09/08/2026
Do you know the history behind the Christmas Friendship Dinner?
It all started in 1991 with two men and 6 turkeys. That year 67 guests were served. By 1997 we were up to 500 guests. 2007 1200 guests were served. This year will be the CFDs 35th year. We will likely serve 4,000+ Mat-Su Valley residents Christmas dinner.
The need for this service is great in our small community. Which is why we are partnering with the Alaska Museum of Transportation for their Nightmare at the Museum Fundraiser. We need your help to make it a success!
Preparations for the fundraiser, Nightmare at the Museum, begin this Wednesday, September 9th, from 5 PM - 8 PM. We will start the evening off by doing some cleanup and organizing.
Decorating and event preparations will continue every Wednesday and Saturday in September. See the dates and times listed below.
September 12th, Saturday 10 AM- 12 PM CFD Meeting; 12 PM- 3 PM Decorating
September 16th, Wednesday 5 PM-8 PM Decorating
September 19th, Saturday 10 AM-3 PM Decorating
September 23rd, Wednesday 5 PM-8 PM Volunteer Meeting/Decorating
September 24th, Thursday 6 PM-7 PM Volunteer Meeting
September 26th, Saturday 10 AM-3 PM Volunteer Meeting/Decorating
September 30th, Wednesday 5 PM-8 PM Volunteer Meeting/Final Touches
In addition to needing help with the setup/decorating, the event itself will require many hands to make it a success! The Scare Train, the Haunted House, the Hay Rides, the Paintball Zombies are all positions that need to be filled.
The Nightmare at the Museum will run every Friday and Saturday in October from 6 PM-9 PM (at the Museum of Alaska in Wasilla)
November 1st, Sunday, 1 PM- 5 PM Tear Down/Clean Up Museum.
You can sign up on our online signup or give our Volunteer Coordinator a call! https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/signUps/findSignUpResults
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions! Hope to see you soon!
Chair: 907-631-9776
Volunteer Coordinator: 907-631-9767
Email: [email protected]
