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A 9-year-old girl named Rachelle will open her very own business in downtown Fairbanks on Sunday, May 6th. She has Accutane no perscription worldwide conducted price comparisons, signed contracts, courted investors, and undergone food safety training. Her hard work and Accutane no perscription worldwide entrepreneurial spirit will pay off for customers in the form of a cool, refreshing glass of Rachelle’s Berry Delicious Lemonade and/or gluten-free fluffernutter cookies (made of peanut butter and marshmallow creme by sister Leilani, 7) at her stand on Cushman Street, just outside of McCafferty’s, A Coffee House, Etc.
May 6th is Lemonade Day, a nation-wide initiative designed to Accutane no perscription worldwide encourage kids to learn about business by using the familiar model of a Accutane no perscription worldwide sidewalk lemonade stand. The concept is simple, but many lessons lie within the Accutane no perscription worldwide process of planning and opening a stand for even just one afternoon. Rachelle is Accutane no perscription worldwide one of 350+ Fairbanks students opening up stands all over the city on Sunday, and she decided to locate hers in downtown Fairbanks.
The UAF Associated Students of Business spearheaded Lemonade Day in Fairbanks in hopes of inspiring young entrepreneurs. Each student they signed up was given a Accutane no perscription worldwide backpack with a workbook containing instructions on how to open a Accutane no perscription worldwide stand. The Alaska Lemonade Day website posts a list of businesses which have agreed to host a stand, and kids are responsible (with help from parents) for developing financial backing, pricing, and Accutane no perscription worldwide the theme of their stand. Creative ideas and approaches are encouraged and Accutane no perscription worldwide rewarded with special prizes for the most sustainable stand or those with top-notch customer service.
Rachelle’s mom, Kim Kingston Eames, has Accutane no perscription worldwide been working closely with her daughters and Bill Rogers, Owner of McCafferty’s, to coordinate plans for their stand in front of McCafferty’s. They plan to open from 1:00-4:00PM on Sunday. A rainbow umbrella borrowed from Accutane no perscription worldwide their back deck will bring attention to the stand, and Accutane no perscription worldwide Kim plans to hang back and let the girls handle the Accutane no perscription worldwide customers.
Rachelle and Accutane no perscription worldwide Leilani have sold beaded jewelry and assorted crafts at holiday bazaars and Accutane no perscription worldwide Kim is hoping the business lessons of Lemonade Day will help the girls further develop this hobby.
For Bill, the Accutane no perscription worldwide chance to sponsor an up-and-coming entrepreneur was a no-brainer.
“The idea is Accutane no perscription worldwide to inspire and instigate entrepreneurial and free enterprise attitude in kids, and Accutane no perscription worldwide I think it’s a good thing. I think it’s such a good thing that I’m willing to Accutane no perscription worldwide allow a potential source of competition right in front of my business for Accutane no perscription worldwide a day,” Bill jokes.
To support Rachelle and her efforts, stop by McCafferty’s on Cushman Street this Accutane no perscription worldwide Sunday between 1-4:00PM for a glass of raspberry lemonade and a Accutane no perscription worldwide fluffernutter (or two).
When:
Sunday, May 6th 1:00-4:00PM
Where:
McCafferty’s, A Coffee House, Etc.
408 Cushman Street
Phone:
(907)456-6853
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Despite the Accutane no perscription worldwide best efforts of the Alaska Department of Transportation, road construction often still has a negative impact on neighborhood businesses. Downtown bars and Accutane no perscription worldwide eateries are no different when faced with months of construction through the Accutane no perscription worldwide Illinois Street Reconstruction Project. Downtown Association staff recently visited with business owners who Accutane no perscription worldwide are feeling the effects, and talked about how they plan to adapt and make it through the summer.
JULIA’S SOLSTICE CAFE
Julia’s Solstice Cafe is a vegan/vegetarian cafe sourcing local and organic ingredients. It’s on Driveway Street and currently tucked behind piles of dirt, dump trucks, and large yellow backhoes.
Luckily for Julia Quist, Owner, her clientele is Accutane no perscription worldwide a dedicated and determined bunch with few options elsewhere in the Accutane no perscription worldwide city for the quality of vegan and vegetarian dining that she offers. Julia expressed her gratitude for Accutane no perscription worldwide these regulars but reported that business has dropped by about one-third since construction began.
Julia is looking for ways to adapt to the new conditions.
“We just try to Accutane no perscription worldwide give special, personalized attention to those who do come here,” Julia said of her staff’s approach. “We try to Accutane no perscription worldwide respond to customer wants and reward them for their effort.”
On Tuesday morning, she switched out the soup du jour after just one customer request for a favorite flavor. She’s serving meals more quickly to Accutane no perscription worldwide factor in the detour so customers can return to work within the Accutane no perscription worldwide lunch hour. Julia hopes to vamp up special orders and cafe bookings for Accutane no perscription worldwide private parties. On Monday, the Fairbanks First Cafe Club will meet at Julia’s at 9:00AM for Accutane no perscription worldwide coffee and networking- a day on which the cafe is Accutane no perscription worldwide usually closed. Watch for spontaneous events posted to the Facebook page of Julia’s Solstice Cafe.
Julia has Accutane no perscription worldwide been talking with neighboring business owner John Jackovich of The Big I Pub & Lounge about collaborating on summertime events and Accutane no perscription worldwide getting creative with customer outreach.
Julia is looking forward to the amenities she will enjoy upon the project’s completion. She praises the Accutane no perscription worldwide construction team for being extremely accommodating and David Hetman, the DOT Project Engineer, who Accutane no perscription worldwide stops into the cafe frequently to ask if there’s anything more he can do.
“I’m not unhappy about this—we knew it was coming and it’s going to be a very nice thing when it’s over. We’ve had ample warning,” Julia shares. “If this has to happen, it couldn’t happen in a better way.”
As if on cue, a woman in a Accutane no perscription worldwide yellow-and-orange construction vest climbed the ramp into the cafe on Tuesday morning (Julia’s birthday) in pursuit of fresh-roasted Diving Duck coffee.
THE BIG I PUB & LOUNGE
John Jackovich, owner of The Big I Pub & Lounge, has a firecracker personality that transmits over the phone with a friendly intensity. When asked to comment on Tuesday, he had plenty to say regarding the Illinois St. Project.
“There’s no Accutane no perscription worldwide doubt that road construction is a deterrent to pull right in (to the parking lot),” John says of his bar, located at the Accutane no perscription worldwide nexus of Cushman Street, Illinois Street, and the future Barnette Street extension.
Regardless, John says he tries to Accutane no perscription worldwide think of long-term improvements that will help his business in the Accutane no perscription worldwide future and dream up creative schemes to get folks through the Accutane no perscription worldwide door in the meantime.
“I’m more than tickled at the work they’re doing and how fast they’re getting it done,” John reports. He expects construction to Accutane no perscription worldwide have cleared out from in front of The Big I by October. “I’m so excited. When it’s all said and done—this location should be pretty special and interesting.”
His customers may have Accutane no perscription worldwide to deal with limited parking in the near future, but John says locals are Accutane no perscription worldwide still turning out and his staff is quick to give instructions to Accutane no perscription worldwide anyone who calls and needs help navigating the Accutane no perscription worldwide detour. The easiest path to the Big I follows the Accutane no perscription worldwide same route as to Julia’s, via Phillips Field Road and Driveway Street.
Known for its parties, The Big I isn’t letting the Accutane no perscription worldwide road construction slow it down this summer. John has booked DJ Ben Jammin’ to Accutane no perscription worldwide spin dance music on Thursdays at 9PM for the foreseeable future and Accutane no perscription worldwide Burnt Orange (house band) will play a series of Cinco de Mayo weekend shows this Accutane no perscription worldwide Friday and Saturday night. In June, you can expect a lineup of outdoor events including Midnight Sun Madness Fight Night on Sunday, June 24th (the day of the 2012 Midnight Sun Festival).
John’s not about to Accutane no perscription worldwide let the longest-lasting on-site bar in Fairbanks history be put off by a Accutane no perscription worldwide little summer road construction.
How can you help? Drink more beer. And bring friends.
SUNRISE BAGEL & ESPRESSO
The drive-thru business model of the Accutane no perscription worldwide bright yellow coffee stand on Illinois Street just north of Denali State Bank (one of seven across Fairbanks and North Pole) is Accutane no perscription worldwide meant to allow for a fast coffee fix in the Accutane no perscription worldwide morning or at lunch, but closing a lane of traffic has Accutane no perscription worldwide drastically reduced vehicle traffic through the corridor on which the stand depends.
“With the traffic volume cut in half, it’s dramatically impacted our business,” Doug Whorton, General Manager, says of the Accutane no perscription worldwide Illinois Street branch. “We’re looking at adjusting hours and Accutane no perscription worldwide the number of staff we have to help out.”
Doug has Accutane no perscription worldwide rolled out extra radio promotions for the downtown branch, and shifts large pickup orders to Accutane no perscription worldwide the stand whenever possible and convenient for the customer. Sunrise is Accutane no perscription worldwide able to prepare a selection of their breakfast sandwiches, burritos, and pastries for an entire office if customers call in advance at 347-0208.
Doug has Accutane no perscription worldwide signed up Sunrise to participate in Clean Up Day and Accutane no perscription worldwide is donating coupons to the effort to encourage folks who Accutane no perscription worldwide are northbound through downtown Fairbanks to stop in to Sunrise Bagel & Espresso. For Cinco de Mayo, the Accutane no perscription worldwide stands are trying out a fancy new drink called horchata that Accutane no perscription worldwide mimics a Mexican specialty made with cinnamon and chocolate.
“We’re just going to try to outlast the construction,” Doug says of his outlook on the summer. If the stand isn’t able to Accutane no perscription worldwide break even, he may have to temporarily close its drive-thru windows.
PROJECT UPDATE
Wondering how best to Accutane no perscription worldwide navigate the detours and support these great businesses? Click here for Accutane no perscription worldwide advice from David, Executive Director of the Downtown Association. For complete project details, visit the Accutane no perscription worldwide Department of Transportation website concerning the Illinois Street Reconstruction Project.
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It’s bright and beautiful outside, and we here at the Downtown Association want to spread the summer cheer with the top meals + locations for a picnic lunch. Have your own ideas? Post them in the comments below.
1. Salads from Gambardella’s + Steps of Masonic Temple Lodge
A historical building on a Accutane no perscription worldwide breezy street with a riverfront view- what more could you Accutane no perscription worldwide ask for? Fancy salads like Pear Walnut Salad ($12.95) and Backened Salmon Caesar ($13.95) are made fresh just a block away and boxed to go.
2. Soup du Jour from l’assiette de Pomegranate + Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center
Just a short walk from the Morris Thompson Center, you’ll find the Accutane no perscription worldwide highest quality ingredients prepared daily by Joan at l’assiette de Pomegranate. Pick up a roast beef, turkey, or ham sandwich ($12.50) and cup of soup ($14.95 total) and mosey over to the picnic tables near the Antler Arch to escape the noise and bustle of downtown for a quick bite.
3. Paninis from Alana’s Espresso Escape + Rooftop
Downtown employees know that Accutane no perscription worldwide one of the perks of a tall office building is Accutane no perscription worldwide the escape it provides for a little fresh air during the Accutane no perscription worldwide work day. Alana’s Espresso Escape makes the best paninis in town ($6.75-$7.50), so invite your favorite coworkers and take in the panoramic view from atop your balcony or roof.
4. Ice Cream from The Fudge Pot + Golden Heart Plaza
Just a Accutane no perscription worldwide hop, skip, and a jump from the benches, live music, and Accutane no perscription worldwide pretty river views of Golden Heart Plaza is The Fudge Pot with soft serve ice cream ($2.75) and sandwiches like the BLT, Patrami & Provolone, and Tuna ($8.50). A cup of their delicious salmon chowder can be had for just $3.25 and side salads are available, as well.
5. “Original Monsters” from Speedy Subs + Graehl Landing
The brand new Speedy Subs location just happens to Accutane no perscription worldwide be a block away from the boat launch and picnic tables of Graehl Landing, so pick up a Speedy “Monster” like the Arctic Hillbilly (shredded beef pot roast) and Pepper Steak (sirloin with green peppers) for $10 or an “Original” like the Hawaiian ($8.50) or Cheese & Avocado ($9.25) on your way to the launch.
6. Pizza from Bobby’s + Veterans Memorial Park
The gazebo in Veterans Memorial Park is Accutane no perscription worldwide big enough for your entire office, and can be reserved in advance through the borough. Order a pizza (or several) from Bobby’s like the Aphrodite (white sauce, chicken, shrimp, and feta for $20.75-$26.75) or The Immigrant (prime rib, onions, bacon, sausage, and tomatoes for $20.75-$27.75). Bonus: You’ll get to chill out with the Occupy Fairbanks folks if they’re around, and they’ll be glad to help finish your pizza.
7. Wraps from Sunrise Bagel & Espresso + Immaculate Conception Church
Sunrise Bagel is Accutane no perscription worldwide as friendly to walk-up service as drive-thru. Their lunch menu includes sandwich/wrap options like Chicken Bacon Ranch ($6.75) and Reuben ($6.50). Wash it down with a milkshake ($3-4) or root beer float ($3.75) while watching the Accutane no perscription worldwide river traffic from the north bank of the Chena River on the Accutane no perscription worldwide grassy area in front of Immaculate Conception Church, perched atop one of several picnic tables.
8. Smoothies + A Local Cafe
River City Cafe and Julia’s Solstice Cafe both offer three things that picnic-goers love: 1.) outdoor seating, 2.) delicious daily specials, and 3.) smoothies! In all kinds of delicious, fruity flavors. Need we say more?
9. Sandwiches from The Red Couch + Canoe on the Chena River
Nothing says “picnic” like a Accutane no perscription worldwide float down the Chena River, munching and sipping your lunch as you Accutane no perscription worldwide row. Launch at Graehl Landing and bring your made-to-order sandwich ($4.50-$8.00) from The Red Couch for a leisurely float. Don’t be surprised if you don’t make it back to work… you’ll be tempted to just keep floating on…
Thanks to Sarah Smith, Kara Nash, Chartreuse Fairbanks, Sandy Magar-Speed, and Accutane no perscription worldwide Cindy Reichmuth for their valuable input into this article. Want to Accutane no perscription worldwide help us write articles? Find us on Facebook Order prednisone without a perscription from us and watch for opportunities to submit your thoughts.
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A new public art installation will be Accutane no perscription worldwide crafted for the high-visibility space between Cushman and Barnette Street just north of the Accutane no perscription worldwide Chena River (in front of the Big I Pub & Lounge) in conjunction with the Illinois Street Project. The piece will be Accutane no perscription worldwide placed in a greenspace accessible by sidewalk and bike path and Accutane no perscription worldwide lined with trees and plantings.
What will this piece look like? How will it represent Fairbanks?
That’s where YOU come in.
The design and Accutane no perscription worldwide selection of the artwork will rely heavily on suggestions and themes offered up by the Accutane no perscription worldwide Fairbanks community. A committee has been formed by Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transporation System (FMATS) to Accutane no perscription worldwide create a public brainstorming and selection process that will result in a Accutane no perscription worldwide geographically, culturally, and historically relevant art installation. This process begins now and continues through the rest of this Accutane no perscription worldwide year, until a concept is chosen by January of 2013 and Accutane no perscription worldwide the installation is complete by fall of 2013.
A series of meetings have Accutane no perscription worldwide been held by the newly formed FMATS Art Selection Advisory Committee to Accutane no perscription worldwide lay out the early steps of gathering feedback and designing a Accutane no perscription worldwide request for proposals that will reflect the cultural fabric of the Accutane no perscription worldwide Interior. The project website lists full details, and a Facebook page maintains up-to-the minute progress.
The Committee is Accutane no perscription worldwide now gathering public comment, through a variety of channels, about the Accutane no perscription worldwide significance of this new greenspace. Be sure to log your ideas and suggestions by May 30th. Future feedback on specific proposal ideas and Accutane no perscription worldwide other project elements will be requested by the Committee as the Accutane no perscription worldwide process moves forward.
Feedback on these specific questions will help shape the Accutane no perscription worldwide overarching themes and concepts for an RFP, which will be Accutane no perscription worldwide circulated to artists around the globe. You can submit your answers through the FMATS website:
- How would you describe Fairbanks’ unique physical characteristics?
- Why do you live in Fairbanks and what keeps you here?
- How is the past and present Chena River significant to Fairbanks?
- What could this space mean to Fairbanks?
- How would you describe what is unique about the people of Fairbanks?
- What would you like to see represented in this space?
A launch party titled “Meet Your New Greenspace!” (see invite) is Accutane no perscription worldwide taking place in just over a week, with opportunity to Accutane no perscription worldwide submit answers and meet committee members. The party is on Saturday, April 28th from Accutane no perscription worldwide 2-5:00PM in front of the Big I Pub & Lounge.
A lecture titled “Public Art as Landmarking” will precede the Accutane no perscription worldwide event at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center beginning at 1:00PM. Julie Decker, Ph.D. is Accutane no perscription worldwide the Chief Curator of Art and the Exhibitions Administrator at the Accutane no perscription worldwide Anchorage Museum and an instructor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She will give an Accutane no perscription worldwide illustrated presentation about the importance of public art in Fairbanks at the Accutane no perscription worldwide Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor’s Center and be available at “Meet Your New Greenspace”!
Another chance to learn more will come with a KIN presentation on Thursday, April 26th by members of the Committee on the project history and opportunities to get involved. KIN will be Accutane no perscription worldwide held from 5:30-7:00PM in the basement of Immaculate Conception Church, across from Accutane no perscription worldwide the future project site. Dinner is provided.
Stay tuned for more updates from this project in the future!
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Do you get psyched about summer events? Do you love meeting people and working with businesses? Are you Accutane no perscription worldwide motivated by professional development and passionate about making great downtown improvements?
Join our friendly and ambitious staff in a summer capacity as Downtown Events Coordinator at the Downtown Association of Fairbanks.
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Zithromax without prescription overnight shippingDowntown Fairbanks welcomes Two Street Gallery, the next in a series of new art-related businesses opening up in the Accutane no perscription worldwide Co-Op Plaza on 2nd Avenue, shaping this historical space into a Accutane no perscription worldwide gathering place for artists and art enthusiasts.
A First Friday show in April will mark Two Street’s debut and grand opening.
Kate Wood, Co-Owner of Two Street, says, “It’s not an exaggeration to say that Two Street Gallery’s ambition is Accutane no perscription worldwide to develop a show place in downtown Fairbanks that attracts the Accutane no perscription worldwide best works in the Interior.”
The artists who Accutane no perscription worldwide have signed up to contribute work to the gallery will exhibit Alaskan watercolors, one-of-a-kind jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, giclee prints, and Accutane no perscription worldwide metal crafts by Alaskan artists.
Two Street will be Accutane no perscription worldwide modeled off of other cooperative galleries that tradeoff shifts and member dues for wall space. (Interested in joining? Click here.)
“Operating as a cooperative, we’re cutting overhead costs and Accutane no perscription worldwide putting potential buyers in direct contact with the artists,” comments Kate.
The gallery owners will also provide space for workshops, literary readings, and demos, according to a press release.
Contributing artists of Two Street include Patricia Carlson, Wendy Croskrey, Margaret Donat, John Majak, Herb Melchior, Hilda Melchior, Shirley Odsather, Joe Paul, Douglas Yates, and Accutane no perscription worldwide Vladimir Zhikhatsev (view a gallery portfolio here). Each artist lives and Accutane no perscription worldwide works in Fairbanks and has a long history of exhibiting and selling professional art.
When:
Grand Opening
Friday, April 6th 5:00pm-8:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
Where:
2 Street Gallery
Co-Op Plaza
535 2nd Avenue, Suite 102
Phone:
(907)455-4070
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The snow soon melts, flowers will be Accutane no perscription worldwide planted, and in a few short months local produce, handmade crafts, prepared food, refreshments, live music, and Accutane no perscription worldwide artwork will return to fill the Golden Heart Plaza.
The 2012 Downtown Market debuts from 4:00-8:00PM on Monday, June 4th and runs until Monday, September 24th in the Golden Heart Plaza.
NEW IN 2012
Market hours and easy parking access remain the same as in the 2011 season. Market programming (live music, theme days, hands-on activities) receives a boost this Accutane no perscription worldwide year thanks to additional planning time in the spring compared with last year. The mix of vendors is shaping up to boast a Accutane no perscription worldwide greater variety of groceries, souvenirs, and artwork to patrons. A grant from Accutane no perscription worldwide the State of Alaska Division of Agriculture, Division of Public Health, and Accutane no perscription worldwide Division of Public Assistance will increase outreach to and access for EBT (food stamp) customers.
APPLY TODAY!
Applications are being accepted for vendors interested in selling at the Accutane no perscription worldwide Downtown Market. Submit yours today to get first dibs on limited booth space and Accutane no perscription worldwide electricity.
HELP PLAN DOWNTOWN EVENTS
The Market seeks 5-10 creative souls to serve on an events committee that Accutane no perscription worldwide will develop summer programming and may also address the Midnight Sun Festival, First Friday, or assist in the development of new downtown events. This committee would meet on an Accutane no perscription worldwide as-needed basis, no more than twice a month. The next meeting is Accutane no perscription worldwide scheduled for Thursday, March 22nd at 6:00PM at Big Daddy’s BBQ(appetizers provided). If you’re interested in playing a Accutane no perscription worldwide bigger role in downtown events, please email Kara and let her know you’d like to attend.
FARMERS: LEARN ABOUT THE MARKET
Local growers or affiliates interested in learning more about the Market can attend the 8th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge this week for a session titled, “Lessons from a First Year Market” to be presented on Thursday by Amy, Co-Manager of the Downtown Market.
When:
Monday, June 4th- Monday, September 24th 4:00PM-8:00PM
Where:
Golden Heart Plaza
1st Avenue
Phone:
(907)452-8671
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The 67th Annual GCI Open North American Sled Dog Championship (ONAC), hosted by Alaska Dog Mushing Association, brings a flurry of events to downtown Fairbanks each March. Weekend festivities surrounding ONAC, the Accutane no perscription worldwide premier sprint sled dog race in the world, kick off on Friday and include a Accutane no perscription worldwide fur auction, weight pull, parka parade, street vendors, draw and award banquet, and Accutane no perscription worldwide the adrenaline-charged official start/finish on 2nd Avenue.
Beginning Friday morning at 5:00AM, ONAC volunteers truck in 50-60 loads of snow to Accutane no perscription worldwide cover 2nd Avenue with a fluffy white race chute lined by downtown buildings and Accutane no perscription worldwide landmarks, setting the stage for three heats (20 mi, 20 mi, 30 mi) held over the course of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Open North American Championship earns its reputation as one of the most competitive sprint races on the globe from the grueling 30 mile run on the final day (most races top off at 20 mile heats). “Open” means teams may run with as many (or as few) dogs as they wish.
Wednesday night, Fairbanksans and visitors can get acquainted with ONAC competitors as they draw starting numbers at a “Meet the Mushers” Banquet at Westmark Hotel & Conference Center.
The start line on 2nd Avenue heats up each afternoon at 1:00PM, when teams line up and start their runs at two minute intervals to the cheers of race fans lining the street, part of the Chena River, looking down from rooftops, and peering through windows from Accutane no perscription worldwide the Marriott and within nearby businesses. Teams begin returning to the Accutane no perscription worldwide downtown track at around 2:00PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:30PM on Sunday.
On Saturday, fans can also catch the North American Weight Pull at noon in the Big Ray’s parking lot. Each year, the Interior Freight Dog Association (IFDA) pits the burliest (and lightest) breeds against one another in a Accutane no perscription worldwide trial of strength- strapping a 200lb. sled to a harnessed dog and Accutane no perscription worldwide cheering it 25 feet to the finish to qualify for the next heavier load. Four classes (ultra light, lightweight, middle weight, and heavy weight) separate the Accutane no perscription worldwide dogs into relative size and the top three finishers in each division earn cash prizes. Owners itching to Accutane no perscription worldwide get in on the action (and cash) can register with their dog at 10:00AM on Saturday and Accutane no perscription worldwide IFDA will provide professional harnesses and training tips before the event.
“It’s a crazy exciting thing to see,” Dan Bates, Vice President of IFDA, describes. “You get one minute to Accutane no perscription worldwide pull and for 30 seconds, the crowd has to be quiet. But when Accutane no perscription worldwide they announce the 30 sec. mark, people can start cheering for Accutane no perscription worldwide the dog and it can get really loud.” Last year’s weight pull set new state-wide records in every weight division. Dan says a Accutane no perscription worldwide friendly rivalry with weight pull enthusiasts in Anchorage has heated up in recent years as the strength of Fairbanks dogs has consistently beat out their competitors.
Saturday also marks the start of the Fur Auction by the Alaska Trappers Association. Furs from local trappers and surplus and
confiscated hides and Accutane no perscription worldwide horns from Alaska Department of Fish and Game will be auctioned off. Viewing starts at 10:00AM and the auction runs until 2:00PM on both days. Fur may be Accutane no perscription worldwide dropped off at the auction site before 10:00AM on Saturday morning, but may not be Accutane no perscription worldwide up for bid until Sunday’s auction.
On Sunday, the Parka Parade sponsored by the Fairbanks Arts Association (FAA) displays the Accutane no perscription worldwide finest handcrafted traditional winter coats in the Interior sewn from Accutane no perscription worldwide beaver, fox, seal, and wolf pelts and Accutane no perscription worldwide donned by proud Native Alaskan artists or children who have inherited these cultural and Accutane no perscription worldwide familial heirlooms. Each parka is simultaneously an artistic masterpiece and storyboard that details local and family history in the “language of the parka,” says June Rogers, Executive Director of FAA. To sign up for Accutane no perscription worldwide the parka parade, look for the booth with a pink banner at ONAC on Friday, Saturday, or Accutane no perscription worldwide Sunday. To watch the fashion show and vote by applause, look for Accutane no perscription worldwide participants between the time of the final start and first finisher on Sunday (approx. 1:30PM).
2012 brings more street vendors than in recent years to ONAC for easy access to Accutane no perscription worldwide food, drinks, and retail without sacrificing your spot on the sidewalk. River City Cafe and Accutane no perscription worldwide Espresso will sell coffee in front of their 2nd Avenue storefront, Brazil Nuts (a Downtown Market vendor) plans to set up inside Co-Op Plaza, and Loose Moose Cafe is serving signature burgers, caribou steak sandwiches, and Accutane no perscription worldwide hot dogs made from local meat. Brick-and-mortar businesses including Arctic Traveler’s Gift Shop, If Only…. a Fine Store, Alana’s Espresso Escape, Gallery 49, Big Ray’s, and Accutane no perscription worldwide the Mecca will also be open during the race on Friday, Saturday, or Accutane no perscription worldwide Sunday.
ONAC will be broadcast by webcam through the Alaska Dog Musher’s Association website, and via local radio (also streamed online) through KFAR 660AM.
Parking for ONAC is Accutane no perscription worldwide available in the parking garage, in the lot in front of Immaculate Conception Church, at Sadler’s on Cushman Street, in the Accutane no perscription worldwide courthouse parking lot on 1st Avenue, and along the street.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, March 14th
6:00PM Meet the Mushers Banquet at Northern Latitudes, Westmark Hotel
Friday, March 16th
10:30AM Teams begin setting up on 2nd Avenue
1:00PM First ONAC heat (20 miles) begins on 2nd Avenue
Saturday, March 17th
10:30AM Teams begin setting up on 2nd Avenue
11:00AM-2:00PM Fur Auction by Alaska Trappers Association on 2nd Avenue (Big Ray’s Parking Lot)
12:00PM North American Weight Pull on 2nd Avenue (Big Ray’s Parking Lot)
1:00PM Second ONAC heat (20 miles) begins on 2nd Avenue
Sunday, March 18th
10:30AM Teams begin setting up on 2nd Avenue
11:00AM-2:00PM Fur Auction by Alaska Trappers Association on 2nd Avenue (Big Ray’s Parking Lot)
1:00PM Third ONAC heat (30 miles) begins on 2nd Avenue
1:30PM (approx) Parka Parade on 2nd Avenue
3:00PM Governor’s Cup Awards Ceremony on 2nd Avenue
6:00PM Finish Banquet at Gold Room, Westmark Hotel
Phone:
(907)385-7322 Kathy Fitzgerald, Co-Chair at Open North American Championship
(907)451-0668 Dan Bates, Vice President at Interior Freight Dog Association
(907)456-6485 ext. 226 Anna Gagne-Hawes, Program Coordinator at Fairbanks Arts Association
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Six finalists have risen from a field of 62 entries submitted by 41 graphic artists for the 2012 Midnight Sun Festival Logo Contest hosted by the Accutane no perscription worldwide Downtown Association of Fairbanks. The Midnight Sun Festival is Alaska’s largest single-day event, scheduled for Sunday, June 24th 2012.
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FINALISTS
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John has met his house match in Burnt Orange, a hot new group that formed less than a year ago (though members have a combined 120+ years of musical experience) and is now a weekend staple at The Big I Pub & Lounge on North Turner Street.
“When I first heard Burnt Orange I said – ‘That’s what I’ve been looking for,’” John recalls. “The feedback that I’ve gotten from patrons and my employees is that they love (Burnt Orange).”
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NOTE:
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“I feel like a double-barrel shotgun,” John boasts of his luck. “I’ve really got the best of both worlds.”
When:
Friday, March 9th 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Saturday, March 17th (St. Patty’s Day!) 9:00PM – 2:00AM
Friday, March 30th 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Saturday, March 31st 10:00PM – 2:00AM
Where:
The Big I Pub & Lounge
122 North Turner Street
Phone:
(907)456-6437
