Anchorage Daily News

TODAY

Music in the Park, noon-1 p.m., Peratrovich Park, E Street and Fourth Avenue. The Air Force Band of the Pacific, Top Cover, will be featured. Sponsored by Anchorage Downtown Partnership. Free. (279-5650, www.anchoragedowntown.org)

Book Party in the Park, 4-7 p.m., Success By Six Garden Art Park, 3350 Commercial Drive. A free family event that includes a book giveaway, live music by Fiddle De Dee, storytelling, arts and crafts, snacks, door prizes and more. (563-1966, www.childcareconnection.org)

Anchorage Appreciation BBQ and Blood Drive, 4-7 p.m., Blood Bank of Alaska Main Center, 4000 Laurel St. Join a thank-you to the Anchorage community with free food, music by the Carhartt Brothers and family fun including games, door prizes and face painting. (www.bloodbankofalaska.org)

Summer Festival in the Park, 4:30- 7:30 p.m., Cuddy Family Midtown Park, 201 E. 40th Ave. A summer celebration features a rock climbing wall, live music, local food, bike parade, art activities for kids, a mobile library and more. Free. (343-4518, www.Anchor ageParkFoundation.org)

40th Anniversary Celebration, 5-9 p.m. through Sunday, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road. Live music, contests and games, fun food stands, keeper talks and animal presentations, with half-price admission in effect at 5 p.m. (www.alaskazoo.org)

East High School Class of 1999 Reunion, Friday-Sunday. Purchase tickets at www.mypace.com/99east. (727-8499, eastclassreunion99.blogspot.com)

SATURDAY

Street Fair, noon-6 p.m., lot next to Salvation Army, corner of Bragaw Street and Mountain View Drive. Community and business members of Mountain View host a street fair. Full meals for 50 cents, live music and dancing, a bouncy castle, rock wall, a variety of local business booths and artists and more.

American Red Cross Babysitter Training Course, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lidia Selkregg Chalet, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane, Russian Jack Springs Park. Learn skills necessary to provide responsible care for children in the absence of adults; receive a certificate upon completion. $65. (343-6992 )

Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 16123 Artillery Road. Free back to school and sports physicals, mammography, vision and blood pressure screenings, blood sugar checks and more. Appointments are required. (696-5229, www.communitycovenant.net)

Run for Relief, 10 a.m., Faith Christian Community, 4240 Wisconsin St. A 5K run/walk benefiting Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian group in Burma's war zones. Participants can register on race day. Walkers and strollers welcome. $25. (243-1777)

Plastic Garden Pot Recycling, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road. Recycle your plastic garden pots, other pots, cell packs and trays. Free. (562-7022, www.alaskabg.org)

Heritage Falls Hike, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. An 11-mile round-trip hike. Hikers should be in good shape. Bring a daypack with lunch, snacks, water and rain gear. $5 parking fee. (www.nwf.org/naturefind)

International Food Festival, noon- 2 p.m., Fairview Recreation Center, 1121 E. 10th Ave. Sample food from around the globe. Hosted by The Islamic Women's Association. $15 adult, $7 ages 5-14. (929-2683 the_iwaa@hotmail.com)

Knitters of the North, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Pioneer School House, 437 E. Third Ave. Knitters of all abilities are welcome. (561-3933)

Family In Crisis Community Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Eagle River Lions Club, Mile 2 Eagle River Road. The Chugiak-Eagle River Service Clubs are sponsoring a community fundraiser to help offset medical expenses for a local family in crisis. Dinner, dessert auction, silent auction, wishing well and more. (441-4946)

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