Published: November 15th, 2008 10:18 PM
Last Modified: November 15th, 2008 10:36 PM
BOATING
Safety grants up to $4,000
WHERE: Mail
WHEN: Deadline 5 p.m. Dec. 1
DETAILS: Alaska Marine Safety Education Association is offering mini-grants to help fund cold-water and boating safety training and education projects intended to enhance safety training and education. Funds are available only to AMSEA-trained educators and instructors who are actively teaching or supporting boating or cold-water safety. Maximum is $4,000 per project. Winners will be announced Jan. 9.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.amsea.org or 1-907-747-3287.
Register for Yukon River Quest
WHERE: Whitehorse, Yukon
WHEN: Entry deadline is April 15, 2009
DETAILS: Entries are open for the 460-mile Yukon River Quest June 24-28 from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Find entry forms are on the race Web site. The 2009 race purse has been increased $5,000 to $36,000, and the race includes new open, mixed and women's divisions in the growing voyageur class. Last year, there were 100 signups and 89 teams started -- the limit is 100.
COST: $714 for tandem canoes and kayaks, $408 for solo canoes and kayaks, $205 per person for voyageur canoe teams of six or more paddlers. Each team also must submit a refundable $200 rescue deposit .
CONTACT: info@yukonriverquest.com or call 1-867-333-5628
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Weekly Anchorage hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday
WHERE: Hillside Park on Monday, Prospect Heights 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
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: 1-888-605-7860; www.strollerstrides.net/anchorage
Tons of Fun for Tots
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (first 3 Wednesdays of every month until Dec. 17)
WHERE: Lidia Selkregg chalet in Russian Jack Springs Park, Russian Jack Springs Park
DETAILS: Enjoy story-times, crafts and outdoor play every Wednesday. Classes rotate each week. Call for schedule. For ages 3-5.
COST: $4 a day / $15 session
CONTACT: 343-4258 www.muni.org/parks
Make a birch bark basket
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Program limited to eight children (age 8 and up) who register and are accompanied by an adult.
COST: $10, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
MEETINGS & CLASSES
Plant pathology presentation
WHEN: 2 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Plant pathologist Lori Trummer will discuss diseased trees in Southcentral and the Interior. She will show samples of tree rot, stem decay, cankers and other diseases, followed by a question-and-answer session. This is Trummer's farewell program. She is retiring after a 20-year career with the Forest Service.
COST: Free, $5 parking for non-members
CONTACT: 694-2108
Predators, prey in Denali Park
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Campbell Creek Science Center
DETAILS: Layne Adams, wildlife researcher with the Alaska Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey, will describe his ongoing research on the interactions of predators and prey in Denali National Park.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 267-1247
Legendary climber Johnston talks about winter ascents
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
DETAILS: Longtime mountaineer Dave Johnston of Talkeetna, part of the team that recorded the first winter ascent of Mount McKinley and the first man to climb to the highest point of all 50 states, will describe his winter mountaineering adventures.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Sean Bolender, 830-5102
Learn about the night sky
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: The program includes a one-hour presentation and Q&A session. If the sky is clear, view the it with binoculars or a telescope. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending six programs and completing "Star Notes." Ask for a punch card at the front desk.
COST: Free, $5 parking for nonmembers
CONTACT: 694-2108
SNOWBOARDING
Get a free helmet checkup
WHEN: 5 p.m. today
WHERE: 3801 Centerpoint Drive (east of C Street, between 36th and 40th avenues)
DETAILS: As part of a kickoff meeting for the Big Alaska Snowboard & Freestyle Club, a free helmet check will be offered by Orthopedic Physicians Anchorage. Meet Big Alaska coaches, sign up to volunteer or register for a training program. Go to www.usasa.org and bring proof of USASA registration to the meeting. Pizza and beverages provided; bring a salad or dessert.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.bigalaskasnow.net
Big Alaska board meeting
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Mexico in Alaska restaurant
DETAILS: Applications sought for new board members. For details, contact current directors Ron Dailey, Steve Stassel, Jody Moses, Doug Hupp or Alison Sterley.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.bigalaskasnow.net
RECREATION
20th-annual turkey shoot
WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today
WHERE: Carol Moench Archery Range, Old Glenn Highway across from Amonson Road
DETAILS: Twenty 3-D animal targets will be set in realistic hunting conditions. Prizes awarded in all categories with two or more participants. Kids 12 and under shoot free. All kids receive a prize. Hot lunch provided.
COST: $5-$25
CONTACT: 1-907-354-8589 cookinletarchers.com
5-K Family Run/Walk
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday
WHERE: Wasilla High School
DETAILS: 5-K run/walk Thanksgiving holiday race is a fundraiser for Fronteras Spanish Immersion Charter School. First 100 kids with paid entries will receive T-shirts; adults will get running hats. Registration and bib pick-up starts 9 a.m. Adult race begins 10:30 a.m.; kids race starts an hour later. All races begin and end at Wasilla High School.
COST: $20 adults; $5 kids; $30 for a family of 4
CONTACT: 1-907-232-7036 www.fronteras-k8.us
Compiled by reporter Heather March. Find her online at adn.com/contact/hmarch or call 257-4435.
Site of the week
The 40-year-old Alyeska Ski Club has alpine ski training for everyone from Mighty Mites as young as 7 to adults.
ADVERTISEMENT
UPDATE ON COMMENTS POLICY: Read before posting | Edit your profile and avatar »
By submitting your comment, you are agreeing to adn.com's user agreement.
New snowfall expected in Anchorage overnight
Crash death suspect jailed on violation
Obama to speak at brief Elmendorf stop
Alaska gold production highest since 1916's rush
Most read
Help wanted: Denali needs a dog musher
Alaska gold production highest since 1916's rush
2 Kenai residents die in Nebraska accident
Read the adn.com updated privacy policy | 
Important warning about e-mails purporting to be from the adn.com staff.
© Copyright 2009, The Anchorage Daily News, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company 
Contact Us | Newsroom Contacts | Communication Forms | Subscriptions | Advertising | Featured Advertisers
Daily News Jobs |
RSS Feeds |
|
ADN Store |
Newspapers in Education
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About our ads | Copyright
@Nyx.CommentBody@