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In brief: Family Dates (9/4/08)

YEA! Fundraiser, 6:30-8 p.m. today, BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court. The Youth-Young-Adult Empowered Achievers present a back-to-school fashion show and silent auction. Proceeds will support programs for training, referrals for jobs, school, internships, health issues, community outreach and more. Adults $15, ages 18 and under $10, ages 2 and under free. Refreshments provided. (240-6437)

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Expressions of Refugee Youth, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Starbucks, 601 W. Fifth Ave. Join Catholic Social Services for a display of photographs inspired by 12 young artists' impressions and reflections of themselves, their communities and their families. The artists participated in a summer camp for refugee youth focusing on photography. Free. (222-7327, www.cssalaska.org)

Alaska's History -- It's Magic, 2 p.m. Saturday, Chugiak-Eagle River Library, 12400 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River. Juneau magician Jeff Brown will present a free show for kids of all ages that highlights milestones in Alaska's history with a series of magical effects. Sponsored by Alaska's Statehood Experience grant from the Alaska Humanities Forum and the Rasmuson Foundation. (463-6425)

Trick or Treat in the Heat, 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Muirwood neighborhood, Tyre, Tarsus, Kidron, Katahdin, Muirwood, Cobbler, Flagstone Streets. Pre-event festivities will be 5-6 p.m. in Tyre Circle. Trick or treating will be 6-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Make a Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House and Hospice of Anchorage. Purchase wristbands for $6 at Hospice of Anchorage on International Airport Road and Luther Chiropractic on West Dimond Boulevard. (245-2602)

Information on Free Tutoring, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Fairview Elementary School, 1327 Nelchina St. Learn about Supplemental Educational Services. Language and cultural liaison Candie Seana will present information in Samoan and English. All families are welcome. Sponsored by AKPIRC. (748-7922)

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