2005 December events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

1 Holiday Kids Fest

Music, magic, theatre, storytelling and more, located at 5th Avenue Mall from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Anchorage Downtown Partnership at 279-5650.

3 Holiday Train

Train from Anchorage to Seward and back with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a gift bazaar and more fun events. Departs Anchorage at 7 a.m. and arrives in Seward at 11:30 a.m. The Seward Holiday Festival takes place from noon to 4:30 p.m. Departs Seward at 5 p.m. and arrives in Anchorage at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $79 for adults and $49 for children ages 2 to 11. Call 265-2494 for more information and reservations.

14 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $5 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse. Call 274-6732 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com.

EAGLE RIVER

2 Merry Merchant Munch

A holiday celebration with a gingerbread house contest, sleigh rides, roving carolers and free munchies. Held in Eagle River. For more information, phone 694-4702.

FAIRBANKS

2-17 "Santaland Diaries" and "8 Reindeer Monologues" Fairbanks Drama Association presents two adult comedies with a Christmas theme. Located at Riverfront Theatre. For more information, phone 457-7529 or e-mail fda-fct@mosquitonet.com.

2-1 8 "A Thousand Cranes"

Fairbanks Drama Association presents this moving piece of children's theatre, based on the true story of Sadako. Located at Riverfront Theatre. Show times are Thursday to Saturday, 8:15 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 p.m. For more information, phone 457-7529 or e-mail fda-fct@mosquitonet.com.

3 Winter Solstice Celebration

Riverfront lighting, sleigh rides, caroling, music and winter fun. For more information, phone 452-8671.

3-4 North Pole Winter Festival

Offering a bazaar, food, information and entertainment for all ages. Come meet Santa Claus. See the crowning ceremony for the King and Queen Regents on Sunday afternoon. For more information, phone 488-2281, e-mail npccc@alaska.com, or visit Web www.farinet.org/npccc/ CommunityEventIndex.htm.

10 Winter Solstice Celebration

Riverfront lighting, sleigh rides, caroling, music and winter fun. For more information, phone 452-8671, e-mail dtam@gci. net or visit Web http://www.downtownfairbanks.com.

16 Christmas Party for Children with Disabilities Located at Chatanika Lodge. Each child receives a gift and a free buffet. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will arrive at 6:30 p.m. For more...