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Chugiak-Eagle River is a community under the municipal government of Anchorage.  The community has experienced very rapid growth over the past twenty years with the population almost doubling between 1980 and 1990 from 12,858 to 25,324. The 2000 population is 29,915--an 18 percent growth rate in the past decade. The estimated population mid decade – 2005 - is approximately 35,000.

According to the 2000 census, median age for our residents in 34.2 years which is slightly older than Alaska as a state and slightly younger the United States as a whole. Approximately 66.5% of our population is married. Fifty-three percent work in the private sector. In addition, this is a well educated community with 36.8% of the population with college degrees compared to Alaska at 24.7% and the United States at 24.4%. 

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce supports economic development and economic diversity that complements the community oriented nature of this area.  Our business community is largely service/retail oriented. However, the surrounding scenic state park land, offers many opportunities for tourism development to complement the growing visitor industry in the state of Alaska.

. COST OF LIVING INDEX

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Since the Chugiak-Eagle River community is within the boundaries of the Municipality of Anchorage. ACCRA Cost of Living Index for Anchorage will be used to indicate relative prices. With the national average at 100, below are seven indicators.*

GROCERY-142.7

HOUSING-138.0

UTILITIES – 109.8

TRANSPORTATION-102.7

HEALTH CARE: 125.3

MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES: 123.2

ALL ITEMS INDEX: 126.6

*Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index First Quarter 2008

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE & SERVICES

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE & SERVICES

As a part of the Municipality of Anchorage, this community has two representatives who sit with nine other members on the Anchorage Municipal Assembly. Our representatives are responsible for advocating community interests and needs as well as dealing with a wide array of area-wide municipal issues.

Neighborhood community councils are very active in Chugiak-Eagle River reviewing issues related to planning and zoning, recreation, roads, public safety and education. Councils include Birchwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Eagle River Valley, Eklutna and Southfork. Their boundaries are delineated geographically and maps can be obtained by calling the Federation of Community Councils at 277-1977.

The Chugiak-Eagle River community has local jurisdiction over two government services:  Parks & Recreation and Municipal Roads. Representatives from each of five community councils make up the Eagle River/Chugiak Parks & Recreation Board and the Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River, Rural Road Service Area Board of Supervisors. Annually, these boards decide policies, budget and bond issues affecting local service delivery.

Chugiak-Eagle River has the following local offices available in the new Town Center on Business Boulevard: Parks & Recreation, Local Road Service, Health (WIC), Property Appraisal, Development Service, and Police.

The Anchorage Fire Department staffs Station 11 in downtown Eagle River. Outside their jurisdiction, The Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department and the Southfork Volunteer Fire Department (under the direction of the Anchorage Fire Department) deliver fire and emergency services to the more rural areas.

Voter Registration: Voter registration must be completed 30 days prior to an election. Places to register include the Department of Motor Vehicles in Eagle River and Anchorage, the Eagle River Library or the Anchorage City Clerk’s office. For more information, call 522-8683

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EDUCATION

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Anchorage School District provides public education for the Chugiak-Eagle River community. The District’s main offices are located in Anchorage and can be reached at 742-4000. There are ten public schools in the Chugiak-Eagle River area serving the needs of our youth.

Alpenglow Elementary          742-3300

Birchwood Elementary          742-3450

Chugiak Elementary            742-3400

Eagle Academy                 742-3025

Eagle River Elementary        742-3000

Fire Lake Elementary          742-3350

Homestead Elementary          742-3550

Ravenwood Elementary          742-3250

Gruening Middle School        742-3600

Mirror Lake Middle School     742-3500

Chugiak High School           742-3050

Eagle River High School       742-2700

PRIVATE SCHOOLS available in Chugiak-Eagle River include:

Birchwood Community Church    688-2228

Eagle River Christian Academy 694-4602

St. John’s Community School   696-3920

HOME SCHOOLS for more information here is our current list.

Iditarod School District – Distance Learning Center at 694-6100.

APHEA  (Alaska Private and Home Educators Association)  www.aphea.org

ERCHA (Eagle River Christian Home School Association)  www.ercha.com

UNIVERSITY/POST SECONDARY TRAINING

In 1976, the University of Alaska system expanded to downtown Eagle River. The Chugiak-Eagle River Campus of UAA Community & Technical College is located in the Eagle Center on Eagle River Road. The campus offers a variety of freshman through senior college level courses and work force development programs. For a copy of the current class offerings and registration information call (907) 694-3313 or visit them online at  eagle.uaa.alaska.edu 

PRESCHOOLS For the younger set, the following preschools are currently listed in the area:

Bright Beginnings                         694-4910

Children's Montessori School              694-3454

Chugiak Children's Services (Headstart)   688-2660

Creative Minds Pre-School   441-0875 (am) 229-7986 (pm)

Fire Lake Preschool                       694-8911

Joan’s Preschool Center                   694-7577

Joy Child Care & Preschool                694-2755

My Favorite Preschool                     696-4900

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NONPROFIT RECREATIONAL, SPECIAL INTERESTS
AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION!

A variety of nonprofit organizations provide for youth and adult recreation, special interest, community service and social service in Chugiak-Eagle River. Some of the more popular programs include. All area codes in Alaska are 907.:

Aglow International (Eagle River Chapter)     688-1420

Alaska Equine Rescue                     1-888-588-4677

Birchwood Recreational & Shooting Park        688-2809

DMV Registration :

The Division of Motor Vehicles titles motor vehicles, including trailers and mobile homes; registers motor vehicles, including trailers, snow vehicles, powered and non-powered boats, and All Terrain Vehicles; and licenses drivers statewide. The Division serves most of the Alaska adult population over 16 years of age by providing evidence of motor vehicle ownership and by issuing driver licenses to those qualified. Contact number for DMV is 269-5551.

HEALTH

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Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, and Alaska Native Medical Center (all located in Anchorage); and, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in the Valley, provide hospital services for the Chugiak-Eagle River community with a travel time of approximately 20 to 25 minutes. With the exception of the Municipal Women Infant & Children Services providing supplemental food for women infants and children (WIC) on a need basis, the private sector provides almost all health care needs in Chugiak-Eagle River. Our directory lists health care professionals in the following fields: physicians, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, counselors, nurse practitioners, and opticians.

DAY CARE

Child Care Connection can offer information and referral services for day care. Call 907-563-1966.

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CHURCHES

  Alliance Christian Fellowship

Pastor Rod Poepping

PO 774587

Eagle River Ak 99577

694-7741

Location: 16611 Artillery Road

Bible Baptist Church of Chugiak

Pastor Tim Page

PO BOX 670332

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-9477

Location: Old Glenn Highway & North Birchwood

Christ Temple Apostolic Church

Pastor Bishop Thomas Davis

22827 Sherman Street

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-3905

Location: 22827 Sherman Street

Chugiak Baptist Church

PO BOX 771798

Eagle River, AK 99577

688-3442

Location: 24007 Ski Road, Chugiak

Church in the Wildwood

Pastor Dan Walsh

16832 Hanson Drive

Eagle River, AK 99577

694-2089

Location: 16832 Hanson Drive

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

10012 Eagle River Road

Eagle River AK 99577

Location: Eagle River Road & Chandalar

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

19701 Driftwood Bay Drive

Eagle River, Ak 99577

Location: Driftwood Bay Drive by Alpenglow Elementary

Church of the Nazarene Eagle River

Pastor Rev. Michael Yost

PO BOX 770769

Eagle River AK 99577

694-9423

Location: 11050 Cross Drive

Community Covenant Church

Pastor Mark Meredith

16123 Artillery Road

Eagle River, AK 99577

696-5229

Location: 16123 Artillery Road

The Crossing at Birchwood

Pastor Brad Rud

PO BOX 670489

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-3222

Location: 22208 North Birchwood Loop

Eagle River Church of God

Pastor Bobby Jones

PO BOX 770017

Eagle River AK 99577

694-9395

Location: 17108 Hanson Drive

Eagle River Community Christian Church

Pastor Brad Norris

11529 Celestial Street

Eagle River, AK 99577

694-2260

Location: Celestial & Coronado

Eagle River Grace Church

PO BOX 770430

Eagle River, AK 99577

688-4010

Location: Mile 1.8 South Birchwood Loop

Eagle River Missionary Baptist Church

Dr. William Greene

16050 Lesmar Court

Eagle River, Ak 99577

694-6142

Location: 16050 Lesmar Court

Eagle River Presbyterian Church

Pastor Piper Cartland

PO BOX 771337

Eagle River AK 99577

694-5753

Location: 12836 Old Glenn Highway

Eagle River Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church

Pastor Richardo Cabero

16931 Eagle River Road

Eagle River Ak 99577

694-5821

Location: 16931 Eagle River Road

Embassy Christian Center

Dr. James LeRoy Jones

PO BOX 772732

Eagle River, AK 99577

696-7733

Location: 17034 North Eagle River Loop

Faith Ministries Word of Faith Fellowship

Pastor Bill Stephenson

PO BOX 770329

Eagle River, AK 99577

694-4496

Location: 12107 Horseshoe Drive

First Baptist Church of Eagle River

Pastor Todd Burgess

11149 Old Eagle River Road

Eagle River, AK 99577

694-2292

Location: Old Eagle River Road & Monte Road

First United Pentecostal Church of Eagle River

Pastor Jason Gallion

PO BOX 772062

Eagle River, AK 99577

696-1111

Location: Old Glenn & Fire Lake

Freedom Baptist Church

Pastor Rod Julian

696-1279

Location: At the Seventh Day Adventist Church  16931 Eagle River Road

Gateway Fellowship

Pastor : Randy & Gina Jones

20905 Eastside Drive

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-4283

Location: 20905 Eastside Drive Chugiak

Grace Community AME Mission

Rev Gracie Jackson

PO Box 772731

Eagle River, AK 99577

317-8383

Holy Spirit Episcopal Church

PO BOX 773223

Eagle River AK 99577

694-8201

Location: 17545 N. Eagle River Lp Rd.

Jehovah’s Witness

Location: 19126 Darby Road

Eagle River, Alaska 99577

696-3500

Joy Lutheran Church

Pastor Martin Eldred

10111 E. Eagle River Lp Rd

Eagle River AK 99577

694-9601

Location: 10111 E. Eagle River Lp Rd

King's Way Ministry Center

Pastor Jack Aiken

10336 East Eagle River Lp Rd

Eagle River, AK 99577

694-4070

Location: 10336 East Eagle River Loop Road

Lighthouse Baptist Church

Pastor George Blood

10021 East Eagle River Lp Rd

Eagle River Ak 99577

694-9300

Location: Eagle River Road & Eagle River Lp Road

Northern Lights Tabernacle

Pastor Frank Dutton

19126 Hidden Hill Court

Chugiak Ak 99567

688-0279

Location: 19126 Hidden Hill Court

Northstar Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Roger Galloway

PO BOX 770302

Eagle River, AK 99577

696-2565

Location: VFW Drive

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pastor Steve Heinsen

PO Box  670150

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-2157

Location: 18444 Old Glenn Hwy (Mile 19.5)

Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Pator Brian Hackman

11555 Birch Hills Drive

Eagle River AK 99577

694-3456

Location: N. Eagle River Loop & Birch Hills Drive

Peters Creek Baptist Church

Pastor Dean C. Blood

21308 Old Glenn Hwy

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-6816

Location: 21308 Old Glenn Hwy

Peters Creek Christian Center

Pastor Tim Maus

20640 Chapel Drive

Chugiak, Ak 99567

688-2242

Location: 20640 Chapel Drive

River of Life (ELCA)

Pastor Carol George

PO BOX 670470

Chugiak, AK 99567

688-0248 info: 696-0248

Location: 21301 Voyles Blvd

Riverside Community Church

Pastor Ed Gardner

10301 Eagle River Loop Road

Eagle River Ak 99577

694-3251

Location: 10301 Eagle River Lp Rd

Skyline Family Fellowship

Pastor Dale Shillington

18239 N. Eagle River Lp Rd

Eagle River AK 99577

694-4663

Location: 18239 N. Eagle River Lp Rd.

Springbrook Church of Christ

Pastor Norris Caraway

12733 Springbrook Drive

Eagle River Ak 99577

694-9186

Location: 12733 Springbrook Drive

St. Andrew Catholic Church

16300 Domain Lane

Eagle River AK 99577

694-2170

Location: 16300 Domain Lane

St. John Orthodox Cathedral

Rev. Fr. Marc Dunaway

18936 Monastery Drive

Eagle River, AK 99577

696-2002

Location: 18936 Monastery Drive

United Methodist Church of Chugiak

Pastor Carlo Rapanut

PO BOX 670909

Chugiak, AK 99567

696-2353

Location: 16430 Old Glenn Highway

Until That Day Church

Dr. M.  Hildon Guy

PO BOX 770454

Eagle River AK 99577

696-6062

Location: 10440 West Frontage Road

Valley View Baptist Church

Pastor John Jemar

10750 Sunbeau Road

Eagle River AK 99577

694-7736

NEWSPAPERS

Weekly Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska Star 907-694-2727
Daily Anchorage Daily News 907-257-4200