Writing about angling
WHEN: 7 p.m. June 21
WHERE: Barnes & Noble
WHAT: Evan Swensen, author of several fishing books including "One Last Cast," will talk about writing about fishing at the Alaska Writers Guild meeting. He will be joined by noted fisherman Tom Robertson.
COST: Free
CONTACT: (907)-562-2520 or AlaskaWritersGuild.com
CLIMBING
See remote Neacola Mountains
WHEN: June 16, meetings start 6:30 p.m. with presentation 7 p.m.
WHERE: BP Energy Center
WHAT: Alaska climber and backcountry skier Keith Sanfacon will present "Lessons Learned from an Expedition to the Neacola Mountains." The remote Neacola Mountains are across the inlet, south of Mount Spur.
COST: Free
CONTACT: mcak.org/MCAEvent.html
Flattop solstice sleepover
WHEN: June 19-20
WHERE: Flattop Mountain
WHAT: Annual climb up Alaska's most-climbed peak to sleep over on the longest day of the year.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Tim Silvers at mountaineeringclubofalaska@ gmail.com
Lean rock climbing
WHEN: June 29
WHERE: Hatcher Pass
WHAT: First in series of climbing safety basics that also benefits experienced climbers looking to brush up. Training topics include climbing techniques and moving on rock, rappelling, anchors, sport climbing and self rescue.
COST: $15
CONTACT: Tim Silvers at mountaineeringclubofalaska@gmail.com
BOATING
Six-Mile Fest expanded
WHEN: Saturday
WHERE: Six-Mile Creek; festival is 3.4 miles down the cut-off from Seward Highway to Hope.
WHAT: One of Alaska's biggest whitewater festivals. Includes a 1 p.m. mass-start race through the biggest three rapids in the first canyon; a 2 p.m. pack raft mass start race that is new this year; a 2:30 p.m. inflatable race for any inflatable craft that, according to organizers, "you're crazy enough to ride"; 4 p.m. rodeo; 6 p.m. bonfire party with music, raffle and free beer and hot dogs.
COST: Free for spectators
CONTACT: www.AlaskaWhitewater.org
Join 40th birthday party
WHEN: 7 p.m. June 24
WHERE: Jewel Lake Park Pavilion
WHAT: Potluck barbecue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Knik Canoers and Kayakers.
COST: Bring a dish
CONTACT: KCK.org
FLORA & FAUNA
Stay safe among bears
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
WHAT: Naturalist Beth Baker will describe the behavior of black and brown bears and how to stay safe in their territory.
COST: Free; $5 parking for non-members
CONTACT: ERNC.org
Turnagain Arm bore tide
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Bird Point
WHAT: Meet Liza Sanden to view the bore tides, estimated to pass 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bring binoculars.
COST: Free program, $5 state parking fee
CONTACT: ERNC.org
KIDS
Learning outdoor skills
WHEN: June 14-16
WHERE: Rabbit Creek Shooting Park and local lake
WHAT: Kids (ages 10-14) learn about the shooting sports; archery, shotgun, .22 rifle, maps, survival skills, fishing, boating, safety and more.
COST: $100; must apply at Fish and Game (333 Raspberry Rd.)
CONTACT: 267-2241 or 267-2187
NATIONAL PARKS
Apply to drive Denali road
WHEN: Entries must be submitted electronically or mailed by June 30.
WHERE: Denali National Park
WHAT: Annual Denali Road lottery takes place Sept. 17-20, with 400 private Alaska vehicles per day are allowed to drive the park road. Entries into lottery due this month.
COST: $10, non-refundable fee with each entry, plus winners pay a $25 permit fee the day they drive as well as the park entrance fee all users pay.
CONTACT: Kris Fister, (907)-683-9583.
RUNNING
Homer News Spit Run
WHEN: 10 a.m., June 26
WHERE: Homer
WHAT: A 10-kilometer run that on flat course ends near Lands End Resort on the Homer Spit. Post-race party on the deck of Land's End resort includes a no-host barbecue and music. Prizes awarded for the fastest man and woman. A free shuttle allows runners to return to Homer High to pick up cars.
COST: $5 fee for those registering after 5 p.m. on June 23.
CONTACT: Homer News at 235-7767; register at HomerNews.com
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