Mat-Su Sports Briefs

Learn to skate

with the Avs

The Alaska Avalanche will offer a series of nine free learn-to-skate events, starting at 11 a.m., Nov. 6, at the Palmer Ice Arena for children ages 8 and younger. No registration is required. For more information, call Dave Boitz at 354-5820.

Basketball classic scheduled

The second annual Denali Orthopedic Surgery Tipoff Classic basketball tournament is scheduled for Nov. 12-13 at the AT&T Sports Center. For more information on the boys’ and girls’ tourney, visit attsportscenter.com/flyers/denali-basketball-tournament-2010.pdf.

Miners set for annual dinner and auction

The seventh Mat-Su Miners Dinner Auction has been set for Nov. 13 at Evangelo’s Restaurant. There will be an auction preview beginning at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7. The edible delectibles include beef tips, chicken marsala, garlic mashed potatoes, alfredo pasta, and garden and Caesar salads. The finishers include New York cheesecake.

In addition to a silent auction, a live auction will begin at 8. Tickets are $40 per person or $280 for a table of eight, and there are limited available. For tickets or for more information, call 745-6401, e-mail generalmanager@matsuminers.org or visit matsuminers.org.

Club sponsoring adult volleyball league

The Northern Lights Volleyball Club is sponsoring an adult volleyball league.

This division of NLVC caters to adults 18 and over who want to play a fast game of organized volleyball and improve their individual skills. This is a great way to get exercise and stay in shape during the winter months.

NLVC hosts the adult league Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Palmer Junior Middle School, and the league will continue throughout the school year. Players must complete a registration form and pay a $50 league fee before participating. Registration forms are available at the club website, northernlightsvolleyball.net. Fees cover all open games and the occational in-house tournament. Due to insurance and safety concerns, children are not allowed to attend this division of play. To register or for more information, call Diane at 745-2447.

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