September events calendar.

ANCHORAGE

7 Harvey Sullivan American Heart Walk

A 3-mile event with entertainment provided along the race course. Benefit toward the American Heart Association. Starts at 10 a.m. at the west end of the Park Strip. Call 263-2015.

10 Employer Payroll Taxes

Conducted in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor to help small businesses understand employment tax. Emphasis placed on preparing employer tax forms and federal tax deposits. The free course is held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call the Small Business Development Center at 274-7232.

12 Starting a Business

Covers the essentials in small business start-up, including information access, legal aspects, business insurance, book-keeping, marketing and finance options. Fee is $40. Held at the Small Business Development Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 274-7232.

12 Make a Statement Dinner and Fashion Show

An event to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. Held at the Hilton Anchorage beginning at 6 p.m. Contact the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Alaska Division at 274-1190.

13 Developing a Business Plan

Covers the basic steps involved in producing a business plan, including researching business ideas, analyzing the profitability of small business, introduction to the necessary financial statements and consideration of loan requirements. Fee is $40. Held at the Small Business Development Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 274-7232.

13 A Taste of Traditions

Join Alaska's premier chefs and guest cooks as they create A Taste of Traditions at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. A variety of food will be presented and guests have a chance to visit with each chef as they stroll through the center sampling hors d'oeuvres, salads, entrees and wild berry desserts. Doors open at 7 p.m. for "bistro style' dining followed by a special Alaska Native art auction at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and tables can be reserved for groups of eight to 10. For information or reservations, call 330-8058.

14 Voices of Recovery

Cook Inlet Tribal Council is sponsoring the "Alaska Sings Together" celebration for National Sobriety Month, the month of September. The day will include a community potluck at Woodland Park Elementary School celebrating wellness and recovery as a holistic approach. See also entertainment, activities for children and food. Begins at 1 p.m. Call 550-2444 or visit www.citci.com.

14 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Improvised scenes based on audience...