LEGO Robots competition

Sumo Competition for LEGO robots.

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

This event is in conjuction with the UAF Engineering Open House from 11 - 3pm.

UAF Campus Duckering Building

All ages are welcome to compete. This is not a drop in and build/compete event. Please visit the link to get lots more information and rules.

Information about the competition can be found at:http://web.mac.com/aklego/Sumo/Home.html

Family Reading Time

Family Reading Time

February 16th 2008 (1:00 pm)

Noel Wien Library Berry Room

A monthly gathering for families with young kids to read together from picture books. The librarians will host a discussion and craft afterwards. This month's book is A Lot of Otters (author Barbara Berger). Thanks to Literacy Council of Alaska, each family gets to keep a copy of the book!!!

Storytime for the wee little ones!

Mother Moose Storytime

(Berry Room of the Noel Wien Library on Cowles St.)

Saturday, February 9th 2008

10:30 am

Take your young ones, under age 2, to the magical Berry Room (an adult must stay) for rhyming, stories, and activities. The librarians are fabulous and fun.

No registration is required.

Free!

Contest

Fly tying contest!!

Entries due on or before March 1, 2008

A local fly-fishing club, The Midnight Sun Fly Casters, is sponsoring the contest which includes a youth category in the competition.

The teenage and youth class winners will receive a scholarship to the Midnight Sun Fly Casters' Kids Camp at Twin Bears Camp (May 30-June1).

Copies of the contest rules and entry forms are available at the Alaska Fly Shop at 1875 University Avenue and at Blue Moose Rafting Sales and Outfitting at 816 28th Ave.

Questions? Contact Jones at 452-0588 or flyfishing@alaska.edu or Scott Murdock at 374-6989.

Kid movie

Classic weekend kid movies!

Muppet Treasure Island

Saturday & Sunday, February 9th & 10th, 2008

12:30pm & 3:00pm

Lacey Street Theater (downtown, Second & Lacey)

Fun live music

Fairbanks Winter Folk Festival!

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

2pm 'til...(the last act is set for 10:40pm) an entire day of live music for Fairbanks! Family setting.

Pioneer Park Civic Center

You must bring the kids out to hear some live music, fiddles and harmonicas and storytelling. There will be food there, and over 30 acts to entertain the family.

For the actual schedule:

http://www.alaskasbest.com/fairbanksfolkfest/winterfolkfest.htm

Create a Valentine Card

Memories and More Valentine Cards!

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

11:30am - 1:30pm

At Memories and More, downtown in the Co-op Plaza on 2nd Avenue. Suite 103

This card making event is part of the Yukon Quest Fest on Saturday. Lots and lots going on downtown. How fun to create your own Valentine card for your special someone. $1 per card.

Their website posts they have Yukon Quest related scrapbooking die cuts they made in the store. Take your kids and creativity and go.

***The website also states they are closed if it's colder than 40 below zero.

Yukon Quest Fest

Yukon Quest Fest!!

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Various events around downtown. Pancake feed starts it off at 7am at the Elks Club. The Quest start is at 11:00am on the Chena River (Cushman street bridge), get there early for a good spot.

Here's a link to a great informational page on everything going on Saturday. Stay warm!!http://www.downtownfairbanks.com/files/Yukon_Quest_Fest_2008_Activity_Guide_Map.pdf

Yukon Quest Meet the Mushers

Yukon Quest

Meet the Mushers!

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

7:00pm

Wedgewood Resort

Here's your chance to meet the famous and soon-to-be famous mushers of the mighty Yukon Quest dog race.

Gear up for Gardening

Gear up for Gardening - A family night of fun!!

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

6pm - 8pm

Noel Wien Library (Cowles Street)

There's no better time than February and 40 below to start dreaming of green and gardening. Come to the library where Calypso Farm's 'fantabulous' team will work with you to get ideas for this years garden.

Family Bingo Night!

Family Fun Bingo

Thursday, February 7, 2008

6-8pm

Denali School (Lathrop Street)

This is a fundraiser (for everyone) sponsored by the Alaska Native Education program (FNSB school district).

Besides the main bingo game, there will be mini-games for the younger kids. The prizes are BOOKS! Yay books!!! AND there are door prizes.

Bring finger-food snacks to share.

Kids' Wildlife Workshop

Winter Wildlife Workshop:

"Tracking!"

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

1 pm-3pm

Creamer's Farmhouse

$5 per child

A workshop for kids ages 8 and older. The kids will learn about winter tracking by taking part in different games and a nature walk. Get the kids out in the daylight and fresh air with the wonderful naturalists at Creamers!!

Registration is required.

Alaska Bird Observatory Website

(907) 451-7159