Week of August 8th

Thursday

ATV safety course: Hillberg Ski Area hosts this safety class from 5 to 9 p.m.; learn the ropes of driving and maneuvering an ATV. For information, call 552-4599.

Kayak Safety Class: Head to the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool for this safety class for kayaks from 6 to 8 p.m. For information, call 552-4599.

Ongoing

Wingman golf: Single service members who golf are invited to bring a friend to Moose Run – get free golf, a cart, and a bucket of balls. For information, call 428-0056.

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 or to join, 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 384-1640.

Library Story Times: Preschool Story Time is Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 11 a.m.

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 also host an open house the third Saturday of each month 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 more information, call 360-9979.

AurorA: The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts offers this high-definition show of the northern lights every hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sept. 1. Enjoy the aurora without the cold. For more information, call 263-2993.

Anchorage markets: Whether you’re after produce, souvenirs, or just a reason to get out this summer, Anchorage offers outdoor markets. The largest, at 3rd Ave. and E St., has more than 300 vendors, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit anchoragemarkets.com

Wildlife Education Center: Learn about Alaska’s wildlife and natural resources at this free museum, with interactive displays for kids. The center, at Building 8481, is open Monday through Friday, from noon to 4 p.m., subject to museum personnel availability. For more information, call 552-0310 or email jberwildlife@gmail.com

Byron Glacier hikes: Head south to the Byron Glacier trailhead near Portage Lake and meet with staff from the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center for a guided hike to Byron Glacier. Guided hikes are Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. all summer, but the 1.6 mile round-trip trail is easy and safe. For information, visit www.alaska.org/detail/begich-boggs-visitor-center.