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The Anchorage Weekender has you covered with nine events in and outside of Anchorage.
1. UAA Spirit Run: Run against hunger
Friday, 6 p.m., Alaska Airlines Center
Help fight hunger by enjoying a fun 3-mile walk or run through the trails surrounding the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. Anyone is welcome to participate as this run helps promote healthy lifestyles and raises funds to help campus food insecurity efforts.
Wear green and gold to show off your seawolf spirit and donate a non-perishable food item for a chance to win a prize.
General registration is $35. Student registration is $5. Staff, faculty, alumni and military get a discount. Register here.
2. 18th Annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Menard Sports Center (1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla)
Learn about home safety, first aid and more at the annual Mat-Su Emergency Preparedness Expo. The free event features exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, vendors, food and more. Presentations include topics like water safety, CPR and backcountry travel.
3. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: A Benefit for STAR
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dimond Center
Help raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence with this community walk. Funds support the organization Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), which provides services to help survivors and education to prevent future violence. Everyone is invited to contribute to this event.
High heels are optional, but come on, it’s only a mile. Participants who raise $250 or more can get their own WALK signature red pumps with men’s sizes available. First come, first served. There will also be a variety of fun shoes provided by Clothesline Consignment available to borrow. If that doesn’t sound fun enough, go ahead and deck out your own pair of shoes and enter them in the Best Shoes Contest.
4. Boyer’s Orchard Harvest Festival
Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m., 645 E. 81st Ave.
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping, but that just means it’s harvest season. Join Boyer’s at its orchard to celebrate the end of summer with cider pressing, food trucks and vendors. There will also be fruit trees for sale if you’re brave enough to take the plunge at home. Costumes are not just welcomed, but encouraged to add to the festive harvest vibe.
Entry is $10 per person or $30 for your group. Ticket costs will go toward maintaining the orchard.
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5. Taste the World International Potluck
Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m., Spenard Recreation Center (2020 W. 48th Ave)
Bridge Builders of Anchorage has been around for 30 years with the goal of making Anchorage the first city without prejudice. To celebrate their third decade of promoting harmony and respect in the city, they’re hosting an anniversary potluck. They invite you to bring a dish from your culture to enjoy and share. The event is free and open to the public. You can meet new friends, try new food and get closer to our diverse community. Just make sure to include an ingredient list for anyone with allergies.
6. “Kikkan” documentary and storytelling
Saturday, 7 p.m., Bear Tooth Theatrepub
Kikkan Randall has made a massive impact on Nordic skiing in Alaska and around the world. The five-time Olympian has not only proven herself an elite athlete, but has shown her personal strength by surviving cancer and tackling single motherhood. This weekend you can not only see her new documentary, but hear stories from the woman herself.
The documentary “Kikkan” tells the homegrown-hero’s story from childhood to the Olympics and beyond. This event will include stories from people who know her best and other special guests, followed by a Q&A with Kikkan.
General admission is $20 and a portion of the proceeds will help benefit the East High Nordic Ski Team.
7. Trunk or Treat
Saturday, 4 to 7 p.m., The Arc of Anchorage (2211 Arca Dr.)
Halloween is over a month away but you don’t have to wait to collect candy. At Trunk-or-Treat, score sweets and prizes, play carnival games and enjoy music. This event is open to children of all ages. Tickets are $10. Adults accompanying children and those under 2 years old are free.
8. Music Together Mountain Song: Halloween Edition
Sunday, 4 to 5 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden
Bring the little ones to the Alaska Botanical Garden this weekend for a family music program. Wander the garden’s loop, sing songs about spiders, dance to your heart’s content and enjoy the outdoors. Teachers from Music Together Mountain Song will host the 45-minute event.
Family tickets (parents and one child) are $20 for parents and $10 for an additional child. Register in advance.
9. Trivia Night with That Trivia Gal
Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m., Pizza Man Restaurant (6410 Brooks Loop, Eagle River)
Grab your friends, get some pizza and get your thinking caps on, because Sunday is trivia night. Join That Trivia Galat Pizza Man in Eagle River. Teams of up to six can win prizes and feel the esteem of being called a trivia master. Registration is required.
If you have an event for a future Anchorage Weekender, email [email protected].
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