September 2004 calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

4-5, 11-12 Downtown Market

Located in a parking lot on the corner of Third Avenue and E Street. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food, entertainment, fresh-grown vegetables, shop vendors and much more.

10 Fish Fry and Buy: Wild Salmon Dinner and Auction

Buy a ticket to the dinner/auction and bid on a wild salmon sculpture. From 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hilton Hotel. For more information, call 777-7246.

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.scaredscriptless.com.

15 The Alaska Support Industry Alliance Lunch Forum

Held at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 E. Sixth Avenue. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at noon, with guest speaker Steve Denton, Usibelli Coal Mine. For information, call 563-2226.

17-19, 24-26 Alaska Airlines 25th Annual "Autumn Classics"

Bringing together a remarkable international cast of musicians to perform a great variety of music. This series will feature music for harp and other strings and piano. For additional information, call 747-6774.

18 Gold Pan Awards

This annual formal banquet honors individuals, organizations and businesses for their civic contributions. To be held at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, 401 E. Sixth Avenue. For mere information, call 272-2401.

18 The Sally Rally: Road Rally from Anchorage to the Valley

This is a rally for the first 60 street vehicles. Race starts at the Dimond Center Hotel and will end at the Salvation Army Camp at King Lake in Wasilla. Rally will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed with a barbecue, games and awards. To register and view the rules, visit the Web site at www.salavationarmy.org/alaska, or phone 276-2515.

24 21st Annual Chocolate Affair Fund-Raiser

A gala event featuring exquisite samplings of gourmet chocolate, sparkling wines, ports and appetizers from local proprietors. Complemented by music and a silent auction full of exceptional artwork. Auction to held at BP Exploration Atrium. For more information, call 279-0618.

DENALI NATIONAL PARK

3-5 Wilderness Writing

Join Alaska author and teacher Nick Jans on a journey of the senses. Against Denali's autumn tundra of russets and reds, hone in your creative writing skills, individually and through group discussions. The fee for the course is $290. For information and registration, contact Denali Institute, P.O. box 230, Denali Park, AK...