Anchorage Daily News

TODAY

Military Appreciation Weekend, Friday-Sunday, Alpenglow Lodge/ Arctic Valley Ski Area, Mile 7, Arctic Valley Road. Members of the military can park for free at the Arctic Valley trail head. Enjoy a hike, bike ride or sightseeing. Visit the new Rendezvous Cafe for a coffee or treat before or after your hike. (258-4222, www.skiarctic.com)

KinderGym, 10-11:30 a.m., Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th St. Expel some extra energy and bond with your pre-schooler on a variety of play equipment to enhance balance, coordination, and cooperative skills. Parents are encouraged to stay and play. For ages 3-5. $5 per family. (343-4121)

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m.-noon, Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St. A half-hour of stories, finger plays and songs for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free. (343-2841, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

Music in the Park, noon-1 p.m., Peratrovich Park, E. Street and Fourth Avenue. Karenodie & Paul will be entertaining. Fun for all ages. Free. (279-5650, www.anchoragedowntown.org)

Chess Club, 5 p.m., Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. (278-9283, www.wavebooks.com)

Family Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m., Samson-Dimond Library, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. A half-hour of books, songs and rhymes for children 5 and younger and their caregivers. Free. (343-2841, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

SATURDAY

Potter Marsh Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m., Mile 112 Seward Highway. A guided walk on the Potter Marsh boardwalk and nearby trails to identify and learn about the area's bird life. A family-friendly event. Binoculars, spotting scopes and guide books will be available. Free. (267-2281)

Midnight Sun Alaskan Regional Chili Cookoff, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown park strip, Ninth and L St. Vote for the People's Choice Chili, meet Mrs. Alaska and Mrs. Anchorage, souvenir T-shirts by Alaskan artist Jon Van Zyle. See vintage military vehicles and antique automobiles. Various vendors. Free cup of Kaladi Bros. Coffee. Sponsored by the International Chili Society. Proceeds go to charity. (563-5122)

Capt. Phil Harris from "The Deadliest Catch," 3-8 p.m., Alaska Aviation Museum, 4721 Aircraft Drive. The Annual Salmon Bake and Fly By Fundraiser. There will be a live band, beer garden, auctions, vintage plane and lots of food. $25 adults, $15 children. (248-5325, alaskaairmuseum.org)

4th of July Open House, 3-8 p.m., Celestial Meads, 600 W. 58th Ave. Suite B. Sample a dozen or more meads, have some snacks and take a tour of the meadery. Free. (250-8362, celestialmeads.com)

Fire Works Extravaganza, 6 p.m.-12:45 a.m., Mulcahy Stadium, A Street and E. 16th Ave. Watch the Anchorage Bucs take on the Anchorage Glacier Pilots, with fireworks after. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., first game starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at midnight. $6. (561-2827, anchoragebucs.com)

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