Anchorage Daily News

TODAY COMMUNITY

ANTHC Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 30, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Building, 4000 Ambassador Drive. Learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Sponsored by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. (729-3539)

Alaskan Prospectors Society, 7:45-9:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 725 W. Ninth Ave. Cinematographer William Bacon III will present his DVD "Salute to Alaska." Free. (277-6616)

Anchorage Youth Court fall registration, 6:30-8 p.m., Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St. The public is invited to a presentation about what youth court volunteers do. For students in grades 7-12. Classes meet once a week in area high schools. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is $25. (274 5986)

We are Family, 10 a.m.-noon, Alaska Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragaw St. Preschoolers will make a picture frame for Grandparent's Day, match babies with their mothers and more. Drop In. $5 with accompanying adult. (274-2400, www.alaskamuseum.org)

Native Education Advisory Committee, 5:30 p.m., Cook Inlet Tribal Council, 3600 San Jeronimo Drive. The meeting is open to the public. Free. (Amy, 793-3265)

Plarn I Junk to Funk , 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Unique Ways Studio, 207 E. Northern Lights Blvd. #112. Recycle grocery bags at the Green Heart for Art class and learn to make functional, beautiful tote bags. $30. (441-4601, www.uniquewaysstudio.com)

American Alpine Club, 6:30 p.m., BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court. Clint Helander presents a slide show on his recent trip to the Revelation Mountains. Free. (227-3291)

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY

Mushroom Walk, 6:30 a.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Take a guided stroll through the garden with local fungi expert Diane Pleninger. $5. (770-3692)

Northway Mall Wednesday Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Northway Mall Parking Lot, 3101 Penland Parkway. Shop for Alaska grown produce. WIC and Senior Nutrition program recipients welcome. Sponsored by Webb's Consulting and Management Services, Inc. (272-5634, www.anchoragemarkets.com)

AARP Driver Safety Class, 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Anchorage Activities Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. Learn defensive driving. Insurance discount for those 55 or older. Must attend both sessions to receive certificate of completion. Sponsored by Anchorage Activities Senior Center. $10. (258-7823)

Dialogue on Race and Diversity, 5:30 p.m., East High School, 4025 E. Northern Lights Blvd. A panel discussion on race and diversity with Alaska's political leaders. Sponsored by Mayor's Office of Equal Opportunity. Free. (343-4878)

Anchorage Genealogical Society, 7-9 p.m., Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St. The topic will be "Breaking Down Brick Walls." Bring research problems. All are welcome. Free. (337-3647)

Family Law Education Class, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Boney Courthouse, 303 K St., courtroom 47. For people who are representing themselves in divorce and custody cases. The class will explain court procedure and provide forms on motions and oppositions, property division, custody, visitation and child support, hearings and trials and final papers. Sponsored by Alaska Court System's Family Law Self Help Center. Free. (264-0858, www.state.ak.us/courts/selfhelp.htm)

Arctic Cheer fundraiser, 6-8 p.m., Round Table Pizza, Dimond Mall. Support the Arctic Cheer All-stars with their fundraiser at Round Table Pizza. A portion of the sales will go to the cheerleaders. (522-6205)

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 6:30 p.m., Anchorage Senior Activities Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. Chapter 1779 meeting will begin with a potluck. Scott Gower from the Municipality of Anchorage Animal Control Center will speak. All current and retired federal employees, their spouses and survivor annuitants are invited to attend, along with their guests. Free. (333-6588)

Alaska Women's Political Caucus, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. Join an informational meeting on how to help your candidate win an election and ways to be involved in the election process. Free. RSVP for a dinner reservation. (Sue, 276-5753; scjohnson@gci.net)

Alaskan Apple User's Group, 7-9 p.m., Anchorage Museum, 121 W. Seventh Ave. Learn about the new Mac, iPhone, Mac Basics, Office '08 and video editing. There will be door prizes, an auction and more. Free. (www.akappleug.org)

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