2009 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Services - Alaska
Communities across the globe will be joining in The Compassionate Friends 13th Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 13, 2009.
You are invited to provide us information about your Worldwide Candle Lighting event for posting so people in your area will know of your service and be able to attend. Please complete the Worldwide Candle Lighting Information Form. Note: we reserve the right to edit all submissions.
IMPORTANT: If you attempt to submit your candle lighting service and we do not contact you or your service is not listed within 24 hours, please contact Joan@compassionatefriends.org.
Click on your state below to view Worldwide Candle Lighting events in your area.
Services are being added daily! Stop back often!!
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Anchorage – Anchorage Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 7:00 PM
Location: Providence Alaska Medical Center Chapel, 3200 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK
Highlights: Ceremony with music and candle lighting with children's pictures.
Bring: You are welcome to bring a photo or other memento of your child. Candles will be provided.
Special Events (after): Light refreshments will be served afterwards so that you can visit with each other.
Additional: Can contact Carol at 907-242-7226
Contact: Barbara
Telephone: 907-248-1063 Email: cbridge@gci.net
Fairbanks – Fairbanks Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 6:45 PM
Location: Hospice of the Tanana Valley, 2001 Gillam Way, Fairbanks, AK
Highlights: Brief ceremony and reading of children's names.
Bring: Pictures or remembrances.
Special Events (after): Sharing time and snacks.
Contact: Laurel Holmes
Telephone: 907-479-0707 Email: ljholmes@hotmail.com
Ketchikan – Ketchikan Chapter of The Compassionate Friends
Date & Time: December 13, 2009 6:30 PM
Location: The Pioneers Home (2nd floor), 141 Bryant St, Ketchikan, AK
Highlights: Candles will be provided as well as music and speakers.
Bring: Refreshments will be provided but everyone is welcome to bring something to share.
Contact: Karen Pitcher and Bett Jakubek
Telephone: 907-225-2652