Community Life in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska

Read by Roshell

In early spring, around mid-February, the Crafter&#8217;s Guild hosts an Ice Cream Social. They make ice cream sundaes, milk shakes, and bowls of ice cream for the community&#160;to get together and socialize.

Our village has come back to life and everyone is out&#160;and about enjoying the snow and warmth as we wait for&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.

Summer in Manley Hot Springs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;!

Read by Lochlann

Towards the end of February, the Iron Dog Snow Machine Race comes through Manley Hot Springs. People volunteer during the race to help the racers get gas, rest, and to fix the snow machines.

Sometimes in early March, the Iditarod comes through Manley Hot Springs. The mushers will rest their dogs out near Twin Lakes and then sleep at the&#160;school or the Community Hall. The last time this happened was in the year 2017.

The biggest annual event is Manley&#8217;s Spring Carnival. There are fun games, snow machine races, and contests. Lots of people come out for the fun. 

Teacher Christine Krause Story, Page Illustrations, and Narration Lochlann W. Grade 4 Roshell W. Grade 6 Page art created &#8220;with a little help from everyone&#8221;, Manley style. Thanks To Principal Joe Krause and Superintendent Kerry Boyd for their leadership in making the Manley Hot Springs Book Slam possible. Book Slam Project Management Steve Nelson, Project Coordinator Consortium for Digital Learning Association of Alaska School Boards Cheryl Bobo, Site Facilitator &#169; 2019 Yukon-Koyukuk School District

People in Manley Hot Springs don&#8217;t get out much in the winter because it is so cold and dark. However, once spring comes, our village comes to life. 

The opening of the Road House and&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;

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