Anchorage Daily News

THURSDAY

To Catch a Reading Bug, 2 p.m., Chugiak-Eagle River Library, 12400 Old Glenn Highway. The Magic Guy, Don Russell, weaves a web of hilarious fun and exciting magic as he explores the worlds of reading, science and magic to find this elusive critter. Free. (694-2500, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

FRIDAY

The Character Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Loussac Library, 3600 Denali St. See "Bugs Galore: A Variety Show." Free. (343-2841, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

SATURDAY

Youth instruction in archery, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays through July, Kincaid Park, 9401 W. Raspberry Road. Register by calling 343-6397.

Outhouse Races, 2:30-4 p.m., Bear Paw Festival, Business Boulevard, Eagle River. Five-person teams in three classes compete for trophies and bragging rights. $50 per team. (Bob Maxwell 786-4914)

The Character Workshop, 1:30 p.m., Chugiak-Eagle River Library, 12400 Old Glenn Highway. See "Bugs Galore: A Variety Show" after the Bear Paw parade. Free. (694-2500, www. anchoragelibrary.org)

Polar Bears and Climate Change, 4-5 p.m., Elim Cafe, 561 W. Dimond Blvd. Join the Alaska Zoo for a free presentation. This is a kid-friendly, hands-on event.

SUNDAY

Free Port of Anchorage Tours, every half hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, June 22-Aug. 24, Alaska Railroad headquarters, 327 W. Ship Creek Ave. The one-hour bus tours include a drive through the port to view the expansion project, a visit to the observation deck to view ships loading and unloading cargo, and free hot dogs. (343-6230, www.muni.org/port)

TUESDAY

American Girls Club, 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Join Ms. Kim and the American Girls as they talk about the popular American Girl Kit. Explore Kit's stories and learn about history. Free. (279-7323)

Bugs on the Big Screen, 2 p.m., Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St. A free viewing of "Bee Movie," rated G. Create a craft and meet beekeeper Tom Elliott after the film. (343-2841, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

Anchorage Cooperative Preschool Playgroup, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ruth Arcand Park, 3900 Abbot Road. Join preschool families for a picnic to find out about the school or just to make friends. Parents must stay with children. Bring snacks/lunch. Free. (336-2806, www.acpre.org)

WEDNESDAY

Favorite Backyard Insects, 7 p.m. July 16, BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 6865 Elmore Road. Learn about the world's most diverse group of animals from Michael Rasy of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, then hunt for insects in the woods and fields of Campbell Tract. Free. (267-1247)

Bee Buzziness, 2 p.m., Muldoon Library, 1251 Muldoon Road, Muldoon Center Mall. Learn about bees and see live bees in their viewable hive with beekeeper Tom Elliott. Free. (343-4223, www.anchoragelibrary.org

Go Buggy With Crafts, 2 p.m., Samson-Dimond Library, 800 E. Dimond Blvd., Dimond Center, second floor. Kids create a bug-inspired craft. Free. (343-4089, www.anchoragelibrary.org)

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