Anchorage Daily News

9/11 Community Bike Ride, 4-6 p.m. today, Anchorage Fire Department, 100 E. Fourth Ave. The bike ride honors the victims and heroes of 9/11. For all ages. Runs eight miles along Chester Creek bike trails, ending at the Anchorage Police Department at Bragaw Street and Tudor Road. This is a fundraiser for the Red Cross of Alaska Responder Relief Fund. Free. (561-6630, www.MyGoodDeed.org)

Family Frolic in the Park, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Centennial Campground, 8300 Glenn Highway. Grab the kids and head outdoors for s'mores. Hot chocolate provided. Sponsored by Municipality of Anchorage. Free. (343-6992)

Moose Madness, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road. Activities will include a moose activity game for kids, hands-on antler displays, a closer look at two bull moose, a raffle to win a moose prize, a presentation on Urban Moose Safety by Alaska Department of Fish and Game and more. (346-2858, www.alaskazoo.org)

Hearts and Parks Community Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Selkregg Chalet, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane. Health care providers will have demonstrations, free screenings and health information. Door prizes and goodie bags will be given away. Sponsored by Municipality of Anchorage. Free. (343-6992)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Plane Pull, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, FedEx Hanger, 5800 Lockheed Ave. Watch teams of 20 adults pull a NAC737 12 feet and enjoy a barbecue. Kids Plane Pull will be every hour at half past the hour. Prizes for the team that pulls the fastest, raises the most money and is the most spirited. Sponsored by Lynden, Northern Air Cargo and FedEx. Free, donations accepted. (263-2064, www.bigbrothersbigsistersalaska.org)

UMed Fest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Goose Lake Park, UAA Drive. Activities sponsored by many local businesses and organizations all promoting a healthy and active way of living. Fun for all ages with prizes. Sponsored by Rep. Sharon Cissna. Free. (269-0190, umedfest.org)

UMED Health Fair, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, 2811 UAA Drive. Free health screenings, health education and low-cost blood tests. Comprehensive blood test requires 12-hour fast, $40. Thyroid test $30, prostate blood test $25. Sponsored by Alaska Health Fair. (278-0234, www.alaskahealthfair.org)

Buddy Walk 2008, 10 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park, Ninth and L Street. A family event with face-painting, free food, T-shirts and door prizes. Sponsored by Alaska Chapter of the National Down Syndrome Congress. Free. (245-1749)

Telling Our Stories, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Out North Theatre, 3800 DeBarr Road. Alaska youth will share their stories of environmental change and hope through dance, spoken word, music, theatre and digital storytelling. Presented by Alaska Youth for Environmental Action and Art in Action of Oakland, Calif. Free. (339-3903, www.ayea.org)

Friends for Life Adoption Fair, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center, 4711 Elmore Road. Meet adorable, adoptable animals. There will be door prizes, an adoptable dog parade, cat corner, pet care demos and lots of information to keep family pets healthy and happy. Free. (343-8252)

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