AYUSA Host Family Reception, 2-3 p.m., Birch Tree Restaurant, corner of DeBarr Road and Bragaw Street. All families interested in becoming a host family for an international student for the 2005-2006 academic year are invited. Meet students from Brazil, Holland and Uzbekistan. (RSVP, 440-4461 or 222-1860)

Alaska Zoo Kids' Fun Run, for ages 3-10, 10 a.m. at 4731 O'Malley Road. Free and open to the first 50 entrants in each age-based category; donations encouraged for the new seal and otter exhibit. Sponsored by Healthy Futures. Limited registration may be available 9-10 a.m. (346-1285; www.alaskazoo.org)

Arbor Day Seedling Sale originally scheduled for today has been postponed to May 14, 21 and 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Anchorage at REI and Carrs stores on Huffman, Muldoon and Abbott Loop roads; and Carrs stores in Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla. The sale was postponed because the seedlings were not sent to Anchorage in time. (Maynard Nuss, 345-2787)

Aurora Borealis African Violet Society annual Mother's Day Sale continues during mall hours at the Dimond Center. Organizers promise a large selection of Alaska-grown African violets, episcias, chiritas and streptocarpus. Starter plants available. (333-5949)

Birth Mother's Day ceremony, 10:30 a.m., Campbell Park, 42nd Avenue and Lake Otis Parkway, for anyone whose life has been touched by adoption -- rain or shine. Sponsored by The Anchorage Adoptive Parents Association. (Kirstin, 337-8890)

Children's Hospital at Providence Baby and Children's Fair, 10 a.m-4 p.m. at Providence Alaska Medical Center, includes a free presentation by Gloria DeGaetano, award-winning author of "Parenting Well in a Media Age," at 10:30 a.m.; and 12:30 p.m. diaper derby (register online for the derby at www.providence.org/childrenshospital); and face painting, games, prizes and more than 40 vendors. (261-3666, www.providence.org/alaska )

Chugiak Elementary School garage sale to benefit physical education will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the school, 19932 Old Glenn Highway. Items left at the end of the day will be donated to Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Covenant House and Catholic Social Services. (742-3400)

Citywide Cleanup, the 37th annual, sponsored by Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, includes free residential dumping at local landfills and transfer stations and today's Cleanup Day based at local elementary schools. Free dumping is at Anchorage Regional Landfill (Glenn Highway at Hiland Road) and Anchorage Central Transfer Station (54th Avenue and Juneau Street): 8 a.m.-5 p.m. -- and at Girdwood Transfer Station on Ruane Road, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Loads must be hauled in a car, unmodified pickup trailer or trailer with the load not to exceed the size of a standard pickup bed (8 feet by 5.5 feet wide and 3 feet high). The load must be covered or secured to prevent spillage in transit and must not exceed 1,000 pounds. All loads exceeding these limits will be weighed and charged at $45 per ton. Vehicles with unsecured or improperly covered loads will be charged a $10 fee. Free disposal includes five gallons of waste oil, one car battery and up to 40 pounds of household hazardous waste per day. There is a $20 charge for appliances containing Freon (refrigerators/freezers). (276-5550 or go to www.anchoragechamber.org).

Combined Volunteer Meeting, 3-4 p.m., MADD, 4105 Turnagain Blvd., Suite A. Mothers Against Drunk Driving hosts this program on fund raising and current and future activities; free. (562-6890; www.maddalaska.com)

Cover the Uninsured Week is the first week in May and centers on raising awareness about and seeking solutions for the 107,000 Alaskans lacking health care coverage, according to sponsors. An information booth and application assistance will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Native Youth Olympics at Sullivan Arena and at Midtown Wal-Mart, 3101 A St.; for information contact Wilma Clayton, 729-3953.

Join Hands Day: High school seniors are invited to participate in this national day of service and help clean up the Anchorage Senior Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1300 E. 19th Ave. Includes 1 p.m. barbecue. Come for an hour or spend the day. (561-6630, www.joinhandsday.org)

Joy Lutheran Church First Annual Intergenerational Tea, 10 a.m.-noon, 10111 East Eagle River Loop Road, Eagle River; free. Organizers promise a fun social event to which all women are invited. Hats and gloves are optional. Music and a short program about women will be presented. (694-9601, 694-3349)

Mother's Day fresh flower lei sale has leis starting at $10 today and Sunday at Island Pacific Leis; call 727-5137 or fax 646-0424 to order. This is a fund-raiser for Body of Christ Ministry of Alaska.

National Weather Service open house, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 6930 Sand Lake Road. The tour will include a visit to the River Forecast Center, the Alaska Aviation Weather Unit and the Weather Forecast Office. Other highlights include "Weather Service Spotter Training Class" at 11 a.m.; upper air balloon launch at 2 p.m. and refreshments and giveaways throughout the day. (266-5117; pafc.arh.noaa.gov/outreach/openhouse.php)

Pet Adoptions and Micro-chipping, noon-4 p.m., Alaska Mill & Feed, 1501 E. First Ave.; $30, sponsored by the Alaska S.P.C.A., Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (344-3622)

Spanish Conversational Club, 3-4 p.m. Saturdays, today-Aug. 20, Starbucks Coffee, 1005 E. Dimond Blvd., sponsored by Alaska Spanish Academy; $5 per person for materials. (277-1027 or 646-9287)

Veteran's Seminar, 2-3:30 p.m., VFW Post 10252, 3105 Mountain View Drive, regarding VA benefits and funeral planning. Sponsored by Kara Hayden Dignity Memorial Provider representing Witzleben Family Funeral Home & Kehl's Forest Lawn Mortuary & Crematory; free. (830-1844)

Walk & Roll for Hope is today in Anchorage and Eagle River, the biggest annual fund-raiser for Hope Community Resources, now in its 36th year. The walk raises an average of $80,000-$100,000 a year statewide and benefits more than 720 Alaskans who experience a developmental disability. Participants can walk, run, bike or rollerblade along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in distances of 2, 5, 10 or 22 miles, starting at 1600 A St. The Eagle River event starts at Chugiak Senior Center, progressing nine miles along the Glenn Highway bike path to Eagle River Lions Park. Shuttle service is available from various check-stations. Start between 8 and 10 a.m. and enjoy food and games afterward. The Mat-Su walk is May 21. Register at Wells Fargo, Carrs-Safeway, Alaska Club, Blockbuster Video, REI, Kaladi Brothers, Rae's harness Shop, Sadler's, Tastee Freez, local schools and the Hope office; or see www.hopealaska.org for a pledge form. (564-7462)

Winterberry Charter School parent orientation showcasing this new Waldorf inspired public school option in the Anchorage School District, is at Shiloh Baptist Church, 855 E. 20th Ave., as follows: 10-11 a.m. today; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17; 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21; (www.winterberryschool.org or call 258-3142)If

Women's Health Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave. This is a Women's Health Fair and one-day free conference. Parking is free downtown on Saturdays. The morning will begin with a Women's Health Fair, sponsored by the Alaska Health Fair, and roundtable presentations, 8-11 a.m. A complementary luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. will feature Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., a leading researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and the author of "Breast Fitness." YWCA Encore Plus, the Alaska Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Detection Center will offer on-site clinical breast exams and mammograms for women ages 40-65 who qualify for the Breast and Cervical Health Check Program. The screenings will be offered in the lower level in the Easter Island and Resolution rooms, and appointments are recommended. The event is free and sponsored by Office of Women's Health. (243-9995; www.alaskapublichealth.org)

"Ye Old Car Wash and Yard/Bake Sale," in which "warriors and wenches will wash your wheels," 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and May 14, Tudor Road Jiffy Lube, 3429 E. Tudor Road, accepting donations for the Green Court at the Renaissance fair. The 3 Baron's Faire runs June 4-5 and June 11-12 at Tozier Dog Track off Tudor Road.

ON THE TOWN

35+ Singles Club Mother's Day dance, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Carpenters Hall, 407 Denali St. Female members get in for free; others, $15 nonmembers; $12 members. There will be dinner, dancing and open bar and free dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. (Elsie, 333-1305)

Anchorage Community Concert Band, 7-9 p.m., 2626 Abbott Loop Road. Spring concert includes classical and light music and marches; $6, $3 seniors and children. (258-7263, 694-6730)

Art Swap, noon-7 p.m. today and Sunday, Girdwood Center for the Visual Arts, Hightower Road. Quality used art for sale. Free. (783-3209)

Craig Gass, 7 p.m., Chilkoot Charlie's, 2435 Spenard Road; $15 advance, $20 door. (272-1010)

"The Drawer Boy," 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday, Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse, 413 D St.; $15. (274-2599)

"Emile," 6 p.m. today and Sunday, Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave.; $6, $5 seniors, $4 members. (343-4326, 343-6173)

Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Daily News parking lot, 1001 Northway Drive. Free to browse.

Free Comic Book Day, 10 a.m., Anchorage Municipal Libraries in Eagle River, Anchorage and Girdwood. Compliments of Bosco's Comics. Free. (343-2974)

Limon Dance Company, 6:30 p.m. (pre-show talk), 7:30 p.m. (performance), Atwood Concert Hall. Celebrated dance company presents "Psalm," which was commissioned for the 2002 Winter Olympics; $28-$35. A class is 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Discovery Theatre and costs $15; to sign up contact 272-1471, ldreas@anchorageconcerts.org. A free talk is noon-1 p.m. at Discovery Theatre. (CarrsTix, 1-800-478-7328)

"Makeshift," 8 p.m., New Direction, 639 W. International Airport Road. EP-release concert with Faceless and Indecision; $5. (561-3802)

Men's Health Fair, 8 a.m.-noon, Alaska Regional Hospital, 2801 DeBarr Road. Robot technology demonstrations, screenings, shots, bike safety checks; free. (264-1733, 264-1113)

Mother's Day bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wasilla Multiuse Sports Complex. (336-1235, liza99507@aol.com)

Native Youth Olympics, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sullivan Arena. Free. (297-1772)

"The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday, Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E. 70th Ave.; $12-$17. (868-4913)

Russian-Alaska Academy, 1 p.m., Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave.; $6.50, $6 seniors and military, free museum members and kids. (343-4326)

Spenard Spring Social, 9 p.m., Fiori D'Italia, 2502 McRae Road. Concert of local bands includes Crystal Hutchens, T.S. Scream, Woodrow, Flying Falcons, Dave Manning and the Duke Russell Experience; $5. Ages 21 and older. (243-9990)

"Springtime in Spenard," 8 p.m., Fly By Night Club, 3300 Spenard Road; $12.50 and up. (279-7726)

WORKSHOPS

Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium, the 17th annual, continues 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Alaska Pacific University. Information and registration on tracks, lectures and the keynote presentation can be found online at www.aksks.org, or call 275-PADL.

Cooking Classes for Adults, noon Saturdays, today-May 21, Habitat Housewares, 3801 Old Seward Highway, taught by the talented chefs from AVTEC Culinary Arts Department at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward; $40 per class with topics as follows: today, Central America cuisine; May 14, "Baking Summertime Fruit Tarts"; May 21, "Fire Up Your Barbecue Skills." Limited space, call 561-1856 to register.

Tai Chi Workshop for Beginners, 9 a.m.-noon, Oriental Healing Arts Center, 2636 Spenard Road, sponsored by Jade Lady Meditation; $35. (562-2863, www.jadelady.com)

VALLEY EVENTS

Cliff Eberhardt House Concert, 8 p.m., optional potluck at 7 p.m., at Whole Wheat Radio House Concerts, H Street, Talkeetna; $10. Live Webcast of concert at www.wholewheatradio.org. (1-907-733-2452)

Double Wicket performs 8 p.m.-midnight, Great Bear Brewing Co., 238 N. Boundary St., Wasilla. No cover.

Make-A-Scene at iCafe: Saturday Music Series, 7-9 p.m. at Valley Mac Store & iCafe, 991 N. Hermon Road, Suite 375, Wasilla. Sponsored by 212 Music Group. Free. (357-6622)

Mat-Su College Community Chorus, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Wasilla, 1375 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla; free. (1-907-357-8220)

"The Miracle Worker," 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday, Machetanz Theatre, Wasilla; $14.50-$16.50. (1-907-373-0195)

Mother's Day Bazaar by the Alaska Crafters, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Wasilla Multi-Use Sports Complex. The first 100 women in the door will receive a special Mother's Day gift. Come see artists from all over the state, and try the food court; free. (Liza Michaels, 1-907-336-1325 or liza99507@aol.com)

Palmer High School Prom, 8-11 p.m. at the Best Western Lake Lucille in Wasilla.

Spring Walkabout, 9 a.m. Join other Hay Flats enthusiasts in a spring nature walk around Reflection Lake, a little-known lake with beautiful wilderness views and exceptional reflections of Pioneer Peak and Twin Peaks. Take the Knik River access off-ramp on the Glenn Highway, park at the marked barrier/path. Bring binoculars, dress warmly, prepare for mosquitoes and wear boots. Free cocoa and cookies provided. Sponsored by Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats.