You are currently browsing the monthly archive for December 2011.
Christmas is just about here. One of the fun parts of the holiday season is seeing the joy in kids’ faces as they rip into their presents to find the treasures buried beneath. The ”treasures”, however, have changed tremendously over the years. To share a history of the evolution of toys, the Anchorage Museum has transformed their atrium into a Wonderland of Toys in Anchorage. From now through January 8, 2012, the exhibit will showcase toys throughout the years, with some dating back to the 1800s.
Amongst the twinkling lights in the museum’s atrium, attendees will view World War I toy soldiers, full-sized French dolls and carousel horses. Disneyland isn’t the only place showing that it’s a small world after all. The evergreen tree at the center of the Wonderland of Toys exhibit is decorated with over 100 dolls dressed in traditional costumes representing countries all around the world. You don’t want to miss this incredible display with your family.
Come celebrate a fun family tradition in the Anchorage area by visiting the Wonderland of Toys at the Anchorage Museum. The exhibit is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm from now until January 8, 2012. All it costs is the price of a museum ticket. For museum members, admission is always free. For non-members, adults are $12 each, seniors, students and members of the military are $9, kids ages 3-12 are $7 and kids under the age of 3 are free (donations are always appreciated). However you choose to spend your time, I want to wish you a happy holiday season!
Pauline Hofseth, your Anchorage real estate specialist
Originally posted on my Anchorage real estate blog here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/2657330/a-wonderland-of-toys-in-anchorage.
Anchorage was recently named as the 10th Best City in America to live according to online magazine Businessweek.com. Ranked #10 on the list of America’s Best Places, Anchorage was recognized for its quality of life, educational access and low crime rates amongst other factors. This is the first time Businessweek.com has compiled its list of 50 Best Cities.
In its report, Businessweek.com specifically cited Anchorage for its amount of park acres per person as well as the best air quality of any other city on the list. At 6.4%, our unemployment rate is well below the 8.6% national average reported as of last month. Our low foreclosure rate (0.0053) has kept many Anchorage homeowners out of the mess the rest of the country has experienced in the real estate market over the last few years.
Businessweek.com took 50 of the largest cities in the United States and ranked them according to the following criteria (amongst others):
- Amount of restaurants, bars and museums per capita
- Number of colleges/universities, libraries and sports teams
- Median income
- Unemployment rate
- Crime rate
- Foreclosure rate
- Performance of public school students
- Percentage of population with at least a bachelor’s degree
- Park acres per 1000 residents
- Air quality
The most weight for ranking was placed on air quality, school performance, level of education of citizens and the amount of restaurants, bar, parks and museums available to residents. This study just puts in writing what most Anchorage citizens are already well aware of: Anchorage is one of the best cities in America to live. Let me know if you are interested in purchasing your own Anchorage home so you can enjoy all the benefits Anchorage has to offer for yourself.
Pauline Hofseth, your Anchorage real estate specialist
Originally posted on my Anchorage real estate blog here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/2635440/anchorage-named-top-10-best-city-in-america.
Recent Comments