Best Bets (June 9)

June 09, 2011|By April and Mark | Magic 98.9

Alaska Run For Women Saturday, Race start 8:30 a.m., Mulcahy Stadium/Sullivan

Run it! Walk it! Be part of it!! Women of all ages, and all abilities take part to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. Walk or run 1 mile or 5 in the “spirit of inspiration, remembrance and celebration!” In person registration & bib pick up today from 4-7 at the University Center-last chance to register for timed events. Saturday morning registration & bib pick up available, untimed only. Info & online registration: AKRFW.org.

Trace Adkins in Concert, Thursday, 8 p.m. Sullivan Arena

Trace Adkins is a master of both the rowdy & the heartfelt. Join him live in Anchorage for one upbeat, country show! For tickets & info go to: SullivanArena.com.

A Midsummer Gala in the Garden Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m., Alaska Botanical Garden

Enjoy an evening of music, fine food, beverages, & unique garden art & sculpture by Alaskan artists to benefit the Alaska Botanical Garden. $100 per family (up to 2 adults, 2 kids.) Reservations required. (4601 Campbell Airstrip Road) More info: AlaskaBG.org.

14th Annual Garden Fair Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Alaska Botanical Garden

Family fun, arts, crafts, music, food, garden art show, vendors, demos, a Children’s Village, & more! $5 admission in advance, $7 at door. NO parking at the Garden. FREE shuttle available. (4601 Campbell Airstrip Road) Info: AlaskaBG.org.

Summer Blooms Colony Days Fri-Sun, Various times/locations, Palmer

Celebrate the summer with a parade, carnival, ice cream social, bed races, Salmon Gone Wild smoked salmon contest, Classic Car Rally, Kids games, food, demos, exhibits and MORE! For a schedule & info: PalmerChamber.org.

Fiddlehead Festival Sat & Sun, 7 p.m.-midnight, Alyeska Resort

Enjoy live music over two nights in this all-ages show featuring Grammy winner Peter Rowan and local groups. On the Daylodge lawn, Beer garden, and kids activities. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door; kids 5 & under free. Tickets & info: AlyeskaResort.com.

Special Olympics Summer Games Fri-Sun, various times/locations, Anchorage

Support the over 500 Special Olympics athletes, partners & coaches as they compete in 5 different sports. Volunteer!!! ”Be a Fan!” SpecialOlympicsAlaska.org.

Big Lake Block Party Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Big Lake Fire Station

FREE food, family fun & prizes! Learn tips for wildfires, earthquakes., trail safety, water & boating safety and much, much more! For info: NAOIAK.org.

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