Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday March 2

HANDS ON

Frigid Flash Climbing Competition
This redpoint format competition is open to men and women climbers of all ages and abilities. Kid’s categories for children between 8 and 12 years. Special guest champion climber Beth Rodden will be providing color commentary. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, February 27, Alaska Rock Gym, 4840 Fairbanks St. $25 (562-7265, Alaska Rock Gym ).

Imagination Station: Next Stop ... Theme Park!
Students will learn theatre games and exercises specific to each theme. From spies to dinosaurs to the realm of music. 10 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Saturday, TBA Theatre, 8200 Homer Drive. $40, (677-7529, TBA ).

Mother-Daughter Victorian Tea
Tasty light foods such as petit fours, finger sandwiches, fresh strawberries and other treats. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Anchorage Seniors Activities Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. $15 adults, $5 children ages 4 to 12, free for children under 4. (258-7823, Anchorage Senior Center).

Hiking
For beginners and families. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, University Lake Park, University Lake Drive $1. (770-0440, Alaska Outdoors).

Sing-a-longs at the Zoo
Musician Annie Reeves shares her time and talent with young kids and parents, leading groups in singing children’s songs while she plays guitar. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O’Malley Road. Regular admission rates apply, no extra fees, (346-2858, Alaska Zoo).

Tinker Time
Outrageous Octopus: Preschoolers will examine an octopus fossil, make a craft and play in a tiny ocean. Drop in from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday and Wednesday, March 2 & 3, Alaska Museum of Natural History, 201 N. Bragaw. $5 with accompanying adult. (274-2400, Alaska Museum of Natural History).

$2 Tuesdays at the Museum
$2 per person. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry, 3800 W. Museum, Wasilla (376-1211, Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry).

Music & Movement Classes - Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers
Music Together classes; an internationally recognized and researched based early childhood music and movement curriculum. Ten weekly classes with a community of other families making music. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Alaska Dance Theatre, 550 E. 33rd Ave. (444-7372, The Music Canvas).

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Through the looking glass (Downtown Palmer)
Friday, February 26 2 p.m. Trivia Contest begins. Pick up your contest materials at Fireside Books. 2:30 p.m. Tea Party at Turkey Red ($5 tickets available at Fireside Books) 5 Facepainting at Amore Day Spa ($5) 2 p.m.- 11 p.m. Looking Glass Wars Role Playing Games at Kingdom Wargames and Comics (free)
Saturday, Feb. 27 All Day Trivia Contest Continues (free.) Pick up your contest materials at Fireside Books.11 a.m - 3 p.m. Offbeat Art at The Palmer Museum of History and Art. 4 p.m. Crazy Hair at Amore Day Spa ($5) 5 p.m. Facepainting at Amore Day Spa ($5) 5:30 p.m. Nonesense Poetry Open Mic at Fireside Books. 6 p.m. Trivia Contest Deadline. Turn in your answers at Fireside Books. Winners announced at 6:30 p.m.7 p.m. Costume Party at Amore Day Spa ($15 Tickets available at Fireside Books)

Weekend at the Plaza
Featuring live music by the Weap’n Willys with Doug Geeting and Steve Durr on Friday evening and Palmer High musicians on Saturday. A variety of local vendors will display their art. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. Saturday, Downtown Palmer Plaza, 550 S. Alaska St. Free. (907-745-2258)

Black History Month
A celebration of the life and accomplishments of African Americans in honor of Black History Month. Food, entertainment, vendors and historical information. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, ZJ Loussac Library-Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St. Free. (229-3178, NAACP Anchorage).

Meet The World
Cultural festival featuring music and dance performances. Admission to the Meet the World festival is free. Admission to the “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit requires a full-price ticket. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. (343-4326, Anchorage Museum).

Ferrets Fun & Game
Fundraiser for ferret club & rescue. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Northway Mall, 3101 Penland Parkway. Free, (338-1301, Forget-Me-Not Ferrets).

Westchester Lagoon Family Skate
Shake away the winter blues while getting some exercise. Music, warming barrels and special theme days. Prizes and fun for all ages. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays Westchester Lagoon, U Street and W 15th Avenue. Free. (343-4121, Muni.org).

Colony High School Boys Soccer Team Prime Rib Dinner
A prime rib dinner and auction. 6 p.m. Saturday, Palmer Moose Lodge, 793 S. Cobb St. $15 (1-907-373-3506).

Read Across America Storytime
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a Seuss-ational celebration. Crafts, stories and birthday cake. The Cat in the Hat and Things 1 and 2 will also be joining the fun, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, Barnes & Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

LITERARY ARTS
Preschool Storytime
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten., 11 a.m. Fridays, Scott & Wesley Gerrish Branch Library, 250 Egloff Drive. 11:15 a.m. Fridays, Chugiak-Eagle River Branch Library, 12001 Business Blvd. 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Z.J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali St. Free. (343-4024, Anchorage Library).

Meet David Peterson, creator of the comic Mouse Guard
5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Bosco’s, 2606 Spenard Road. Free. (274-4112, Bosco's ).

Guy Henry
Guy Henry will be signing his children’s book about dog sledding, “Eowyn and Linus on the Iditarod Trail," 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

"Read Across America" - Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Take part in the National Education Association’s “Read Across America” initiative. This annual event calls for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult and is scheduled to coincide with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Muldoon Branch Library, 1251 Muldoon Road. Suite 158 Free. (343-4223, Anchorage Library).

Little Dippers Book Club
For children ages 5-9 (first through third grade) who are falling in love with books. This month it's "Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet" by Daniel Abbott. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Z.J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali St. Free. (343-2841)

Story time
Story time under the apple tree. 1 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, AppleTree Book Shop 12212 Old Glenn Highway, Eagle River (622-7323)

Pajamarama Storytime
Put on your pajamas, grab your blanket and listen to a bookseller read books about a new theme each month. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

Story Time with the Flowers
Grab your favorite book and a blanket for story time, followed by arts and crafts at the greenhouse. Ages two-five years old. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Mann Lesiser Memorial Greenhouse, 5200 Debarr Road. $1 per day, (343-4138)

Family Storytime
A half hour of books, songs and rhymes that build early literacy skills for children five and under and their caregivers.10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Muldoon Branch Library, 1251 Muldoon Road. Suite 158, 11 a.m. Fridays, Samson-Dimond, 800 E. Dimond Blvd. Free. (343-4223, Anchorage Library).

Landspeeder Readers
A sci-fi reading and art club that is out-of-this-world. Children ages 5 to 8 are inspired by stories and the “Star Wars” exhibit to build starships, futuristic inventions and robots. Taught by artist and early childhood educator Kelly Hebert. 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. $70 members/$90 non-members (includes admission to “Star Wars” exhibit)

Lapsit
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children three and under and their caregivers.10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Muldoon Branch Library, 1251 Muldoon Road. Suite 158, 10:15 a.m. Fridays, Chugiak-Eagle River Branch Library, 12001 Business Blvd. Suite 100, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Z.J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali St., 11 a.m. Saturday, Scott & Wesley Gerrish Branch Library, 250 Egloff Drive. Free. (343-2841, Anchorage Library).

MOVEMENT
Frigid Flash Climbing Competition
This red point format competition is open to men and women climbers of all ages and abilities. Kid’s categories for children between 8 and 12 years. Special guest champion climber Beth Rodden will be providing color commentary all day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Alaska Rock Gym, 4840 Fairbanks St. $25, (562-7265, Alaska Rock Gym).

Ski For Kids
A day of winter events including a ski race, obstacle course, snow shoeing, and sling shot biathlon. Donations are used to support the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Outreach Ski Program. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Kincaid Park Chalet, Raspberry Road (343-4217, 276-7609, Anchorage Nordic Ski).

Pony Rides
Pony Rides for children ages four-six. Certified instructors, safe and indoors. Must call for reservations. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Huffman Horse Center, 12401 Gander St. $30 (345-6677, Huffman Horse Center).

KinderGym
Expel some extra energy and bond with your pre-schooler. Experience a variety of play equipment including scooters, parachutes, hula hoops, jump ropes, cage balls, and others to enhance balance, coordination, and cooperative skills in a fun and supervised atmosphere. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th St. $5 per family. (343-4121, Muni.org).

Toddle Time
Toddlers have time to move and explore with a variety of play equipment. Parents are encouraged to stay and interact. For ages zero - 2 years old. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Spenard Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th St. $5 per family. (343-4121, Muni.org/parks).

After School Youth Hapkido Tae Kwon Do
Increase self esteem, build discipline, concentration, self defense and personal safety techniques in this after school program. For grades K-6., 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive. $34 for seven week session. (343-4138).

Mat Su Junior Nordics
Children ages 6 to 14 of all abilities are welcome to join and learn cross country skiing. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, John Shaw Elementary, 3750 E Paradise Lane $25 per child, $40 for two or more children (for the whole season). Must join Mat-Su Ski Club. (745-9961).

PARENT RESOURCES
Neighborhood Plan Workshop
The Fairview Community Council is in the final stage of preparing its Neighborhood Plan. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, February 26, Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. Free. (441-5774, Community Councils).

Grief Recovery Program
The multi-week program is a process for recovering from the pain of grief and loss while remembering the positive, and freeing you to move on. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, Hurlburt Educational and Family Support Services, 1411 G St. (240-6792).

FAFSA Help
This free workshop is designed to help high school seniors, their parents, current college students, and adults returning to school complete the FAFSA. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, AlaskAdvantage Programs/The Success Center, Dimond Mall, Suite 200 Free. (269-7980).

Assembly & School Board Races Forum
Meet and quiz candidates running for the Anchorage School Board plus Assembly seats in south, east and mid-town. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Candidates’ Forum, 5361 O’Malley Road. Free. (345-1514)

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Education Class
Learn about depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Symptoms, medications, communication and problem-solving skills, self-care, recovery, and more. 12-week class begins 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, VA Domiciliary, 3001 C St. Free. (272-0227, NAMI Anchorage).

Family Law Education Class
This class is for people who are representing themselves in divorce and custody cases. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, courtroom 47. Free.(264-0858, Alaska Courts).

BP Teachers of Excellence
Nominate a great teacher for the BP Teacher of the Year. The BP Teacher of Excellence program is seeking nominations by Friday, March 5. Visit bpteachers.com and fill out the short form. (1-888-530-8962, 907-564-4001).

Family Law Hearing and Trial Preparation
What the Judge expects, evidence, testimony, objections, exhibits and witnesses, noon-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, courtroom 47. Free, (264-0858, Alaska Courts).

Landlord/Tenant Legal Clinic
Alaska Legal Services Corporation, through the generosity of volunteer attorneys, provides this clinic with legal information on landlord/tenant law, as well as offering assistance for some tenants with certain types of problems. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Fairview Recreation Center, 1121 E. Tenth Ave. Free. (272-9431, Alaska Legal Services Corporation).

SPOTLIGHT
Movies with a Message
Bring your dinner and enjoy a family-friendly movie. All movies are rated PG. This week’s feature is “Mama Mia!” 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, Unity Church of Anchorage, 1300 E. 68th Ave. Free. Love offerings welcomed. (346-2824, Unity Church of Anchorage).

Anchorage Civic Orchestra Family Concert
Anchorage Civic Orchestra and Alaska Children’s Choir perform works by Smetana, Randall Thompson and Ola Gjello, with Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner Elika Roohi, oboe, and 2nd place winner Brett Lindsay, cello., 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Sydney Laurence Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave. $12-$17, (Anchorage Civic Orchestra).

Celtic Snowflake Concert
The Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums, of Eagle River, 7 p.m. Saturday, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 18444 Old Glenn Highway. Free. (688-4196, The Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums).

Irish Song Session
Enjoy a cup of tea and Celtic music. Hosted by Meghan Woods and Destany Hawley. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Celtic Treasures, 4240 Old Seward Highway. Suite 2, free (245-7311).

Golden Eagles
Mary Bethe Wright from the Bird Treatment and Learning Center (BirdTLC.net) presents Denali, a Golden Eagle, in this informative indoor program. 2 p.m. Saturday, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Free. (694-2108, Eagle River Nature Center).

Owling Around Anchorage
Liza Sanden presents an informational program about going owling in Anchorage. She will discuss spring owl activities and give tips on where to listen for owls in the Anchorage Bowl. 2 p.m. Sunday, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Free. (694-2108, Eagle River Nature Center).

Magic Mondays
The MagicGuy, Don Russell, amazes and amuses guests with fun tricks and illusions. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mondays, Dairy Queen, 611 W. Tudor Road.

Connecting Past to Present
A juried student art exhibition, local high school and middle school students bring past events to life. The students’ art was inspired by interviews with their elders, important historic events and family photos.10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Free -$10 (929-9200, Anchorage Museum).

Origami Night
The first Wednesday of each month, Tobias Reynolds will lead an evening of fun folding. Paper provided. 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. free. (278-9283, Title Wave Books).

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