Stormtrooper photo by Bob HallinenStormtroopers and Spacesuits
NASA’s Space Center Houston delivers a live, interactive video conference comparing an astronaut suit with a “Star Wars” stormtrooper suit. Audience members may ask questions and get answers in real time as NASA educators explain the high-tech features of these suits and why they are necessary. Noon Friday, March 12, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Included with museum admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors/students/military, free ages 17 and younger. (www.anchoragemuseum.org).

Sing With Your Child Month - Free Sing-Along
Sing-along class for families with children aged up to 4. A music making experience with an age-appropriate and research based program: singing, dancing, playing music instruments and having a great time with other families. 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Friday, March 12, The Maternity Education Center at Providence, 3200 Providence Drive. Free. (444-7372, www.themusiccanvas.com).

Junior Naturalist Animal Anatomy
Dissect an owl pellet and re-assemble the skeleton of a rodent or whatever the owl had for dinner. Limited to the first 12 children ages 6 and up, accompanied by an adult, register at 694-2108. 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Free. (694-2108, www.ernc.org).

March 4-H Science Saturday
Topic is “Weather and Climate Change.” Designed for 8-13 year olds with adult participation. Science Center staff lead the program, done indoors and outdoors. Dress for the weather. 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. $5 per youth plus one time $6 4-H registration fee, adults are free. (786-6305)

St. Baldrick’s Event
Accent of Style Salon and Day Spa and The Anchorage Firefighter’s Local 1264 are teaming up to fight kids’ cancer. Shave your head and/or donate to this cause. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Accent of Style Salon and Day Spa, 3210 Denali Street. (561-3434, www.stbaldricks.org).

IditaZoo
Meet sled dogs and learn about dog mushing. Race through zoo grounds while playing our checkpoint game and win a prize, learn some cool facts about dog mushing, view Iditarod race standings and get hands-on with equipment used for dog mushing. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Alaska Zoo, 4731 O’Malley Road. $12 adults, $9 military/seniors, $6 ages 3-17, free for under 2. (346-2858, www.alaskazoo.org).

PARENT RESOURCES

Anchorage Caucus Public Meeting
The Anchorage Caucus is a group of Anchorage Legislators. It will be meeting to hear public testimony on Anchorage area issues with presentations from representatives of the Mayor’s office, the Assembly, the School District and the university. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 13, Z.J. Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali St. (465-4919).

Ovaries & Testes: How Chemicals Affect Reproductive Health and More
Presentation by physician and scientist Sarah Janssen on links between chemicals in consumer products and health. Learn about measures to reduce exposure and about the need for chemical policy reform. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, March 15, Anchorage Museum, 625 C St. Free. (222-7714).

Excellence in Education Awards
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber and the Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation will present the 2010 Excellence In Education Awards to recipients in each of the 12 area public schools. Doors open at 11:30 a.m -1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Eagle River Elks Lodge, 17111 N. Eagle River Loop Road. $3 -$16 (www.cer.org).

Helping Children Deal with Loss
A six week workshop designed to help adults help children deal with death, divorce, pet loss, loss of friends, moving and other losses. Call for information and fees. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Hurlburt Educational and Family Support Services, 1411 G St. (240-6792).

Learning About Testing: the Standards Based Assessments and the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam
This workshop will give parents information about the upcoming Standards Based Assessments (SBAs) and High School Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE) and will share important information on how parents can help their children be successful on the upcoming tests. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Clark Middle School, 150 Bragaw St.

Family Law Hearing & Trial Preparation Workshop
This free class will teach you about: What the Judge expects, evidence, testimony, objections, exhibits and witnesses. Noon Friday, March 12, Boney Courthouse, 303 K Street, courtroom 47. Free. (264-0858, courts.alaska.gov/selfhelp.htm).

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