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Price Increase Coming on April 1 for Alaska Endurance Trail Run
Just a reminder: Prices go up a bit on April 1 (no foolin'!) for the 2025 Alaska Endurance Trail Run. If you're thinking about participating, prices will never be lower than right now! https://www.alaskaendurancetrailrun.org/registration/ If you're not going to run it (or even if you are!), would you consider taking a volunteer slot or two? Come out and support the amazing people who are pushing the limits of endurance. It's fun, exciting, and very rewarding! (And the overnight shifts are magical.) https://www.alaskaendurancetrailrun.org/volunteers/ Finally, we're starting to explore sponsorship opportunities. If you're interested, please contact me. Thank you! Don
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Music today…
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Looking for something to do today? Great music at music and more at 3 pm. Held at the church on Cushman and second avenue. Carol
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Alaska Endurance Trail Run - June 6-7, 2025
Registration is open for the 2025 edition of the Alaska Endurance Trail Run - June 6 to 7, 2025. AETR is a 6-, 12-, and 24-hour timed race on the UAF West Ridge Trails. All the details are on the AETR website. Sign up soon, because the registration fees go up on April 1, and registration closes on Monday, 6/2/2025 at midnight. We'd love to have you run or walk any of the races, but if that won't happen this year would you consider volunteering? It takes a lot of people to put on a 24-hour race, and you get to be up close and personal with some incredible athletes from all over Alaska and North America. You can see all the possibilities on the Volunteer page. And even if you can't volunteer, make a note on your calendar to stop by during the weekend and cheer on the runners! It's amazing for them to get cheered at 2 in the morning. Or anytime! Thanks, everyone. The community support for the event is what makes it happen! Don don@...
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Music and More…
https://facebook.com/events/s/music-more-helen-graves-songwr/861404025979232/
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Lake Ice Hazard Map for Fairbanks Area
Folks, I attended a very interesting Zoom session last week about a new online map of lake hazards in the greater Fairbanks area. This is an incredible resource that you can use to locate lakes and ponds that likely have unsafe conditions due to weakened ice due to trapped methane gas and open holes from methane seeps. And in many cases where they are likely to be on each lake. Take a look at the map: Go to Lake Ice Methane Monitoring Network webpage at UAF and click the blue Fairbanks area lake ice gas hazard map button, then drill down into the map. You might remember this article in the News-Miner in 2019 by Sam Friedman (behind a paywall, sorry), which was in part about Stan Justice's obsession :-) with lighting methane flares on lakes: Blowing (up) bubbles: The rich Alaska tradition of igniting methane gas for fun I had no idea that those bubbles could make lake travel unsafe. But now I know. And I want this map for the rest of Alaska! The webinar was lightly attended, but very interesting. They kindly let me share the link for the video: Lake Ice Hazard Map Briefing. They talked about the causes of all the methane and its effects and the development of the map. It's well worth a watch if you travel outside around Fairbanks. Be safe out there! Don
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Lat 65 Brewery
Good morning. Some of us are getting together today at Lat 65 Brewery at 4 pm for a beer and to catch up from the holidays. Come if you can. Carol
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HIKING CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
Karen Chancler will host the Hiking Club Christmas Party on Sunday,Dec 22, at 2 pm. It will be a potluck, and if you’re participating in the Secret Santa, bring your gift. If you need Karen’s address please PM her. Carol
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CANCELED CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sorry for the late notice, but I have to cancel the Christmas party. Hopefully it can be rescheduled later. Carol
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HIKING CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY
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I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. Our annual Christmas party will be a potluck on Saturday, Dec 14, at 5:30 pm. For those who want to participate in a Chinese Auction, bring a wrapped gift (approx. $25). Don and I will host the party. If you need our address, please contact me. Please RSVP. See you Saturday, Dec 14. Carol
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SKI Tomorrow
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If you want to get out and ski, let’s meet at Ballaine Lake on Farmers Loop Rd at 1 pm tomorrow (Saturday, Nov 16). Plan on 1-2 hours. Please RSVP. Thanks, Carol
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Ski tomorrow (Saturday)
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Let’s meet at Ballaine Lake on Farmer’s Loop tomorrow at 1 pm. Please let me know if you will be coming. If I don’t hear from anyone, then I won’t wait around. Thanks. Carol
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NADIA IS IN TOWN!!!
Karen will host a potluck for Nadia on Thursday, Nov 7, at 5 pm. Nadia is here for only a few days. Bring a dish to share and come visit with Nadia.
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FDA Play Tonight
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Don and I are going to the FDA Play The Glass Menagerie tonight at 7:30 pm. Anyone want to join us? We’ll be there about 7 pm.
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First Friday and afterwards
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Some of us are going to Jenny Cook’s amazing artwork at Northern Whimsy’s First Friday. I’ll be there about 5:45 pm. After that, some are going to the comedy show at Pioneer Park at 7 pm. There’s a lot going on this weekend. Carol
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Ester Hike to Golden Eagle Saloon Sunday the 29th of Sept.
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Carol Lokken is leading a hike down to The Golden Eagle in Ester on Sunday, September 29th. The weather foreguesser indicates a mostly sunny and cooler afternoon. Meet in the parking lot of the Golden Eagle Saloon 3630 Main St Ester, AK 99725 at 1:30 pm to coordinate the car shuttle to the trailhead. It’s an easy 2 hour, mostly downhill hike. We hike down to the Golden Eagle, we can cook a burger, (The Eagle sells the fixings for the burger and provides the grill, you cook your own) have a drink and listen to some local music. Or you’re welcome to depart after the hike. Well behaved dogs are welcome. So are kids if they behave as well as the dogs ;-)
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Last 1st Tuesday social fun hike of the season! October 1st 6:00 PM
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When: Tuesday, October 1st, 6:30-8:30PM Where: Meet at the parking area at the base of the bluff. From Fairbanks head south on the Richardson, through North Pole and over the flood control bridge, just after crossing the railroad tracks look for a turn off to the left. The bluff is a large cliff with graffiti all over it. This moderate hike is about 2 hours and goes through forested areas over the bluff with some great views. Dog and kid friendly. There may be bugs, so bring your favorite Alaskan perfume. Parts of the trail can be muddy so plan foot wear accordingly.. The sun will be setting at about 7:15 this evening. Civil Twilight will last until about 8:15 but it still is a good idea to add a headlamp or flashlight to your pack. The weather forecast calls for partly cloudy and cooler weather, so we may get some awesome sunset views! John
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4th Tuesday evening fun hike!
Karen C, long time hiking club leader, will be leading the 4th week Tuesday hike. The hike will be approximately 1.5 hours. This coming Tuesday hike will be at the top of Summit at the end of Mia. We will start at 6:30 pm ,Sunset will be about 7:45 with civil twilight until 8:45 so it will be light enough to hike, but it's a good idea to add a headlamp to your daypack. There's a slight chance of rain but none expected. Dogs & kids are welcome. Expect approximately a 2 hour walk. Bring water & insect repellent & maybe rain gear. Bug spray, rain gear and water are recommended. Kid and pet friendly. From Farmer's loop road, turn up the hill at Summit Drive, opposite the Musher's Hall, Follow Summit to Cranberry Ridge Drive until it meets Noel Dr and turn left, Follow Noel until it makes a sharp right turn and becomes Mia Street. You're there! Please don't block any driveways when you park. For anyone who wants to carpool or follow me up, I'll be parked in the Musher's Hall parking lot at 6 pm, Gray RAV4 John
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Hey guys - I need 4 volunteers to help set up displays, slice pies, move chairs and tables around - general set up. If you'd like to help out, you'd be so welcome and we will be happy to bypass the $10 entry fee. Please email me directly: salaskacat@.... When: Saturday, September 28 Time: 4PM (the festival starts 6pm, but we'd like you there about 2 hours early) Where: Meet me at the Golden Eagle Saloon in downtown Ester. Thank you! - Cat Cat Stephenson OLD WOOD EDITORIAL, LLC PO Box 442, Ester AK 99725 cell 01 (907) 223-1378 WhatsApp +1 (907) 223-1378 On Monday, September 16, 2024 at 08:11:06 AM AKDT, Carol Lokken <clokken3@...> wrote: Looks to be a fun day. Anyone else interested? Carol ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cat Stephenson <salaskacat@...> Date: Sun, Sep 15, 2024 at 8:04 PM Subject: SEP28 LiBerry Music Fest & Pie Throwdown in Ester! To: fahc@groups.io <fahc@groups.io>, Carol Lokken <clokken3@...> CC: Syrilyn Tong <sttong13@...> Hi Carol - thanks for hosting a lovely get-together at your home yesterday; so nice to see everyone! Hey guys - here's the details about the upcoming LiBerry Music Fest. Please come and have some fun, dancing, and pie - all donations go to keep the Ester Library going! Thanks - bring your friends and looking forward to seeing you there! - Cat Cat Stephenson OLD WOOD EDITORIAL, LLC PO Box 442, Ester AK 99725 cell 01 (907) 223-1378 WhatsApp +1 (907) 223-1378 On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:38:50 AM AKDT, Carol Lokken <clokken3@...> wrote: Let’s get together and share our favorite summer stories. Don and I will host a potluck this Saturday, September 14, at 5 pm at our house. We’ll also celebrate Don’s 87th birthday (please no gifts). Please PM me if you need our address. Carol
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2nd Tuesday Fun hike Ester Dome 10 September 2024
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Carol Lokken is leading our 2nd Tuesday evening social hike on Ester Dome. We meet at the intersection of Ester Dome Rd and Henderson Rd at 6:30 pm. Bring bug dope, rain gear (current forecast says we may not need it, but we're in Alaska!) Water for you and your fuzzy buddy, and if you have a pup along bring a leash in case it's needed. Carol will tell us which of the trails up there we're hiking when we get there! John R.
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Hi Carol - thanks for hosting a lovely get-together at your home yesterday; so nice to see everyone! Hey guys - here's the details about the upcoming LiBerry Music Fest. Please come and have some fun, dancing, and pie - all donations go to keep the Ester Library going! Thanks - bring your friends and looking forward to seeing you there! - Cat Cat Stephenson OLD WOOD EDITORIAL, LLC PO Box 442, Ester AK 99725 cell 01 (907) 223-1378 WhatsApp +1 (907) 223-1378 On Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:38:50 AM AKDT, Carol Lokken <clokken3@...> wrote: Let’s get together and share our favorite summer stories. Don and I will host a potluck this Saturday, September 14, at 5 pm at our house. We’ll also celebrate Don’s 87th birthday (please no gifts). Please PM me if you need our address. Carol
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