Mat-Su events (11/30/11)

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday for walk-ins. Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only, Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. Call ahead to see what is needed or to schedule an appointment. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

"Strong Seniors" Program, 10- 11 a.m., Wasilla Area Senior Campus, 1301 S. Century Circle. Seniors, work out with your friends every Monday and Wednesday at the Club50 Fitness Center. $5 for 8 weeks. (376-3104)

Santa's Workshop, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 290 N. Yenlo, Meta Rose Square Clock Tower, Wasilla. Thirty days of bazaar shopping featuring handmade honey, soy bath and body products, soy candles, wood carvings, diamond willow, blankets, knitting, jewelry and more. (841-7385)

Bingo, 1-3 p.m., Wasilla Area Senior Campus, 1301 S. Century Circle. (376-3104, 376-3104)

Starting a Business , 2-4 p.m., Alaska Small Business Development Center, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2A, Wasilla. This workshop will cover basic issues faced when starting a small business. Free, pre-registration is required. (373-7232, aksbdc.org)

Auditions For The Wizard of Oz 4 p.m., Valley Performing Arts, 251 W. Swanson Ave., Wasilla. Check the website for specific times, dates, positions and audition requests. (373-0195, www.valleyperformingarts.org)

"A Madrigal Feast, The Sorry Tellers," 7 p.m. through Saturday, Palmer Presbyterian Church, 731 S. Denali St. Palmer High music presents an evening of great music, great food and a very funny play. Wednesday's performance is $5 for play and refreshments. Thursday-Saturdays performance is $20-$35 for couples for play and dinner. (982-2013)

THURSDAY

Bazaar, Craft and Book Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, 2500 S. Woodworth Loop. A wonderful selection of creative handmade gifts by the talented employees and volunteers at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Bingo, 1-3:30 p.m., Mat-Su Senior Services, 1132 S. Chugach St., Palmer. 25 cents per card. (745-5454, www.palmerseniors.com)

Mat-Su Community Chorus Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Tuesday, Wasilla High School, 701 E. Bogard Road. Special rehearsals for Christmas Concert Dec. 17. (745-7519)

Valley Quilters Guild Meeting, 7 p.m., Palmer Depot, 610 S. Valley Way Valley. Potluck and ornament exchange. Bring one ornament to exchange with a guild member and one for the seniors. Bring a gift for "Toys For Tots." Goody basket raffle. Show-N-Tell. Guests are welcome.

FRIDAY

Computers for the Complete Beginner, 1-4 p.m., Mat-Su College, E. College Drive. An introduction to using a personal computer. Designed for people with no previous computer knowledge. Includes an overview of word-processing, spreadsheets, data management, using email, and searching the Internet. Call to register. $95. (745-9746, www.matsu.alaska.edu)

"A Christmas Carol," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Valley Performing Arts, 251 W. Swanson Ave., Wasilla. This version of the classic story goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept. $17-$19. (373-0195, www.valleyperformingarts.org)

SATURDAY

Mat-Su USBC Bowling Association Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., North Bowl, 3250 E. Palmer-Wasilla Highway. (315-2172)

Children's Car Seat Check-Up, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Alaska Sales & Service, 6275 E. Lupine Drive. Certified technicians will help make your child's car seat in your vehicle as safe as possible. Bring your child, car seat and its instruction manual, and your vehicle and the vehicle's owner's manual. Free. (352-1229, www.carseatsak.org)

Volunteer Tax Training, 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17 and Jan. 17, Wasilla Area Senior Campus, 1301 S. Century Circle. Learn how to prepare simple tax returns for low to moderate income people in the community. You must pass a certification test after training. You must have some computer skills. Free. (746-6113)

Homespun Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Butte Elementary, 4006 S. Butte Road. Craft and gift vendors, gift basket silent auction and a spaghetti feed from 3:30-5 p.m. Book fair in the library. (861-5200)

Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Bazaar, 10355 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Featuring hand crafted items and baked goods.

Girl Scout Outing: Winter Survival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., APU's Spring Creek Farm, 6404 Lossing Road, Palmer. Learn the basics of snow survival and snow science. All are welcome to join. Daisies and Brownies (grades K-3) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Juniors and Cadets (grades 4-7) from 2-5 p.m. Patches will be presented. $15. (746-2714, www.springcreekfarmak.org)

Photo with Santa, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Wasilla Senior Center, 1301 S. Century Circle. Come get pictures with Santa, a stuffed animal and candy cane. $5.

Reindeer Farm Christmas, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Reindeer Farm, 5561 S. Bodenburg Loop Road, Palmer. Come get your family photo with Santa. Plus reindeer tours, wagon rides, elves stories and more. $10. (745-4000, www.reindeerfarm.com)