August 2004 calendar of events.ANCHORAGE 13-22 Anchorage Silver Salmon Derby Catch the big one at Ship Creek Ship Creek is an Alaskan river that flows from the Chugach Mountains into Cook Inlet. The Port of Anchorage at the mouth of Ship Creek gave its name ("Knik Anchorage") to the city of Anchorage that grew up nearby. in downtown Anchorage. For information, call 276-6472. 14 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $5 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse. Call 274-6732 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. 14 Meet the World at the Museum This colorful celebration will showcase music and dance performances, art, crafts, games and food from the many cultural groups that call Anchorage home. Admission to the event is free. Located on the lawn at the corner of C Street and Seventh Avenue, adjacent to the Anchorage Museum of History and Art The Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center is a museum located in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. The museum began as a public-private partnership to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Alaska purchase. , from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit anchoragemuseum.org or call 343-4326. 15 Humpy's Marathon Beautiful scenery will stimulate the senses and take away one's worries of physical exertion. Marathoner's biggest concern may be running into a moose. The four races start and finish at Westchester Lagoon, conducted entirely on the municipal bike paths. Contact 345-4004 for more information. Denali National Park Denali National Park Preserve, southern central Alaska, U.S. Established in 1980, it comprises the former Mount McKinley National Park (1917) and Denali National Monument (1978). 6-8 Natural Cycles: Predators, Prey and Habitat Predators, prey and habitat are interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. in subtle and surprising ways. Each plays a complex role in shaping the others' population, behavior and even physiology. Join wildlife biologist ''' The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. A wildlife biologist is someone who studies wild animals and their habitats. Vic Van Ballenberghe, at Denali National Park, as he examines the dynamic relationship between Denali's bears, wolves, moose, caribou Caribou, town, United States Caribou (kâr`ĭb  ), town (1990 pop. 9,415), Aroostook co., NE Maine, on the Aroostook River; inc. 1859. and
sheep, and the strong influences of their habitat. The Denali Institute
held in Denali National Park sponsors seminars. Cost for class is $290.
For more information or to register, call 683-1269 or toll-free,
866-688-1269. Group size limited to 12 people.
13-15 Bears of Denali Join biologist Pat Owen and education specialist Maratha Tomeo for this study of one of the most fascinating wildlife species. Spend three days in the field focusing on observation and awareness of bears and bear habitat, combined with group discussion of teaching methods and opportunities. Credit through University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF is home to seven major research units: the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; the Geophysical Institute, which operates the Poker Flat Research Range; the International Arctic Research Center; the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center; the Institute of Arctic Biology; the . The cost for the three-day class is $310. For information or to register, call 683-1269 or toll-free, 866-688-1269. FAIRBANKS 6-14 Tanana Valley The Tanana Valley is a lowland region in central Alaska in the United States, on the north side of the Alaska Range where the Tanana River emerges from the mountains. The region experiences great extremes of temperature during the year. State Fair Location: 1800 College Rd. Admission: Adults, $8; children 12 and under, $5; children 5 and under are free. The Interior's largest event featuring handicrafts, food, commercial and competitive exhibits, giant cabbages, livestock and entertainment. Visit its Web site, www.tananavalleyfair.org. Or contact Lloyd Huskey at 452-3750. 7 Eleventh Annual Denali Foundation Auction Doors open at 5 p.m. Live auction starts at 7 p.m. Located at Charles Sheldon For other persons named Charles Sheldon, see Charles Sheldon (disambiguation). Charles Sheldon (February 26, 1857 Wellsville, New York - February 24, 1946) was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement. Center, Mile 231 of George Parks Highway The George Parks Highway (numbered Alaska Route 3), usually called simply the Parks Highway, runs 323 miles (520 km) from the Glenn Highway 35 miles (56 km) north of Anchorage to Fairbanks in the Alaska Interior. , south of Denali National Park. Check "Auction Update" on Web site for special announcements regarding the auction and full list of auction donors as they contribute, www.denali.org. Or phone 683-2597 for more details. HAINES 11-15 Southeast Alaska State Fair and Bald Eagle bald eagle Species of sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) that occurs inland along rivers and large lakes. Strikingly handsome, it is the only eagle native solely to North America, and it has been the U.S. national bird since 1782. The adult, about 40 in. Music Festival Five fun-filled days. Includes a parade, exhibits, logging show, live music, food and daily entertainment. Contact: Herb VanCleve at 766-2476. Or e-mail: seakfair@aptalaska.net. 15 Sam Donalkowski Memorial Marathon Run 5k, bike 30k, swim one-third mile. Team and individual competitions. Contact Chip Lender at 766-3094. HOMER 6 First Friday First Friday is a city-wide public event that occurs on the first Friday of every month. The events may take on many purposes, including art gallery openings and social networking. Art opening receptions at area-wide galleries. Call 235-7740 for details. 7 Seafair Safety Rodeo Rescue demonstrations, competitions and boat show. A free festival that promotes marine safety through both group and individual events. Fun for the whole family. Call Homer Chamber of Commerce at 235-7740 for more information. JUNEAU 7 Saturday at the Garden Primrose Society at the Shelter, located at the Juneau Community Garden Shelter, 05669 Montana Creek Rd. From 11 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact Susanne Williams, 364-2243. 20-22 58th Golden North Salmon Derby This is the oldest salmon derby in the state. Large cash prizes are awarded. Call 789-2399 for more information. KENAI 27 Kenai Peninsula Kenai Peninsula (kē`nī), S Alaska, jutting c.150 mi (240 km) into the Gulf of Alaska, between Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. The Kenai Mts., c.7,000 ft (2,130 m) high, occupy most of the peninsula. Food Bank's Annual Soup Supper and Auction The largest fund-raiser for the year, located at Kenai Landing at 6 p.m. Soup bowls are hand-crafted by local potters. Entertainment and auctions cap the evening. Call 262-3111 for more information. 28 Industry Appreciation Day Community picnic and celebration of the industries that make Kenai Peninsula work, including petroleum, commercial fishing and tourism. Fun, games and food at the Kenai Park Strip. Call 283-3855 for more information. KETCHIKAN 6-8 Blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. Arts Festival An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts. Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions. Features more than 70 art and craft vendors, food, games, music, slug race, pie-eating contests and more. Call 225-2211 or visit www.ketchikanarts.org. 6, 8 Gigglefeet Dance Festival Seventh Annual Dance Festival celebrating local dancers and choreographers. For more information, call 225-2211 or visit www.ketchikanarts.org. 7 Beer Festival Ninth annual beer festival, featuring more than 40 brews for the tasting pleasure. For more information, call 225-2077 or e-mail ktncharr@usa.net. 7 Metlakatla Founders Day Celebration An annual celebration of the founding of the Metlakatla Indian Community in 1887. For more information, call 887-886-8687. KODIAK 7-9 Pilgrimage to St. Herman's Monks Lagoon Celebrating, on these dates in 1790, the canonization canonization (kăn'ənĭzā`shən), in the Roman Catholic Church, process by which a person is classified as a saint. It is now performed at Rome alone, although in the Middle Ages and earlier bishops elsewhere used to canonize. of Father Herman by the Orthodox Church in America The Orthodox Church in America (OCA) is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church in North America. Its current primate is Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), who was elected in 2002. The Church's headquarters are located in Syosset, New York. . There is an annual pilgrimage to his home site on Spruce Island. Schedule of service available upon request. Contact Father John Dunlop, 414 Mission Rd., Kodiak, AK 99615. Phone 486-3854. 14 Kodiak Kid's Pink Salmon pink salmon Food fish (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, family Salmonidae) of the North Pacific that constitutes half of the commercial fishery of Pacific salmon. It weighs about 4.5 lbs (2 kg) and is marked with large, irregular spots. Pink salmon often spawn on tidal flats. Jamboree Sport-fishing fun for kids with lots of prizes. Held in picnic pavilion at the end of Buskin River Road. Contact Kiwanis Everett Stone at 4865245. NINILCHIK 15-17 Ninilchik State Fair Folks for miles around bring their garden produce, home crafts and livestock to the fair. The Kenai Peninsula State Fair has many foods to sample, exhibits to enjoy and fun for all. Ninilchik Fair Grounds. Call 567-3670 or visit www.ninilchikchamber.com. 27-Sept. 6 Alaska State Fair Enjoy Alaska food, monster veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. , music and crafts, along with agricultural contests, the Alaska State Rodeo, big name performers and more. Mile 40 Glenn Highway. Call 745-4827. 7-21 Silver Salmon Derby Derby extended this year for 10 days to two weeks to celebrate Seward's Centennial. Contact Seward Chamber of Commerce for more information at 224-8051. 8-10 Flower and Garden Show Skagway is, by official state declaration, the "Garden City of Alaska." This annual three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. showcases the variety, size and beauty of Skagway's gardens and flower-adorned businesses. Contact Eastern Star Chapter No. 9, P.O. Box 294, Skagway, AK 99840; or call 983-2387 for more information. 7 Soldotna Elks Golf Tournament Birch Ridge Golf Course. For more details, call 262-5270. UNALASKA/DUTCH HARBOR 3-4 Tundra Golf Classic Call 581-4242. VALDEZ 1-30 Silver Salmon Derby First place receives $15,000 and a chance to win a 4x4 truck. For details, call 835-2984. 4-8 Gold Rush Days Celebration of the 1898 Gold Rush to Alaska. Call 835-5160 for details. WRANGELL 21-23 Alaska Bear and Beer Festival Celebration of world-class bear viewing, blueberry harvest and Alaska beers. For more information, call 800-347-4462. YAKUTAT 3 Fairweather Fair Food, booths, band and children's games. Call 784-3933 for details. |
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