to help keep actual camp costs low for participants.

Our goal for our FundRAGER is to raise at least $5000 to keep camps affordable for all, and get us on the road for as many adventures as possible.

Four Valleys Community School is a Girdwood based 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created by locals for locals. Our EIN number is 20-1259568.

Senior Community Service Scholarship: Due March 24th, 2023 at 4pm. Link here for application.  This scholarship for graduating high-school seniors is awarded each spring. Four Valleys Community School partners with Girdwood Turnagain Arm Lion’s Club to provide two $1000.00 scholarships for graduating seniors. All applications must be mailed to FVCS or submitted to our office. Applicants interview with a small committee via tele-conference, video conference, or in person (TBA). Final decision on Senior Community Service Scholarship Recipients will be made on or before April 7th, 2023. 

Keep it local! We love all of Girdwood’s non-profits, and partner with each one of these fantastic organizations on some level to provide services to our community. Be sure to Pick.Click.Give to Four Valleys Community School as well as others from the list when you file for your PFD.

Welcome to the New Year! Our office is back open and we are working on programming new classes and other fun events for Girdwood and beyond. Stay tuned for our email newsletter and other updates!

The Alyeska Snow Classic is back! We’ve got heaps of snow in Girdwood, and here’s your chance to guess the snow depth at elevation 1096ft on Mt Alyeska on the closing day of ski operations (April 28, 2023 estimated). Guess correctly and you could win some cash! Buy a ticket and make a guess March 1-31, 2023.

More information available at: http://www.alyeskasnowclassic.org

We’re back in the office and are busy programming some fantastic new classes. We’re starting the year off with Pickleball, Basketball, Nordic Ski Club, Kung Fu, and more classes are in the works. If you would have a professional interest or hobby you would like to share with the community, or you are interested in a class not currently offered, let us know and we will try to make it happen! Give us a call in the office at 907-742-5317 or email awade@fourvalleys.org. Here’s to a healthy and happy new year!

Senior Community Service Scholarship 2021: This scholarship for graduating high-school seniors is awarded each spring.

Four Valleys Community School partners with Girdwood Turnagain Arm Lion’s Club to provide two $1000.00 scholarships for graduating seniors. This year all applications must be mailed to FVCS, or submitted electronically (see application link above for details). Applicants interview with a small committee via tele-conference or video conference. 

Application deadline is April 9th, 2021.

The Girdwood Nordic Ski Club has partnered with the FVCS to offer Adult Nordic Ski Lessons right here in our own backyard. We are lucky to have experienced Nordic Coach Tyler Henegan in Girdwood to help improve your skills; you will also meet other cross country skiers and community members, and better enjoy your time out on the local trails with improved skills. Session 1 starts Monday January 18th!

These classes are small group and geared toward the beginner to low intermediate skier, and will cover basic classic skiing techniques. This is the year to get out on the local trails, work on your ski form, and improve your overall fitness.

SEE ALL CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION HERE.

All classes will be held at Moose Meadow unless changed by Coach Tyler.

Covid precautions will include mandatory mask wearing, social distancing, small groups (between 4-6 students), pre-class health questionaire and follow State of Alaska travel mandates. View our Nordic Lesson COVID-19 Mitigation Plan here.

If you have questions about the mechanics of this class please contact instructor Tyler Henegan: tyler.henegan@gmail.com. For registration contact FVCS at registration@fourvalleys.org.