2007 June events calendar.

ANCHORAGE

2 Alaska K-9 Cutie Pageant The second Annual Alaska K-9 Cutie Pageant. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the festivities begin at 12 p.m. in the Anchorage PetZoo parking lot, 7521 Brayton Drive. For more information, phone 522-8006 or visit www.alaskak9cutie.com.

2 Alaska Oceans Festival The fourth annual Alaska Oceans Festival is a conservation event developed to celebrate all things ocean with speakers, artists, ocean conservation groups, great food, activities and entertainment, including Pamyua and Grammy winning headliner, BeauSoleil. Noon to 10 p.m. on Delaney Park Strip. For more information, phone 274-3647 or visit www. alaskaoceansfestival.org.

2-3 and 9-10 15th Annual 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 868-8012 or visit www.3barons.org.

3 Greatest Hitmakers 4 The Greatest Hitmakers 4 features four of the most famous names in Philippine pop music. See Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera, Hajji Alejandro and Marco Sison performing their greatest hits in one magnificent evening of music. Located at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts. Begins at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 263-ARTS.

8 Slam'n Salm'n King Derby Fish a world-class sport fishery right in downtown Anchorage. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Ship Creek. For more details, phone 344-7780.

9 10th Annual Blues on the Green Festival Annual All-day festival featuring top entertainment at Kincade Park. Tickets available at Blues Central, 272-1341 or www.bluescentral.biz or CenterTix.com.

9 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www. scaredscriptless.com.

10 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Anchorage AK Local Championship An exciting and entertaining contest of canine grace and agility. The event is free and open to all purebred and mixed-breed disc-catching dogs and their owners. Teams of all skill levels are invited to compete. Located at the west end of Delaney Park Strip. Begins at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free for spectators. For more information, contact Cindy Liggett at 343-4599, e-mail liggettch@muni. org or visit www.skyhoundz.com/competition.html.

15-17 19th Annual AWAIC Summer Solstice Festival Celebrate the long days of summer in Anchorage Town Square with this annual outdoor festival packed with food, live music, Alaska-made items and free family entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Presented by AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis Inc.) For more information, phone 743-5705.

23 Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon Always the Saturday closest to Solstice, this event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events. Located at Bartlett High School. Start time is 8 a.m. For more information, phone 343-4474 or visit www.mayors marathon.com.

23-24 Ninth Annual Alaska Botanical Garden Fair Walk the wildflower trail, delight in the outdoor garden art show and sale, tap to music in the...