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Boating Skills and Seamanship , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Highland Tech High Charter School, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100. Educates boaters in skills needed to safely handle and operate in Alaska waters. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Anchorage Flotilla. $60. ( dterencio@gci.net , 345-1654)

Alaska Dirt Divas Weekly Women's Ride , 6:30 p.m., Chugiak High School, 16525 S. Birchwood Loop. Road ride follows the race course for the Bike for Women. This is a mild to moderate cardio ride. A road bike or hybrid is best, though a mountain bike with well-inflated tires works. Dress in bright colors for visibility on the road. Wear long-fingered gloves. As always, a helmet is required. Free. (alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com )

THURSDAY

Anchorage Coastal Beluga Survey Volunteer Training, 2:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-8 p.m., BP Energy Center. Join Friends of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge for volunteer training. Must be at least 18 years old. Download volunteer applications and waivers online. Free. (230-4997, beluga@farak.org ; sites.google.com/site/fardoc2010/ )

SATURDAY

Alaska State Aviation Trade Show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, FedEx Maintenance Hangar, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 5800 Lockheed Ave. More than 275 exhibitors featuring the latest technology, state-of-the-art products and safety sessions. Indoor and outdoor static displays feature every type of aircraft. Several presentations and demonstrations. Free. (245-1251, www.alaskaairmen.org )

Spring Bear 3D Archery Tournament , 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Curtis Menard Sports Center, 290 E. Herning Ave., Wasilla. Sponsored by Alaska State Archery Association. Hosted by BearPaw Archery. 35 targets each day. All levels of shooters welcome. Lunch will be available. $25 for members, $40 for non members. Cubs shoot free. (373-7770, 354-0377, www.alaskastatearchery.com )

SUNDAY

Chugach State Park : A Year in the Mountains, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center. Join photographer Carl Battreall on his 13-month photo safari into the wilds of Chugach State Park. Get some ideas for new places to explore close to home and see why many consider Chugach State Park to be a crown jewel of the Alaska State Park system. Free lecture and multimedia image presentation. (646-1075, www.chugachstatepark.

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Outdoors hot line (4/25/11)

(770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org) Alaska Dirt Divas Weekly Ride-Spring Formal, 6 pm May 4, Elderberry Park, 1297 W. Fifth Ave. Wear your frilly finest and dress up your bike for this out-and-back pavement ride on the Coastal Trail.



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