Week of Oct. 27

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 Dec. 1

Moose on Parade

Register to participate in the 7th annual Moose on Parade; make and decorate a moose for the competition, judged Dec. 2. For information, call 552-8529.

Friday

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.

Costume Fun Run

The Elmendorf Fitness Center hosts this annual all-ages event with registration starting at 3 p.m. and the run at 3:30 p.m. For information, call 552-5353.

Trunk or Treat

Head to the Arctic Oasis from 4 to 7 p.m. for a spooktacular evening of candy, games, photo booths and more for all ages. For information, call 552-8529.

Saturday

Pool tournament

The Warrior Zone hosts this tourney for cash prizes starting at 2 p.m. For information, call 384-9006.

Sunday

Spookfest fun shoot

The Skeet, Trap and Archery Range hosts this 200-1000 round of fun shooting starting at 10 a.m. For information, call 384-1480.

Tuesday

Trick Or Treat Town

Kennecott Youth Center hosts this trick-or-treat town from 5 to 7 p.m., open to anyone with base access. For information, call 552-2266.

Through November

Buckner pool maintenance

The pool and hot tub at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center will be closed for maintenance; dates are subject to change. For information, call 384-1302.

Food/Thanksgiving drives

The Kennecott Youth Center hosts a food drive all month for the Food Bank of Alaska; Illa School Age Center is collecting toiletries, socks, T-shirts and other items for the homeless. For information, call 552-2266 or 384-1068.

Nov. 1

Indoor rock climbing

Build or sharpen your skills at the Outdoor Adventure Program’s indoor climbing wall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and get a belay certificate you can use at Buckner Physical Fitness Center.

For information, call 552-4599.

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.

Big Band Bash

Experience the golden age with dance and live music as the Alaska Aviation Museum celebrates the heyday of Alaska’s aviation heritage of the 1920s, 30s and 40s at the Egan Center starting at 7 p.m. For information, visit alaskaairmuseum.org.

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.