ONGOING
Denali National Park and Preserve trails management -- Park managers invite comments as part of a future trails management plan. The park's designated wilderness remains largely free of maintained trails but has seen more social trails formed. Managers are interested in revisiting their vision for trails as Denali approaches its 2017 centennial.The public is invited to comment on Denali hiking opportunities, proposals for future trails, development limits, bicycle and pet use, signs, winter trails and river trails, including a Nenana River Trail and Mount Healy Overlook Loop Trail. Comments due Oct. 1 via email at dena_planning@nps.gov or online at parkplanning.nps.gov/denalitrailsplan.
WEDNESDAY
Alaska Dirt Divas Bicentennial Park bike ride -- 6:30-8 p.m., Far North Bicentennial Park Campbell Tract, Elmore Road. Ride on a mix of wider gravel trails and singletrack. Don't forget your bear bells. Annual membership is $35. (350-1974, alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com/p/2015-ride-and-events-calendar.html)
THURSDAY
Rainbow trail hike -- 6:30 p.m., Turnagain Arm Rainbow Trailhead, Seward Highway. Alaska Outdoors hosts easy to moderate social hikes, all year, throughout Anchorage. Thursday hikes are designed for moderate hikers. $1 for non-members. (440-9934, alaska-outdoors.org/wordpress)
FRIDAY
Baxter Bog walk -- 8:45-9:45 a.m., Anchorage Waldorf School, 3250 Baxter Road. Join Clo Giffen, long-time friend of Baxter Bog, on a weekly walk to the bog. Come see the amazing seasonal changes. Meet in the school parking lot and walk together to the bog. Free.
Dedication of wildlife viewing tower at Reflections Lake -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Reflections Lake, Mile 30.6, Glenn Highway. Alaskans for Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge will host a celebration of the Reflections Lake Wildlife Viewing and Interpretive Tower. Dedication will be followed by light refreshments. Local and state dignitaries, tower sponsors and donors will attend. Bring your own cameras and binoculars. Free. (357-8711)
SATURDAY
Dave Rose Park Fix-It -- 9 a.m.-noon, Dave Rose Park, 201 Lane St. The Anchorage Park Foundation and Anchorage Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Park Fix-It series continues. Come prepared to work outside. Tools and lunch provided. Volunteers will remove graffiti and beautify the park. Free. (343-4587,www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Events/Pages/DaveRoseParkFix-It.aspx)
Defeet Diabetes -- 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kincaid Park Chalet. DeFeet Diabetes Trail Run is a new fundraiser with a 1- or 4-mile course. Registration opens 9 a.m., race begins at 10. Fully supported rest stops, a health-and-fitness festival, and more. Walkers and runners welcome. Register at bit.ly/defeetdiabetes. Questions? Contact Cyrese Gorrin at 272-1424 or email cgorrin@diabetes.org. $30, kids 5 and under free.
About the moon -- 2-3 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center. Junior Naturalist program for grades K-6. Why does the moon wax and wane each month? Join center staff on International Moon Observation Day. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694 2108, www.ernc.org)
SUNDAY
Alaska stories -- 2-3 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center. An all ages program. Listen to storyteller Linda Benson's tales of Alaskan adventurers. Benson brings her background as an actress to her storytelling. Program will be held indoors if there is inclement weather. Free. (694 2108, www.ernc.org)
Himalayan climbing -- Final showing 2:10 p.m., Bear Tooth Theatrepub of the climbing film "Meru." Three elite climbers struggle as they climb Mount Meru, one of the most-coveted prizes in Himalayan big-wall climbing. 87 minutes. (http://beartooththeatre.net)
MONDAY
Kincaid Park hike -- 6:30 p.m., Kincaid Park Chalet. Alaska Outdoors hosts easy to moderate social hikes, all year, throughout Anchorage. Monday hikes are designed for beginners and families with children, on established wide and mostly flat trail about 3.5-4.5 miles in 1.5 hours. $1 for nonmembers. (440-9934, alaska-outdoors.org/wordpress)
TUESDAY
Boating skills and seamanship -- 6-9 p.m., BP Energy Center, 900 E Benson Blvd. Nine-week course taught by U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Whittier Flotilla. began Sept. 15 and ends Nov. 17. Topics include trailering, navigation, lines and knots, weather, emergency procedures, rules of the road and communications. Call 240-3370 or email sara.crayz@gmail.com to register. $50.
Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series -- 6:30-9 p.m., Kincaid Park Biathlon Range. The Tuesday Night Race Series is in its 48th year. Choose the Munchkin course for those under 12 or the young at heart, farm course for recreational runners or the lightning course for competitive runners. Timed and untimed options available for all courses. $2-$70. (343-4217,www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/ActivityGuide.aspx)
COMING UP
International Fly Fishing Film Festival -- Glenn Massay Theater at Mat-Su College, Palmer. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 24. Short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing flyfishing. Arkose Brewery will serve its ales, with 100 percent of beer sales to benefit a local non-profit. The festival is sponsored by Mossy's Fly Shop, Arkose Brewery, Cache Camper Manufacturing, Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation, Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter, and Cook Inletkeeper. Advance tickets are $15, available at Mossy's Fly Shop, Arkose Brewery, and online at GlennMassayTheater.com. Tickets at the door cost $18.
Radical Reels Tour -- 7 p.m., Sept. 25, UAA's Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Short, action-packed films on climbing, paddling, mountain biking, BASE jumping, skiing and snowboarding from Banff Mountain Film Festival. UAA students and youth: $5 advance, $10 door. Public: $13 advance, $18 door. (uaatix.com)
Wood Stock 2015, Sept. 26, Alaska Huts Manitoba Cabin -- Mile 48 turnout of the Seward Highway. Help Alaska Huts celebrate National Public Lands Day with a weekend of work and play to spruce up Manitoba cabin and the surrounding area. Tasks include: stocking firewood, painting and touching up trim, site cleanup, trail work, minor carpentry and more. Bring work gloves, camp chairs, plenty of food. Saturday night will include a Manitoba potluck with a home-cooked vegetarian and omnivore meal. Bring a side dish and then dance the night away to music from a special guest. Volunteers get free bunk space Saturday night. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by contacting scott@alaskahuts.org. (www.alaskahuts.org)
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