Week of Sept.29

Friday

Sports Trivia Night

The Warrior Zone hosts this sports-trivia night starting at 6 p.m.; wear your favorite sports team’s gear and compete for prizes while enjoying pizza and drinks. For information, call 552-8529.

Saturday

Miniature golf

Head to the Warrior Zone for this fun, competitive tournament with prizes starting at 2 p.m.

For information, call 384-9006.

Saturday and Sunday

Senshi Con

Alaska’s longest-running anime convention takes over the Dena’ina Center, starting at 11 a.m. both days. Cosplay gatherings, games, tournaments, and panels are on the docket.

For information, visit www.senshicon.org.

Sunday

Oktoberfest 5K/10K

The Anchorage Running Club hosts this event starting at 49th State Brewing. Race begins at 9 a.m.; it’s a qualifier for the Sleeping Lady Challenge.

For information, visit anchoragerunningclub.org.

UAA Volleyball

The Seawolves welcome Seattle Pacific University for a womens’ volleyball game at the Alaska Airlines Center.

For more information, visit goseawolves.com.

Wednesday

Indoor rock climbing

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

Hillberg ATV rides

Explore your own back yard at the Hillberg Ski Area with this ATV ride perfect for beginners. Helmets, boots, ATVs and transportation are provided; for information, call 552-4599.

Oct. 5 to 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.

Oct. 6 and 7

UAA Hockey

The Aces are gone, but you can chirp at the North Dakota Fighting Hawks as they take on the Seawolves at Sullivan Arena at 7 p.m. both nights.

For information, visit goseawolves.com.

Oct. 7 through 9

Make it Alaskan festival

This three-day celebration of everything Alaskan – from food and music to crafts, housewares and more – is at the Dena’ina Center from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For information, visit makeitalaskanfestival.com.

Oct. 8

Girls hockey weekend

Ben Boeke Arena in Anchorage hosts this event for girls ages 4 to 18 to try youth hockey – free. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m.

For information, visit tryhockeyforfree.com/7957.

Lichens and polypores

What is growing on that tree? Visit the Eagle River Nature Center for a walk with a naturalist and explore lichens and polypore fungi, starting at 2 p.m.

For information, visit ernc.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.

Ongoing

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

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.

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 or to verify hours, call 552-0310, or email them at jberwildlife@gmail.com.