Live Music by Local Reggae Band IYAH ITES and Dj Militant on the 1's and 2's Spinning the best in reggae Music
Time: 9 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 2435 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
The fabulous Broadway couple, Lunt and Fontaine, are rehearsing Chekhov's "The Sea Gull" at their own country estate retreat in Wisconsin, Ten Chimneys, with their famous actor friends of the era, including Uta Hagen and Sidney Greenstreet. A valentine to great actors and great theatre!
Time: 3 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 413 D St.
City: Anchorage
Join a museum docent for a guided tour and learn about Alaska's gold rush, landscape painting, indigenous people and more. Docent-led tours are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Alaska History Gallery, noon in the Art of the North galleries and 2 p.m. in the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center.
Time: 11 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Exhibit Runs MAY 4-27, 2012 FIRST FRIDAY Opening Reception MAY 4, 2012 5:30 - 7 PM Karin Franzen - ConocoPhillips Gallery Joe Kashi - Leah J. Peterson Gallery - Carr Gottstein APU GALLERIES CLOSED JUNE/JULY 2012 -13 SEASON OPENS AUGUST 1ST FRIDAY AUGUST 3-26, 2012 Homer Artist Deland Anderson - ConocoPhillips Gallery Jim Kaiser and Annie Olson - Leah J. Peterson Gallery - Carr Gottstein
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 4101 University Dr.
City: Anchorage
Until the mid-20th century, climbing McKinley was a rare feat undertaken in the name of science. Using historical images from the National Park Service, this exhibition sees the mountain through the lens of scientific expeditions, from the first successful summit in 1913 to today. Photographs document the first successful summit in 1913, attempts to establish a high altitude scientific camp at 18,180 feet, National Geographic Magazine expeditions and more. On view April 6 through Sept. 30.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Ask a naturalist questions at the Eagle River Nature Center. Stop by and chat with our Naturalist stationed at the large viewing deck (1/2 mile walk on the Rodak Trail) to get answers to your questions about Alaska animals, plants, and more. We'll also have a telescope set up and loaner binoculars available for viewing any wildlife that might be in the area. "Ask the Naturalist" will continue throughout the summer on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Free; $5 parking for non-members.
Time: 2 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
AWCC staff will give an educational and interactive presentation in front of the Kodiak Cub's enclosure. This bear is slated to travel to his new home in Sweden early this summer, so join us as we share info about who he is, where he came from and where he's headed!
Time: 1 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Address: Mile 79 Seward Hwy.
City: Portage Glacier
The majestic exhibition of Bradford Washburn's black-and-white Alaska landscape photographs is back by popular demand. Washburn (1910-2007) was an expert on Alaska's mountains and glaciers, a brilliant photographer and America's leading field cartographer. This exhibition features more than 40 images taken in Alaska between 1930 and 1979 by the aerial photography pioneer. On view April 27 through Sept. 2.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Athleticism NOT required! Grab your friends, family, or co-workers to form a kickball team. Teams must have a minimum of 10 players, with at least 3 men and 3 women per roster. League runs June 4-August 2. Games are played on the Delaney Parkstrip and may be scheduled on Monday through Thursday evenings from 6-10pm. Registration is open from May 1 through May 31. Registrations can be taken at the Fairview Recreation Center. Hours of operation M-F 11a-9p, Sa 12-5p, Su 10a-3p.
Time: 10 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 1121 E. Tenth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Swing your partner all weekend long at this annual event featuring four contra dances, dance lessons, and other events. Guest callers and bands. Camp registration includes options for cabins or camping, and catered meals and snacks.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 3313 East Lakeview Road
City: Wasilla
Contra in the morning, contra in the evening, contra at suppertime. Be my dance partner and contra all the time! Dance camp starts the evening of May 25 and continues through late afternoon on May 28. Camp registration includes cabin or camping accommodations, all meals, dance workshops, and dances. Live music and callers. Check out dance camp deets at thedancingbears.com. Registration opens March 1.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 3313 East Lakeview Road
City: Wasilla
Lose yourself in Pink Floyd's rock 'n' roll masterpiece "Dark Side of the Moon" in the museum's planetarium. This full-dome music and light show interprets this classic album through mesmerizing HD graphics. This is not a laser show, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.
Time: 5 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
"Dream Big-READ"part of Anchorage Public Library's 2012 Summer Reading Celebration.Kids-Read and keep track of your minutes in the official summer reading booklet for a chance to earn prizes.Teens-"Own the Night"and track your minutes online for rewards & recommend your favorite reads to other teens.Adults-Write online reviews to be entered in weekly drawings.Go to the website for special events.Don't forget,reading raises money for the Alaska Zoo through"Readers to the Rescue." May 12-July 31.
Time: 1 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
Dusty Sourdough will whisk you away on a most excellent adventure, to back in the day, with music, storytelling and comedy. Longest running family show in Alaska, celebrating eighteen years in "Tent City Theater" at the Sourdough Mining Co. Restaurant. The show is free. Prize drawings at every show.
Time: 7 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 5200 Juneau St.
City: Anchorage
Marvel as the Northern Lights shimmer and glisten overhead through time-lapse footage captured in the Arctic Circle. This immersive planetarium show is the next best thing to being under Alaska's winter night sky. Unearth the science behind auroras, and learn about mankind's quest to find and understand this incredible phenomenon.
Time: 2 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Twenty registered participants can join a guided mushroom foray at the Eagle River Nature Center. Diane Pleninger and Chris Maack will teach you how to identify and distinguish the edible morel from a false morel. An introduction to mushroom collecting is followed by an 2-mile walk on Nature Center trails. Note that harvesting is not allowed on the Rodak and Albert Loop trails. Limited to the first 20 people who register at 694-2108. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Time: 1 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
For a booster draft tournament, the players buy a box of boosters and play from packs out of that box. Extra Lands are available. You keep the cards you play with. Draft requires 8 or more players! If 8 people show up, we do these. Usually we get at least 8. Bring your friends just in case. We don't have these on any day when we are having another Magic tournament or other large event.
Time: 12 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 2606 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
This class merges Buddhist Mindfulness meditation with classical yoga postures into a single practice of 'meditation in motion', that enlivens the body, liberates the spirit, and awakens compassion, equanimity and joy. Learn to observe the impermanent nature of sensations, emotions and mental states, which allows you to let go of unhealthy habit patterns of reactivity and guides you to the realization that freedom, clarity and happiness ultimately rest within ourselves. Please, register online!
Time: 7 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 13910 Venus Way
City: Anchorage
Reflect on the power of nature in Alaska, and mankind's place within it, through this selection of landscape paintings and photographs from the Anchorage Museum's permanent collection. Featuring work by such artist-explorers as Sydney Laurence, Albert Bierstadt and Frederick Dellenbaugh. On view April 6, 2012 through April 30, 2013.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Blues Central and T. Harvey Combo continue the blues jam session. Every Sunday night beginning at 8:00 PM at Blues Central, 825 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503 Chef's Inn offers a great burger with fries for only $5.00. Blues is what we do. You are welcomed and encouraged to take part. Call Blues @ 272-1341 for more information. http://www.bluescentral.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-Harvey-Combo/185106394836 T. Harvey Combo, dance da' blues away.
Time: 8 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 825 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Climbers from across the globe come to test their mountaineering and wilderness survival skills through the high altitude challenges of Mount McKinley, the continent's highest peak. This exhibition looks at climbing Denali, "The High One," through the gear (historical and the latest technology), the routes, the risks and the rescues. Explore how and why people climb through artifacts, photographs, films and hands-on activities. On view through Oct. 21.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Out North Contemporary Art House presents the traveling photographic exhibit "Through the Eyes of Children," which is a collection of photographs taken by the children of the Imbabazi Orphanage in Rwanda. Many of the photographers survived the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Opening night reception is Friday May 18, 2012 from 5:30-7 PM
Time: 5 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Out North Contemporary Art House
Address: 3800 DeBarr Rd.
City: Anchorage
Embark on a breathtaking journey to the stars in the Anchorage Museum's Thomas Planetarium. Through 3-D graphics, surround sound and a dome screen, the planetarium offers a fascinating way to learn about astronomy, the solar system and more. In summer, the planetarium offers several family friendly shows daily. Visit www.anchoragemuseum.org for a complete schedule.
Time: 11 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
30 of our 3-D archery targets set in actual hunting conditions. Registration starts @9:00, Shoot at 10:00. Cost: $25 for one day, $40 for both. ALL kids 12 and under shoot free! Hot lunch and whole pig roast dinner included on Saturday, Pork and Bean soup lunch on Sunday. Camping available on site.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 5600 N Cunningham Rd.
City: Palmer
The North has long worn the romanticized mantle of a sparsely populated frontier. To outsiders, it can seem unchanging and marginally inhabitable â€" vast, cold, white, empty. Seen from the inside, however, the North is magnetic and multidimensional. This exhibit portrays a North that is complex and in transition. Photos, films and multi-media by more than 40 artists from Iceland, Scandinavia, Canada, Russia and the United States, including many Alaskans. On view May 18 through Sept. 9.
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
This is the poignant story of Mrs. Watts, an aging widow living with her son and daughter-in-law in a three-room flat in Houston, Texas. Fearing that her presence may be an imposition on others, and chafing under the watchful eye of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Watts imagines that if she can get away and return to her old home in the town of Bountiful, she is sure to regain her strength, dignity and peace of mind.
Time: 2 p.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 251 W. Swanson Ave.
City: Wasilla
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Zumba® program is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. ZUMBA every day of the week at 9:30 am. Zumba classes are also available in the afternoons/evenings. Please visit our website at www.danceplusfitnessstudio.com for a complete schedule, fees and studio info. 907-529-1078
Time: 9 a.m., Sunday, May 27
Address: 549 W. International Airport Rd.
City: Anchorage
Registration is now open for the Summer 2012 Music Together classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Encourage your child's inner musician with our fun-filled songs, movement activities and instrument play. This session we will adventure "Down Under", and chant about animals in Australia, we will make music with common kitchen utensils, and as always learn new songs, engage in movement/dance activities, and so much more!
Time: 10 a.m., Sunday, May 27
The Maternity Education Center at Providence
Address: 3200 Providence Dr.
City: Anchorage
Alaska Outdoors hosts 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. Please check location often.
Time: 6 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 9401 Raspberry Rd.
City: Anchorage
The Alaskanette Baton & Show Corps, an Alaskan non-profit youth sports organization, offers summer session twirling classes for youth new to the sport and art of baton twirling. The $110 class fee includes the lessons, a corps t-shirt, and a new baton to keep; additional siblings in the same class are $85 each. Learn more or register through www.AlaskaBaton.com or see us at Kids Day.
Time: 6 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 1420 Cordova St.
City: Anchorage
Take videos that will get people talking. In this class, you'll learn how to create high quality movies with still cameras. Learn the pros and cons of using a dedicated video camera vs. a still camera that shoots video. Topics include shutter speeds, frame rates, audio, codecs and camera stabilization. Taught by artist Carl Battreall. Registration required before May 7 at www.anchoragemuseum.org.
Time: 6 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Nightly Dance Lessons with various instructors at the Golden Lion. Beginning Lessons Mon-Wed-Thr-Fri-Sat. Beyond Basics/Intermediate Lessons Tue and Fri. Check www.wcsalaska.org calendar page for details or send email to liv@wcsalaska.org. Open Dancing to live music Tues-Saturday w/ Don Walker.
Time: 7 p.m., Monday, May 28
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel
Address: 1000 E. 36th Ave.
City: Anchorage
The Eagle River Nature Center is closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, but the trails are always open.
Time: 8 a.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
Enrollments are now open for Alaska Theatre of Youth's Summer Conservatory! ATY offers two sessions of a 3-week conservatory including skill-building theatre workshops and intensive rehearsals, culminating in fully staged performances at UAA's Fine Arts Building Mainstage Theater. Session I: 6/11-30 Session II: 7/9-28 Enroll your child in ATY's Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory and let their story unfold! To enroll, call 338-4901 or email admin@alaskatheatreofyouth.org.
Time: 12 a.m., Monday, May 28
Uaa Main Stage Theatre (Fine Arts Bldg)
Address: 3640 Alumni Dr.
City: Anchorage
First Friday Opening - MELTDOWN: Encaustic Paintings by AKIEA (AK Chapter of International Encaustic Artustis). Annual exhibit opens May 4th, 5 to 8pm At Doriola's, 510 W Tudor Rd. Contributing Artists:Ashley Doyle, Ruth Carter, Janet Hickok, Susan Delgalvis, Susen Farrell, Terisia Chleborad, Kay Close, Cheryl Lyon, Jess Rigby, Yulia Thompson, Joyce Coolidge, Darla Meyers, Millie Ryan, Rivka Zorea, Gayla Ranf, Amy Hunt, Kay Close, Sydney Kaderman, Dot Tideman, Therese Stokes, Erin Falldorf, Judy Vars and Sheary Suiter.
Time: 6 a.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 510 W. Tudor Rd.
City: Anchorage
Be transported by mood-provoking abstract art, theme-based imagery and transportive effects choreographed to some of Led Zeppelin's biggest hits, including "Whole Lotta Love," "Immigrant Song" and "Ramble On." Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.
Time: 5 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Make-It-Monday Forum Luncheon at the Dena'ina Center.
Time: 11 a.m., Monday, May 28
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Address: 600 W. Seventh Ave.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.anchorageconventiondistrict.com/493.cfm?eventid=22315
In Honor of Memorial Day, Color Me Mine is offering 1/2 price studio fees all day with new bisque purchase.
Time: 11 a.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 8130 Old Seward Highway
City: Anchorage
Join Title Wave Books for a night of Scrabble. Make new friends or bring your own. New members are always welcome. 6-8 p.m. Mondays, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. (278-9283)
Time: 6 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Strong Seniors Exercise Clasa
Time: 8 a.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 1301 S. Century Cir
City: Wasilla
Weight Bearing Exercise Class for seniors
Time: 1 p.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 1301 S. Century Cir
City: Wasilla
Weight BEaring Exercise Class geared for seniors
Time: 10 a.m., Monday, May 28
Address: 1301 S. Century Cir
City: Wasilla
American Legion Post #28 7001 Brayton Drive Anchorage, AK 99507 Call: 907-344-3841 http://spenardpost28.org/ Monday's - 7pm. Do you have what it takes to make it to the Nationals.
Time: 7 p.m., Monday, May 28
American Legion Spenard Post #28
Address: 7001 Brayton Dr.
City: Anchorage
Preschoolers explore and learn about various science topics through hands on play, crafts and story time. Drop in.
Time: 10 a.m., Monday, May 28
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Address: 201 N. Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
Come in to paint and bring a friend and you will recieve a free studio fee. Two people paint for one studio fee all day long!
Time: 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 8130 Old Seward Highway
City: Anchorage
American Cancer Society Cancer Support Group offers support and open discussion for anyone dealing with cancer. We invite people with cancer, their family members and friends to join us every Tuesday, 7-8:30 PM, at the Wells Fargo building on the corner of Northern Lights Blvd. and C Street in the 2nd floor Conference Room. Free. For further info contact Linda (Anchorage) at (907) 258-1937.
Time: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Northern Lights & C Wells Fargo Building
Address: C St and W Northern Lights Blvd
City: Anchorage
Have fun learning to shoot target archery! Meet other shooters. Meet every Tuesday starting May 29th at 6:00 pm on the Static Range at Kincaid Park. Cost is $5, Cubs (12 & under) FREE. Need not be a member of Northwest Ardchers to participate. Call 240-6533 for information
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: Raspberry Road
City: Anchorage
This class includes discussion and demonstrations of energy efficient windows and doors with examples of product type, cross sections of the construction of the windows and presentation of R- Value and U-Factor. Installation techniques and products are also presented and discussed. Continuing education available for professional license holders
Time: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Alaska Craftsman Home Program, Inc. (ACHP)
Address: 3400 Spenard Rd. Suite 9
City: Anchorage
It's afterschool fun at the Muldoon Neighborhood Library on Tuesdays with video games, board games, card games and snacks! If you plan on attending with a large group, please call ahead at 343-4035.
Time: 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 1251 Muldoon Rd. Suite 158
City: Anchorage
Hikers, bikers, runners, and paddlers, come breathe and relax! Kripalu Yoga, for beginning to intermediate levels of practice, is a meditative style of yoga which includes classical postures, breathing techniques, mediation, and relaxation to open the heart and promote harmony, strength and flexibility in body, mind, and spirit. Bring two blankets and wear loose, comfortable clothing. For ages 15 yrs+
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 1121 E. Tenth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.
Time: 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
A supportive, healing session for people with advanced metastatic cancer. 1st floor Cancer Center Meditation room
Time: 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Providence Hospital Cancer Center
Address: 3851 Piper St.
City: Anchorage
Try it all in this introduction to making hand-built, functional ceramics. (Think mugs, plates and bowls). Geared toward beginners, this pottery class teaches a variety of techniques for adorning and personalizing functional ceramics. Taught by artist Wendy Gingell. Registration required by May 8 at www.anchoragemuseum.org.
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
An exercise class will be held at the Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su senior Services every Tuesday from 10:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. with Pam Larson. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645. Please feel free to come and join us. For more information call (907) 745-5454.
Time: 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
An afternoon of board, card, and dice games will be held at the Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su senior Services every Tuesday beginning at 1:00p.m. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645. Please feel free to come and join us. For more information call (907) 745-5454.
Time: 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Keep your students learning this summer at Mat-Su Sylvan Learning Center's Summer Camps! First camp starts June 4th, 2012. Morning and Afternoon sessions available! First come first serve so call 357-7323 today to reserve your spot!
Time: 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 1261 Seward Meridian Rd.
City: Wasilla
Eagle River Ballet Director Alice Sullivan will teach a 3-day Intermediate Ballet Workshop, with Pointe, for Adults and Teens Ages 13+ with 5+ years experience. To reserve space or inquire, please email: eagleriverballet@gmail.com or call 907-240-9652. Eagle River Ballet is in the heart of town and only ten miles north of Anchorage. What a great way to stay in shape before your intense summer programs!
Time: 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 11723 Old Glenn Hwy. Ste #116
City: Eagle River
In his very funny and popular show, Sam Bartlett demonstrates and teaches a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks that leave an audience clamoring for more. This is subversive science education at its best. Typical stunts taught: how to make a ping pong ball float above your head, how to balance 13 nails on the head of one nail, and how to write your name backwards and forwards simultaneously. For School Age Youth.
Time: 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
If you like to sing, please join us! The Midnight Sons Chorus is a men's a cappella choral group that sings 4-part harmony in the "barbershop style." We sing various types of music from Broadway to Americana to Rock and Roll. We foster an environment which expands and promotes professional and technical vocal abilities. Our only requirement is that members enjoy quality a cappella singing and sharing their voices with others throughout our community.
Time: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 3031 Latouche St.
City: Anchorage
Mommies, Daddies and children are invited to learn the trail sysytems in Kincaid Park. A great time to meet other parents and children who have similar interests as your family. Trail strollers and backpakcs are welcome. For parents and children of all ages.
Time: 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 9401 Raspberry Rd.
City: Anchorage
Participate in a child/adult learning experience featuring theme-centered activities, crafts, and games. This program is for children age 4-10 and their adult partners.
Time: 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Chugiak-Eagle River Neighborhood Library
Address: 12001 Business Blvd.
City: Eagle River
The Alaskanette Baton & Show Corps, an Alaskan non-profit youth sports organization, offers summer session twirling classes for youth new to the sport and art of baton twirling. The $110 class fee includes the lessons, a corps t-shirt, and a new baton to keep; additional siblings in the same class are $85 each. Learn more or register through www.AlaskaBaton.com.
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 900 E. Benson Blvd.
City: Anchorage
May 1, 2012- August 16, 2012 $20 a month/ $5 drop in Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:45pm Spenard Recreation Center, 343-4160 Learn the sweet science of boxing through a rounded regiment of proven techniques and strategies. Students will learn proper stance and balance for self-defense. A great cardio workout from beginners to advanced. Min 5/Max12
Time: 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 2020 W. 48th Ave.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/Boxing.aspx
Looking to improve your leadership and public speaking abilities? This supportive group meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Providence Extended Care Center.
Time: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Providence Extended Care Center
Address: 4900 Eagle St.
City: Anchorage
YWCA Alaska Women's Economic Empowerment presents "Women and Money". Learn the things you need to know about your financial life.
Time: 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 324 E. 5th Ave
City: Anchorage
Weekly tournament for the Yu Gi Oh card game. Special cards and other prizes for all players. All ages and experience welcome.
Time: 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 29
Address: 2606 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
Ten registered junior explorers (grades 1-6) can learn how to use maps and compasses at the Eagle River Nature Center. Our journey starts at the nature center then takes a 1-2 mile walk for some "backcountry" practice. We'll learn simple things that make a big difference when exploring, such as how to pack your backpack and which items to take on your journey. Bring your compass, if you have one. Limited to 10 children (entering grades 1-6th) accompanied by an adult, who register at 694-2108.
Time: 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
BINGO each Wednesday at Wasilla Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cards from $1
Time: 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1301 S. Century Cir
City: Wasilla
This is an 8 week program with 2 hour sessions occurring once per week. This group uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to offer support and tools for adults who are currently suffering from anxiety of any type. Advanced registration and a screening appointment are required. Group sessions are held on UAA campus. Please call Dr. Joshua Swift (907-786-1726) if interested. Further details can be found at www.swiftphd.com/p/anxiety-group.html
Time: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 3211 Providence Dr.
City: Anchorage
Affinityfilms, a nonprofit Alaskan media production company is seeking families caring for a parent while simultaneously working and raising children. Selected families will be followed for six months as they navigate current health system challenges to create awareness and support for others facing the same. Participants will receive copies of film media taken for personal archives. Trailer for film can be viewed at www.affinityfilms.org. Please call 222-6882 for information.
Time: 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1012 Potlatch Circle
City: Anchorage
Come in and paint a new ceramic piece and finish painting by 2:00 p.m. and your studio fee is totally free!
Time: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 8130 Old Seward Highway
City: Anchorage
An exercise class taught by Toni Truesdell will be held at the Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su senior Services every Wednesday from 10a.m. to 11a.m. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645. Please feel free to come and join us.
Time: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Learn about specific textile techniques such as felting, braiding and weaving. Gain inspiration from the museum's collection, and then use both as a springboard for studio activity. Taught by artist Keren Lowell. Pre-registration required.
Time: 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Come get your game on! We've got board games, card games, and video games for the new or experienced gamer. Mountain View Library, Community Room
Time: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
Learn how to use the power and cost effective Google Apps with cloud computing to enhance your small business tools. We'll explain what cloud computing is, and the advantages of using Google's services to boost efficiency, lower costs, and remove the headache of extra upkeep and maintenance. Topics will include services like email, chatting, documents, shared calendars and much more.
Time: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Alaska Small Business Development Center
Address: 430 W. Seventh Ave. Suite 110
City: Anchorage
Web: http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=5047
Invest two hours, enjoy lunch (provided) and walk away with the ability to hire for emotional intelligence *Hiring questions that really work *Equal Employment Opportunity - Problem questions you don't want to ask while interviewing *Interview strategies *Reading body language
Time: 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 3801 Centerpoint Dr.
City: Anchorage
Little Changes: How to Avoid Chemicals in Your Daily Life A free one hour teleconference with mother, breast cancer survivor and author Kristi Marsh. Learn about the most important steps you can take to avoid harmful contaminants in food and everyday products and hear tips for sharing this knowledge with others. To join call: To receive the call instructions, please RSVP to diana@akaction.org or call (907) 222-7714.
Time: 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Alaska Community Action on Toxics
Address: 505 W. Northern Lights Blvd
City: Anchorage
Join us for a free lunch and a chance to explore a craft, game, story, and other fun and educational activities. We are an equal opportunity provider. every Wednesdays through Saturdays, 12pm to 2pm, Mountain View Library, Community Room
Time: 12 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
Enjoy cool magic shared by local magicians EVERY Wednesday! Magic demos, discussion, and fun are always on tap. Hosted by Society of American Magicians, Assembly 163, ALL magic enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to attend. Even if you just enjoy watching magic, you are welcome. Prepare to be amazed & have a blast!
Time: 12 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1440 E. Tudor Rd.
City: Anchorage
The Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su Senior Services provides transportation to local Mat-Su area grocery stores and/or shopping centers every Wednesday and Friday. Meet up at the center, 1132 S. Chugach St. in Palmer, around 1:00p.m. or arrange to be picked up. Participants must be 60 years old or older or be assisting a senior. For more information, or to get on the list to participate please call (907) 745-5454.
Time: 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
In his very funny and popular show, Sam Bartlett demonstrates and teaches a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks that leave an audience clamoring for more. This is subversive science education at its best. Typical stunts taught: how to make a ping pong ball float above your head, how to balance 13 nails on the head of one nail, and how to write your name backwards and forwards simultaneously. For School Age Youth.
Time: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1251 Muldoon Rd. Suite 158
City: Anchorage
In his very funny and popular show, Sam Bartlett demonstrates and teaches a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks that leave an audience clamoring for more. This is subversive science education at its best. Typical stunts taught: how to make a ping pong ball float above your head, how to balance 13 nails on the head of one nail, and how to write your name backwards and forwards simultaneously. For School Age Youth.
Time: 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Scott & Wesley Gerrish Neighborhood Library
Address: 250 Egloff Dr.
City: Girdwood
Summer in Alaska is full of fun, kid-friendly outdoor activities! It's also the time of year we share the trails, woods, and creeks with bears. Does your family know how to behave in bear country? Come learn all about bears and ways to be safe in bear country. Learn about bear spray and practice using it. Get more comfortable about your family's outdoor adventures this summer.
Time: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
BLM Campbell Creek Science Center
Address: 5600 Science Center Dr.
City: Anchorage
This workshop is structured to provide students with an overview of the benefits of and how to reduce energy consumption through conservation over measures that cost money. There is discussion on how to measure electricity usage, and the concept of "vampire draw" versus active use. Eleven efficiency challenges are explained and demonstrated to students in order to understand specific actions that can reduce energy usage.
Time: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Alaska Craftsman Home Program, Inc. (ACHP)
Address: 3400 Spenard Rd. Suite 9
City: Anchorage
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that builds early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.
Time: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1251 Muldoon Rd. Suite 158
City: Anchorage
"You can learn a lot of things from the flowers," -Alice in the Wonderland. Grab your favorite book and a blanket for story time, followed by arts and crafts at the greenhouse.
Time: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouse
Address: 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane
City: Anchorage
Open Drop in Table Tennis play for all levels Wednesdays 9PM-11:45PM at the AT & T Sports Pavilion from Jan. to the end of May 2012. Open to all ages and skill levels. Check out the Thursday LEAGUES: http://akttc.squarespace.com/leagues/ Competitive play & challenge matches. Bring a friend. Bang the ball & have some fun. Cost is $7 per session. Contact Karl Augestad for more information. 907-360-4276. or check out the Alaska Table Tennis website at http://akttc.squarespace.com/
Time: 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 11051 Omalley Centre Dr.
City: Anchorage
Tai Chi Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 11am Tai Chi classes will be held at Mat-Su Senior Services. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach Street. For more information please contact Mat-Su Senior Service at (907) 745-5454.
Time: 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Join us for games, music, snacks, crafts, and more! A great place for teens (12-18) to hang out! We are an equal opportunity provider. Mountain View, Community Room
Time: 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce offers businesses a wide range of opportunities to promote business. Programs offered throughout the year will give you a chance to network your business, make new contacts and make a difference in the community. The GPCC host a luncheon every Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Please check our website for more details.
Time: 12 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 1136 S. Cobb St.
City: Palmer
UTT is a Toastmasters Club open to the public. We meet every Wednesday from 12:00 - 12:45 at the State Farm Building at 4215 Credit Union Dr. Anyone over the age of 18 can join Toastmasters, provided they have the desire to improve their communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters members are a diverse group, spanning countries and cultures, and all socio-economic backgrounds. We are united by our quest to better our communication and leadership skills. Come check us out!
Time: 12 p.m., Wednesday, May 30
Address: 4215 Credit Union Dr.
City: Anchorage
Summer track and field series open to all entrants, all ages. Registration opens upstairs at the Dome at 5:30pm, events start at 6pm. Different events each week, including a Relays night on June 28.
Time: 5 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 6601 Changepoint Dr.
City: Anchorage
Alaska Outdoors hosts 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. Please check location often.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: Basher Dr
City: Anchorage
Come share your interest in utility knots, fancy knots and braiding with other interested knot tyers.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1300 E. 19th Ave.
City: Anchorage
Comfort Quilt Workday! 10AM Group: Bring your machine, tools, enthusiasm, ideas and energy for a marathon work session transforming donated fabric into utility quilts for local service agencies to distribute to residents in need. It's a modern "quilting bee" with a heartwarming purpose. 7PM Group: Also working on Comfort Quilts. Visitors are welcome to help.
Time: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1420 Cordova St.
City: Anchorage
Are you a family or individual with disabilities and you require assistance organizing the endless paperwork, completing applications and navigating the application processes online ? Stone Soup Group is here to help.
Time: 11 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 307 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Belly Dance Boot Camp for All Levels! May 31 - June 21 Learn to move with grace, coordination and rhythm! Gain an understanding of fundamental belly dance movements which will tone and tighten target muscles. Each class offers warm up and cool down segments adapted to stretch and strengthen your dancing body. Learn a beautiful and enriching dance form Jennifer Woodward is a professional belly dancer as well as a holistic health coach. She leads an engaging, fun, and challenging class!
Time: 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 620 E 57th Pl
City: Anchorage
Bingo will be held at the Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su senior Services every Thursday from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. or conclusion of last game until May 5th 2012. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645. Please feel free to come and join us. For more information call (907) 745-5454.
Time: 1 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
You are invited to celebrate the career and retirement of Anchorage School District superintendent Carol Comeau. A life-long advocate for our city's youth, Comeau has dedicated her career to creating a strong, supportive community for students to succeed. Her commitment to 90 percent by 2020, Anchorage's plan to increase graduation rates, has fueled a movement. Join us in honoring her and help us accelerate her vision of the 90 by 2020 program.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
Address: 600 W. Seventh Ave.
City: Anchorage
Learn Country 2 Step and Stationary Cha Cha at 6:30 p.m. in May at the Swing n Salsa Lessons at the Moose Lodge. Then, stay for our regular East Coast Swing Lessons at 7:30 and Salsa Lessons at 8:30 p.m. Our lessons are $7 pp for 1 and $10 pp for the evening (up to 3 lessons on Thursdays for $10!).
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 4211 Arctic Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://akswing.com
Develop and fine-tune your birding skills and witness the progression of songbird migration through the Campbell Tract this spring. Join BLM staff and Anchorage Audubon Society members for a series of early morning outdoor bird walks every Thursday in May. Please meet in the Campbell Creek Science Center parking lot. Dress appropriately for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain. Hot cocoa and coffee will be available at the Science Center afterwards.
Time: 6 a.m., Thursday, May 31
BLM Campbell Creek Science Center
Address: 5600 Science Center Dr.
City: Anchorage
This class includes a discussion on reasoning behind why a home needs to be air tight. This how-to workshop provides information on normal areas of air leakage, techniques for air sealing and air sealing products. Visual examples of specific air leaks and methods for sealing are provided, as well as samples of the actual products.
Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Alaska Craftsman Home Program, Inc. (ACHP)
Address: 3400 Spenard Rd. Suite 9
City: Anchorage
Do you love playing the strategy games GO or Backgammon, but have a hard time finding others that love it as much as you? Join Title Wave for a night of GO or Backgammon! Make new friends or bring your own. Title Wave's own in-house GO club meets every Thursday and Saturday from 6-8pm. New members are always welcome. Games and boards provided.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Hospice of Anchorage's Forget Me Not Grief Program for grieving children, teens and the adults who love them, is providing a volunteer facilitator training for their peer support group program. Volunteers (ages 14 yrs +)are needed to help make it easier for grieving families to adjust to the death of someone important in their lives. No previous experience needed by volunteers. Pre-registration required. Call for training schedule.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 2612 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Time: 1 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 101 W. Benson Blvd. Suite 503
City: Anchorage
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.
Time: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1251 Muldoon Rd. Suite 158
City: Anchorage
Eagle River Ballet Director Alice Sullivan hosts workshops during May. Open Ballet II classes for Adults and Teens Ages 13+. Right in the heart of Eagle River, just ten miles north of town. To confirm participation or inquire, please email: eagleriverballet@gmail.com.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 11723 Old Glenn Hwy. Ste #116
City: Eagle River
In his very funny and popular show, Sam Bartlett demonstrates and teaches a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks that leave an audience clamoring for more. This is subversive science education at its best. Typical stunts taught: how to make a ping pong ball float above your head, how to balance 13 nails on the head of one nail, and how to write your name backwards and forwards simultaneously. For School Age Youth.
Time: 1 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Chugiak-Eagle River Neighborhood Library
Address: 12001 Business Blvd.
City: Eagle River
In his very funny and popular show, Sam Bartlett demonstrates and teaches a wonderful assortment of parlor tricks that leave an audience clamoring for more. This is subversive science education at its best. Typical stunts taught: how to make a ping pong ball float above your head, how to balance 13 nails on the head of one nail, and how to write your name backwards and forwards simultaneously. For School Age Youth.
Time: 3 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
Stressed out and ready for a break? Come join us for our weekly groupsits of Mindfulness meditation and learn to relax, balance and quiet your mind and body. Sharpen your focus and attention with the help of your breathing and to let go of your mind's continuous chatter. Develop mindfulness and discover and retrain your mind's ingrained habit-patterns of craving and aversion. Build a basis of kindness and compassion for your daily life. Beginners and meditators from other traditions are welcome!
Time: 8 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 13910 Venus Way
City: Anchorage
Long-Term Physical Side Effects of Cancer Treatment: Join Radiation and Medical Oncology nurses in a presentation and discussion of long-term cancer treatment (such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, etc.) side effects.
Time: 12 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Alaska Regional Hospital Cancer Care Center
Address: 2801 DeBarr Road, MOB C, Room 414
City: Anchorage
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that builds early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.
Time: 11 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
Time: 9 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 1016 W. Sixth Ave.
City: Anchorage
The Borealis Dancers will be teaching seniors a variety of dance moves at the Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc. d.b.a. Mat-Su Senior Services every Thursday from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. until May 25th 2012. Mat-Su Senior Services is located at 1132 S. Chugach St. Palmer, AK 99645. Please feel free to come and join us.
Time: 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Palmer Senior Citizens Center, Inc.
Address: 1132 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Does Your Employer Support Families? Nominate your employer and share your story. Many Anchorage employers do great things for their employees. We want to hear from you how your employer is family friendly. Anchorage Success by 6, a Best Beginnings Partnership, is recognizing local employers who help their employees balance work and family responsibilities. Nominations are due May 31, 2012!
Time: 8 a.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 3350 Commercial Dr.
City: Anchorage
Web: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Anchorage-Work-Family-Award
Basic and beyond lessons with Nellee & Bobby. Lindy Hop 6:30 pm, East Coast Swing 7:30 pm, Salsa 8:30 pm every Thursday at the Moose Lodge, 4211 Arctic Blvd. $7 per lesson, or $10 for the evening ($7 with punch card). Open to the public.
Time: 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 4211 Arctic Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Learn to set up and use a can sealer to preserve fish and meat in cans using a pressure canner. Bring your can sealer. Register online at: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/matsu/hhfd/class-sign-up/
Time: 1 p.m., Thursday, May 31
Address: 809 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Web: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/matsu/hhfd/class-sign-up/
If you have wanted an original Ted Kincaid painting but did not have the space, now is the time to come out. This is his first solo show of the year, hosted at scrumptious Fire Island Bakery, is a series dedicated to smaller paintings (roughly 2'x 2') depicting some of Alaska's wildlife rendered in his signature child-like line-work. Great chance to bring your date down, show them how sophisticated you are by indulging in some great baked goods, live music and by one of Anchorage's Fine artists.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 14th & G stree
City: Anchorage
Opening Gala for summer long exhibit featuring premier wildlife artists Alaskan based work. The Gala is free and open to the public and will include a no-host bar and catered refreshments. The exhibit runs until September 3rd and there is a suggested donation of $5 for entrance to the wildlife show and permanent cultural exhibit during the summer season.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
Address: 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy.
City: Kenai
Join the Alaska Center for the Environment and Bear Tooth Theatre Pub and Grill for The 3rd Annual Alaska Food Film Festival at the Bear Tooth Theatre from June 1st through June 6th each day at 5:30 pm. This fun event features local food specials from the Bear Tooth and fantastic films about all the ways we love food. Make sure to stop by the information table to get connected to Alaska's local food movement.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 1230 W. 27th Ave.
City: Anchorage
Antto Melasniemi is a hospitality and culinary expert renowned for projects such as pop-up restaurant HEL YES! in London. To mark the opening of the "True North" exhibit, he's opening a solar pop-up kitchen June 2 on the Anchorage Museum lawn. In this lecture, he discusses the technique behind solar cooking and his experiences launching pop-up restaurants around the world.
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Paintigs on glass by Ayse Gilbert, innovative metal sculpture by Holly Gittlein, paintings in oil and acrylic by Gretchen Hancock, works in fiber by Polly Lewis and new blown glass by Keeper Nott from June 1 - June 30th with a First Friday opening on June 1 from 6 to 8pm.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 314 G St.
City: Anchorage
Beacon Hill will be hosting a FREE First Friday event showcasing the work done by the women living at the homes. Beacon Hill is a transitional living program for homeless mothers and their children. This First Friday event will offer free finger foods, live music, and a chance for the community to purchase art completed by the actual residents of the Beacon Hill program. Join us for this community-wide family-friendly event.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 6921 Brayton Dr.
City: Anchorage
Come enjoy a little TGIF, meet great people, see art, and learn safe and convenient bicycle routes. Show up wearing bright, reflective, hi-vis clothing with lots of blinking or bright lights. While visiting art galleries, we ride around the streets, trails, and alleys of Anchor-town, sharing safe and convenient cut-throughs and shortcuts to streamline your bicycle commute.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge
Address: 751 E. 36th Ave.
City: Anchorage
The Cake Studio, as part of Sevigny Studio's May First Friday event, is featuring Karen Helton's work in 'Awakening True Appreciation', a mixed media show of Karen's photos collaged into her artwork. Karen states "My recent study of Kabbalah has woven another layer into my art."
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 608 W. Fourth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Join us for a fantastic showing of our favorite summer line, Dolan. Comfy + chic, these uber-cozy pieces will be ones you covet all year! Enjoy bright colors, great fabrics, and relaxed cuts with this go-to line. There will be refreshments and plenty of fashion-fixes. Bring a friend and receive 20% off your purchase!
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 320 W. 6th, Suite 132
City: Anchorage
Board the museum's oversize elevator and enjoy the dynamic poetry of Brave New Alaskan Voices.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Learn what a will, living trust, power of attorney and Alaska healthcare directive will do for you and your family.
Time: 12 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 1301 S. Century Cir
City: Wasilla
Grab a bag of popcorn or a snack and settle in with your family to enjoy a classic or a new favorite movie. Call 343-2818 for movie titles. We are an equal opportunity provider. Mountain View Library, Community Room
Time: 3 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
Festival of Flowers is an opportunity to enjoy free music, tour the Town Square flowers with a master gardener, plant your own marigold and buy flower baskets to support the city flower program. Alaskan art vendors, food vendors and local musicians will be there all day. The event is in Town Square Park (6th & F St.) by the Performing Arts Center from noon to 8 p.m. The Live After Five concert and beer garden runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Time: 12 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 560 W. Fifth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Main Galleries: "New Work by Jimmy Riordan and Ryan Romer" - featuring works of gas stations, foreign food, and more marginalia by Riordan and an installation and prints by Romer. Guest Room: "Stories of People and Place" by Lesley Harrison and Lisa Ballard. Opening reception from 5:30 - 7:30. Exhibits continue through June 30.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
International Gallery of Contemporary Art
Address: 427 D St.
City: Anchorage
Custom Designs ties for Dad at 2-Friends Gallery. Come into the gallery and choose your fabric and Amanda Roylance - Nuthatch Designs, will create the perfect Father's Day gift. Also, wonderful metal bicycle sculptures, wristwatches and graduation gifts galore! Refreshments served.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
2-Friends, a most unusual gallery
Address: 341 E. Benson Blvd.
City: Anchorage
This First Friday make sure and stop by Back Alley Arts (510 W. 6th Ave) to see all new designs by MEZ Alaskan Pottery. For the perfect wedding gift you can find a variety of bowls in every size from 2 gallon capacity on down to quaint little serving bowls. Also look for an assortment of goblets, tumblers, and butter dishes. For summer visitors I have created limited edition "AK shot" glasses, and beverage coasters depicting Alaska's animal icons the raven, salmon, and moose.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Back Alley Arts/Grape Expecations
Address: 510 W. Sixth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Second Run² is holding a large estate sale on June 1st and 2nd. The event features crystal, porcelain, linens and collectibles from a large estate.
Time: 4 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 720 D St.
City: Anchorage
"In the Company of Angels" - New watercolors by local Artist Cindy Pendleton. Created exclusively for St. Paul's Corner Bookstore and Religious Articles.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: I St and W 5th Ave
City: Anchorage
Inspired by rugged aerial landscapes and coastlines of Alaska, this new body of oil originals combine the abstract technique with inspiration from Alaska's unique terrain. Complimenting the theme, we will also be showing Ed's newest sought-after white-on-white paintings of Alaskan wildlife and feathered friends. Join us at the Opening Reception. Wine, refreshments, and guitar sounds live by Joe D'Entrone. Stephan Fine Arts - Inside the Hotel Captain Cook. 5:30-9:00 pm.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Stephan Fine Arts At The Hotel Captain Cook
Address: 939 W. Fifth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Inspired by aerial landscapes of Alaska, this new body of 24 oil paint originals combine abstract technique with Alaska's unique terrain. Also Ed's much sought after White-On-White paintings of Alaskan animals. Wine, refreshments, and live guitar by Joe D'Entrone. Please join us.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 939 West Fifth Avenue
City: Anchorage
FNM is designed to bring casual players together on Friday nights to play for fun and foil prize cards. FNM is designed to be a less-competitive event. Try it out and discover why Friday night is the best night of the week!" Premium Card Prizes - Each month a different FOIL card will be given out. You don't have to play the tournament to get the foil card. The cards feature the FNM logo in the text box and many have original flavor text and updated wordings.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 2606 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
Dance, Drum, Sing and Storytelling Percy Avugiak illustrates Alaska Native dance, songs and storytelling in vibrant moving colors. You have a front row seat to the diverse cultural performances depicted in his abstract paintings.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Alaska Native Arts Foundation Gallery
Address: 500 W. Sixth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Meet the very creative Buesseler Family Dan carves antlers and ivory, Mary recycles t-shirt skirts, scarves and jewelry and Joe makes awesome wooden ties.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 420 G St.
City: Anchorage
Hand and Foot is a North American game related to Canasta, in which each player is dealt two sets of cards - the hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand has been used up. Join the Anchorage Senior Center (1300 East 19th Avenue) every Friday at 1 PM for this fun-filled game and win friends too. There is no cost, donations are always welcome. Tel. (907) 258-7823
Time: 1 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 1300 E. 19th Ave.
City: Anchorage
* Become a Better Speaker and Leader Create meaningful gestures that will add impact to your speech. * Win that job interview? Ignite your career? * Don't worry! The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. * How Does It Work? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere.
Time: 12 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 222 West 8th Avenue
City: Anchorage
JUNE 1 - 22 4-week progressive workshop for intermediate students: This class will teach students a short and sweet, fun and sexy drum solo choreography. Through drills of movements and sequences from the choreo, students will learn how to perform this piece individually or as a group. This is an opportunity to grow as a dancer and learn a staple dance. Previous belly dance class experience is required. Jennifer Woodward is a professional belly dancer as well as a holistic health coach.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 620 E 57th Pl
City: Anchorage
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.
Time: 10 a.m., Friday, June 1
Chugiak-Eagle River Neighborhood Library
Address: 12001 Business Blvd.
City: Eagle River
Free concert in Town Square at 6th and F Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Featuring the music of Hot Dish Bluegrass, a food booth provided by Humpy's and a beer garden. Come sit in the sun and start off First Friday in the beer garden while you listen to music. There will be sales of soda and popcorn and an area for families to sit outside the beer garden.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 560 W. Fifth Ave.
City: Anchorage
All events are Jack & Jill blind draw doubles; the modified round robin format will be determined on site to accommodate the number of teams. $10 per person, per event. Proceeds from each event will be 100 percent paid out to top three finishers. Free camping, RVs and tents welcome or reserve a cabin. Bar opens at 10 a.m. and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: Mile 18.5 knik goosebay road
City: Wasilla
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers.
Time: 2 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
See the doodles of the Alaska finalists from the 2012 Doodle 4 Google student art contest. Free
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/calendar/GroupDetails.aspx?ID=28
Dad's shaving cream makes great art and squirt guns make rainbows! Or mark your foot steps with colored feet! Try these and other creative art booths to paint your world at the Paint Mania Festivals. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 4 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: E St and W 4th Ave
City: Anchorage
Peter Neufeld, co-founder and co-director of the Innocence Project, which has freed hundreds of wrongfully convicted people, will recount his experiences from over 20 years of representing and freeing individuals who had been convicted of crimes they did not commit and discuss how such errors can be prevented in the future. Every one is welcome to this important presentation by one of the internationally renowned individual figures in the innocence movement.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 725 W. Ninth Ave.
City: Anchorage
Silver Scissors Hair Design presents Joe Budrow Photography featuring Black Lab vodka! A taste! Come by and enjoy wine, food, black Lab vodka and the photography of Joe Budrow.Friday, June 1st. At Silver Scissors Hair Design. 1005 E, Dimond blvd. 5:30 - 8:30pm.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 1005 E, Dimond Blvd
City: Anchorage
Pink Floyd's rock 'n' roll masterpiece comes to life in a full-dome music and light show that interprets this classic album through mesmerizing HD graphics. This is not a laser light show, but the next generation of computer generated imagery. Audience advisory: Adult subject matter.
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/calendar/GroupDetails.aspx?ID=26
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that builds early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.
Time: 11 a.m., Friday, June 1
Chugiak-Eagle River Neighborhood Library
Address: 12001 Business Blvd.
City: Eagle River
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that builds early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.
Time: 11 a.m., Friday, June 1
Scott & Wesley Gerrish Neighborhood Library
Address: 250 Egloff Dr.
City: Girdwood
Dial Gauge Testing Bring the dial gauge from your pressure canner to be tested for accuracy. Fridays, 8 am to 3 pm, UAF Cooperative Extension,809 S Chugach Street, Suite 2, Palmer, Alaska 99645
Time: 8 a.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 809 S. Chugach St.
City: Palmer
Learn to dance at the best studio in AK. The Salsa Immersion Program is the most successful dance course in Anchorage. No partners needed but couples are welcome. This course includes 12 group classes, 3 party classes, and 2 private lessons for only $260.00. Next course starts April 2nd. The beginners to intermediate course is at 7pm. The intermediate to advanced program, called Immersion Plus, is at 8 pm Mondays for the next 12 weeks. Make freinds, feel good, look good and have fun!
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 300 E. Dimond Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Sevigny Studios presents new jewelry designs by the ever popular Alaskan rock artist Loey Stayden of Alaska Rocks!! Also featured will be the new works of metal artist Marieke. Visitors will also enjoy the guitar and vocals of Jonathon Canamore and Broody in the Fridge Magnets.
Time: 6 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 608 W. Fourth Ave. Suite 101
City: Anchorage
Lo-fi indie rock by Sitka artist Nicholas Galanin and his band on the Muse patio.
Time: 8 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Presented by the UAA Student Union Gallery and the UAA/APU Books of the Year Program Location: UAA Student Union Gallery Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu: 11AM-5PM Fri: 11:30AM-3PM Show Dates: Thursday May 17th to Thursday June 7th 2012. Opening Reception: Thursday May 17, 5:00PM-7:00PM. The Working Poor is a juried art exhibition open to the Anchorage community, featuring works in 2D or 3D media on the Books of the Year themes of money and morality. The show is juried by Sonya Kelliher-Combs.
Time: 11 a.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 3211 Providence Dr
City: Anchorage
Web: https://uaa.collegiatelink.net/organization/student_activities/calendar/details/129032
This art exhibit is comprised of photos taken by Hutu and Tutsi children injured and orphaned during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. These are the culmination of 12 years of photographic workshops that started with 19 children living in the Imbabazi Orphanage in Gisenyi, Rwanda. The slaughter of civilians by civilians in the Rwandan genocide occurred at a rate 3 to 4 times that of the Holocaust. Photography has served a key roll in the documenting of the atrocity and as a way to reunite children with their families - rarely has the power of the camera been in the hands of those affected most. Exhibit runs through June 10. c. Through the Eyes of Children: The Rwanda Project - www.RwandaProject.org
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Out North Contemporary Art House
Address: 3800 DeBarr Rd.
City: Anchorage
The opening tour is on Friday, June 1st. The focus of the first tour is early flowering shrubs and perennials. Some of the plants featured are Rhododendrons, Trilliums, Anenomes,and Primulas. All I ask is that you bring non disposal food items for the Food Bank.
Time: 7 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 3625 Rabbit Creek Rd.
City: Anchorage
M.A.'s Hot Dog Stand is playing host to the VIPER Girls Traveling Basketball Team. All proceeds from the sale of this 1 day event will help sponsor the girls at (3) out of state tournaments. The VIPERs will also be having a bake sale in conjuntion with this event, with items donated from area bakeries. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.
Time: 11 a.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 605 W. Fourth Ave.
City: Anchorage
In this performance art world premiere, Anchorage artist Amy Johnson uses the "True North" exhibition as her stage. "Weathered" exposes deeply rooted ideals of female identity born from myths and fairy tales.
Time: 5 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Fri June 1 12:00-3:00pm Spenard Recreation Center 343-4160 Experience the adventures of Willy Wonka up close and personal, games and activity around Willy's ideas of fun. Than it is off to the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory to make your very own candy treats. With great take homes.Sack Lunch Required. Min 10-Max30 (Ages 6-12)
Time: 12 p.m., Friday, June 1
Address: 2020 W. 48th Ave.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/WillyWonka.aspx
Golf Tournament!! June 2 at beautiful Settler's Bay Golf Course in Wasilla. 9am Shotgun start Scramble/Best Ball format. Fun, food, games, prizes. Fundraiser for Fellowship In Serving Humanity - serving our Anchorage neighbors for more than 40 years by delivering an emergency supply of food. 95% of proceeds go to food purchases, we have no paid staff. Register or donate online at www.fishcharity.org
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Knik Goose Bay Rd
City: Wasilla
Alaska Boys State is for high school boys who are completing their Junior year. Appliactions are being accepted for the 2012 Boys State to be held June 2-8, 2012 at Meier Lake Conference Center. The week long classes will teach how municipal and State government operate, make speeches and participate in Primary and General elections and write, discuss and legislate Bills in the House or Senate. We are looking for our future leaders. application information 907 723 8028 E-Mail BJacobi680@aol.com
Time: 7 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 6059 N. Wasilla-Fishhook Rd.
City: Wasilla
Join the ever popular Irish band Fir Og at Celtic Treasures in Anchorage for a lively evening concert of songs and tunes in what may be their last Anchorage performance of 2012. The band will sing a variety of rousing Celtic favorites and lyrical ballads, sprinkled with many toe-tapping traditional Irish tunes. Fir Og features Philip Price, John Walsh, and Ben Saylor. Location: Celtic Treasures, 4240 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 333-2358 for info.
Time: 8 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 4240 Old Seward Hwy. Suite 2
City: Anchorage
Alaska's largest event with over 600,000 attendees each season. Free Admission. Entertainment on stage and in the aisles. Free kids' tent, nonprofit tent. Farmer's and Eat Local section. Lots of furs, photography, art, crafts, foods and lots more in our 300 booths. Every weekend from Mid-May to Mid-September from 10am to 6pm. Out of state vendors welcome. May do one day or whole season. 600,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 3rd St
City: Anchorage
Web: http://festivalnet.com/cgi-bin/subs/subsdb.cgi?db=subs&view_records2=1&ww=1&ID=60324&fn=fn01058
Want to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow? Instructors from the Northwest Archers club will be offering their expertise Saturday mornings at the Kincaid Archery Range. All instructors are NASP certified. Equipment available for use. All skill levels welcome. Parents must accompany children. Class will meet at Kincaid archery range, call for directions. If bad weather, class will meet in wax bunker at Kincaid. For ages 8 yrs +. Min 10/Max 50
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Kincaid Park Annex Bunker and Archery Range
Address: Far west end of Raspberry Rd
City: Anchorage
FREE Archery 101 classes open to all ages. All equipment supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet on the archery range at Kincaid Park. Saturdays 10:30-12:30 on 5/26,6/2,6/16,6/23,7/7,7/14,7/28 & 8/4 Contact Kincaid Park at 343-6397 to register.
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Raspberry Road
City: Anchorage
Cincinnati Ballet Nutcracker 2012, June 2 Audition Notice Alaska Dance Theatre ~ 550 East 33rd Avenue ~ Anchorage AK, 99503 ~ (907) 277-9591 Roles Available Delivery Boys, Clara, Fritz, Cry Baby, Party Girls and Party Boys, Baby Mice, Soldiers, Snowballs, Cupcakes, Bumble Bees, Chicks, Poodle, Arabian, Chinese (Dragon). Cincinnati Ballet artistic staff reserves the right to alter casting needs as needed. Ages, Height, Experience, Check-In Time, Audition Time Girls 7+, 4'2"-4'8", Gymnastics/Tumbling, 9:15-10:00am, 10:00-11:00am Boys & Girls 7+, 3'10"-4'6", minimum of 1 year Ballet, 10:15-11:00am, 11:00am-1:00pm Boys & Girls 8+, 4'4"-4'8", minimum of 2 years Ballet, 12:15-1:00pm, 1:00-3:00pm Boys & Girls 10+, 4'8"-5'8", minimum of 2 years Ballet, 2:15-3:00pm, 3:00-5:00pm Call Backs per request by Artistic Staff will be from 5:30-6:30pm Please come to the first audition time slot in which you meet the minimum requirements. Some dancers MAY be asked to remain for the next audition slot or called back. Students should arrive at check-in time prior to audition time. Girls should wear class uniform, or a black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes, and hair should be secured in a bun. Boys should wear white t-shirt, black tights and ballet shoes. All students audition in flat technique shoes. Detailed rehearsal schedule will be dispersed to dancers once casting is complete. DAILY REHEARSALS, PHASE #1, June 3-8 at Alaska Dance Theatre with Suzette Webb Detailed rehearsal schedule will be dispersed to dancers once casting is complete. Rehearsals will take place between the hours listed below. Each role should expect minimum of 2 hours daily rehearsals for the week of June 3-8. Sunday, June 3, 10:00am- 8:00pm Monday, June 4, 10:00am-6:00pm Tuesday, June 5, 10:00am-6:00pm Wednesday, June 6, 10:00am-6:00pm Thursday, June 7, 10:00am-8:00pm Friday, June 8, 10:00am-6:00pm STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, STUDENTS ARE ONLY EXCUSED DUE TO MEDICAL ILLNESS OR EMERGENCY.
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 550 E. 33rd Ave.
City: Anchorage
BOSCO'S returns to the shire with swords, daggers, armor and other nice things for well equiped medieval folk. This great event continues for its 20th year!
Time: 12 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 3400 E. Tudor Rd.
City: Anchorage
Bel Canto announces their 3rd Anniversary Singing Competition scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at UAA's Fine Arts Building in Anchorage. Contestants must be Alaska residents, over age 25, non-professional singers or studio teachers & currently studying voice privately. Applications are to be postmarked no later than May 2, 2012. Prizes: 1st Place: $850; 2nd Place: $650 & 3rd Place: $450 Qualification & application information is available at www.belcantoalaska.org or call 907-240-1730
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Alumni Loop
City: Anchorage
Blue Donkey Run 5K Fun Run Saturday June 2nd, 2012, 10am Registration begins at 9am It's at Westchester Lagoon,15th & U St., & follows the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Proceeds Benefit the Anchorage Democrats Come join us for this 5K family friendly, handicap accessible run/walk. It's all part of Michelle Obama's program to improve family health. Get Moving Anchorage! Register at race start or online at AnchorageDemocrats.org
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 1824 W. 15th
City: Anchorage
Free health screenings,health education,high quality low cost blood test: Chemistry/Hematology Blood test $45(27 test panels includes CBC,CMP and Lipids, fast 12 hrs. prior) Thyroid Blood test $30,Prostate Blood test $25, Vitamin D blood test $50,A1C BLOOD TEST $25. Drink lots of water before blood draw. Please help by bringing a stamp for your results. For more info please call Alaska Health Fair, Inc. at 907-278-0234 or visit www.alaskahealthfair.org. Please join us on Facebook
Time: 8 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 1950 Gambell
City: Anchorage
We are asking our friends, neighbors, and local businesses to participate in our upcoming Community Yard Sale. You can rent space for a low fee of $25 and you sell your own items, crafts, Avon, Scentsy, homemade items, etc. and keep your profit. If you would like to rent a space, please contact Pastor Ben at 336-6535.
Time: 7 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 6401 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.ancbt.org
Free jazz concert in Peratrovich Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy local jazz musicians performing all afternoon.
Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: E St and W 4th Ave
City: Anchorage
Alaska State Parks invites the public to come to this free, all-ages event at Eklutna Lake in Chugach State Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd. Stop by for the day or camp overnight. Participants will enjoy free camping at the Eklutna Lake campground! This is a rain or shine event that brings together artists, friends and families. Bring your easels and supplies. Other activities include guided nature hikes, a group art project, and arts and crafts workshops for kids.
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Chugiak
City: Anchorage
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of entertainment and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 3600 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of entertainment and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Time: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 120 Bragaw St.
City: Anchorage
June 2nd & 3rd, doors open at 10am for our Huge Tent event at the House of Harley-Davidson. Our Staff has been working hard to get every motorcycle we've got, ready for YOUR summer adventures! Come see all the New, Used and Consigned bikes under the Big Top! We'll have special deals on used Harleys from every family ONE WEEKEND ONLY. You haven't experienced a great Alaska summer until you've driven a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle so don't miss your opportunity to ride out on the Harley-Davison of your dreams!
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
House of Harley-Davidson and Buell
Address: 4334 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
Join Shelley Plumb life long Alaskan to learn to identify the healing plants of Alaska and how to utilize the medicinal properties into a salve. She will also be introducing the language of plants and the importance of keeping the traditional ways of harvesting alive that our Alaskan elders have used for thousands of years. This is a two day class from 1:00pm -4:00pm You will need to attend both days .
Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: S. Glenn Hwy.
City: Palmer
Web: http://naoiak.org
Healing on the Spiritual Path - Medically Verifiable Dr. Guido Kurry, MD a physician and member of the Medical Scientific Group (MWF) of The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends will present a free lecture about medically verifiable spiritual healing. Medically documented healings will be explained and healed individuals will share their experiences. The lecture is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Alaska Center For Spiritual Living
Address: 929 E. 81st Ave. Suite 106
City: Anchorage
A gathering of Alaskan artists, artwork on location, and authors who will autograph their books for you. Discover one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, enjoy Hope's charming historic district, and dine on fabulous cuisine at one of the local restaurants. Each first Saturday in June, July and August will have it's own special attraction.
Time: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 2nd St and A Ave
City: Hope
Junior naturalists will learn about animal babies at the Eagle River Nature Center. Some babies are hatched from eggs and others are born alive; some are born quite helpless (altricial) while others start life more mature (precocial). Learn how animals grow up in Alaska. For more information, call 694-2108. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.
Time: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
Attention all young entrepreneurs! Sell, buy, or swap your toys and clothes for new (to you) stuff. Bring items that are in good shape and still usable. For ages 5-17 years. Call 343-4130 to reserve your table.
Time: 12 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 1121 E. Tenth Ave.
City: Anchorage
In this pop-up restaurant, food is cooked purely by solar energy. Finnish food visionary Antto Melasniemi leads the endeavor, which is equal parts gourmet eatery, enviro-friendly experiment and gastronomic art project. Depending on the day's sunshine, the nature-driven kitchen will be able to serve a solar barbecue, meals prepared at lower temperatures, or salads. The restaurant will test diners' flexibility: A cloud could change the course of lunch! Reservations required at (907) 929-9210.
Time: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.
Time: 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Scott & Wesley Gerrish Neighborhood Library
Address: 250 Egloff Dr.
City: Girdwood
Susitna Rotary Club's 6th annual kayak, raft, canoe race and river clean-up. Full float is 18 miles and takes 4-5 hours. Second start at noon halfway. Welcome all ages and paddling levels. Trophies for top three winners in each category. Prizes for trash collection, poker hands, drawings, and more. T-shirt, BBQ picnic, shuttle service, along with check points with drinks and snacks, and emergency services. Limited canoe and kayak rentals available. Sponsored by Tew's Inc and Gorilla Fireworks!
Time: 8 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: mile 57.5 Parks Highway
City: Houston
Turnagain Community Council and TREErific Anchorage are sponsoring a Work Party at Lyn Ary Park Memorial Garden by the Coastal Trail Saturday, June 2nd, 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. Info: Cathy Gleason, TCC President, 248-0442, tccpresident@yahoo.com
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Turnagain Pkwy
City: Anchorage
ADD/ADHD education and support group sponsored by CHADD of Alaska. Meeting is for adults with ADD/ADHD and parents/relatives of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. We meet the 1st Saturday of every month at Mat-Su Regional Hospital in the Matanuska Conference Room near the cafeteria.
Time: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 2500 S. Woodworth Loop
City: Palmer
Plants grown locally in members own gardens and greenhouses so should do well in yours. Come early for best selection.
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Across from the Visitors Center
City: Palmer
Outside play in nature is critical for children's healthy development. Spend time with us playing outside and exploring the natural world with your infant or toddler. Network with other parents. Learn about outdoor gear and leave with useful handouts! We all begin together on our gentle adventures exploring areas around the Science Center. Bathrooms and changing stations available. Flexible ending time allows families to stay for the full two hours or leave when the enthusiasm wanes.
Time: 2 p.m., Saturday, June 2
BLM Campbell Creek Science Center
Address: 5600 Science Center Dr.
City: Anchorage
Dance to mostly waltz, plus some swing, hustle, and other dance rhythms at the long-standing monthly social dance hosted by DJ Paul Arneson. $5 per person. No partner necessary.
Time: 8 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 1300 E. 68th Ave.
City: Anchorage
Providence Hospital will provide *free immunizations for children from infants to age 18 years old. Clinics are the 1st Saturday of each month from 10am - 1 pm. Please bring your immunization records. (*free immunizations as per state-supplied vaccine eligibility requirements met).
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 3200 Providence Dr.
City: Anchorage
Join us for this popular annual trail run! Meet & sign up 9 am at picknick overlook (mile 6 Nancy Lk Pkwy). Race start 10 am. 6 miles - hilly, sometimes muddy, scenic, single track trail, out & back. Kids 12 & under free. Unique participation prizes & post-race feed. Sign up online at www.ultrasignup.com
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: Mile 6, Nancy Lake Pkwy
City: Willow
Come join the Saturday Morning Writers' Critique Workshop at Title Wave Books! We offer constructive criticism for writers of all levels working in fiction (all genres, non-fiction, and poetry. We meet every Saturday at Title Wave Books, from 10am-1pm. For more information, please call Mary at 569-5075.
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
The Nauti Otter Inn is hosting a pub crawl in Seward. The price includes ($25) entrance to the mixer, taxi rides to and from the Inn to town, horderves and a drink at each bar we will be attending (4 bars). The Nauti Otter Inn encourages you to book a room: hostel bed, private room or cabin($30-90). We will be having a bonfire, music and good times! This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, make connections and let loose! Call Heather for more details and RSVP! www.nautiotterinn.com
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 13609 Seward Hwy.
City: Seward
A showcase of original local choreography and music by local artists. Featuring dancers ready to shake a tail feather to celebrate the spirit of jazz. Produced in partnership with Momentum Dance Collective and AlaskaDance Theatre
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 550 E. 33rd Ave.
City: Anchorage
The annual Summer Party is free and open to the public, and everyone's invited to enjoy the hot dogs and live music. Bring a lawn chair or even ride your bike. Featuring live, local music from: In the Belfry (3 PM) Açaà (4:30 PM) High Lonesome Sound (6 PM) H3 (8 PM) Other fun stuff: Beer Garden (adults only) Bouncy Castle (kids only) Parking is at Alaska Pacific University (follow the signs).
Time: 3 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 3877 University Dr.
City: Anchorage
Web: http://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/05/08/2012-summer-party/
Teens can take their tech savvy to the next level by learning to improve the quality of videos taken with still cameras. Topics include shutter speeds, frame rates, audio, codecs and camera stabilization. Teens can also explore the possibilities of submitting work for film festivals and contests. Ages 13 to 17. Taught by artist Carl Battreall.
Time: 1 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 625 C St.
City: Anchorage
7pm to 8pm FREE Dance Lessons with Jerry Morrison 8pm to 12pm Live Band with Bo Free Dinner, Snacks & Limited Open Bar $15 Members/$18 Guests Located in the Carpenter Hall @ 407 Denali St. 279-0097
Time: 7 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 407 Denali St.
City: Anchorage
This annual sale features a wide assortment of plants, including annuals, perennials, vegetables and wildflowers.
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 7435 Old Harbor Road
City: Anchorage
Now that the snow has melted, come help ACF get cleaned up for summer fun! Please bring your own tools, like rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. Together we can keep our church property beautiful and inviting for our members and guests to enjoy. Lunch will be provided. Also, we will be cutting down some trees so free firewood will be available for you to take home. Please RSVP on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/events/394678213889057/
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Alliance Christian Fellowship Church
Address: 16620 Brooks Loop
City: Eagle River
Time: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 2
Address: 44604 Sterling Hwy.
City: Soldotna
Ask the naturalist at the Eagle River Nature Center. Stop by and chat with our naturalist stationed at the large viewing deck (1/2 mile walk on the Rodak Trail) to get answers to your questions about Alaska animals, plants, and more. A telescope will be set up and binoculars made available for viewing wildlife in the area. For information, call 694-2108. Free; $5 parking for non-members.
Time: 2 p.m., Sunday, June 3
Address: 32750 Eagle River Rd.
City: Eagle River
Web: http://www.ernc.org
All ages are welcome at this family concert and fund-raiser to help send Sarah Walters on a mission trip to Russia. Donations kindly accepted at the door. Donald L. Owens began piano studies at age 4, and received his studies in Pipe Organ from Texas Christian University under the instruction and mentorship of Emmett Smith. In addition to serving as a church organist in Texas, Florida and Alaska, Donald is a former organist for the Texas Rangers Baseball team.
Time: 4 p.m., Sunday, June 3
Turnagain United Methodist Church
Address: 3300 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
City: Anchorage
Anchorage's Groovy JazzMom returns to the Oasis for Sunday Brunch. Table reservations strongly recommended.
Time: 12 p.m., Sunday, June 3
Address: 2610 Spenard Rd.
City: Anchorage
Polar Pug Rescue & Friends are holding their annual Soggy Doggy Wash on Sunday, June 3rd, between 10 AM & 3 PM. Come on down and get your dog cleaned up for summer! You can wash your dog yourself for $15, or have a volunteer wash it for $25 while you relax.
Time: 10 a.m., Sunday, June 3
Address: 7820 King St. #4
City: Anchorage
Web: http://polarpug.org/
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