Events calendar.

November

ANCHORAGE

1-3 AGC of Alaska Convention

The theme for this year's conference is "Building Success Through Education and Training." Held at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. To register, contact Jeannette at 561-5354 or e-mail jeannette@agcak.org.

5-16 Aleut Basket Weaving

Held at the Alaska Native Heritage Center as part of the ExxonMobil Master Artist Workshop Series. Class size is 10 participants, and will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $150. The fee includes all supplies and instruction. Call Jean Sam at 330-8093 to register.

8-9 Business Development Program

This Small l3usiness Administration-sponsored workshop discusses how to start a business and how to develop a business plan. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, and is held at 430 West Seventh Ave. Call 274-7232.

9-11 Anchorage Holiday Food and Gift Festival

Old-fashioned holiday bazaar featuring handcrafted ornaments, lace baskets, quilts, candles, antiques, collectibles and more. Free parking. Specialty food vendors and holiday music will help you get into the spirit of things. Held at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena. Call 279-0618.

13 Dept. of Environmental Conservation Workshop

Workshop on development of spill regulations for nontanker vessels and railroads. Held in the Legislative Information Office, 716 West Fourth Ave. The workshop is open to the public. Those outside Anchorage may go to the Juneau Legislative Information Office or participate via teleconference by calling 463-5073 in Juneau or (888) 263-1555 in all other areas within and outside Alaska.

14 Small-Bus. Employer Payroll Tax Seminar

This all-day seminar is sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Held at the Department of Labor, 3301 Eagle St. No cost. Call 274-7232.

21-24 Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout

Alaska's greatest weekend of basketball, the Shootout features some of America's best athletes. Teams from Gonzaga, Indiana, Oregon State and others are scheduled to appear. Held in Anchorage's Sullivan Arena Call 786-1293.

22-25 Thanksgiving Weekend Events

Traditional start of Anchorage s holiday season--Town Square Tree-Lighting Ceremony, the Nutcracker Ballet and the crafts weekend at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Call Jeanette Anderson Moores at 257-2331 or e-mail jmoores@anchorage.net.

EAGLE RIVER

30 through Dec. 1 Merry Merchant Munch

An old-fashioned family Christmas Celebration with tree lighting, sleigh rides, roving carolers, decorations and lots of...