Parent and Me Walks, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road Mommies, daddies and children are invited to learn the trail systems around Anchorage. Trail strollers and backpacks are welcome. $5 per family. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
WEDNESDAY
Mat-Su Kids Bike n Hike Summer Program, 6-7:30 p.m., UAF Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Trunk Road. For kids ages 6-18. Biking is on Wednesdays, hiking is on Saturdays. Locations will vary. Individual $20, family $40. (982-7553, www.vmbah.org)
Yoga in the Garden, 6:15 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Bring your own yoga mats and blocks. $8 per person, plus $5 garden entry fee. (770-3692, www.alaskabg.org)
Zumba on the Sundeck, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kincaid Chalet, 9401 Raspberry Road. Join certified instructor Sheryl Hoppman for a Latin inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. $8. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks)
Guided Hike to Dew Lake, 6:30-10 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A 6.5 mile round trip hike. Bring a daypack with snacks, water and wear layers. Limited to the first 12 people, at least 18 years old, who call to register. Free; $5 parking for non-members. (684-2108, www.ernc.org)
Alaska Dirt Divas weekly women's ride, 7 p.m., Service High School, 5577 Abbott Road. Meet near the hockey rink. Bring mountain bike, helmet and teacup. Ride level is intermediate to advanced. Free. (Alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)
THURSDAY
Hope Golf Classic, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Palmer Golf Course, 1000 E. Lepak Ave. The tournament is a 4 person scramble. $125, includes green fees, tournament gift bag, continental breakfast, on-course snacks, awards ceremony and post-game barbecue. (433-4914, www.hopealaska.org)
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Chalet, Raspberry Road. Thursday outings are more challenging. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
Moms, Pops, and Tots, 10 a.m.-noon, BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. Spend time playing and exploring outside with your infant or toddler. Network with other parents. Learn about outdoor gear and leave with useful handouts. Free. (267-1236, www.blm.gov/ak/sciencencenter)
SATURDAY
Potter Marsh Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m., Potter Marsh, E. 154th Ave. Join a family-friendly guided walk on the Potter Marsh boardwalk to learn about the area's wildlife. Binoculars, spotting scopes and guide books are available for loan. Kids encouraged, wheelchair accessible. Free. (267-2281, www.adfg.alaska.gov)
Cooper Landing Splash Sea Kayaking Skills Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Skills instruction on Kenai Lake for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Learn and practice or tune strokes and maneuvers and rescues and recoveries. All equipment provided, including Kokatat dry suits. $250-$295. (235-2090, alaskakayakschool.com/calendar/index.html#jun2)
Trail of Blue Ice Walk, Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, Portage Highway. Anchorage Volkssports Club is sponsoring a 10-k walk, which is a paved and cinder trail. Start anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and finish no later than 4 p.m. Walk is free, IVV book stamp is $3. Guided group walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Dogs are welcome. (248-9252)
Potter Marsh Discovery Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Potter Marsh, E. 154th Ave. A family-friendly event with nature-related games and prizes, invertebrate sampling, birding stations along the boardwalk, captive birds from Bird TLC, educational animals from the Alaska Zoo, kid-friendly archery range, release of a rehabilitated wild bird and more. Free. (267-2168, www.wildlife.alaska.gov)
Guided Wildflower Walk, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A workshop on field identification and a 3 mile walk. Limited to the first 20 people who register and pay. $20 fee; additional $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108)
Singing Songbirds, 1-3 p.m., Bird TLC Property, 15510 Old Seward Highway. Meet Bird TLC's live education songbirds and discover some of the reasons behind songbird calls. Photos are encouraged. Free. (562-4852, www.birdtlc.net)
Alaska Sailing Club's annual open house, 1-4 p.m., Mile 8.2 South Big Lake Road. Llearn about dingy sailing opportunities on Big Lake. View the ongoing adult sailing class and go for a sail boat ride. Free. (344-9058, aksailclub.com)
Drinking Safe Water in the Wilds, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Learn how to create safe drinking water in the backcountry, followed by a 1 mile walk to collect and treat water from the creek and a taste comparison of differently treated waters. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Beach Volleyball Tournament, 9 p.m., Springer Park, 3809 Arctic Blvd. Women, men, coed doubles, youth doubles. USA Volleyball membership required. $10. (677-0619, www.fufodabo.com)
SUNDAY
Tri The Kenai Triathlon, 8 a.m., Skyview High School, 46188 Sterling Highway, Soldotna. 500-yard swim, 10-mile road bike, 5K trail run. The event will include a charity focus on women's cancer. Featured racers include cancer survivors Jenn Sommerman and DeeDee Jonrowe. $75 for adults, $150 for teams and $10 for the youth event, ages 5-14. ( www.trithekenai.com)
Guided Family Friendly Hike, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A leisurely three mile hike for families with children of all ages on the Albert Loop Trail. Limited to the first 16 people who call to register. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
Guided Evening Beaver Walk, 8-10 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. A three mile walk to the Albert Loop past abandoned beaver ponds, and to look for hidden bank dens and beaver activity. Bring binoculars. Limited to the first 16 people who call to register. Not appropriate for children under the age of 10. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
MONDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Jodhpur Entrance, Jodhpur St. Monday outings are for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
COMING UP
Bean's Cafe Golf Tournament, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17, O'Malley's on the Green, 3651 O'Malley Road. Enjoy golf, food, fun and prizes. All the entry fees go directly towards providing meals and social services for the needy and homeless of Anchorage. $225 individual, $900 team of 4. (297-5612, events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7gxccleab&oeidk=a07e3owea6ka695db67)
Solstice Retreat, June 17-19, Prince William Sound Lodge. Practice yoga with Laughing Lotus Yoga amidst the summer flora. Opportunities to hike, kayak, beach comb and relax too. Gourmet meals will focus on healthy Alaska summer fare. $850. Price includes flights, lodging, meals and yoga. (laughinglotusanchorage.com)
AK Independent Agents & Brokers Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. June 17, Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O'Malley Road. Annual scramble tournament complete with hole in one prizes, longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt prize holes. Registration fee includes: lunch, green fees, cart, banquet, and more. Event open to any and all. $550 Team of 4; $150 individuals or $90 juniors. (360-9618)
Run/Walk for Epilepsy, 9:30 a.m. June 18, Stone Soup Group, 307 E. Northern Lights Blvd. The run/walk raises money for the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest programs and services and increases public understanding about epilepsy. $25. (561-3701, www.nwrunwalk.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=468397&lis=1&kntae468397=C5BDE0D2B4334C8BA5260A7170A3C010)
Solstice Midnight Sun Ride, 11:41 p.m. June 18, The Bunker at Kincaid Park, 9041 W. Raspberry Road. Abike ride down the coastal trail from Kincaid Park to Town Square Park at sunset. Prizes awarded for best costumes. $25, includes T-shirt. (677-0619, www.fufodabo.com)
De Ronde van Anchorage 100K Populaire (aka Bread & Water), 7 a.m. June 19, Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward Highway. The bicycle ride starts and ends at the Peanut Farm, where post ride refreshments and fermented electrolyte replacement is available. See website for details. $10. (www.alaskarandonneurs.org)
Wacky Women Golf Association's 18-Hole Tournament, 1 p.m. June 23, Moose Run Golf Course, Arctic Valley Road. The tournament will benefit the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement. Open to women golfers of all abilities. Wear an outlandish outfit and you could win a prize. Registration deadline is June 20. Download form online. $100, includes greens fees, cart, dinner and prizes. (351-7337, ak-wackywomengolf.com)
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