June events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

6-15 Downtown Soup Kitchen's Slam'n Salm'n King Derby

Hook a prize catch in one of Anchorage's hottest fishing streams, conveniently located downtown at Ship Creek. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, phone 907-344-7780 or visit www.shipcreeksalmonderby.com.

7-8 and 14-15 Three Barons Renaissance Fair

Join the Three Barons in revelry and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. Located at Tozier Memorial Track on Tudor Road. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. For more information, phone 907-868-8012 or visit www.3barons.org.

13-15 Juneteenth Celebration

A celebration of freedom and diversity with games, arts and crafts booths and a variety of food and live entertainment. The Annual Juneteenth Celebration is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865, the observance of June 19 as the African-American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Located at Delaney Park Strip. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, phone 907-884-6860 or visit www.entertainmealaska. com/View.asp?ID=6336.

14 Alaska Run for Women

This unique and special 8k event, which raises funds for and awareness of breast cancer research and education, is designed for runners and walkers of all ages. 100 percent of entry fee donations go toward research and education. Register online or in person at University Center Mall, Tuesday, June 10, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; or Thursday, June 12. No registration race day. For more information, visit www.akrfw.org.

14 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 8 p.m. at Wild Berry Theater. Call 907-562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com.

20 AWAIC Summer Solstice Festival

Celebrate the long days of summer in downtown Anchorage with this annual outdoor festival packed with food, live music, Alaska-made items and free family entertainment. Presented by AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc.) Located at Anchorage Town Square, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 907-743-5705 or visit www.awaic.org.

21 Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon

Alaska's summer solstice tradition. Runners from all over the world convene in Anchorage for the marathon, half marathon, 5-miler, relay and youth events. A Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training and Neurofibromatosis (NF) team event, empowering novice runners to participate in marathons while raising vital funds for lifesaving research. Race starts at Bartlett High School and ends at West High School. Race time, 8 a.m. For more information, phone 907-786-1325 or visit www.49threel.com/preview6.html.

21-22 Alaska Botanical Garden Fair

Walk the wildflower trail, delight in the Outdoor Garden Art Show & Sale, tap to music in the Herb Garden, munch on delicacies in the food court, shop in the nursery and along Garden Market Path and more. Admission $5. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, phone 907-770-3692 or visit www.alaskabg.org.

28-29 Arctic Thunder

Arctic Thunder is Elmendorf Air Force Base's annual open house and air show. Historically, ArcticThunder has been the largest two-day event in Alaska. The base hosts Arctic Thunder to demonstrate its appreciation to the Alaska community for its support of the military, to educate the public about the military's mission and to recruit people interested in joining the service. There are more than just planes. Arctic Thunder 2008 will have games, food and fun. For more information, e-mail elmendorf.airshow@elmendorf.af.mil or visit www.elmendorf.af.mil/library/ arcticthunder/index.asp.

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