Published: November 1st, 2008 11:50 PM
Last Modified: November 2nd, 2008 12:17 AM
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Weekly Anchorage hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday
WHERE: Ruth Arcand Park on Monday, Basher Dr. Trail Head on Thursday
DETAILS: Alaska Outdoors weekly hikes. Monday hike an easier trail suitable for kids. Thursday is a mountain trail.
COST: $1
CONTACT: 770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org
Nordic walking group
WHEN: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
WHERE: Meet at Sixth Ave. and I Street
DETAILS: Enjoy mid-week, low-impact workouts with others over moderate and longer courses with varied terrain, 6:15- 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 6:15-8:15 p.m. Thursdays throughout the year. Ages 12-and-up.
COST: $5/day or pre-paid with pass or punch card
CONTACT: 343-4260
KIDS
Stroller strides for moms
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 25.
WHERE: O'Malley Gardens, 11051 O'Malley Centre Drive
DETAILS: Have fun with your baby, get a great workout and meet other moms. Toddler turf time will follow class.
CONTACT: (888) 605-7860; www.strollerstrides.net/anchorage
Ton's of Fun for Tots
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday
WHERE: Lidia Selkregg chalet in Russian Jack Springs Park, Russian Jack Springs Park
DETAILS: Enjoy story-times, crafts, and outdoor play every Wednesday. Call for schedule. For ages 3-5.
COST: $4 a day / $15 session
CONTACT: 343-4258; www.muni.org/parks
Papermaking
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Children will learn the art of papermaking by recycling old paper, mixing up a batch of pulp and making new sheets. Limited to 10 children, ages 6 and up. Call to register.
COST: $5 per child, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
MEETINGS & CLASSES
Explore biodiesel fuel
WHEN: 2 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Biodiesel educator Will Taygan will demonstrate how to make any diesel petroleum-free. Participants will explore the science behind biodiesel and SVO (straight vegetable oil) systems, compare emissions, learn how to collect oil responsibly and make a test batch of biodiesel.
COST: Free, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
Tyonek Fish & Game advisory group
WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Village tribal office
DETAILS: Elections will be held, plus a presentation from Cook Inlet Keepers and a discussion on proposals to submit to the game board.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Al Goozmer, 583-2900
Learn about astronomy
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: An amateur astronomer will present a one-hour indoor program after which participants will head outside to view the night sky if it is clear. Bring your own binoculars or telescope or share the ones set up by astronomers. Children can earn a Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending six programs and completing "Star Notes."
COST: Free, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
Flying Wild Educator's Workshop
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. -noon Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: A national program of the Council for Environmental Education, Flying Wild focuses on migratory birds and is designed to inspire young people to discover more about conservation and the natural world. It provides teachers and educational tools and partnerships, encourages the integration of bird education and conservation activities into the school curriculum in an engaging, successful and academically purposeful manner. Call or email to register.
COST: $10, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: John Tyson, 267-2216 or john.tyson@alaska.gov
Chugach State Park Advisory Board
WHEN: Until Nov. 15
DETAILS: Chugach State Park is looking for park users to join its citizens advisory board. Five positions need to be filled. The board advises park administrators on policies and practices for the wildlife reserve. In general the board tries to improve communication between the public and park managers.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/asp/curevnts.htm
SKIING
Teach disabled to ski, snowboard
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Friday at Round Table Pizza in the Dimond Center (pizza provided); Saturday at Challenge Building in Girdwood.
DETAILS: Challenge Alaska Adaptive Ski and Snowboard School trains volunteers to teach people with disabilities how to ski and snowboard. Clinics and certification will be offered by experienced instructor. Volunteers can earn lift tickets or a season pass for service commitments. Challenge Alaska operates a building near Mount Alyeska. The rental shop is stocked with adaptive equipment to accommodate any disability. At our informal information meetings you'll get an overview, meet staff and volunteers, pick up a training schedule and get questions answered.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.challengealaska.org, or call 783-2925
Name new Alyeska quad
WHEN: Through Nov. 10
WHERE: Alyeska Resort
DETAILS: To celebrate its new Chair 3, Alyeska Resort is sponsoring a contest among Alaska School District students to name its new quad chairlift. The winner will receive a 10-time powder pass, an overnight stay at the hotel and be honored as the first passenger at the Nov. 24 ribbon cutting. One entry per student.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Fax entries to 754-2296, mail them to P.O. Box 249 Girdwood, AK 99587 (attn: Name the Lift) or e-mail them to amy@alyeskaresort.com, attaching a form found at www.alyeskaresort.com.
SKIJORING
Learn skijoring techniques
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: REI store
DETAILS: Members of Anchorage Skijor Club will talk about what it takes to get into the sport. Topics include choice of dog, training, commands, harnesses, nutrition, equipment, proper passing technique and skijoring.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 272-4565
WILDERNESS SAFETY
Avalanche awareness course
WHEN: 2 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Blaine Smith, avalanche safety instructor from the Alaska Avalanche School, will introduce participants to the basic concepts of avalanche awareness.
COST: Free, $5 parking for non-members.
CONTACT: 694-2108
Bear and Moose Training Meeting
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: REI Anchorage, 1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
DETAILS: Are you interested in teaching young people about wildlife or are you looking for experience in education, naturalist interpretation or wildlife management? The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is looking for a few dedicated volunteer presenters.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Elizabeth Manning, 267-2186
'Be Snow Smart' presentation
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: REI store
DETAILS: Dean Cummings of the North American Outdoor Institute has a multimedia presentation on outdoor safety and avalanche awareness. There are some hands-on activities and a chance to win prizes. Pre-registration mandatory at www.besnowsmart.org.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 272-4565; www.besnowsmart.org
Wilderness first responder course
WHEN: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. November 8-10 and November 14-16.
WHERE: Eagle River
DETAILS: Wilderness First Responder is a widely used standard for outdoor professionals, and graduates of the course earn wilderness medical associates certification valid for three years. Course covers anatomy and physiology, CPR, spine assessment, treatment of anaphylaxis and simple dislocations, plus short-term to multi-day patient care, evacuation decision-making, search and rescue, and the incident command system. At least three multi-casualty scenarios are included.
COST: $500
CONTACT: Deb Ajango at 696-3490, or debajango@att.net. Anchorage resident wins a pair of shotguns
Randy Bridwell of Anchorage was the big winner at the Alaska Waterfowl Association's first money-raising raffle Oct. 18. Bridwell was the winner of Browning 12-gauge and 20-gauge Citori over-under shotguns.
The waterfowl association raffled off the shotguns as part of a continuing effort to fund wetlands protection.
Now in its 27th year, the association has helped protect thousands of acres of coastline and salt marsh in Alaska.
The organization is dedicated to protecting and acquiring lands for waterfowl habitat, informing and educating the public on the benefits of the preservation of waterfowl habitat and to inform and educate the public concerning safe and responsible hunting of waterfowl.
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