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![IDEA Brothers Win Big at 2026 Arctic Winter Games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774486010/galenaalaskaorg/qs2z4k5lpbnlnwbkjuzl/danjosephrodgers.webp","width":1920}])
Daniel & Joseph Rodgers recently represented Alaska and the USA at the international competition held in Whitehorse, Canada.
![A young boy in a blue shirt is engaged in a martial arts practice, with a red and black punching bag visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765834379/qc24efjnlm3lomlmlngc/danielandjoseph.webp","width":1920}])
They will represent Alaska and the USA at the international competition held in Canada in 2026.
![A group of children sitting in cardboard vehicles in what appears to be an indoor play area or library, with adults visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768359020/op0mktpxoydfocvzgiyo/ancmovieday1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768359020/op0mktpxoydfocvzgiyo/ancmovieday1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768359020/op0mktpxoydfocvzgiyo/ancmovieday1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768359020/op0mktpxoydfocvzgiyo/ancmovieday1.jpg","width":1045}])
Several IDEA families in Anchorage gathered for a creative and joy-filled “drive-in” movie day this week.
![IDEA Families Deliver Joy to Pioneer Home]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766447978/is4kheipgfqwkb8trwcc/deannaherning_crop.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766447978/is4kheipgfqwkb8trwcc/deannaherning_crop.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766447978/is4kheipgfqwkb8trwcc/deannaherning_crop.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766447978/is4kheipgfqwkb8trwcc/deannaherning_crop.webp","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766447978/is4kheipgfqwkb8trwcc/deannaherning_crop.webp","width":1280}])
This holiday season, IDEA families in Palmer came together to deliver some Christmas cheer to senior citizens in their area.
![Southeast AK First Tech Challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765833581/galenaalaskaorg/za521eaymdgxpzbo1o2h/firsttechchallenge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765833581/galenaalaskaorg/za521eaymdgxpzbo1o2h/firsttechchallenge.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765833581/galenaalaskaorg/za521eaymdgxpzbo1o2h/firsttechchallenge.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765833581/galenaalaskaorg/za521eaymdgxpzbo1o2h/firsttechchallenge.jpg","width":965}])
Two Southeast IDEA First Tech Challenge (FTC) teams competed in a scrimmage match against other Southeast Alaska teams on Saturday, December 6.
![Two young individuals, a girl and a boy, are seated at a table and appear to be enjoying a meal together. The background suggests a school or community setting, with various decorations and posters visible.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765833406/galenaalaskaorg/galenaalaskaorg/f0s3gs9miwtvq9rrj9to/erchristmascrafts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765833406/galenaalaskaorg/galenaalaskaorg/f0s3gs9miwtvq9rrj9to/erchristmascrafts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765833406/galenaalaskaorg/galenaalaskaorg/f0s3gs9miwtvq9rrj9to/erchristmascrafts.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765833406/galenaalaskaorg/galenaalaskaorg/f0s3gs9miwtvq9rrj9to/erchristmascrafts.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765833406/galenaalaskaorg/galenaalaskaorg/f0s3gs9miwtvq9rrj9to/erchristmascrafts.jpg","width":1400}])
Staff and families had a great time at IDEA Eagle River's annual Holiday Craft Party this week!