Governor Inauguration Ceremony

Carlson Center

Monday, December 4th, 2006

Gov. elect Sarah Palin wil be sworn in at a Fairbanks ceremony

11:30am - 12:30pm.

Following her Oath of Office, there will be a reception from

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Niesje Steinkruger is to give the oath of office to Palin and Lt. Gov.-elect Sean Parnell.

Gingerbread House competition

Carlson Center Pioneer Room

Gingerbread Contest

December 2nd 2006 Saturday

You and the kids create a sugary fantasy of gingerbread, icing, and candy then turn it in at the Carlson Center.

Entries Received at 8:30am * 9:30am Saturday

Open for Public Viewing * 9:30am to 4:00pm

Public Voting * 9:30am to 2:30pm

Winners will be announced at 3:15pm!!

Free Basketball Clinic for Boys Ages 8 - 13

Alaska Nanooks

Head coach Frank Ostanik & The Men's Basketball team

UAF Patty Center

1pm - 3pm

Sunday December 3rd, 2006

Elks Hoop Shoot Contest

National Free Throw Contest

For all boys - ages 8-13 - Includes UAF clinic

Free basketball to all elks hoop shoot contestants

Interior Youth Basketball

Boys Skill Assessments

Tanana Middle School

Saturday, December 2, 2006

Tryouts:

5th & 6th graders...9:00am

7th&8th graders....10:00am

You must attend this tryout to play.

$60 player fee * $20 late registration fee

You MUST pay fee at tryouts to be guaranteed placement on a team.

490-4492 for more information

Annual Open House UAF Museum

Saturday, December 2

Noon - 4 PM

Fun for the whole family! Explore the expanded museum behind the scenes. Tour the new Arnold Espe Auditorium. Meet with curators and collection managers in their labs. Visit with Alaska Native artists as they demonstrate their work and enjoy hands-on activities for kids.

Free admission!!

Santa Claus at Bentley Mall

with Silver Impressions photography

Fridays & weekends only starting November 24th through Christmas

Saw this ad in the paper, don't have any further info.

Pet Photos with Santa!

Saturday December 2nd and 9th, 2006

Alaska Feed Company

1600 College Rd.

451-5570

All proceeds donated to FNSB Animal Shelter

Northern Alaska Environmental Center Holiday Bazaar

Dec. 4-15th, 2006

9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays

830 College Road

Items include books for children and adults, locally made bowls and decorations, T-shirts, home-baked treats and more.

452-5021.

Design Alaska Family Holiday Celebration Concert

Sunday, December 3, 2006

4 p.m.


Design Alaska presents the annual Fairbanks Symphony Family Holiday Celebration Concert in the Charles Davis Concert Hall.

For more information on tickets, please call 474-5852 or 474-5733.

"Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"

December 1, 2006 - December 17, 2006

Friday, 7:30 pm; Sat., 2 & 7:30 pm; Sunday, 2 pm

Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave.

General admission, $12; Chidlren 12 & under, $6

Fairbanks Drama Association presents a holiday tale filled with hope and love.

Tickets by phone or at door an hour before showtime.

(907) 456-PLAY

"The Magic of Christmas" - An A Capella Concert

December 1, 2006 - December 2, 2006

Friday, 7:30 pm; Saturday, 2 pm

Pioneer Park Civic Center

Adults, $15; Military/seniors/student, $10; Children under 12, free

The Fairbanks Frontier Chorus, local chapter of Sweet Adelines and The Great Land Sounds, will share the spotlight. Also performing, the North Pole High School Treble Choir and Men’s Ensemble and chapter quartets from each chorus.

Tickets are available to purchase in advance by members of the choruses and at the door before each performance.

Phone: (907) 488-3761 x 9302

Audra Beland

"Babes in Toyland" - A Holiday Theatrical Extravaganza

December 1, 2006 - December 3, 2006

Friday, 7 pm; Sat. 2 & 7 pm; Sunday, 4 pm

Location: West Valley High School Performing Arts CenterDance Theatre Fairbanks brings Victor Herbert’s lavish operetta featuring a spectacular succession of characters from children’s story books and nursery rhymes, woven together in a rich musical tapestry. The enchanting characters of Mary Contrary, Tom Piper, Little Bo Peep, Jacque and Jill, Simple Simon and Jack Be Nimble come to life in a wide variety of dance from Ballet to Hip Hop, Middle Eastern to Tap.

http://www.dancetheatrefairbanks.com

Phone: (907) 452-1113

North Pole Winter Festival

December 2-3, 2006

· A holiday bazaar will take place Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in North Pole Plaza Mall followed by a fireworks display at 5 p.m.

The candle-lighting ceremony will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Oehring Auditorium at North Pole High School. North Pole’s new king and queen will be crowned during the event.

Creamer's Field

Tree Lighting

December 1, 2006 Friday

6:00 PM

Watch the Creamer's Holiday Tree light up the night and sing along with holiday carols at the Creamer's Farmhouse.