February 2004 calendar of events.

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ANCHORAGE

1 Ski for Women

The largest women's ski event in North America. This year's event will take place at Kincaid Park. The event encourages women to participate in Nordic skiing, while raising money for Abused Women's Aid in Crisis. Visit www.alaskaskiforwomen.org or call 248-6667.

6 Duct Tape Ball Under the Sea

Dress to the nines in duct tape and enjoy elegant table settings featuring duct tape. Bid on duct tape art from world-renown artist Todd Scott and vie for fabulous prizes at this annual fund-raiser. 5:59 p.m. at the 4th Avenue Theatre. Call 276-5550.

6-8 Alaska Airlines Winter Classics

Sitka Summer Music Festival presents, in Anchorage, the Alaska Airlines Winter Classics chamber music series at Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall. Call 277-4852.

8 15th Annual Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau Torchlight Ski Parade

Fun cross-country ski event from Goose Lake trail head to Westchester Lagoon. Bring your own light. Hot drinks, warming tents, door prizes and a ride back to Goose Lake. 6:90 p.m. Call 274-1177.

9-13 Alaska Forum on the Environment 2004

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center. Call (888) 301-0185 or 271-2367. E-mail: info@akforum.com or visit www.akforum.com/moreinfo.html.

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 274-0732 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com.

19-22 International Market

A winter cities' showcase featuring arts, crafts, international cultural booths, live entertainment, consumer products from Alaska and northern regions of the world. At the Egan Center. Call 277-7469.

20-March 7 Fur Rendezvous

Seventeen days of fun, featuring more than 130 events. Wild, wacky and truly the Alaska way to have fun every February. Packed uniquely Alaska activities and events from outrageous to serious; this is one of the largest winter festivals in North America. See the World Championship Sled Dog Races. Call 274-1177.

FAIRBANKS

7 Junior Yukon Quest

120-mile race for mushers age 14 through 17. Runs from Fairbanks to Twin Bears Camp and back. Call 452 7954, e-mail: yukonquest@mosquitonet.com or visit www.yukonquest.com.

14 Yukon Quest 250

250-mile qualifying race for the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Call 452-7954, e-mail: yukonquest@mosquitonet.com or visit www.yukonquest.com.

14 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race

1,000 mile sled dog race between...