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Welcome Welcome to Alaskan Spirit magazine!

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Celebrate the Lights! A night-time adventurer takes in the Aurora near Fairbanks on evening tour with The Mushing Coop. Learn more about this unique group of sled dog veterans on page 18.

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The two squadrons of F-35s being stationed in Fairbanks are a major economic boost for the local economy.

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Explore Fairbanks launches Aurora Tracker Heads Up! Aurora Season is here, and if you want to chase the northern lights, Fairbanks is the place to be. To help you see the lights, Explore Fairbanks has unveiled the Aurora Tracker, a new feature on the Explore Fairbanks website. Fairbanks is a premier northern lights viewing location worldwide because of its unique position under the “Auroral Oval,� a band over the North and South Poles where aurora activity is concentrated. The Aurora Tracker gives real-time and three-day forecasts of northern lights data correlated to six locations. “This mechanism is a one-of-a-kind digital invention especially created for aurora chasers in the Fairbanks region,� Explore Fairbanks President and CEO Deb Hickok said. “This real-time calculator helps to correlate the big three factors—location, weather conditions and aurora forecast—in northern lights viewing.� The Aurora Tracker combines the several data streams to help chase the northern lights in six locations in real time. As well as plan chasing expeditions for up to three days in advance:

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Community spotlight

10 Fairbanks favorites

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Sled dog teams tour along the Denali Highway, the 135-mile stretch between Paxson and Cantwell popular with snowmachiners and mushers.

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DATES

EVENT

LOCATION

Sat. Nov. 3 - Sun. Nov. 4

50th Annual University Women’s Association Holiday Bazaar

Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park

Fri. Nov 9 - Sun. Nov 11

Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace

Carlson Center

Fri. Nov. 16

Tanana Chiefs Conference Holiday Bazaar

Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall

Sat. Nov. 17

Quota Christmas Bazaar

Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park

Sat. Nov. 24

Fairbanks Arts Mini-Bazaar

Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park

Sat. Nov. 24

Pioneer Park Holiday Bazaar

Pioneer Park

Sat. Dec. 1 - Sun. Dec. 2

North Pole Winter Festival

City of North Pole

Fri. Dec. 7 - Sat. Dec 8

Holiday Art Bazaar

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Fri. Dec. 7 - Sat. Dec. 8

Doyon Holiday Bazaar

Doyon, Limited

Sat. Dec. 8

Holiday Bazaar at TRAX Outdoor Center

TRAX Outdoor Center

Sat. Dec. 8

Drop-In Ornament Making

Creamer’s Field Farmhouse Visitor Center

Sun. Dec. 9

Tanana Valley Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar

Carlson Center

Sun. Dec. 16

5th Annual Procrastinator’s Bazaar

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Look for more information at ExploreFairbanks.com

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IF YOU GO What:

Gwich’in Athabascan Fiddle Dance

When:

November 14 - 17, 2018 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Where: Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitor Center, Fairbanks

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Photo by John Casteel of Dillingham

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Just for Kids

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Kids of Alaska:

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UAA Seawolves Hockey vs. Bowling Green November 9-10, Anchorage

The Seawolves play host to the Falcons for a pair of games in Western Collegiate Hockey Association action at Sullivan Arena, looking to pick up crucial victories in Matt Curley’s first season as head coach. www.goseawolves.com

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Talkeetna Winterfest

November 23-25, Anchorage

Month of December, Talkeetna

Come to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts for a marvelous journey to the Land of the Sweets. The elegant Eugene Ballet Company dances to live music from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, alongside young Alaska dancers. Whether it’s a cherished tradition or you’re introducing your children or grandchildren to the Mouse King and Sugar Plum Fairy for the very first time, this fantastical masterpiece and festive gathering will capture your heart and transport you to a magical wonderland. There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season with your family than this timeless classic.

Month-long celebration in December. Features the internationally-recognized Bachelor Society Ball/Wilderness Woman Contest and includes the Parade of Lights, community Christmas tree lighting ceremony, “Celebrity Trees” unveiling and auction, guest artists, gingerbread contest, treasure hunt and much more.

December 7-9, Anchorage

Comedian Kevin Hart — who has starred in major film releases ranging from the “Scary Movie” franchise to “Ride Along” will perform his comedy show at Sullivan Arena as part of his international “The Irresponsible Tour.”

Celebrate this holiday season with the celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman, as they present The Best of Christmas Tour with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. The singers will sweep you along on a sleigh ride featuring music from the all-female ensemble’s most favorite Yuletide songs performed by them over the years. Since their debut in 2005, Celtic Woman has become a genuine cultural phenomenon on six continents.

About 150 area businesses are all under one roof at the Dena’ina Center to make your shopping fun and complete with a quality gift for everyone on your shopping list. Santa will be there and you can take a photo with him and your family members.

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Known as the premier Christmas party in Palmer, Colony Christmas is a threeday celebration of Christmas past and present. The town’s historical downtown fills with horse-drawn sleigh rides, reindeer petting, gingerbread houses, Christmas carolers, a parade and a night sky full of fireworks. There are pony wheel rides, holiday foods, a 5K fun run and much more. Santa will also be stopping by to meet the kids. There are several craft fairs and local merchants decorate for the occasion and offer events and holiday specials on gift ideas for the entire family..

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Christmas Village December 15, Anchorage

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Skiers and snowboarders traverse the slopes of Mount Alyeska with torches attached to bamboo poles, lighting up the mountain with a red glow. One of the biggest firework displays in Alaska lights up the sky immediately following this spectacular ski parade. Alyeska Resort is a fabulous place to ski out the last day of 2018, and celebrate all night under the stars and fireworks. New Year’s Ski and Stay packages available from the resort hotel.

Week of December 21, Fairbanks

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Downtown comes alive on and around the winter solstice, December 21 — the day that heralds the return of the light. Featuring fireworks that can’t be seen in the summertime, musical and artistic events and shopping for handmade Alaskan items. Stroll the streets and view delightful holiday decorations and light posts enamored with charming, lit-up snowflakes.

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www.explorefairbanks.com

www.alyeskaresort.com

Christmas in Ice End of November through beginning of January, North Pole

February 15-18, Valdez

Ice Fest is an annual celebration of ice climbing in the superb winter ice terrain surrounding Valdez. Besides structured climbs, attendees have a chance to test new and world-class climbing gear and attend seminars and instruction from expert climbers. As well as take part in other winter outdoor activities including fat tire biking and cross country skiing.

There are multiple exhibits on display through the beginning of 2019, including Aiviq & Nanuq: Sea Horse and Sea Bear of the Arctic. Through the lens of artists and artworks from Alaska and around the world, this 8,000-squarefoot exhibition explores the ways the iconic polar bear and walrus offer important insight into the culture of the North and its complex future.

www.valdezalaska.org

www.anchoragemuseum.org

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The six-week event takes place at the Winter Ice Park and features a variety of ice sculpting competitions where huge blocks of ice are carved into holiday-themed ice sculptures. A quintessentially family-friendly event, Christmas in Ice also has a frosty playground crafted out if ice equipped with a fantastic ice maze, ice twirlers and ice slides. More holiday fun can be found the first weekend of December at North Pole’s Winterfest, which includes a candle lighting ceremony, a holiday bazaar, fireworks and a community tree lighting ceremony.

After sunset, celebrate with festivities in Town Square Park. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with a dance party and culminates in a kid-friendly fireworks spectacular that lights up the night at 8 p.m. True to the name you’ll find hot entertainment and icy fun, with a children’s ice gallery, food vendors and 3-D light projections all around Town Square. You could also offset any evening indulgences by starting with the Northern Lights Resolution Run, a 5K with special light displays and music along the course.

www.christmasinice.org

www.anchorage.net

Homer “Hibernation Vacation” Winter Carnival February 8-11, Homer

Celebrating the nearing end (we hope) at the end of the road as only Homer can do it. Highlighted by the Winter Carnival Parade with entries in categories for all ages. Three days of art, live music, art to see and buy. Plus great choices to food and a unique carnival of winter games and sports.. www.homeralaska.org/ winter-carnival

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December 31, Girdwood

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Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Display

Iron Dog Snowmachine Race February 17, Wasilla / Big Lake

Alaska’s own and the world’s longest snowmachine races pushes racers and their machines endurance to the limit, with the Pro Class covering 1971 miles of unforgiving Alaskan terrain from Big Lake to Nome and then on to Fairbanks. Now in its 36th year, the Iron Dog attracts some of the best snowmachine athletes in the nation, who compete for cash and prizes as they navigate some of the toughest terrain in the state. And the race is celebrated in rural communities the length of the race by Alaskans who don’t just love the sport but live it all winter.

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Kathryn Milligan-Myhre, assistant professor of biological sciences, leads a micro and genetics lab for students in the Della Keats Health Sciences Summer Program earlier this summer.

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DISH Chairman’s Award 2010 Bill Bivin Small Business of the Year Award 2010 Exede National SI Dealer of the Year 2014 Myron, a Microcom Technician installing a dish in Alaska.

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