The Bar and Chill

Eric Anderson Charity Art Show

Kevin Nance — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:54:58 +0000

ANC Art Show Nov. 21st to Benefit Children’s Hospital At Providence

ANC crewmembers, please don’t forget about the 4th Annual Holiday Party and Benefit Art Show hosted by MD-11 FO Jen Anderson and her Husband, Eric, and Dr. Susie Dietz.

The Anderson’s are donating 15% of proceeds from the event to support the Children’s Hospital at Providence, an IPA Foundation Charity!

The event is this Friday, November 21st @ 5 to 9 p.m. There will be live Jazz, and great food and drinks and desserts. The Andersons will display their collection of cards, matted prints, and framed & unframed photographs which will be for sale.

Charity Walk/Run/Bike

Beth — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:32:39 +0000

Though this is ALPA sponsored, it raises money for some great local charities.

This is a great family event to help out in the community and get some exercise for the whole family.

Hope to see you there:

You are invited to Participate in a Charity Walk/Run/Bike 2 hour Event

When: Saturday, 20 Sept 2008, at 1300 (L)

Where: 2nd Ave and H St, the start point of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in downtown Anchorage

Who: All interested parties, their family and friends

Why: Raise funds for two ALPA charities, AK Special Olympics and AK Pilots For Kids

Details:

Start promptly at 1300(L). Go outbound on the trail for 50 minutes. Turn inbound to the start point. All should finish by 1500(L).

Water will be provided at the start point before and after the event

Representatives from both organizations will be on site from 1230 (L) to accept your donations. Minimum donation is $20.00. Checks preferred as it will serve as your receipt. Cash okay but the receipt will be mailed to you. Envelopes will be provided for you to address.

Bike rentals available at Downtown Bike Rentals (4^th Ave and C St). Special rate of $15.00 for the day with water provided at pickup and ice cream at drop off.

All money raised remains in state to benefit needy children

This is a rain or shine event.

Debrief at 1700 (L) at the F Street Station (F St between 3^rd and 4^th Ave.)

Sponsored by Hap Carpenter in support of ALPA approved charity organizations

Links: Downtown Bile Rentals: http://alaska-bike-rentals.com/

Map of downtown Anchorage: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=anchorage,+ak&ie=UTF8&ll=61.222999,-149.899371&spn=0.006074,0.022659&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=61.22052,-149.897543&panoid=zO6CtYJ5robmwGJw7JcQGg&cbp=1,0,,0,5

Info on the Coastal Trail: http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/aktrails/ats/anc/knowlsct.htm

Denali Road Lottery: 2009 Date Update

Gillian — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:51:48 +0000

Winners of the Denali road lottery for permits to drive into Denali National Park Sept. 12 - 15, 2008 have been posted on the web. Winners are allowed to drive as much of the Denali park Road as weather allows on their assigned day. Snow and ice are possible in Sept. Find the winners and all details at: www.nps.gov/dena/whatsnew.htm

Mark your calendars to submit your request and the $10 fee for June of next year. Entry dates for the 2009 and future road lotteries will be June 1-30. Entries must be postmarked between June 1 - 30 for 2009. A $10, non-refundable application fee is required for each entry. This fee can be paid by check or money order. Applicants should not send cash. The change in the entry period to a month earlier will allow the National Park Service to provide more timely notification to those individuals who obtain road permits so that they can make their travel arrangements. The drawing will take place during the second week of August in order to allow permit recipients ample time to make travel and/or lodging arrangements. Applicants are advised to mail entries early to make certain that they arrive in time to be included in the drawing. All entries received after August 7th will be returned.

Steals and Deals

Gillian — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:24:07 +0000

Hilltop Season Passes at a Discount: Avid in-town skiers can save 25% by purchasing a season pass to Hilltop Ski Area before Sept. 15. The reduced prices are $395 for adults, $375 for students (ages 8 - 18) and $265 for children under 8. This is Hilltop’s 25th year! In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there is a lodge, snack bar, new terrain parks and a rental shop. Details at: http://www.hilltopskiarea.org/

Puffin Pass Rewards: The Puffin Pass Rewards program was developed exclusively for Alaskan residents. As a member, you will receive Member Specials on Alaskan Owned & Operated lodges and day cruises. Membership is free – you just have to be an Alaska Resident. “The Alaska Heritage Tours Family” includes Kenai Fjords Tours, Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises, Mariah Tours, Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Seward Windsong Lodge, and Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge. All details at: http://www.puffinpass.com/

Get Wild About Anchorage!

Become a member of the Friends of Seymour vfr Club for exclusive resident discounts, special give-a-ways and monthly e-mails that offer great tips and travel ideas for entertaining visiting friends or relatives. Temporary card and info can be found at: http://www.anchorage.net/1731.cfm

The Bore Tide: When and Where to See it on Turnagain Arm

Gillian — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:10:19 +0000

The Bore Tide can be seen along the Turnagain Arm. The tide is a phenomenon of nature and the longest standing wave. The bore tide is a rush of seawater that returns to a shallow and narrowing inlet from a broad bay. Bore tides come in after extreme minus low tides created by a full or new moon. September’s highest tide will be: Sept. 17, Wed., Anchorage Tide will be 32.3 ft., it can be seen at Beluga Point at 4:50 pm, Windy Point at 5:20 pm and Bird Point to Girdwood at 6:20 pm. October’s highest tide will be: Oct. 16, Thurs., Anchorage Tide will be 33.1 ft., it can be seen at Beluga Point at 4:30 pm, Windy Point at 5:00 pm and Bird Point to Girdwood at 6:00 pm. (Times noted are give or take 15 mins.).

Celebrate Diversity, Culture and the Great Outdoors

Gillian — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:58:09 +0000

The following events are all over town and listed in Calendar order. If you have any event you would like to add to the list, please contact us!

Raven’s Radio Hour, Sun. - Wed., through Sept. 16, 7 PM, Alaska Native Heritage Center. This is a fresh take on old tales and a cheeky tribute to tradition and modern life. The gist of this play involves Raven as a radio man cavorting with mischievous elders while enacting modified Alaska Native stories and real-life experiences via radio drama, comedy and sponsors like Sally’s Seal Oil in a Can. Tickets are $20, info at: 907-330-8000 or www.alaskanative.net.

Moose Madness, Alaska Zoo, Sept. 13, 12 - 4 pm. A moose quiz and other educational games, a scavenger hunt and behind-the-scenes tour of the moose pen. For details, call: 907-346-3242 or email klarson@alaskazoo.org. Zoo Info: www.alaskazoo.org

at&t Free Second Sundays at the Anchorage Museum! We have a new reason to cheer at the Museum - starting this Fall, all museum visitors can enjoy free admission the second Sunday of every month. Details at: www.anchoragemuseum.org

Fiesta Familiar! (Family Fiesta) Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Sunday Sept. 14, 1 - 5 pm. The Anchorage Museum kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with festivities for the entire family. Enjoy community performances, Hispanic Arts and Crafts Activities and the live music of El Combo Tropical Latino. This is also a free event!

Radical Reels Film Tour - Extreme Thrills on Film, Sept. 26 at UAA. Don’t expect a quiet night at the movies when this film tour hits UAA. Highlights guaranteed to get anyone’s blood flowing include Rock Wings, which captures expert parachutist Loic Jean-Albert and two other land-based parachutists creating formations in the air as they plunge from a mountaintop, and Trial & Air, which features aerial footage of a skier parachuting off the edge of a 300-foot cliff, shot by a paragliding cameraman. Other films - eight in all - show bouldering in Sweden, high-speed mountain biking, and North American kayak first-descents. For details, check out radicalreels.com or call 907-786-1219

Hibernation Celebration at the Alaska Zoo, Sat. Oct. 4, 12 - 4 pm. Learn how black and brown bears survive food shortages during the winter season, the sleeping habits of the zoo bears, and why polar bears stay up all year long. Educational games, a scavenger hunt and tour of a replica bear den. For details, call: 907-346-3242 or email klarson@alaskazoo.org. Zoo Info: www.alaskazoo.org

Great Alaska Beer Train, Anchorage to Portage, Oct. 4. Take a scenic journey along Turnagain Arm with the world’s best designated driver - the Alaska Railroad. The Microbrew Express travels 80 miles roundtrip from Anchorage to Portage and features an impressive assortment of the finest local microbrews and incredible scenery of Turnagain Arm. The fare includes roundtrip rail, six half pints of the Brewhouse’s best drafts and an array of hors d’oeuvres. Train departs Anchorage Depot 4PM, returns 8:30PM, $149 per person, Must be 21. Details at: 800-544-0552, or http://www.alaskarailroad.com/arrc39.html#5

Oktoberfest - Bavarian Merrymaking at the Alyeska Resort, Girdwood, October 10 - 11, 2008 (6:00 pm to Midnight on Friday, 4:00 pm to Midnight on Saturday). Entry Fee: $10.00. Authentic German Food: Bratworst, Ruotsi, German Potato Salad, Apple and Cherry Strudel and lots more!! Music by Alaska Blaskapelles. Hotel Package: One night’s stay and admission to the Oktoberfest, October 10 or 11. Starts at $149.00/night for two adults including tax and fees. Details at: http://www.alyeskaresort.com/page.asp?intNodeID=13280

Native Heritage Month Celebration, Thurs. Oct. 30, 5:30 pm. Share the Spirit! The Anchorage Museum kicks off Alaska Native Heritage Month with a reception and music by Pamyua. This is also a free event!

Anchorage Symphony Orchestra: Halloween Family Concert, Oct. 31. Costumed musicians play crowd-pleasers at the Center for the Performing Arts. Contact info: 877-278-7849

What’s Shakin’ (or Shoppin’) in the Anchorage Area

Gillian — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:25:36 +0000

So, by now most of you know that Sept. 6 - 7 is the last weekend for the Anchorage Market and Festival. Not to worry, though, the “Bad Girls of the North” are hosting a few events so you can still make some local purchases (just in time for Christmas)! The “Anchorage Unique Boutique” will be held at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown between 5th and 6th Sts.) on Fri., Nov. 7 (4 - 9 pm) and Sat., Nov 8 (10 am - 5 pm). The “Do the Valley” will be held at Evangelo’s Restaurant, Mile 40, Parks Hwy. (south of Wasilla) on Fri., Nov. 14 ( 4 - 8 pm) and Sat., Nov. 15 (10 am - 5 pm). These shows feature hand created items including silk, jewelry, pottery, leather, stained glass, baskets, original art and much more. Link: www.badgirlsofthenorth.com

Jim Creek, Alaska

Chad — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:08:20 +0000

We tried to find some silvers at Jim Creek last week, but came out empty handed. Not a bad view though:

26 Glaciers

Chad — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:41:44 +0000

We took CJ on his first boat ride this weekend. We booked a Prince William Sound glacier tour with 26 Glaciers, and we launched out of Whittier on a rainy afternoon. They tour company gave us a nice discount too because it’s pretty much the end of their season. It’s a nice, easy afternoon trip. The tour comes with lunch and there’s a nice bar onboard. The tour guides do a nice job explaining the Prince William Sound area too.

Kodiak, Alaska Trip - Rogers Family

Chad — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:09:20 +0000

Several folks asked for a report on our trip to Kodiak.

The Kodiak Archipeligo is absolutely beautiful, extremely green, and rugged. It’s so green because it rains frequently!

Brenda bought a ticket on Alaska Air for the 0600 flight. Mark got a ride in the back because an FAA inspector was in the jumpseat and there was space in the back on the 737 Combi.

Picked up the rental car at the airport….which is a one room facility. There is Budget, Avis, and Rent-a-Heap. Our Budget car (2000 Dodge Neon with 40K miles) served the purpose, but made us wonder what they have at Rent-a-Heap. There are only 60 miles of road on the island, but a car is required unless you are flying out to a lodge or staying right in town for fishing. By the way, not all the roads are paved, and the car rental lady said we were not allowed on the gravel roads……..

We stayed at the Coast Guard Guest House which was quite nice, if you qualify. Clean and cheap. There is also a Best Western, Comfort Inn, and a couple of locally owned motel/hotels. There are also lots of B&B’s listed in the book, but not all seem to have the same philosphy about the B&B concept. If you wish to really get away from it all, there are about 30 wilderness lodges for fishing/wildlife viewing which require an air taxi.

Most of the people in the city of Kodiak are connected to industrial fishing or supporting businesses. Most of the visitors come to sport fish or see bears or both.

If you have your own float plane, there is a very nice facility for parking on the south side of Near Island called the Trident Basin.

We ate at The Chowder House which serves fresh, local seafood with a nightly special. Not fancy, no alcohol, but good food. There’s a McDonald’s for breakfast and a variety of locally owned pubs and restaurants.

We did a bear watching trip. Fantastic. As an added bonus, we were able to see the entire island and our pilot/guide was very enjoyable and knowledgeable.

We also did a half-day offshore salmon trip on our last day. Had a great time and came home with 47 pounds of salmon (king and silver). Humpbacks really close to the boat!Again, a great captain/guide…..also a pilot, so he and Mark had lots in common.

Call us if you have questions or decide to go. We have business cards for our flightseeing pilot and fishing captain and recommend both.

If you do go, remember why it’s so green and take your Gortex suit……

Brenda Rogers