Anchorage Daily News

TODAY

Worms & Worms Composting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Terra Bella Bakery Cafe, 601 E. Dimond Blvd. Learn about worm bins you can purchase or make, setting up your bin and what kind of worms will work. $10. (547-0758, goodearthgardenschool.com)

Bartlett Political Forum, noon-1 p.m., Denny's, 3950 DeBarr Road. Alaska State Rep. Harry Crawford will present "I Am Through Waiting, How About You?" Free. (223-3554, bartlettforum.blogspot.com)

Wood turning demonstration, noon, Hardware Specialties, 424 W. 54th Ave. Hawaii guest artist Don Albrect, president of the Big Island Woodturners, will demonstrate free-form edge wood turning. Free. (563-1312)

Jim Stevenson book signing, 6-8 p.m., Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Stevenson will talk about and sign his new book "Familiar Birds & Mammals of Alaska's Summer." Free. (278-9283, www.wavebooks.com)

Huffman/O'Malley Community Council, 7-9 p.m., Christian Church of Anchorage, 10800 Lake Otis Parkway. Join neighbors to learn about the current status of the Hillside District Plan and other current area projects. (hoccpresident@gmail.com)

FRIDAY

Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Amvets Post 49, 521 Tudor Road. Annual fundraiser. (563-4951)

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

Mission Mars, 10 a.m., Anchorage Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragraw St. Learn what about the Martian landscape and the obstacles your body would have to overcome to walk on the red planet. Ages 12 and under are $3, 13 and over are $5. (www.alaskamuseum.org)

Look Good Feel Better, 11 a.m., Alaska Regional Hospital, 2801 DeBarr Road. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Learn to cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment and receive a free cosmetics kit. (1-800-227-2345, 264-1431, www.cancer.org)

Music in the Park, noon-1 p.m., Peratrovich Park, E. Street and Fourth Avenue. Terry and Jerry Holder will perform. A family-friendly event is sponsored by Anchorage Downtown Partnership. Free. (279-5650, www.anchoragedowntown.org)

Family Frolic in the Park, 6-8 p.m., Earthquake Park, Northern Lights Family Picnic- Turn off the TV, grab the kids and head outdoors for some family time. Lemonade provided. For families of all ages. Free. (343-6992)

Fiddle Dance, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Moose Lodge, 4211 Arctic Blvd. Dance to foot-stomping music featuring Native musicians and fiddlers. Everyone welcome. $10. (245-2024)

Service High School Class of 1999 Reunion, 7 p.m., Platinum Jaxx, 901 W. Sixth Ave. A barbecue and tour of Service will be Saturday afternoon. (www.service1999.myevent.com)

Service High School Class of 1979 Reunion, 7 p.m. Friday, Asia Garden, 7828 Old Seward Highway, 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hilton Hotel and a barbecue at 3 p.m. Sunday at Kincaid Chalet. (727-2735, www.servicehighclassof79.org)

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