March 2006 calendar.

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Anchorage

4 34th Annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

More than 1,000 dogs will line up along Fourth Avenue in Anchorage. The Saturday ceremonial start, which begins in Anchorage and ends in Eagle River, offers onlookers an opportunity to experience history as they get a close-up view of the teams preparing for the 1,049-mile journey to Nome. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.anchorage.net/747.cfm.

11 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 274-6732 or visit www.scared scriptless.com.

Eagle River

4 Iditarod Check Point

Checkpoint No. 1, at Eagle River VFW Post 9785. This famous event celebrates the life-saving diphtheria serum run to Nome in 1925 by relay sled-dog teams. For more information, visit the official Web site at www.anchorage.net/747.cfm.

Fairbanks

2-4 Festival of Native Arts

Celebrate Alaska Native culture with traditional dancing and singing. See Native arts and crafts on display and for sale. Call 474-7181, e-mail fnativearts@email.com or visit www.geocities.com/ festivalofnativearts.com for more information.

13-16 Alaska Miners Association 20th Fairbanks Biennial Conference

Conference is held at Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center. The Arctic international Mining Symposium is featuring sessions in short courses, field trips and a three-day trade show and suppliers' exhibit with products and services available to support mineral ventures in Alaska. For more information, phone 374-0858, e-mail wonderwomanl@gci.net or visit www.alaskaminers.org.

18-25 2006 U.S. Mixed National Curling Championship

Watch the best curlers in the nation compete at the Fairbanks Curling Club. For times and location, phone 452-2875 or visit www.curl fairbanks.org.

24-4/9 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Fairbanks Drama Association presents Tennessee Williams' classic play. Thursday through Sunday at Riverfront Theatre. For the times of show, phone 456-7529 or e-mail fda-fct@mosquitonet.com.

Homer

18 Homer Winter King Salmon Tournament

Full day of fishing with big dollars for the top 10 fish. For more information, phone 235-7740.

5-11 2006 Arctic Winter Games

For events scheduled in Homer, call the Homer Chamber of Commerce at 235-7740, the Homer Ice Arena at 235-2647 or visit www.awg2006.org.

18 Annual Winter King Salmon Tournament

Full day of fishing with prizes for...