5 Things to do in the Mat-Su

100 Mile Ice race and SXS Race on Wasilla Lake

WASILLA — This Sunday, AMMC Racing is hosting a 100-mile Ice Race at the Mat-Su Resort. Snowmachiners will compete atop the frozen Wasilla Lake. Check in for racers is from 9 to 10 a.m. with a racers meeting at 10:30 a.m. The race starts at 11 a.m. AMMC memberships are $50 individuals and $100 for families. Classes entry fees: 0-600 is $150 and Open Class is $200. Those who wait to register after January 26 will have an additional $50 fee. There will be a $500 prize for the first place winner. Racers must be 18 years or older to enter. To Register online, visit: ammc.raceday.pro/sign_in.

For more information, call 907- 830-6198.

57th State Winter Carnival in Willow

WILLOW — Back for the 57th year, the State Winter Carnival will take place this weekend and next at the Willow Community Center, located at Mile 69.5 Parks Highway. This is one of the state’s biggest winter events with countless activities to encourage everyone in Alaska to get out, move and have fun in the winter. Events will be both inside and outside of the center. Events include kids games, vendors, good food, raffles and stage entertainment with everything from “bagpipes to belly dancers.” There will be sled dog racing, vintage snow machine races, snowshoe softball, ski races, poker run, ski races, Fat Tire demo and tryout, outhouse races and much more. For a full schedule and to see evening events go to: www.waco-ak.org, at 907-355-1418

Blood Bash Bout: blood drive and derby

PALMER — This Saturday, the Denali Destroyer Dolls, Denali Harley Davidson and the Blood Bank of Alaska will be teaming up to run a blood drive at the MTA Sports Center, off the Palmer-Wasilla Highway. Donations for blood will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Dolls and the Far North ladies will go head to head for a derby match at 6 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $5 for military/seniors/kids (ages 0-12). Table reservations available online. Donations grant you a $5 discount form derby admission. To become a registered donor when you show ID and fill out the paperwork at either the Blood Bank of Alaska offices or at a mobile drive like the Blood Bash drive. You can always make an appointment by calling the Blood Bank of Alaska at 907-222-5630 or 907-222-5600, or sign up through donor connection at www.donate.bloodbankofalaska.org.

Untold Stories: live storytelling by locals

PALMER — This Saturday at 6 p.m., the Valley’s own live storytelling series, Untold Stories is returning for another episode: “Survival.”

In the tradition of Arctic Entries and The Moth. Untold Stories brings storytellers across the Mat-Su onto the stage to share their personal stories: “funny, sad and sweet.” Seven people each present a seven-minute long, true story about themselves, touching on the show’s theme. Local musicians will perform a few songs throughout the evening. Proceeds from Untold Stories ticket sales support the Palmer Museum of History and Art. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students (with ID). Untold Stories will unfold at the Palmer Depot located at 610 South Valley Way. For more information, visit: www.palmermuseum.org/untold-stories.

Exhibit: Backstage Pass Baron Wolman and the Early years of Rolling Stone

PALMER — This weekend is your chance to step into the 60’s and 70’s through the lens of Baron Wolman, Chief Photographer for Rolling Stone magazine from 1967 to 1970.

The Palmer museum will host the travelling exhibit through March 16th.

Until then, you can view vintage Rolling Stone magazine covers featuring musicians in the 1960's and 70's. This exhibit explores how one artist's camera captured and helped define one of the most important eras in rock-n roll history.

Wolman pioneered a new genre of iconic rock photography. The Backstage Pass exhibition gives viewers an opportunity to experience how the photographers and editors of Rolling Stone guided the creation of the “rock star” persona, from concert, to cover, to icon. Supporting material includes DVD "Woodstock", CD's, and educational books. Running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. throughout the week.