Alaska Safe and Sound Fair
WHEN: Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Loussac Library Sept. 11, Mat-Su College Sept. 18.
WHAT: Dozens of organizations, companies and agencies will help prepare you for emergencies. Test yourself on an obstacle course to find out if you know what to do in the event of an emergency. All ages welcome. Topics covered will include: earthquakes, snowmobile safety, first-aid preparation, wildfire preparation, physical fitness, avalanche awareness and pet safety. No experience or equipment necessary.
CONTACT: North American Outdoor Institute, 376-2898
FISHING
Russian River ferry open
WHEN: Sunday through 8 p.m.
WHERE: Russian River Ferry
WHAT: Even though the Russian River is closed to red salmon fishing, the ferry across the Kenai River continues operating 8 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sept. 5. Sportsman's Landing facility is open for parking and boat launching. Beginning Sept. 6, the parking area will be renovated but parking and boat launching will not be affected.
CONTACT: 1-907-262-7021 or e-mail kenai@fws.gov
HIKING
Family-friendly hike
WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
WHAT: Join volunteer Ben Schneider for a leisurely 3-mile hike for families with children of all ages on Dew Mound Trail. Backpacks for infants are advised, as trail is not stroller-friendly after the first mile. Bring water, snack and rain gear. Limited to the first 16 people who register.
COST: $5 parking for non-members
CONTACT: 694-2108
MOVIES
Adrenaline outdoor films
WHEN: Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Wendy Williamson Auditorium
WHAT: Radical Reels Film Festival gathers some of the best entries to the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Climbing, kayaking BASE jumping and extreme mountain biking included.
COST: $15 general public, $5 students
CONTACT: Daphne Brashear 786-121 or andlb6@uaa.alaska.edu.
HUNTING
Get Nelchina information
WHEN: 24 hours a day
WHERE: By phone or via website
WHAT: The Nelchina caribou hunt is under way through Sept. 20, with 850 original Tier I permits and an additional 500 Tier I permits for the participants in the Ahtna community hunt. Applications for the Tier II hunt scheduled Oct. 21-March 31 must be received in Anchorage or online by Oct. 5.
CONTACT: Top of page highlight at wildlife.alaska.gov/index.cfm or call hotline at 267-2304
SHOOTING
Shooting coaches training
WHEN: Tonight and Thursday night
WHERE: Rabbit Creek Shooting Park
WHAT: Training to become voluntary coach for the fall 2010 Youth Shotgun League. Ammo and workbook provided.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 748-3358
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