Alaska News

Outdoors hot line (4/25/11)

WEDNESDAY

Boating Skills and Seamanship, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Highland Tech High Charter School, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100. Educates boaters in skills needed to safely handle and operate in Alaska waters. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Anchorage Flotilla. $60. (dterencio@gci.net, 345-1654)

Alaska Dirt Divas Weekly Women's Ride, 6:30 p.m., Chugiak High School, 16525 S. Birchwood Loop. Road ride follows the race course for the Bike for Women. This is a mild to moderate cardio ride. A road bike or hybrid is best, though a mountain bike with well-inflated tires works. Dress in bright colors for visibility on the road. Wear long-fingered gloves. As always, a helmet is required. Free. (alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)

THURSDAY

Anchorage Coastal Beluga Survey Volunteer Training, 2:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-8 p.m., BP Energy Center. Join Friends of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge for volunteer training. Must be at least 18 years old. Download volunteer applications and waivers online. Free. (230-4997, beluga@farak.org; sites.google.com/site/fardoc2010/)

SATURDAY

Alaska State Aviation Trade Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, FedEx Maintenance Hangar, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 5800 Lockheed Ave. More than 275 exhibitors featuring the latest technology, state-of-the-art products and safety sessions. Indoor and outdoor static displays feature every type of aircraft. Several presentations and demonstrations. Free. (245-1251, www.alaskaairmen.org)

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Spring Bear 3D Archery Tournament, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Curtis Menard Sports Center, 290 E. Herning Ave., Wasilla. Sponsored by Alaska State Archery Association. Hosted by BearPaw Archery. 35 targets each day. All levels of shooters welcome. Lunch will be available. $25 for members, $40 for non members. Cubs shoot free. (373-7770, 354-0377, www.alaskastatearchery.com)

SUNDAY

Chugach State Park: A Year in the Mountains, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center. Join photographer Carl Battreall on his 13-month photo safari into the wilds of Chugach State Park. Get some ideas for new places to explore close to home and see why many consider Chugach State Park to be a crown jewel of the Alaska State Park system. Free lecture and multimedia image presentation. (646-1075, www.chugachstatepark.com)

Fun Shoot at the Grouse Ridge Shooting Club, registration at 10 a.m., shoot begins 11 a.m., 6967 E. Tex Al Drive, Wasilla. National Sporting Clays Association sanctioned shoot by the South Central Alaska Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. $80 for registered shooters; 100 targets and $50 for fun shooters; 50 targets. Entry fee includes 10 raffle tickets and barbecue lunch. (376-2473, grouse@mtaonline.net)

MONDAY

Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Bicentennial Park: Abbott Loop Community Park, Elmore Road. Year-round outing events every Monday and Thursday throughout the Anchorage area. Monday outings are for beginners and families. Thursday outings are more challenging. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)

COMING UP

Alaska Dirt Divas Weekly Ride-Spring Formal, 6 p.m. May 4, Elderberry Park, 1297 W. Fifth Ave. Wear your frilly finest and dress up your bike for this out-and-back pavement ride on the Coastal Trail. Sequins, satin, flowers and boas; just make sure nothing can get caught in your chain and that you can still wear your helmet. No-host dinner/snacks to follow at the Snow Goose Restaurant. Prizes for most fabulous. Free. (alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com)

Boreal Forest Ball, 5 p.m. May 14, Eagle River Nature Center, E. Eagle River Loop Road. Volunteers are needed to help the week prior and on the day of the event, serving dinner, setting up and monitoring the silent auction, assisting with traffic and parking, and handling guest services. (694-2018, admin@ernc.org)

Clean Air Challenge, 7 a.m. May 14, Houston High School, W. Hawk Lane. Registration is now open for the American Lung Association's 26th Clean Air Challenge. Join the 60-mile ride from Houston to Talkeetna or do the full, two-day, 120 mile ride from Houston to Talkeetna and back. (644-6411, www.cleanairchallengeak.org)

Annual Anchorage Waterways Council & MOA Creek Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon May 14, Valley of the Moon Park, E. 16th Ave. Check the website for cleanup locations and if you want to sign up a team. Individuals and families can just show up. Cleanup will be followed by a free barbecue from noon-2 p.m., with educational displays, music and awards will also take place. Free. (272-7335, www.anchoragecreeks.org)

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