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Weekly Updates1 Friday Night at the Zoo Live music on the coffee shop lawn and extended zoo hours, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 346-2133 or visit www.alaskazoo.org.
1 Music in the Park: Terry Holder This free concert brings Anchorage together for lunch. Located at Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street. For more information, call 279-5650 or visit www.anchoragedowntown.org.
4 July 4 Celebration Celebrate America's birthday on July 4th in true Alaska style. Daylong activities feature a combination of patriotic celebrations, cultural showcases, a parade, picnic and family activities. Delaney Park Strip from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 279-7500.
6-7 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) Current and former national dignitaries will be participating, including former President Jimmy Carter, who will speak during the conference. Exciting entertainment, celebrations, kids activities and more will be a part of this extraordinary conference, held at the Hilton Anchorage. For more information, phone 646-9000 or visit www.akcf.org/ANILCA.htm.
15 Music in the Park: Alaska Big Band (9th Army Band. Fairbanks) These free concerts bring Anchorage together for lunch. Located at Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street For more information, call 279-5650 or visit www.anchoragedowntown.org.
16 Alaska Oceans Festival This festival provides an enjoyable opportunity for Alaskans from all walks of life to celebrate together the wonders of the ocean. Music, speakers, educational activities, great food and fun for all ages. Located at the west end of the Delaney Park Strip, from noon to 10 p.m. For more information, call 929-9375 or visit www.alaskaoceansfestival.org.
23 Annual Governor's Picnic Family style picnic hosted by the governor. Features free food, fun and entertainment. Located at Delaney Park Strip from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 278-3250 or visit www.gov.state.ak.us.
ANCHOR POINT
4 Fourth of July Celebration Duck and raft races, parade and a community picnic. For more information, call 235-2600.
CHUGIAK/EAGLE RIVER
3 Fourth of July Celebration Lions Park in Eagle River at 6 p.m. with fireworks at midnight. For more information, call 694-4702.
4 Fourth of July Parade Starts at 2 p.m. in front of the Chugiak Fire Department and ends at the Chugiak Senior Center.
13-17 Bear Paw Festival Family event to celebrate the community and share the bountiful beauty of the area. Features a 5k fun run, Slippery Salmon Olympics, carnival rides, crafts, Teddy Bear Picnic and The Grand Parade. For more information, call 694-4702.
CORDOVA
4 Fourth of July Community Picnic and Lake Eyak Boat Race Contact Prince Williams Sound Science Center at 424-5800, ext. 223 for more details.
6-7,9, 18-22, 25-29 Prince Williams Sound Science Center-Children's Science Camp Contact Prince Williams Sound Science Center at 424-5800, ext. 223 for more details.
11-16 4H Bluegrass Music Camp E-mail cordovabluegrass@hotmail.com or contact Kristin Kokborg at: 424-3535 or for details.
30-31 Salmon Jam Music Festival Contact Prince Williams Sound Science Center at 424-5800, ext. 223 for more details.
FAIRBANKS
1 North Pole Summer Food, information and vendor bazaar opens at 10 a.m. with local entertainment, carnival, parade, barbecue, ice cream and other activities. Located at Santa Claus House. For more information, call 488-2242 or e-mail npccc@alaska.com
4 July Fourth Celebration at Pioneer Park Community celebration including food, family activities, craft bazaar, entertainment military colors ceremony, Air Force fly-over, and much more. Phone 459-1087, visit www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/parks&rec/pioneerpark for more information or e-mail pioneerpark@co.jairbanks.ak.us.
10 Fifth Annual Mutt March The Mutt March is an annual event recognizing the mixed-breed dog. Dogs of all breeds are invited to the party. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. and the march is from noon to 4 p.m. Food and drink concession, educational booths, a photography booth and face painters and more. For more information, contact Mary Ann Fortune at 452-2081 or e-mail maryann_fortune@law.state.ak.us.
17-31 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Guest artists offer workshops and master classes in music, dance, theatre, figure skating and visual arts. For more information, call 474-8869.
20-24 Golden Days Largest parade in Alaska, historic reenactments, river regatta, beer festival, music, costumes and the Rubber Duckie Race. For more information, call 452-1105.
GIRDWOOD
1-3 Girdwood Forest Fair This annual event features Alaskan artists, musicians, singers and dancers, hand-crafted items and exotic foods-all set in the forest along Glacier Creek. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.girdwoodforestfair.com or call 566-3039.
2 Alyeska 5k Fun Run Kicking off the Girdwood Forest Fair, this all-ages walking and running race winds along the Girdwood bike path. Starts at Alyeska Resort at 9 a.m. Visit www.alyeskaresort.com for more information, or phone 754-1111.
16 Crow Pass Crossing-Chugach Mountains A 24-mile race from Girdwood to Eagle River along Crow Pass Trail showcases Alaska's spectacular scenery with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Participants will meet at Crow Pass Trailhead at 6 a.m. and the race begins at 7 a.m. For more information, call 786-1325.
HAINES
4 Independence Day Celebration Mount Ripinsky run, parade, barbecue, soap box derby races, kids' fishing derby, pie-eating contest and more. For more information, call 766-2202.
27-31 Southeast Alaska State Fair and Bald Eagle Music Festival Five fun-filled days; includes a parade, exhibits, logging show, live music, food and daily entertainment. Contact: Southeast Alaska State Fair Office at 766-2476 or e-mail seakfair@aptalaska.net.
HOMER
4 Fourth of July Parade and Community Independence Day weekend activities and community parade. For more information, call 235-7740.
4 First Annual Homer Halibut Tournament One-day high-stakes fishing extravaganza; big cash prizes. Fishing times are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a $100 entry fee. Contact Homer Chamber of Commerce at 235-7740 for additional information.
JUNEAU
3-4 Fourth of July Celebration Begins at midnight on July 3, with gala fireworks presentation downtown, over Gastineau Channel. Events, parades, sand-castle building contest, dog-frisbee contest and more. 364-3346.
6 Midsummer Night 10k and 1-Mile Runs Distances: 1-mile or 10k race. Starts at False Outer Point parking area. For more information, call 586-5767.
KODIAK
3-4 Independence Day Celebrations At midnight on July 3, a large fireworks display over Chiniak Bay marks the beginning of Independence Day celebrations. Island communities celebrate with parades and special observance. In Kodiak, the multi-cultural committee holds a parade in celebration of the community's diverse mix of races and cultures. Contact Kodiak City Clerk at 486-8636 for more information.
4 Second Annual KWRCC Steppin' Up & Steppin' Out Proceeds go to the Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center. Registration for the 5k walk/run begins at 9 a.m. in front of Mili Bay Coffee, proceed to Miller Point at Fort Abercrombie and back to Mili Bay Coffee. Participants raise their own registration fee--minimum $10. Prizes awarded to top three individuals who raise the most in donations. Anyone under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All dogs must be leashed. For more information, contact 486-6171 or 481-2869.
15-16 Bear Country Music Festival An annual musical extravaganza that includes a full spectrum of bluegrass, country, folk, soft rock and Alaskan music. More than 50 bands and musicians from Alaska are slated to perform. Camp out and jam at the campfires. For more information, contact Kodiak Lions Club 486-6117.
31 Second Annual Salmonberry Festival Noon to 6 p.m., located at Kodiak Island Winery, Mile 36.4 on the Chiniak Highway. Tents set up for crafts and food vendors, live music. Bring your berry creations for judging and prizes, kids' contests, including fish throwing. Free entry. Call 486-4848 for information and to reserve booth space (free, bring your own table).
NOME
4 Anvil Mountain Run A 17k run to the top of Anvil Mountain (elevation 1,100 feet) and back down again. The course must be completed within five hours with the return path being down the face of the mountain. All finishers receive a certificate. Trophies are given to the overall winner, first woman and winner in the "50 years and older" category. For more information, contact Leo Rasmussen, P.O. box 2, Nome, AK 99762 or phone 443-2919.
20 Poor Man's Paradise Nome Centennial Event, old-fashioned gold-mining skills will be featured in this gold-panning contest sponsored by Gold Prospectors of America and Rasmussen's Music Mart. Each contestant receives pay-dirt containing the same amount of gold. The winner pans all the gold in the shortest time. Contest held on East Beach. For more information, contact Leo Rasmussen, P.O. box 2, Nome, AK 99762 or phone 443-2919.
NORTH POLE
9 Flint Hills Resources 121h Santa Claus Hall Interior Alaska's premier half-marathon. Run on road, dirt trails and bike paths. Awards and free barbecue for runners and volunteers following the race. Visit www.runningclubnorth.org/rcn_mcup.htm or call 488-2741 for more information.
PALMER
15 Palmer Pride Picnic Free picnic hosted by Palmer businesses. Food, fun, music and awards. For more information, call 745-2880.
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