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An ice fishing jamboree, a fundraising walk and lots of music

February 12, 2023 by Molly Brenneman

An ice fishing jamboree, a fundraising walk and lots of music

Elizabeth Anderson, 4, gets help ice fishing from her mother Jennifer Anderson Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, on Jewel Lake. The Swim Like a Fish Foundation hosts the annual Ice Fishing Jamboree, which offers anyone the opportunity to learn how to ice fish for free. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch News)

If you’re interested in ice fishing, this may be your weekend to learn the ropes at the Jewel Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree on Saturday. If music is more your thing, there are plenty of options, including a couple of performances at Spenard and Roland Roberts live at Williwaw.

Mamma Mia!: 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday, West High, 1700 Hillcrest Drive

The West High theater company will produce the popular musical based on ABBA songs composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Tickets are $10.

United Way’s Walk 4 Warmth: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 616 W. 10th Ave.

This event was organized to raise awareness and funds for families and individuals struggling to meet expenses such as utility bills. The walk is free but participants must register.

Jewel Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jewel Lake, 4401 W. Dimond Blvd.

This all-ages event is the kickoff to the 2023 Bait Shack Community Event Series. Anglers are welcome to bring their own gear but a limited number of rods and lures will be available to use for free. Residents 18 and older and non-resident anglers 16 and older must have a valid 2023 license.

Valentine’s Day for Animals: Saturday, noon to 3 p.m., Alaska Zoo, 4731 O’Malley Road

This special themed day at the Alaska Zoo features zoo pets, a petting zoo, fun activities in the Discovery Center, and animal enrichment. It is free and open to the public.

Valoweekend: Saturday at 6 p.m., The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road

This event features local musicians and vendors. Musically, Ed Washington, Zane Penny and ManLadyLadyMan headline the project. Vendors include Created With Cara and Broken Moon Creations, among others. Tickets are $20.

Roland Roberts Band: Saturday, 8 p.m., Williwaw Social, 609 F St.

Spanning country, rock and blues, Roland Roberts has established himself as one of the state’s top Americana songwriters. Roberts hits the Williwaw stage with the full band on Saturday.

Spenard Roadhouse 14th Anniversary: ​​Saturday, 8 p.m., Spenard Roadhouse, 1049 W. Northern Lights Blvd.

The restaurant in the heart of Spenard is celebrating its 14th anniversary with the help of Past Our Prime, who are providing music.

Check our online calendar for more event listings at adn.com/calendar.

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