Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

20 Children’s Christmas Party Each child receives a gift and a free buffet. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus arrive at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the Chatanika Non-Profit Community Council. (907) 389-2164 25 Arctic Chamber Orchestra in Concert Special guest baritone singer Daniel Narducci at Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@ fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 21 Winter Solstice Celebration Riverfront lighting, sleigh rides, caroling, music and winter fun. (907) 452-8671, info@ downtownfairbanks.com, www.downtown fairbanks.com February 1 Mushers Challenge Series Race #5 Skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog, and open classes. Starts at 10:30 am at the Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org 21 Mushers Challenge Series Race #2 Skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog, open, and middistance classes. Starts at 10:30 am at the Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org 6-22 Inherit the Wind A play based of the famous Scopes trial although not a historical retelling of events. Fri.-Sun. at Riverfront Theatre. Call (907) 456-PLAY for times. fda-fct@gci.net January 2009 4 Mushers Challenge Series Race #3 Skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog, and open classes. Starts at 10:30 am at the Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org Skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8-dog, and open classes. Starts at 10:30 am at the Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org Iron Dog Volunteers 7 Junior Yukon Quest 170-mile race, mushers age 14 through 17. Runs from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs and back. (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@mosquitonet.com, www.yukonquest.com 8-14 26th Annual Tesoro Iron Dog The longest, toughest snowmobile race in the world. Annual event starting in Big Lake to Nome and finishing in Fairbanks on the Chena River. (907) 563-4414, info@irondog.org, www.irondog.org 18 Mushers Challenge Series Race #4 24 Capitol Steps Born in 1981 as three Washington, D.C. staffers were planning entertainment for a Christmas Party, this group offers song parodies and skits which convey a special brand of bipartisan satirical humor. Hering Auditorium. (907) 4748081, info@fairbanksconcert.org, www.fairbanks concert.org 14 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race 1,000-mile (1,600 km) sled dog race between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Fairbanks. Follows early gold rush and mail trails along the Yukon River on rugged north country terrain. This international race alternates the start: Fairbanks on even-numbered years; Whitehorse on oddnumbered years. (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@ mosquitonet.com, www.yukonquest.com 12 Nicholas Jacobs/FCVB Courtesy FCA Fairbanks Symphony Association http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.downtownfairbanks.com http://www.downtownfairbanks.com http://www.sleddog.org http://www.sleddog.org http://www.yukonquest.com http://www.sleddog.org http://www.sleddog.org http://www.irondog.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.yukonquest.com

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Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009 Contents Who Let the Dogs Out? When Do We Turn On the Northern Lights? Head North Surf's Up At the Hot Springs It's All About Ice and Snow Winter Wear Can You Catch Fish? Where's Santa? What Do Knights, Lions and Horses Have In Common? Discover Where Fairbanks Comes to Life Out and About...And On Tour Small Town...Big Events Who Offers Winter Fun? Fairbanks Denali Neighbors, Arctic Neighbors, Interior Neighbors Alaskan Neighbors Winter Fun: It's Cool To Be Safe Who To Call Aurora Sites: Facts and Forecasts

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