June 2005 calendar of events.

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ANCHORAGE

1 Music in the Park

These free concerts bring Anchorage together for lunch. Beginning at noon at Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street. For more information, contact Anchorage Downtown Partnership at 2795650 or visit www.anchoragedowntown.org.

1-8/31 Wild Salmon on Parade

Wacky, whimsical and definitely wild. Salmon statues swim throughout Anchorage to celebrate one of Alaska's unique and abundant resources. Located in downtown Anchorage. For more details, visit www.anchorage.net/salmon.

4 Spirit Days

The Native community's gift to celebrate Alaska heritage. Beginning at 10 a.m. at West High School. For more information, phone 258-2672 or visit www.spiritdays.org.

4-5 Downtown Saturday and Sunday Markets

Alaska's largest open-air markets. Third Avenue and E Street parking lot from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, phone 272-5634 or visit www.anchoragemarkets.com.

4-5 13th Annual Three Barons Renaissance Fair

Join the Three Barons in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m. at Tozier Memorial Track. For more information, phone 868-8012 or visit www.3barons.org.

6 Anchorage Chamber Military Appreciation Picnic

A great opportunity to show your support for servicemen and women and their families stationed in the Municipality of Anchorage. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Richardson Army Post and Elmendorf Air Force Base. For more details, visit www.anchoragechamber.org or call 272-2401.

11 Blues on the Green

Annual soulful party on the lawn, from noon to 10:30 p.m. at Kincaid Park. For more details, call 800-478-7328.

17-18 17th Annual A WAIC Summer Solstice Festival Outdoor festival packed with food, Alaskan-made items and free entertainment to benefit the Abused Women's Aid in Crisis Shelter. Anchorage Town Square from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 279-9581.

18 Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon

Always the Saturday closest to Solstice, this event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events. Race starts at 8 a.m., beginning at Bartlett High School and ending at West High School. For more information, phone 343-4474 or visit www.mayorsmarathon.com.

26 Frisbee Canine Championships

Soak up the sun and give your favorite dog a chance at the championship. Open to humans and dogs of all abilities. Located at Delaney Park Strip beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, phone 343-4599 or visit...