Community Calendar: Week of Sept. 22

Through Sept. 30

Oktoberfest

Alyeska Resort celebrates two full weekends of live music – from polka favorites to contemporary bands – along with souvenirs, Bavarian delicacies, and more Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to midnight.

For information, visit alyeskaresort.com.

Friday

Intramural Basketball

The season kicks off with the requirement for letters of intent due today. First organizational meeting is 1 p.m. Sept. 29, and the season runs from Oct. 17 through Feb. 20.

There is also a pre-season double-elimination tournament, Oct. 2 through 14.

For information, call 384-1312.

Kayak safety

Learn the basics of safe kayaking, like how to roll over, at the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool from 6 to 8 p.m.; open to ages 14 and older.

For information, call 552-4599.

Free movie: The Mummy

The Talkeetna Theater hosts this showing of The Mummy; doors open at 5 p.m. and the film starts at 6. Concessions are cash only; for information, call 552-8529.

Singles bowling night

Single service members are invited to the Polar Bowl for free games and shoes from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. For information, call 753-7467.

Pet Fun Run

Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagleglen Fitness Park for this evening with your pet; goodie bags will be provided to all four-legged runners.

For information, call 552-5353.

Saturday

Jim’s Creek ATV ride

Explore Jim’s Creek on an ATV with this ride from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation and equipment are provided.

For information, call 552-4599.

Outdoor rock climbing

RecOn hosts this climbing trip from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation is provided, and all service members and dependents are welcome.

For information, call 552-4599.

BOSS bowling tourney

The Polar Bowl hosts this tournament open to single service members, including geographically separated personnel and single parents, starting at 3 p.m. Sign up at the Warrior Zone.

For information, call 384-9023.

Sunday

Oktoberfest 5K/10K

The Anchorage Running Club hosts this event starting at 49th State Brewing. Race begins at 9 a.m.; it’s a qualifier for the Sleeping Lady Challenge.

For information, visit anchoragerunningclub.org.

UAA Volleyball

The Seawolves welcome Seattle Pacific University for a womens’ volleyball game at the Alaska Airlines Center.

For more information, visit goseawolves.com.

Thursday

Hillberg ATV ride

Explore your own backyard on an ATV at Hillberg Ski Area from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The ride is great for beginners. For information, call 552-4599.

Iron Man signup

The Iron Man Tough Day at Moose Run Golf Course is a season-ending tournament on the Creek course. Sign up for the Sept. 30 event.

For information, call 428-0056.

Sept. 30 to Oct. 1

Senshi Con

Alaska’s longest-running anime convention takes over the Dena’ina Center, starting at 11 a.m. both days. Cosplay gatherings, games, tournaments, and panels are on the docket.

For information, visit www.senshicon.org.

Oct. 20

Signal Battalion ball

The 59th Signal Battalion hosts the Signal Ball at the Anchorage Hilton from 6 to 11:30 p.m. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the unit reflagging. All current members or veterans of the various signal units throughout Alaska are invited.

For information, call 384-0855, 384-0023, or 384-0018.

Hatchery tours

Ever wonder what goes on at the William Jack Hernandez fish hatchery by the Post Road gate? Take a free tour Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., or Saturdays at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. Or just drop in between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily for a self-guided tour and learn about the life cycles of Alaska’s sport fish – salmon, trout and char.

For information, call 269-2000.

Civil Air Patrol

Adult members of the Civil Air Patrol meet at the Aero Club Hangar the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Cadets meet every Saturday.

For information, call 350-7951.

Science club

Each Thursday, youth are invited the the JBER Library to experiment and think about science subjects from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call the library at 384-1640.

Library Story Times

The JBER Library hosts Story Times Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 7 p.m.; Toddler story time is Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

For information, call 384-1640.

Model railroading

The Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Saturday in the basement of Matanuska Hall.

Anyone interested in model railroading is invited. They host an open house every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 552-4353, or visit trainweb.org/msmrre.

Golf group

The Retired Military Golf Association meets Mondays at 8 a.m. to play Moose Run Golf Course. All non-active military ID-card holders

are welcome. For information, call 360-9979.

Wildlife Education Center

Learn more about Alaska’s wildlife and natural resources at this free on-base museum,

with interactive displays for kids.

The center, at Building 8481, is open Mondays through Fridays, from noon to 4 p.m., subject to museum personnel availability.

For more information or to verify hours, call 552-0310, or email them at jberwildlife@gmail.com.