Week of Oct. 23

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.

Thursday

School’s Out bowling

Nothing says fun like a School’s Out Special at the Polar Bowl, with deals on games and shoe rentals.

For information, call 753-7467.

Swim Meet #2

Compete at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center Pool; competition is open to all authroized users age 16 and older, and starts at 6 p.m. For information, call 384-1301.

Lights On After School

Celebrate this nationwide event emphasizing the importance of after-school programs and their impact with fun games and activities. Join the Ketchikan and Illa School Age programs from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or the 2Rivers Youth Center from 4 to 6 p.m. For information, call 552-5091 or 384-1508.

Nov. 4

Annual Country Fair

The Richardson Spouses Club hosts their 39th annual fair of handmade crafts, photography, decor, food, and much more at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit richardsonspousesclub.com.

Nov. 11

Anchorage Symphony

The Anchorage Symphony celebrates the men and women of the armed forces with this performance accompanied by photos of both world wars at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts starting at 8 p.m. For information, call 274-8668.

Nov. 17 and 18

UAA Basketball

The Alaska Airlines Center hosts UAA men’s and women’s basketball; the men take on Holy Names University at 8 p.m. both nights; the women take on HNU at 5:15 p.m. Friday, and Western State at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 786-1562.

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 information, call 552-0310.