ERIK HILL / Anchorage Daily News
Hans Brugge goes for a pedal Saturday afternoon December 27, 2008 along Westchester Lagoon. Brugge braved cold temperatures "to get some fresh air, for the enjoyment of it!"
Published: January 3rd, 2009 11:56 PM
Last Modified: January 3rd, 2009 11:56 PM
ASTRONOMY
Apollo mission's triumphs, tragedies
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Campbell Creek Science Center
DETAILS: The Apollo mission to land humans on the moon and bring them safely back to Earth was one of the greatest technical achievements of the 20th century. Scott Girard, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solar System Ambassador, will share his passion for the Apollo mission. Stargazing will follow if the sky is clear.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 267-1247
FISHING
Comment on stocking plan
WHEN: Through Jan. 21
WHERE: Statewide
DETAILS: About 7 million fish per year will be dumped into Alaska waters to benefit anglers. Check out and comment on Fish and Game's proposed plan, which details how many fish, and what kind, will be stocked in which waterways.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Call or e-mail Diane Loopstra at diane.loopstra@alaska.gov, 267-2529
FLORA AND FAUNA
Plants adapt to winter
WHEN: 2 p.m. today
WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center
DETAILS: Learn how plants adapt to winter with Andy Anderson-Smith of the Alaska Native Plant Society. Program includes a slide show that will help you identify plants in winter. A short hike on nearby trails will follow.
COST: Free; $5 parking for non-members
CONTACT: 694-2108
HIKING/BACKPACKING
Weekly Anchorage hikes
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday
WHERE: Ruth Arcand Park on Monday, O'Malley 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
HUNTING
Hunting heritage banquet
WHEN: 5 p.m. Jan. 31
WHERE: Anchorage Sheraton Hotel
DETAILS: National Wild Turkey Federation's 12th annual banquet includes auctions, raffles and door prizes.
COST: $50-$275 depending on level. A reserved table is $600 for eight memberships and dinners.
CONTACT: Tom Bailey at 337-5305 or 261-3103 or Dean Hughes at 267-2207 or 947-5920.
MEETINGS
Discuss game board proposals
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday
WHERE: Millenium Hotel in Anchorage
DETAILS: Anchorage Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold an election meeting while preparing comments on the Board of Game's Southcentral proposals plus a report of the actions taken by the board at its Prince William Sound meeting.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Aaron Bloomquist at 677-0405
Discuss fisheries proposals
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Wasilla High School Theatre
DETAILS: Matanuska Valley Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections and discuss Board of Fisheries proposals for Southeast and Yakutat.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Tony Russ at 376-6474
Discuss game proposals
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 12
WHERE: Ninilchik School
DETAILS: Central Peninsula Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections and discuss Board of Game Southcentral proposals.
COST: Free
CONTACT: David Martin at 567-3306
Kenai group to meet
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 14
WHERE: Kenai River Center
DETAILS: Kenai/Soldotna Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections and discuss Board of Game Southcentral proposals.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Gary Dawkins at 262-3993
Cooper Landing group to meet
WHEN: 6 p.m. Jan. 15
WHERE: Cooper Landing Community Hall
DETAILS: Cooper Landing Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections, prepare comments and approve correspondence regarding KRSMA land selection.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Karl Romig at 595-1257
Seward group gathering
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 16
WHERE: Seward City Hall
DETAILS: Seward's Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections and prepare comments on Southcentral proposals to the Board of Game.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Jim McCracken at 224-3701
MUSHING
What makes sled dogs tick?
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 14
WHERE: Campbell Creek Science Center
DETAILS: When humans exercise continuously for long stretches, they burn the fat and glycogen stored in their cells -- and ultimately tire. Dogs running races like the Iditarod and Yukon Quest don't do that, even though their metabolism is just like humans' before they start racing. Dr. Michael Davis, animal exercise researcher and associate professor of veterinary physiology at Oklahoma State University, will explain the similarities and differences between dog and human metabolism and the internal switch dogs are able to throw to change their metabolism.
COST: Free
CONTACT: 267-1247
RECREATION
Denali reservations available
WHERE: By phone, online, mail, fax
DETAILS: Reservations for shuttle buses and sites at Denali National Park's four largest campgrounds are available by phone, online, mail and fax. Phone reservations can be made by calling 1-800-622-7275 or 1-907-272-7275. Go online at www.reservedenali.com.
COST: Varied
CONTACT: www.nps.gov/dena; 1-907-683-2294.
SKIING, BOARDING
Big Alaska Snow Series Slopestyle
WHEN: 10 a.m. today.
WHERE: Hilltop Ski Area
DETAILS: USASA event is open to snowboarders and skiers of all ages. Register at 9 a.m. at Hilltop chalet. Helmets mandatory. Must show proof of USASA membership. Register online with USASA at www.usasa.org.
COST: $20
CONTACT: 344-5173
Thursday night Alyeska race series
WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday registration at Sitzmark Bar & Grill at Alyeska; races Jan. 15-Feb. 26 with registration at 3 p.m., racing 6 p.m.
WHERE: Alyeska Resort
DETAILS: Chevrolet of South Anchorage Town League Race Series for alpine, snowboard and telemark racers at least 18. Compete as individual or part of a team.
COST: $60 includes video of race at Sitzmark, weekly prizes, two hours of practice and series awards. Doesn't include lift tickets.
CONTACT: 754-2259
WILDLIFE
Are Kenai brown bears imperiled?
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday
WHERE: Islands and Ocean Visitors Center in Homer
DETAILS: After a summer in which 40 brown bears were killed in defense of life and property on the Kenai Peninsula -- far more than normal -- Fish and Game's Jeff Selinger, Thomas McDonough and Larry Lewis will talk about why that happened, whether humans face greater peril and efforts to protect the bears. A 25-minute video produced by Paul Gray of Soldotna will also be shown.
COST: Free
CONTACT: George Matz at 235-9344 or geomatz@alaska.net
WRITING
Nature writing class
WHEN: 7 p.m. Jan. 15 start
WHERE: Sierra Club office, 333 W. Fourth Ave.
DETAILS: Anchorage writer Bill Sherwonit will teach a 12-week nature writing class beginning Jan. 15. Participants will explore their own writing styles, with an emphasis on the personal essay form. The class will also read and discuss works by some of America's finest nature writers.
COST: $200
CONTACT: 245-0283 or akgriz@hotmail.com
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