Events from ExploreFairbanks.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/896/weio-2010-north-american-basketball-tournament When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Patty Center, UAF Campus, 410 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775<br /><br />For more information on registering a team or sponsoring part of this year's event, please call Luke at 452-6646 http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/555/north-american-basketball-tournament When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Patty Center, UAF Campus, 410 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775<br /><br />Sponsored by the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, at the UAf Patty Center. (907) 456-6646 http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/980/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Pick up the 2009-2010 Fairbanks Winter Guide for ideas to keep the family busy during the winter. New 2010 Fairbanks Visitors Guide available. Free films showing @ 10am,12pm & 2pm daily. Walk through the free, newly opened world-class exhibits showcasing Interior Alaska's people, landscapes & seasons. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/653/visit-the-morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Walk through the free, newly opened world-class exhibits showcasing Interior Alaska's people, landscapes & seasons. Pick up the 2009-2010 Fairbanks Winter Guide and the new 2010 Fairbanks Visitors Guide. Free films showing at 10am, 12pm & 2pm daily. Come visit, bring the family. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/502/bp-world-ice-art-championships When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Ice Park, 1925 Chena Landings Loop, Faibanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Feb 20 - Mar 28 International ice sculpting event featuring over 180 sculptures.Best viewing of finished sculptures: March 4-14. (907) 451-8250 www.icealaska.com //// U.S NATIONAL ICE CARVING CHAMPIONSHIP Feb 20 - 21 Single Block Classic: 2/23-2/25 Award 3/6 at 8 pm Multi Block Classic 2/28-3/5 Award 3/6 at 8 pm Amateur Open Exhibition 2/24-3/12 Open Schedule for Novices Junior World Ice Art Championship 3/9-3/12 for High School Students //// Best viewing of finished art is 3/6-3/15....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/823/cabin-fever-adult-winter-reading-program....just-for-you-parents%21 When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Noel Wien Public Library , 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Back by popular demand! Pick up an entry form at the Noel Wien Library. Read books or listen to audio books,write a book review, then enter for a chance to win prizes!! http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/933/junior-world-ice-art-championships When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Ice Park, 1925 Chena Landings Loop, Faibanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Competition for high school students enrolled in grades 9th up to 12. Experienced artists are on hand to answer questions and offer technical assistance. Awards Ceremony for Junior and Amateur Open Exhibition on Sat. March 13. 451-8250 www.icealaska.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/963/north-american-basketball-tournament When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Patty Center, UAF Campus, 410 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK 99775<br /><br />Teams from across Alaska compete in Men's, Women's, and Masters divisions. Contact Luke Gunderman 452-6646 for information on competition times http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/959/north-pole-branch-library%3A--cabin-fever-adult-winter-reading-program When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: North Pole Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane, North Pole, AK 99705<br /><br />Still time to come in and pick up an entry form for a chance to win prizes just for reading!!! Program continues on until March 15th. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/954/march-in-the-berry-room%3A--schedule-of-events When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Noel Wien Public Library , 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />The Berry Room at the Library is a place dedicated to the Community's Children and to their development. The schedule for what is happening at the Library's Berry Room for the month of March can be found at the Library's website -- see below please! If you or your child have need for interpreter assistance, please contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service 459-1052. For March Schedule of Events and their descriptions and....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/361/tundra-talkers-toastmasters-meeting When: Thursday, Mar 11, 2010<br /><br />Where: Tundra Talkers Toastmaster, 1150 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709<br /><br />Toastmasters International has helped millions of people become more confident public speakers & leaders. This is a self-paced program with lots of support & encouragement. All members were once new & apprehensive. We will work with you to meet all your communication & leadership goals. The more you participate, the more you will grow. There is no end date for this event. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/966/limited-north-american-championship-sled-dog-races When: Friday, Mar 12, 2010<br /><br />Where: Mushers' Hall, 925 Farmers Loop Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712<br /><br />Three days of races as follows: 1,2, & 3-Dog Skijoring; 4 Dog, 6 Dog, 8-Dog. As many as 60 dog teams will compete in the various classes throughout the day. On the first day teams will compete in the various classes throughout the day. Next day teams will start based on the previous days' win order. If you have specific questions please contact alaskadogmushing@gci.net or http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/556/genes-chrysler-limited-north-american-championship-sled-dog-race When: Friday, Mar 12, 2010<br /><br />Where: Mushers' Hall, 925 Farmers Loop Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99712<br /><br />Teams compete in 1,2, & 3-dog skijoring; and 4-dog, 6-dog and 8-dog sled dog races. At Mushers' Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Free admission. (907)457-MUSH http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/680/dinner-chef-special When: Friday, Mar 12, 2010<br /><br />Where: The Finish Line Restaurant and Lounge, 4920 Dale Rd,, Next to Alpine Lodge, Fairbanks, AK 99709<br /><br />Weekly chef special prepared by Chef Joe Pule. Try our food! all ingredients made from scratch. Tasty, fresh, delicious and juicy, mouth watering fare. Home-made. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/899/interior-alaska-mayors-awards-for-the-arts When: Friday, Mar 12, 2010<br /><br />Where: Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Fairbanks Arts Association & the Mayors of Interior Alaska honor the winners of the 2010 Interior Alaska Mayors' Awards for the Arts. The awards ceremony will recognize outstanding contributions in the arts. Punch & cupcake reception to follow in the Bear Gallery. Event is free and open to the public.