Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Spring Break Activities for students and families Don’t forget to ‘spring’ your clocks ahead! Daylight Saving Time begins March 13th

March 14 – 18, 2016

Alaska Public Lands Information Center

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Inside the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center at 101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110. The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. It encourages visitors and residents to seek meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences on public lands and inspires to conserve and sustain the natural, cultural and historic resources of Alaska.

Arctic Bowl

456-7719

952 10th Avenue, Fairbanks Spring Break: Call for open bowling schedule.

Ben Franklin Crafts

488-8544

301 N. Santa Claus Lane, North Pole Craft class schedules are available the first of each month at the store. Call or stop by the store for further information.

Big Dipper Ice Arena

459-1104

1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks Spring Break Schedule for Recreational Skating in the Ice Arena: Saturday, March 12: 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13: 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Monday, March 14: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 4:00-5:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 15: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 4:00-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 5:30-6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 17: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 4:00-5:15 p.m. Friday, March 18: 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19: Closed for Recreational Skating Sunday, March 20: 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. COST: Child 4-11, $3.00. Youth 12-17, $4.00. Adult 18-59, $5.00. Senior 60+, $2.00; Family Pass $15.00. Skate Rental $3.00.

Birch Hill Recreation Area

457-4488

101 Wilderness Drive, Fairbanks The Parks and Recreation Department, through partnership with the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks, offers the Birch Hill Recreation Area and the Jim Whisenhant Cross Country Ski Trail system for recreational use. Winter Season Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday: 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cold Weather Closure - During extreme cold temperatures (-25oF or colder) the Cross Country Ski Center will not be open. At this temperature the trail lights will be shut off. The warmup hut will remain open.

Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area

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Located on Fort Wainwright Keep the whole family busy and physically active during the long Alaskan winter. Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all ages and abilities. With snow-making capabilities, Birch Hill is the first hill in the interior to open and boasts the only night-skiing venue in the Fairbanks area. Spring Break hours of operation: Open daily from Noon–7:30 p.m. Recorded Ski information: 353-7053; Customer Service Desk: 353-6795

BP World Ice Art Championships

451-8250

3030 Phillips Field Road, Fairbanks

February 22nd - March 27th, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Ice Alaska is in its 27th year hosting the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions in the Western World. The Fairbanks event, the BP World Ice Art Championships, has grown to a month long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions and the accompanying kids park, attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors from Alaska and all over the world. The Single Block sculptures are nestled in a grove of trees and Multi-Block ice sculptures have a backdrop of large trees with attractive sunscreens separating each piece. The center of the park provides ample open space for all the Kids Park activities which are highlighted by the big slides and an ice skating rink. The Kids Park is open from Monday, February 22nd (the first day the park opens) until the gates are closed for the final time on March 27th. This magical Kids Park is like any children's playground, ONLY it is constructed entirely from ICE. There are slides and rides for all ages, challenging mazes, and life-sized sculptures of favorite animals, popular characters and toys to touch and climb on. COST: $15 adults, $8 youth (ages 6-17), Under 6 free. Adult season pass $40, Youth Season Pass (ages 6-17) $20. Tour group rates available. For more information, visit www.icealaska.com.

Fairbanks Children’s Museum

374-6873

302 Cushman Street, Fairbanks

The Fairbanks Children’s Museum will be open during the spring break. Their hours of operation and planned activities are: Monday: Museum Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The educational programming and art room activities will focus on oceans and undersea animals. They will host St. Patrick's Day at the museum with themed activities on March 16th and 17th. Also, on March 17th, from 5:30-6:30, the museum will host the US Army Band as a part of the Family Concert Night. It is also their Two-Dollar Thursday, where the museum admission is only $2 all day and it includes the concert. Visit their Facebook page and http://www.fairbankschildrensmuseum.com/ to stay informed about their activities and events.

Fairbanks Concert Association

474-8081

Hering Auditorium, 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks Celtic band, Solas in concert Saturday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m. Solas is the quintessential Irish-American band recording and touring in the US today with 11 highly regarded albums to their credit. Formed in 1996, in a manner befitting their name (Gaelic for “light”), Solas burst onto the Irish music scene and instantly became a beacon—an incandescent ensemble that found contemporary relevance in timeless traditions. For more information please visit: http://fairbanksconcert.org/tickets/

Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre’s Drama Camp

457-7638

University of Alaska Lab Theatre Classes are Monday – Friday, March 14th – 19th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the UAF Lab Theatre. Ages 8 - 18; Cost: $300. FST’s Drama Camps offer a total theatre immersion in a fun, supportive environment. Teaching artists have significant experience and education in theater. The courses provide challenges and encouragement to performers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. For more information and registration form visit: www.fstalaska.org.

FNSB Adaptive Recreation Program

459-1097

Adaptive Recreation works within the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide recreational programs for the population of Fairbanks and North Pole who have a disability. Programs change with the seasons, from biking and hiking in the summer to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, with almost everything else in between! For a listing of current weekly programs, Adaptive Registration form, the newsletter and more information, please visit http://co.fairbanks.ak.us/ParksandRecreation/Programs/Adaptive.htmll

Glow Putt Alaska

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610 Cushman Street, in Sadler’s building, Fairbanks Open Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. COST: First Round (18 holes): $7 for military, university students, & seniors (55+), $6 for children under 12 (must be accompanied by an adult), $8 for adults. Party package, party rooms & group rates available. Call or stop by for further information.

Hamme Pool

459-1086

901 Airport Way, Fairbanks Open Swim times during; March 12th-20th: Monday – Friday, 2:00-3:45 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday, 2:00-4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. COST: Child (ages 4-11), $3.50. Youth (ages 12-17), $4.75. Adult (ages 18-59), $6.00. Senior (60 & over), $1.75.

Jeff Studdert Invitational Passenger Race

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Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Road Wednesday, March 16th. Number of dogs on teams based on combined weight of musher and passenger. Held at the Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop Road. COST: Spectators Free. Visit www.sleddog.org.

JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts

458-7177

250 3rd Street, Fairbanks Craft class schedules are available the first of each month at the store. Call or stop by the store for further information.

Mary Siah Pool 805 14th Avenue, Fairbanks Open Swim Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10:00-10:45 a.m. and 4:00-4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Saturday, 2:15-3:45 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. COST: Child (ages 4-11), $3.50. Youth (ages 12-17), $4.75. Adult (ages 18-59), $6.00. Senior (60 & over), $1.75.

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Michaels Arts and Crafts

456-6046

34 College Road (Bentley Mall), Fairbanks Craft class schedules are available the first of each month at the store. Call or stop by the store for further information.

Moose Mountain Ski Resort

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Daily Hours: Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spring Break Hours: Thursday, March 17th through Sunday, March 20th, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Moose Mountain offers student and military discounts and has 40 runs, 1,300 vertical feet, and 700 acres of intermediate and advanced terrain. Ski helmets are available for loan from the Zach Hanson Memorial Fund. Normally the first ski bus starts at 11 a.m. with the last bus leaving the lodge at 5 p.m. Ski pass tickets are $5 off when the temperature is below 0oF at the base lodge or after 1 p.m. Call 459-8132 for first and last ski bus times and for questions. Also visit http://www.shredthemoose.com/ for snow conditions and current ski report.

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

459-3700

101 Dunkel Street, Suite 110 Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories and dance. Explore world-class exhibits of Alaska’s four seasons. Find all the information you’ll need for your visit to Interior and Arctic Alaska. Open 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Mount Aurora/Skiland

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Skiland will be open extra days for Spring Break! In addition to their regular Saturday and Sunday weekend schedule, Ski Land will be open Monday March 14th and Friday March 18th for Spring Break. Downhill skiing featuring the "Silver Star" Double Chairlift”, alpine & snowboard equipment rentals, and beginner to advanced slopes. Patrolled by National Ski Patrol. Open Saturdays and Sundays whenever there is enough snow to ski. Snack Bar with homemade pastries, breakfast, specials, snacks, soups, sandwiches, beverages, and desserts. Hours: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Spring Break: Call 456-SNOW for snow conditions and ski report or visit http://www.skiland.org/

Noel Wien Library

459-1052

Listings below are sponsored by Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Cowles St., Fairbanks, AK Saturday, March 12th--Spring Saturday Fun, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit the Berry Room for a variety of simple drop-in crafts and activities, including button-making. For ages 3 and up. Sunday, March 13th--Movies @ Your Public Library, Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium, 1:30 p.m. Call the Berry Room for the title of the 88-minute movie, based on a comic series by Charles Schulz. Popcorn munchies will be served. Movie is shown on the big screen in the auditorium. Auditorium doors open ten minutes before show time. No registration is required. Monday, March 14th--Drop-in Craft: Colorful Caterpillars, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, Stop by the Berry Room Story Area any time between 1:00-5:00 p.m. and make a wiggly, colorful paper caterpillar with materials supplied by the public library. For ages 3 and up. Tuesday, March 15th--Preschool Story time, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, 10:30 a.m. A fun storytime for 3-5 year olds. Older siblings are welcome to join this special spring break version of storytime.

Noel Wien Library (continued)

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Tuesday, March 15th--Drop-in Craft: Paper Stained Glass Art, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room. Let the spring sunshine in, through a beautiful tissue paper “stained glass effect” art piece you make with materials supplied by the public library. Stop by the Berry Room Story Area any time between 1:00-5:00 p.m. for this craft. For ages 3 and up. Tuesday, March 15th--Pajama Storytime, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, 7:00 p.m. An evening family storytime for 3-10 year olds. PJs, slippers, and your favorite stuffed friend are welcome. Wednesday, March 16th--Preschool Storytime, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, 1:30 p.m. A fun storytime for 3-5 year olds. Older siblings are welcome to join this special spring break version of storytime. Wednesday, March 16th--Movies @ Your Public Library, Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Call the Berry Room for the title of the 88-minute movie, based on a comic series by Charles Schulz. Popcorn munchies will be served. Movie is shown on the big screen in the auditorium. Auditorium doors open ten minutes before show time. No registration is required. Thursday, March 17th--Rah Rah Reindeer Program, Noel Wien Public Library (outdoors), 2:00 p.m. Learn about the wonderful world of reindeer from George Aguiar of Archipelago Farms, accompanied by one of his reindeer. There will be an opportunity for photos with the reindeer. This is an outdoor program, so dress warmly! In case of weather below -15oF outside, a movie will be shown in the auditorium of the library. Friday, March 18th--Movies @ Your Public Library, Noel Wien Public Library Auditorium, 1:30 p.m. Call the Berry Room for the title of the 92-minute movie sequel being shown. Popcorn munchies will be served. Movie is shown on the big screen in the auditorium. Auditorium doors open ten minutes before show time. No registration is required. Sunday, March 20th--Bricktastic, Noel Wien Public Library Berry Room, 2:00 p.m. Join them for their monthly hour of Lego and Duplo building fun. This month, the theme is: Zoom: from race cars to rocket ships! They provide the Legos and Duplos, you provide the imagination!

North American Basketball Tournament

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UAF Campus Patty Center; 410 Tanana Loop Thursday, March 17th – Saturday, March 19th. Teams from all over Alaska compete. Hosted by the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. For more information and admission fee; please visit: www.weio.org

North Pole Library

488-6101

656 NPHS Blvd., North Pole

Preschool Story time Thursday, March 17th at 11:15 a.m. A fun time of stories, songs, finger plays and a craft for 3-5 year olds. No registration is required.

Spring Break Drop-in Craft--Snow Snakes Thursday, March 17th from NOON-5 p.m. Come to Hawaii for your spring break! Drop by our sunny Multipurpose Room and make a colorful Hawaiian Lei! All materials provided. Aloha!

Parents and Twos Story time Friday, March 18th at 11:15 a.m. A cozy story time for two-year olds and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Please call 488-6101.

Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race 457-6874 Friday, March 18th - Sunday, March 20th beginning at 1:00 p.m. Three days of sprint races with unlimited dogs--the oldest annual sled dog race in the world. Race takes place at Dog Mushers Hall this year, 925 Farmer’s Loop Road. COST: Spectators Free.

Parka Parade

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Sunday, March 20, 2016. Showcasing beautiful, handmade summer and winter parkas after the sled dog races in downtown Fairbanks. For more information, visit www.fairbanksarts.org

Resource Center for Parents and Children

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They know parenting is hard, which is why they have a wealth of resources available for you and your family. The mission at the Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) is to create a culture that values parenting and keeps children safe through education, respect, advocacy and strong families. They welcome you to stop by their office, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

UAF Spring Break Rec Camp

474-5886

UAF SRC will host Rec Camp during Spring Break; March 14th – 18th , 7:30a.m.-5:30 p.m. The cost is $275 for the week for full days, $180 for half days. Drop-ins are welcome. They will sled, ice skate, swim, play all kinds of active games and basically burn off the winter energy that's been building up! They are state-licensed so child care assistance is accepted. For more information, visit http://www.uaf.edu/draw/src/uaf-recreation-day-camp/

University of Alaska Museum of the North

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UA Museum of the North, 907 Yukon Drive, Fairbanks www.uaf.edu/museum [email protected] Explore the museum during spring break! Try gallery scavenger hunts. Discover activities in the Family Room. Drop in for a program in the Creativity Lab. See authentic Alaska dinosaurs and try your hand at excavating fossils in our special exhibit, Expedition Alaska: Dinosaurs. See contemporary art in Vogel 50x50: 50 works for Alaska. Friday, March 11. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Early Explorers For 5 and under, with adult. Siblings (all ages) welcome. Drop-in to the Creativity Lab and enjoy an experience together. Discover Arctic science this month with your toddler or preschooler. Materials and age-appropriate activities provided. Included with museum admission. Adult supervision required. Saturday, March 12. Noon-4:00 p.m. Museum Family Day: Arctic Science Celebrate Arctic Science Summit Week. Get inspired by museum research. Ask the experts! Talk with scientists from the museum’s collections. Family Days proudly sponsored by Saltchuk. More info: bit.ly/uamnfamilydays. Kids 14 & under are free on Family Days. Parking is always free on weekends. Tuesday, March 15. Noon-3:00 p.m. Drop-In Drawing Drop by the Creativity Lab to sharpen your drawing skills with an art educator. Be inspired by artworks and objects in the galleries, and specimens in the Creativity Lab. They will provide inspiration and informal instruction. Open to visitors of all ages. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook (pencils only). Included with museum admission. Adult supervision required.

UAF Museum of the North (continued)

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Thursday, March 17. Noon-3:00 p.m. Open Creativity Lab Fun for all ages! Get creative. They provide the materials and inspiration. You provide the effort! Included with museum admission. Adult supervision required. Friday, March 18. 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Early Explorers For 5 and under, with adult. Siblings (all ages) welcome. Drop-in to the Creativity Lab and enjoy an experience together. Discover Arctic science this month with your toddler or preschooler. Materials and age-appropriate activities provided. Included with museum admission. Adult supervision required. Saturday, March 19. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Junior Curators For ages 6 and up, with adult. Siblings (all ages) welcome. Discover science, culture, and art through interactive investigations, hands-on exploration, and crafts. The week’s theme is Arctic Adaptations. Included with museum admission. Adult supervision required.

Wescott Pool

488-9402

300 E. 8th Avenue, North Pole Open Swim with Water Slide, March 12-20: Monday – Friday, 1:30-3:45 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. CLOSED Saturday, March 12- St. Patrick's Day Meet ALL DAY Saturday, March 19, 1:30-3:45 p.m. Sunday; 1:00-2:45 p.m. and 4:00-5:45 p.m. COST: Child (ages 4-11), $3.64. Youth (ages 12-17), $4.94. Adult (ages 18-59), $6.24. Senior (60 & over), $1.82

Zip Zaps Laser Tag

490-6808

3121 Badger Road, North Pole, AK. Hours of Operation: Friday, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Saturday, Noon-9:00 p.m., Sunday: 2:00-7:00 p.m. Open Play: Play in their arena, mixing with other small groups of age-appropriate people. Includes: • One 15-minute arena game • Use of Laser Tag Equipment Cost:$7.00 Visit http://www.zipzaplasertag.com for further information on punch cards and party pricing.

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