Events from ExploreFairbanks.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3289/yukon-quest-international-sled-dog-race When: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012<br /><br />Where: Chena River near the Cushman Street Bridge, Downtown Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />1,000-mile (1,600 km) sled dog race from Fairbanks, AK to Whitehorse, YT, Canada. The Yukon Quest Race Start alternates annually between these host cities. This year the race starts on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks on Feb. 4. The race starts on schedule regardless of weather and lasts from 10 to 16 days until the final dog team arrives at the Finish Line. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3667/morris-thompson-cultural-and-visitors-center When: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012<br /><br />Where: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />*2011-2012 Fairbanks Winter Guide with activities for friends and family<br>*Free films showing throughout the day<br>*Informative brochures and trip-planning services<br>*Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories and dance<br>*Enjoy free, world-class exhibits of Interior Alaska's people, landscapes & seasons<br><br>Winter hours: 8am-5pm, daily, Sept. 19 - Dec 31, Jan 2 - May 15. <br>Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving & 11/25, Christmas & 12/26<br>Summer hours: 8am-9pm, daily, May 16 -....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3788/preschool-storytime When: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012<br /><br />Where: Noel Wien Public Library , 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />A free storytime for 3-5 year olds, held in the Berry Room Storytelling Area. No registration is required. Preschool Storytime is also offered on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service. For more information, please call the Berry Room at 459-1052. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3867/reindeer%3A--tundra-gold When: Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012<br /><br />Where: Westmark Hotel and Conference Center, 813 Noble Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />The Science For Alaska Lecture Series is celebrating its 20th anniversary! For two decades, Science For Alaska has continued to bring the latest in scientific research to the Fairbanks community. On February 7th listen to Greg Finstad, Manager, reindeer Research Program, Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences, UAF, talk about Reindeer: Tundra Gold. The lectures will be held Tuesday evenings in the Westmark Gold Room located in downtown Fairbanks. A full....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3587/nordic-skiing---wednesday-night-race-series When: Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012<br /><br />Where: Birch Hill Recreation Area, 101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99712<br /><br />All races start at 6:45 p.m. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3789/preschool-storytime When: Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012<br /><br />Where: Noel Wien Public Library , 1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />A free storytime for 3-5 year olds, held in the Berry Room Storytelling Area. No registration is required. Preschool Storytime is also offered on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Hearing impaired attendees who need interpreter assistance should contact the Berry Room at least one week before a scheduled program to arrange interpreter service. For more information, please call the Berry Room at 459-1052. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3853/north-star-youth-court-trainings When: Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012<br /><br />Where: North Star Youth Court, 800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />North Star Youth Court keeps youth out of jail. We reduce juvenile crime & substance abuse & promote restorative justice & alternative dispute resolution which results in stronger, more secure youth & safer communities. This class is for Middle & High School students (ages 12-18). The Legal Class runs Mondays & Wednesdays for 6 weeks, excluding spring break. Registration forms my be downloaded from our website. Classes will be held at the North Star Youth Court offices. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3863/rasmuson-foundation-tier-1-program-workshop When: Thursday, Feb 09, 2012<br /><br />Where: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital & Denali Center, 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />On February 9, Rasmuson Foundation will conduct a Tier 1 Program Workshop in Fairbanks. It will be in the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital McGowan Room. The workshop will include: our grantmaking goals for 2012; updates on changes to the Tier 1 program; and tips on how to submit successful applications. It would be beneficial to both those who create and those who implement development/fundraising plans for your organization. It is free, and all are invited. Please feel free to forward....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3726/biz-bee-for-the-literacy-council When: Thursday, Feb 09, 2012<br /><br />Where: Westmark Hotel and Conference Center, 813 Noble Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Businesses, corporations and organizations of all kinds are invited to enter a team of 3 spellers. It's a fun-filled evening for spellers and spectators alike. Collaboration is allowed and spellers take turns, so no one gets too embarrassed. Sign up your team now (limited to 25 teams). Registration fee is $350, a tax-deductible donation to the Literacy Council of Alaska. <br>Silent Auction! "Bee" sure to stop by Literacy Council of Alaska's Silent Auction in the Gold Room.<br>The Biz Bee....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3420/picasso-at-the-lapin-agile When: Friday, Feb 10, 2012<br /><br />Where: Riverfront Theater , 1852 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Play by Steve Martin, directed by Michael Shaeffer. Adults $20; Seniors (65+), military & university students $18; Teens $14. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3450/region-vl-championship-cross-country-ski-races When: Friday, Feb 10, 2012<br /><br />Where: Birch Hill Recreation Area, 101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99712<br /><br />Individual and relay ski races. Mass start and relay, free and mixed. (907) 474-4435 http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3421/a-date-with-history When: Friday, Feb 10, 2012<br /><br />Where: Riverfront Theater , 1852 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />An original comedy by Fairbanks playwright Tom Moran<br>456-7529 http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3581/bdcf-sat-social-dance-practices When: Saturday, Feb 11, 2012<br /><br />Where: Pioneer Park Dance Center, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks presents: BDCF Sat Dance Practice, 4p-6p. Everyone is Welcome. Practice waltz, foxtrot, swing, night-club, cha cha, salsa, and more at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall. $2 members/ $3 non-members (cash or check only). Call 456-3331 or visit www.fairbanksballroom.org (BDCF is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization) *Weekly on Saturdays except for 1st Saturday of each month. http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3868/recent-earthquakes-that-shook-the-world When: Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012<br /><br />Where: Westmark Hotel and Conference Center, 813 Noble Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />The Science For Alaska Lecture Series is celebrating its 20th anniversary! For two decades, Science For Alaska has continued to bring the latest in scientific research to the Fairbanks community. On February 14th, listen to Natalia Ruppert, Seismologist, Alaska Earthquake Information Center, Geophysical Institute, UAF. The lectures will be held Tuesday evenings in the Westmark Gold Room located in downtown Fairbanks. A full line-up of this year’s presentations and other information can be....... http://www.explorefairbanks.com/events/detail/3861/kevin-breitenbach---fat-bike-enthusiast-film When: Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012<br /><br />Where: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701<br /><br />Explore Alaska Lecture and Film Series. Brought to you FREE OF CHARGE by the Alaska Public Lands Information Center.