Blood shortages: O positive, A positive, B positive, O negative (two-day supply). Whole-blood donors may visit the bloodbank in Dimond Center 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hours at the main center, 4000 Laurel St., are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call 222-5630 for appointment; apheresis donors, call 222-5619. (222-5600, www.bloodbankofalaska.org)

TODAY COMMUNITY

Adapted Aquatics, 10-10:45 a.m. and 10:45-11:25 a.m. Saturdays through May 12, East High School pool, 4025 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Swim lessons for people ages 3-5 who experience a disability. Cost, $32. Sponsored by Anchorage Parks and Recreation. (Schedule, 343-6992, 343-4247)

Alaska Women�s Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sullivan Arena. Aurora Productions presents a weekend full of seminars, live entertainment and food, shopping, health and craft booths geared toward the ladies. Free. (562-9911)

Alyeska Spring Carnival, all day, Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave. The carnival features fun activities for all ages. Free to attend. (754-2108, www.alyeskaresort.com)

Anchorage Pioneers Igloo 15/4 Fun Night, 6:30 p.m. (no-host bar), catered dinner, 7 p.m., 612 F St. Cost, $15. Program �Name that Tune� categories include World War I, World War II, Bing Crosby, college fight songs, Elvis and more. (Vera Crews, 276-4123; Lee Pederson, 272-7188)

Art Start Studio Healing Arts Program, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Providence Alaska Medical Center Cancer Therapy Conference Room. Adults with cancer, their family members and friends invited to the introduction to the world of art. Free. (Registration, 743-2629)

Artventure Poetry Workshop, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Providence Alaska Medical Center, Aspen Room. Adults with cancer, their families and friends are invited to learn how to use poetry as a medium to explore feelings. No prior writing experience necessary. Free. (Registration, 743-2629)

Cancer Awareness Health Fair, 8 a.m.-noon,, Alaska Regional Hospital main lobby, 2801 DeBarr Road. Free educational booths, activities and screenings; short seminars led by clinical experts about topics like prostate and breast cancer, radiation therapy, nutrition for cancer prevention, and psychological issues facing cancer patients and caregivers. Free. (264-1113, www.alaskaregional.com)

Caterpillar Soup, 7 p.m., Out North, 3800 DeBarr Road. Lyena Strelkoff�s live performance details her two-year journey after being paralyzed. $14 online, $18 at the door. (279-3800)

City View and Polar Little League softball registration for girls ages 8-14, noon-5 p.m., Play It Again Sports, 2636 Spenard Road. (242-5639)

Deutsche Freunde German conversation group, 11 a.m., Denny�s restaurant, 3950 DeBarr Road. (272-0668, 563-7239)

Dimond West Little League late registration continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Jewel Lake Carrs, corner of W. Dimond Boulevard and Jewel Lake Road. (eteamz.active.com/dwll, 566-0922)

Free Saturday tai chi, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Oriental Healing Arts Center, 2636 Spenard Road. (279-0135)

Heritage Falls hike, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, Eagle River Loop Road, Eagle River. Bob and Ann Fisher lead ages 18 and older on the 11-mile round-trip hike with elevation gain of 500 feet. Bring a daypack with snacks, water, wind/rain clothing and warm layers. Snowshoes and/or ice cleats may be needed. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Free. (Registration, 694-2108, www.ernc.org)

�Hovory Czech language gathering, 9-10 a.m., Kaladi Brothers Coffee Shop, 6921 Brayton Drive. This month�s theme is Prague. Sponsored by the Czech-Alaska Society. Free. (Olga, 440-1077)

Junior Naturalist Program, 2-3:30 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, Eagle River Loop Road, Eagle River. Learn about moose safety during a program geared toward families with children led by Patty Alexander. A short walk will follow. Free; parking $5. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)

KSKA Great Certificate Auction, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and noon-3 p.m. Sunday. KSKA FM 91.1 listeners may bid on items ranging from fine dining to piano tuning, pet care, theater tickets, golf passes and dance lessons by calling 550-8484 or 1-800-478-5256 during the broadcast. Proceeds benefit public radio. (www.kska.org/auction)

KidsDay, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Egan Center, 555 W. Fifth Ave. Visit more than 70 booths, ride on a bucking salmon and enjoy live entertainment. Free admission to Alaska Zoo, Imaginarium and local museums on KidsDay. Shuttles available. Hosted by Anchorage�s Promise. Free. (522-1423, www.anchoragespromise.org)

Laughing Lotus grand opening, 4:30 p.m., 620 E. 57th Place (located off Old Seward Highway between International Airport and Dowling roads); look for prayer flags on stairs. Help commence Earth Day with 108 Sun Salutations (for all levels of yogic ability). Donate to an Earth-wise charity. At 6:30 p.m., celebrate the opening of Laughing Lotus, Anchorage�s newest center for movement arts with live music from �Stray Dogma.� Free, donations accepted. (243-9642)

Mini triathlon clinics: Ages 14 and older training for a summer triathlon invited to a series of biking, swimming and running clinics in April and May. Swim clinics: 9-11:30 a.m., and 10 a.m.-12:30 April 28, West High School pool, 1700 Hillcrest Drive. Biking clinic, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 28, Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Ave. Running clinic, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 5, Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Ave. Transition clinic, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. May 12, Spenard Recreation Center. Sponsored by Anchorage Parks and Recreation. Cost, $10 clinic/$55 series. (343-4161, www.muni.org/parks/activityguide.cfm)

Mountain View Health Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mountain View Community Center, 315 N. Price St. Blood tests, health education booths, free health screenings for vision, blood pressure and height and weight, screenings for heart disease, diabetes, anemia, kidney and liver functions, and prostate and thyroid screening blood tests. Sponsored by Alaska Health Fair and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Free. Low-cost blood tests. (278-0234, www.alaskahealthfair.org)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk, 10 a.m., Millennium Alaskan Hotel, 4800 Spenard Road; registration begins at 8 a.m. It will conclude at 2 p.m. at the Alaska Department of Transportation building. No dogs permitted. Sponsors include ACS Yellow Pages, Chevron and Udelhoven Oil Field System Services Inc. (562-7347)

National Youth Service Day Awards, 6-8 p.m., Prudential Centerpoint Building, 3801 Centerpoint Drive. Outstanding students will receive President�s Volunteer Service awards and Prudential Spirit of Community awards at the eighth-annual event. (561-6630, alaskayouthasresources@alaska.net, www.pyli.org)

Owl Prowl, 8-10 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, Eagle River Loop Road, Eagle River. Liza Sanden takes visitors on an owl hunt guided by sound. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. No young children. Free; parking $5. (Registration, 694-2108; www.ernc.org)

Shop to Stop Pet Overpopulation, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Alaska SPCA Thrift Shop, 549 W. International Airport Road. Proceeds from 50 percent off sale benefit homeless animals. (562-1092, alaskaspca.org)

�The Boys Next Door,� 7 p.m., Mountain View Community Church, 4301 Mountain View Drive. A comedy of four mentally handicapped men who look for meaning and purpose in life. $8-$12. (344-4713, www.actalaska.org)

�The Emperor�s New Clothes,� 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Alaska Fine Arts Academy Theater, 12340 Old Glenn Highway, Suite 200, Eagle River. Cost, $10-$15. (694-8909)

�The Man Who Came to Dinner,� 7 p.m., Bartlett High School. Bartlett students present the classic 1939 comedy about a family who must care for an eccentric and demanding dinner guest after he is injured in their home. $3 students, $5 adults. (742-1820)

The Writers at Title Wave, 9 a.m.-noon, Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Poets, fiction and nonfiction writers invited. (Rebecca Goodrich, 243-0159; Lizzie Newell, 333-9638)

Victims for Justice awards banquet, 7-9:30 p.m., Foredeck, Hotel Captain Cook, Fourth Avenue and K Street. This is the kickoff event for National Crime Victims Rights Week (Sunday-Saturday). This year�s keynote speaker will be Sharon D�Eusanio, deputy director for the Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs for the Office of the Florida Attorney General. Cost, $35 or $350 for table of 10. (278-0977, www.victimsforjustice.org)

ON THE TOWN

Dan Bern, 7:30 p.m., Snow Goose Theatre, 717 W. Third Ave. The singer-songwriter, often compared to Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan, heads north on the �Alaska Highway.� $25. (263-2787, www.centertix.net, www.danbern.com)

Denise Martin release party, 6 p.m., Suzi�s Woollies, 420 G St. Local performer debuts her new CD with traditional Irish music on the English concertina. Free. (279-1782, www.concertinaqueen.com)

�Die Fledermaus,� 7:30 p.m., UAA Fine Arts Building Recital Hall. The comic operetta with twists and turns features popular ensembles and arias such as �Adele�s Laughing Song� and �The Csardas.� $2-$15. (786-4849, www.centertix.net)

Gala 2007, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, 121 W. Seventh Ave. A festive evening of live and silent auctions, art, food by Clair d�Loon and music by The Blue Notes. $125. (343-6173, www.anchoragemuseum.org)

�Intersections,� 7:30 p.m., Discovery Theatre, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Alaska Dance Theatre and Minh Tran & Co. present a melding of Vietnamese and contemporary American performances. $27-$31. (263-2787, www.centertix.net)

Italian wine tasting, 4:30 p.m., Fiori D�Italia, 2502 McRae Road. Enjoy an evening of wine, food and conversation while making new friends. $40. (563-4378)

�Ladyhouse Blues,� 7 p.m., Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E. 70th Ave. In St. Louis in 1919, five women wait out the return of men from war, relying on one another to make it through. $8-$12. (868-4913, www.actalaska.org)

Midnight Soapscum: Porn! 10 p.m., Mad Myrna�s, 530 E. Fifth Ave. Alaska�s only live soap opera, written and directed by Christian Heppinstall, continues. $2-$12. (276-9762, www.alaska.net/~madmyrna)

NATS-AK winners recital, 7 p.m., APU Grant Hall. Winners of the two National Association of Teachers Singing competitions perform classical and musical theater pieces. Free. (277-0135)

New Dances 2007, 8 p.m., UAA Fine Arts Building. Choreography set to music showcasing artists for UAA�s Department of Theater and Dance. $10-$8. (786-4849)

Shakespeare in Hollywood, 7 p.m., Cyrano�s Off Center Playhouse, 413 D St. The comedy features Oberon and Puck magically materializing on a movie set for �A Midsummer Night�s Dream.� $17.50. (263-2787, www.centertix.net)

Sugar Pie DeSanto, 9:30 p.m., Blues Central, 825 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Dubbed �Little Miss Sugar Pie� by Johnny Otis, the R&B songstress delivers a �A Slice of Pie.� $12-$18. (272-1341, www.jasmanrecords.com)

The Downstairs, 8 p.m., Club Millennium, 420 W. Third Ave. Rock bands As I Am, 12 O�Clock High, Murder Is Justice and Low Beam High Beam play an all-ages show. $7. (830-8457, www.aksoul.com)

University Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, 621 W. Sixth Ave. The ensemble presents �To You, America!� composed by the U.S.�s first black symphonic composer, William Grant Still. $15, $12 students/seniors. (786-1508)

VALLEY EVENTS

Alaska Gun Collectors spring show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Raven Hall, Alaska State Fair grounds. $5-$6; younger than 12 free. (1-907-346-1075, agca.net)

�Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch,� 8:30 p.m., Palmer Elks Lodge 1842, 2600 N. Barry�s Resort Drive, Wasilla. Melodrama with a woman sheriff, a Pinkerton detective, an evil villain and a nutty sidekick. $25 includes Western barbecue dinner. (1-907-373-7598)

Community Horse Symposium, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Harvest Church, 10697 Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Palmer. Guest speakers, model horse show, tack swap and more. (Jenny, 1-907-373-1556)

Earth Day dinner, 2 p.m., United Protestant Presbyterian Church, 713 S. Denali St., Palmer. Alaska Vegetarian Society hosts pure vegetarian meal and program. $10; $5 for ages 6-12; younger than 5 free. Limited seating; registration required. (1-907-373-1526)

Mat-Su Valley Bead Society show and sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dorothy G. Page Museum, 323 N. Main St., Wasilla. Local beaders show off their crafts. (1-907-373-9071)

Second annual dahlia tuber splitting party, 1-4 p.m., Lockhart and Erskine garden garage, South Big Lake and Old Yacht Club Road, Big Lake. North Root Big Lake Gardeners host free (donations appreciated) event; participants go home with planted dahlia tubers. (1-907-892-8119)

Spring Fling, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Mat-Su College, Mile 2 Trunk Road, Palmer. Free workshops include knife making, watercolor, recycling, storytelling, stained glass, music, games, refreshments. (1-907-745-9786, 1-907-745-9755)

Steelhead release party, 9 p.m., Mat-Su Resort, Wasilla. The classic rock band asks �Which Way Now?� with a fundraiser for the Mat-Su Boys and Girls Club of Alaska. Free, donations accepted. (1-907-373-6977, www.myspace.com/aksteelhead) web cq Swingin� Ravens, 9 p.m.-midnight, Schwabenhof, Mile 7.5 Palmer-Wasilla Highway. No cover charge. (1-907-357-2739)

�Uncle Phil�s Diner,� 6 p.m., Lazy Mountain Bible Church, 16005 E. Shawn Drive, Palmer. Dinner theater for 1950s comedy. Reservations required. $5-$10. (1-907-745-5053)

Wine tasting and auctions, 6 p.m., Settler�s Bay Lodge, Mile 8 Knik-Goose Bay Road, Wasilla. Wasilla Noon Rotary Club hosts fundraiser for Rotaplast. $40. (1-907-357-5678)

SUNDAY

COMMUNITY

Alaska Women�s Show continues, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sullivan Arena. Aurora Productions presents a weekend full of seminars, live entertainment and food, shopping, health and craft booths. Free. (562-9911)

Alyeska Spring Carnival, all day, Alyeska Resort, Girdwood. The carnival features fun activities for all ages. Subway Slush Cup starts at 4 p.m. Free. (754-2108, www.alyeskaresort.com)

Book signing: Artist Dimi Macheras signs copies of his comic �Strongman,� 1-3 p.m., Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Free. (278-9283)

Darae�s Salon and Spa�s Earth Day event, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 3389 Minnesota Drive. For a $20 donation, get a haircut, chair massage, car wash and samples of rosemary mint shampoo or rosemary mint conditioner. Funds benefit the Alaska Conservation Foundation. (727-5807)

Earth Day celebration, 2-3 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, Eagle River Road, Eagle River. Ute Olsson will talk about the hidden life in soil, followed by a short walk to explore the forest floor. Free; parking $5. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)

Earth Day Fair, 2 p.m., Lidia Selkregg Chalet, Russian Jack Springs Park. Celebrate Earth Day with speakers, music and children�s activities. (276-4048, alaska.sierraclub.org)

Family art: Parents and children are invited to create art, 1-3 p.m. Sundays in March and April, Anchorage Museum, 121 W. Seventh Ave. Explore the galleries, play with colorful materials and create art to take home. Free. (343-4326)

Fourth Sunday at the Railroad, 4-7 p.m., Russian Jack Park, 1340 Lidia Selkregg Lane. Meet model railroaders and view new projects. Free. (Northern Lights Model Railroad Club, 696-8340)

MADD candlelight vigil, 1:30-2:30 p.m., St. Mary�s Episcopal Church, 2222 W. Tudor Road. This ceremony honors and remembers those affected by violent crime. Sponsored by MADD and Victims for Justice. Free. (278-0977)

Race Judicata, 10 a.m., Westchester Lagoon. The 5-kilometer event benefits Alaska Youth Court. Race-day registration, $20. (522-2272, active.com)

Scoop the Dog Park Poop Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University Lake and Connors Bog parks, bags and shovels will be provided; 2 p.m. South Anchorage Dog Park, bring your own pickup tools. Sponsored by Anchorage Unleashed. Free. Dog owners are also encouraged to clean up their own yards and other parks they frequent with their dogs. For information about University Lake and Connors, call 272-7335; for information about South Anchorage, call 346-3731.

Spring Singles Brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Josephine�s Gallery, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 E. Sixth Ave. Sponsored by Meet Me for Lunch. Cost, $32.95. (222-1234)

�The Buddhist Way of Life,� 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Loussac Library. Relax your mind with teachings from monk Kelsang Yonten. $10-$25. (622-2332)

Twisted Balloons, 3-8 p.m. Sundays through May 27, Henry�s Great Alaskan Restaurant, 8100 Old Seward Highway. Free ice cream sundaes offered with balloons characters by Twisted Balloons. (770-0500)

Week of the Young Child kickoff, 3-4:30 p.m., Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. The Anchorage Early Childhood community also invites families to celebrate with a creative activities fair from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28 at the UAA Sports Center. Both events are free. Sponsored by Anchorage Association for the Education of Young Children. (646-4649, www.anchorageaeyc.org)

Women�s rock climbing night, 6-8:30 p.m., Alaska Rock Gym, 4840 Fairbanks St. Sponsored by the Alaska Women�s Environmental Network. Cost, $16, includes rental gear; $12 if have your gear. To sign up, call 727-7473.

Yoga for cancer patients, 2:30-4 p.m., Providence Alaska Medical Center. Learn breathing techniques and simple stretches and poses at this gentle class for adults of all ages and limitations. Yoga mat provided, wear comfortable clothes. Free. (261-3077)

ON THE TOWN

A Fashion-able Soiree, 1 p.m., Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 E. Sixth Ave. Enjoy a fashion show and silent auction to benefit soldiers of the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion from Fort Richardson. $40. (230-3609)

�Jesus Camp,� 6 p.m., Anchorage Museum, 121 W. Seventh Ave. See movie chart on Page 18. $6, $5 seniors, $4 members. (343-6173, www.anchoragemuseum.org/film.asp)

�Ladyhouse Blues,� 3 p.m., Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E. 70th Ave. In St. Louis in 1919, five women wait out the return of men from war, relying on one another to make it through. $8-$12. (868-4913, www.actalaska.org)

New Dances 2007, 6 p.m., UAA Fine Arts Building. Choreography set to music showcasing artists from UAA�s Department of Theater and Dance. $10-$8. (786-4849)

�Shakespeare in Hollywood,� 3 p.m., Cyrano�s Off Center Playhouse, 413 D St. The comedy features Oberon and Puck magically materializing on a movie set for �A Midsummer Night�s Dream.� $17.50. (263-2787, www.centertix.net)

VALLEY EVENTS

Alaska Gun Collectors spring show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Raven Hall, Alaska State Fair grounds. $5-$6; younger than 12 free. (346-1075, agca.net)

�Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch,� 2:30 p.m., Palmer Elks Lodge 1842, 2600 N. Barry�s Resort Drive, Wasilla. Melodrama with a woman sheriff, a Pinkerton detective, an evil villain and a nutty sidekick. $25 includes Western barbecue dinner. (1-907-373-7598)

Dan Bern, 4-6 p.m., Vagabond Blues, 642 S. Alaska St., Palmer. Whistling Swan Productions brings acoustic folk-rock singer/songwriter. $20. (745-2233, www.centertix.net)

Earth Day celebration, 2-4 p.m., Valley Community Recycling Solutions center, Palmer-Wasilla Highway and 49th State Street. Recyclable art show, poetry slam, poetry, music. Free. (1-907-745-5544, www.valleyrecycling.org)

Wycliffe Bible translators, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Mile 2.2 Palmer-Wasilla Highway, Palmer. Former Wycliffe translators Roger and Nancy Lange discuss their experiences. (745-0726, 745-6889)

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