General Newsletter: Friends of Seymour Club October 2009 Newsletter

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This monthly newsletter for Alaska residents and military personnel is presented by the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and this month’s sponsor – Kenai Fjords Tours.

Win a prize from Kenai Fjords Tours – Take a Quiz!

Answer three easy questions about Kenai Fjords Tours by Oct. 28, 2009, and be eligible to win a Thermos and logo hat. Everyone wins with Kenai Fjords Tours! Book online, Oct. 5 - 31, 2009, and save 20% for next summer. Restrictions apply; view details at www.KenaiFjords.com/VFR.

A natural place for art to flourish.

Discover big, bold and breathtaking arts in Anchorage. Timeless, indigenous, diverse, eclectic, provocative, original — visual and performing arts reflect the inspiration that is felt everywhere; in the environment, the people, the culture and scenic surroundings. Anchorage.net/events offers details for fall craft shows and art bazaars, festivals and other art happenings, including:

First Friday at the ACVB Visitor’s Center
Earth, Fire & Fibre
Make It Alaskan Festival
Elmendorf Arctic Bazaar
Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Show
Juneteenth Alaska Alcan Highway Jazz and Arts Festival

Earth, Fire and Fibre $500 Award: Anne Lingener-Reece, body of work in fine silver, gold, tourmaline and diamonds. This untitled necklace is part of the artist's "Falling Leaves" series. Photo courtesy the artist.

Seymour's Tip of the Month

With inspiration everywhere you turn, Anchorage is fortunate to have a thriving arts community. Learn new ways to express your Big Wild Life(tm) in a creative workshop, tour a local gallery or show your appreciation for talented performers on stage. Get in touch with your artistic side!

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Kendall Hockey Classic

Hockey fans will raise the roof when five-time tournament champion and host UAA slaps the puck with Michigan, Mercyhurst and Alaska Fairbanks teams during this fast-paced, pre-season college hockey tournament, which commences the 31st season of Seawolf hockey. Games kick off 5:07 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Go Seawolves! View details >>

Photo © Michael Dinneen and UAA Athletics.

The 2009/2010 Friends of Seymour Club is presented in partnership with 26 Glacier Cruise and Phillips Cruises & Tours. Friends of Seymour and Klondike Club Members always receive a 20 percent discount on the regular adult fare. The 26 Glacier Cruise operates daily May through September from Whittier, Alaska aboard the most luxurious high-speed catamaran in Southcentral Alaska. Visit www.26glaciers.com.

Congratulations Keith O., winner of the September prize