March events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

1-8 Fur Rondy

Enjoy this annual tradition dating back to the early 1900s. www.furrondy.net.

3-7 U.S. Junior Olympics Ski Jumping & Nordic

Karl Eid Ski Jump complex at Hillside Ski Area and Kincaid Park host four days of individual and team competition. Phone 907-276-7609. www.anchoragenordicski.com.

5-8 2009 National Masters Championships

Kincaid Park hosts three days of races (ages 25 to 80+) in North America's largest Nordic ski championship. Phone 907-276-7609. www.anchoragenordicski.com.

5 Musher's Drawing Banquet

Iditarod Trail Committee requires all racers to attend. Dena'ina Center, tickets $65. www.iditarod.com.

7 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Ceremonial start begins at 10 a.m., Fourth Avenue and D Street for the field of 73 mushers, www.iditarod.com.

7 Miners & Trappers Ball

"The 49th Turns 50" is the theme for the 56th annual charity costume ball. Live music at the Egan Center begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30. Phone 349-2255. www. minersandtrappersball.org.

12 Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame Banquet

Alaska Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees, Jack and Ruth Jefford are honored at this year's event. Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 5:30 p.m., phone 907-248-5325. www. alaskaairmuseum.org.

14 Empty Bowl 2009

The Anchorage Clay Arts Guild created thousands of pottery bowls for its 15th annual Bean's Cafe fundraiser. Egan Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets $18, phone 907-297-5612.

14 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Alaska's premier and longest running improv troupe's improvisational theater starts at 8 p.m. at the Snow Goose. Tickets $8 at the door. www.scaredscriptless.com.

16 Alaska Design Forum Lecture

Barry Bergdoll, curator, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. Sponsored by kpb architects, 7 p.m., Anchorage Museum of History and Art. www.alaskadesignforum.org.

16-21 State Basketball Tournament

March Madness--Alaska's boys and girls annual state basketball tournament, games begin at 8 p.m., Sullivan Arena. Phone 563-3723. www.asaa.org.

18-23 Annie

Anchorage Concert Association brings Broadway's 30th anniversary production tour of "Annie" to Anchorage. Experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Phone 907-263-ARTS.

25, 27-29 Hot Spanish Nights

Anchorage Opera presents an evening of Spanish-inspired music and dance in the Discovery Theatre. Flamenco, Zarzuela and opera are featured. www. anchorageopera.org.

27-29 Home & Remodeling Show

Anchorage Home Builders Association presents more than 150 vendors and seminars...