2007 June events calendar.

ANCHORAGE

2 Alaska K-9 Cutie Pageant The second Annual Alaska K-9 Cutie Pageant. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the festivities begin at 12 p.m. in the Anchorage PetZoo parking lot, 7521 Brayton Drive. For more information, phone 522-8006 or visit www.alaskak9cutie.com.

2 Alaska Oceans Festival The fourth annual Alaska Oceans Festival is a conservation event developed to celebrate all things ocean with speakers, artists, ocean conservation groups, great food, activities and entertainment, including Pamyua and Grammy winning headliner, BeauSoleil. Noon to 10 p.m. on Delaney Park Strip. For more information, phone 274-3647 or visit www. alaskaoceansfestival.org.

2-3 and 9-10 15th Annual Three Barons Renaissance Fair Join the Three Barons in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. Located at Tozier Memorial Track on Tudor Road. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. For more information, phone 868-8012 or visit www.3barons.org.

3 Greatest Hitmakers 4 The Greatest Hitmakers 4 features four of the most famous names in Philippine pop music. See Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Hajji Alejandro and Marco Sison performing their greatest hits in one magnificent evening of music. Located at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts. Begins at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 263-ARTS.

8 Slam'n Salm'n King Derby Fish a world-class sport fishery right in downtown Anchorage. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Ship Creek. For more details, phone 344-7780.

9 10th Annual Blues on the Green Festival Annual All-day festival featuring top entertainment at Kincade Park. Tickets available at Blues Central, 272-1341 or www.bluescentral.biz or CenterTix.com.

9 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www. scaredscriptless.com.

10 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Anchorage AK Local Championship An exciting and entertaining contest of canine grace and agility. The event is free and open to all purebred and mixed-breed disc-catching dogs and their owners. Teams of all skill levels are invited to compete. Located at the west end of Delaney Park Strip. Begins at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free for spectators. For more information, contact Cindy Liggett at 343-4599, e-mail liggettch@muni. org or visit www.skyhoundz.com/competition.html.

15-17 19th Annual AWAIC Summer Solstice Festival Celebrate the long days of summer in Anchorage Town Square with this annual outdoor festival packed with food, live music, Alaska-made items and free family entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Presented by AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis Inc.) For more information, phone 743-5705.

23 Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon Always the Saturday closest to Solstice, this event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events. Located at Bartlett High School. Start time is 8 a.m. For more information, phone 343-4474 or visit www.mayors marathon.com.

23-24 Ninth Annual Alaska Botanical Garden Fair Walk the wildflower trail, delight in the outdoor garden art show and sale, tap to music in the herb garden, munch on delicacies in the food court, shop in the nursery and along garden market path and more. For more information, phone 770-3692 or visit www. alaskabg.org.

ANCHOR POINT

11 Kid's All-American Fishing Derby An event of Hooked on Fishing International, including a big fish contest and casting contests with the large fish going on to state and national competition, plus locally sponsored prizes. All events are free to kids under the age of 16. Enjoy the picnic provided for contestants and families. For more information, contact Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce at 235-2600 or e-mail info@anchorpointchamber.org.

BIG LAKE

10 Denali Challenge Cup Golf Tournament Shotgun start, 18 holes, four-person scramble. Settler's Bay Golf Course, check-in is from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; tournament begins at 8 a.m. Deadline to register is June 1, with a $300 registration fee per team. Lunch provided. T-prizes and final awards. For more information, contact Carol Kane at 892-7738.

CORDOVA

16 The Copper River Nouveau Annual fundraiser sponsored by the Prince William Science Center. Features a spectacular seven-course meal matching Alaska's finest chefs with Copper River Red Salmon, fine wines and out-of-this-world desserts. For more information, contact Prince William Sound Science Center, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574, phone 424-5800 or e-mail pwssc@pwssc.gen.ak.us.

EAGLE RIVER

30 Alaskan Scottish Highland Games An annual celebration of Scottish culture that includes athletes, music, dance, food, crafts and historical displays. Located at Eagle River Lions Park from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, phone 770-4967 or visit www.alaskascottish.org.

FAIR BANKS

2 Design Alaska's Wild Arts Walk Join friends of Creamers Field for Design Alaska's Wild Arts Walk. Stroll among a colorful blend of artists and musicians as they demonstrate their skills and display their work. Creamers Field, 1300 College Road (back by the big barns), from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, phone 452-5162.

6 "Discovering Alaska" A Summer Lecture Series Ken Whitten, wildlife biologist, photographer, and woodworker share his use of photography to enhance his enjoyment of the natural landscape. Begins at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Schaible Auditorium. For more information, contact UAF Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@uaf.edu.

8 NPR's "Talk of the Nation: Science Friday" Host Ira Flatow will broadcast live from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Davis Concert Hall. The first hour will deal with the Fourth International Polar Year celebration under way at UAF followed by more polar science discussions. Broadcast begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $10. For more information, contact UAF Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or e-mail summer@uaf.edu.

9 Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest Bring your lawn chair to Pioneer Park, settle in on the lawn in front of the stage, and take advantage of a whole day of free live music-folk, bluegrass, blues, jazz, Celtic-and much more. From noon to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 488-0556 or visit www.alaskafolkmusic.org.

10 UA Museum Family Program: Ninth Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest Hands-on activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Located at University of Alaska Museum of the North from noon to 4 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for youth 7 to 17 and free for children 6 and under. For more information, contact Museum Education at 474-6948 or e-mail museum.edu cation@uaf.edu.

21 Midnight Sun Festival The largest one-day event in Fairbanks offers music, food and family fun on the longest day of the year. Live music on three stages from more than 40 bands and performing artists, vintage and classic car show, children's fairground rides, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, gold panning, military display and food. Alaska craft vendors, strolling entertainment and much more. Downtown fun under the Midnight Sun. Noon to midnight. For more information, phone 452-8671, e-mail dtams1@gci.net or visit www.down townfairbanks.com.

21 The 102nd Midnight Sun Baseball Game The Alaska Goldpanners baseball team begins its widely acclaimed contest without artificial lighting. The "high noon at midnight" classic is an annual ritual on the longest day of the year. Starts at 10:30 p.m., lasting past midnight. Located at Goldpanner Field. For more information, phone 451-0095, e-mail todd@goldpanners.com or visit www.gold panners.com.

23 Yukon 800 Boat Race High-speed 800-mile river boat race on the Chena, Tanana and Yukon rivers. Located at Chena Pump Campground. For more information, phone 452-5377 or visit www.yukon800.com.

23 Midnight Sun Run 10k run starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center and ending at Pioneer Park. Lots of walkers and costumes. Begins at 10 p. m. For more information, phone 452-6046, e-mail tstrle@alaska. com or visit www.midnightsunrun.org.

HAINES

17 Summer Solstice Celebration Live dance music, food and beer until midnight. Sponsored by the Southeast Alaska State Fair. For more information, contact the SE Alaska State Fair office at 766-2476 or e-mail seakfair@aptalaska.net.

17 Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay Two-, four- and eight-person teams. 160 miles along the mountains, lakes and rivers of Kluane National Park and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, ending in Haines. For more information, contact Haines Chamber of Commerce at 766-2202.

HOMER 9 Sixth Annual "Strut Your Mutt" Dog Walk Contests, agility demos, games, prizes, owner/dog look-alike and best trick. For more information, contact Pat at 235-3779.

22-24 Land's End Regatta/Homer Yacht Club For details, contact Bob Brandt at 235-8503 or Land's End Resort, 235-0400.

30-7/1 Independence Day Rodeo Fun, family style rodeo at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds.

JUNEAU

9 Windfall Lake Trail Challenge Run Distance is approximately 14 miles. Starts at 9 a.m., Windfall Lake access road, mile 27.2 on Glacier Highway. For more information, phone 780-4215.

9 Symphony Summer Spectacular The Juneau Symphony celebrates the sultry days of summer with toe-tapping favorites from Broadway and the silver screen, plus the Symphony's longest tenured performer in a symphonic selection featuring trombone and American composer Joan Tower's overture co-commissioned by the Juneau Symphony. The single performance is at the JD High School Auditorium. Begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online, two weeks in advance at Hearthside Books locations, or at the door. For more information, call 586-4676.

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