Week of Oct. 13

Through Nov. 15

Youth volleyball

Register now for youth volleyball for ages 9 to 14. The season runs from Nov. 27 to Jan. 30; participants need a current sports physical and immunization record. For information, call 384-2514.

Through Saturday

Unleash Your Story

What’s your story? Celebrate Teen Read Week by picking up supplies at the JBER Library and create your autobiography in graphic novel or comic format. Return work by Oct. 13 for display. For information, call 384-1640.

Friday

Kayak safety class

Head to the Elmendorf Fitness Center Pool for this kayak safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. Class covers the basics, including recovery from a rollover, and is open to ages 14 and up. For information, call 552-4599.

Harry Potter trivia night

The Arctic Oasis is looking for Harry Potter trivia fans; wear your costume and have free pizza starting at 6 p.m. For information, call 552-8529.

Saturday

Cornhole tournament

The Warrior Zone hosts this tournament starting at 2 p.m.; bring a friend for a two-person team and compete for prizes. For information, call 384-9006.

Sunday

Odds and Evens bowling

The Polar Bowl hosts this tournament starting at 4:30 p.m.; even rolls are strikes or spares; odd rolls mean nothing. For information, call 753-7467,

Tuesday

Interview Skills class

The Log Cabin (Building 8535) hosts this interactive course on “soft skills” – learn to maximize your job interview with body language, wardrobe, word choices, and more from 8 a.m. to noon. For information, call 552-4943 or 384-1517.

Wednesday

Indoor climbing and belay

The Outdoor Adventure Program invites you to try the climbing wall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and get a belay certification to use at Buckner Physical Fitness Center. For information, call 552-4599.

Fighting Championship

The Alaska Fighting Championship brings mixed martial arts to the Alaska Airlines Center starting at 7 p.m. For information, visit alaskaairlinescenter.com.

Thursday

10 Steps to a Federal Job

Learn about the federal job hiring process and how to navigate USAJobs, format your resume for federal employment, and research announcements with this class at Building 600. Course meets in Room A37 from 8 a.m. to noon. For information, call 552-4943 or 384-1517.

Oct. 19 through 21

Alaska Native convention

The largest annual conference in Anchorage brings together Natives from around Alaska. Traditional dances, cultural revival, and art shows and sales feature prominently.

For information, visit nativefederation.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.

Oct. 21

Alaska Archaeology Day

Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the University Center with hands-on activities and displays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 786-6842.

Ongoing

The Art of Fandom

The Anchorage Museum’s exhibition explores the things people like – from anime and manga to comic books, graphic novels, literature and TV fandoms, music, and more. For information, visit anchoragemuseum.org.

Astronomy at ERNC

The Eagle River Nature Center presents a special topic the first Friday evening of each month at 7 p.m. If skies are clear, be ready to go outside and view the night sky; bring binoculars or telescope to share.

For information, visit ernc.org.

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 to the JBER Library to experiment and think about science subjects from 6:30 to 7 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 Tuesdays 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.

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, call 552-0310, or email jberwildlife@gmail.com.