2002/2003 Calendar of Events

January 2003

• 7th-9th - Russian Orthodox Christmas Eve and Starring. (907) 581-6001
• 14th - Russian Orthodox New Years Eve
• Qawalangin Tribe Annual Masquerade Ball. (907) 581-2920

February 2003

• Annual Polar Bear Run. (907) 581-1297
• Tacky Party, Aleutian Arts Council. (907) 581-1666
• KALEIDOSCOPE 2003 High School Art Show (907) 581-5150

March 2002

• March 9th  Soup-Off and Annual Auction, USAFV. (907) 581-1500
• 30th - April 28th - 10th Annual Community Art Show (907) 581-5150

April 2002

• Archaeology Week sponsored by Unalaska Historic Commission. (907) 581-1483
• April 13th -  Spring Bazaar at the Museum of the Aleutians.  A fair during the afternoon, followed by musical entertainment and refreshments in the evening. (907) 581-5150

May 2002

• Ironman Triatholon. (907) 581-1297
• Clean-Up Week sponsored by Unalaska Pride. (907) 581-2942
• Preservation Week and Memorial Day Memorial. Call the Unalaska Historic Commission at (907) 581-1483
• May 4th  Alaska Gold exhibit about 'life on the frontier' as Nome Gold Rush travelers, the McDaniel brothers, went through the Aleutians. (907) 581-5150
• May 26th - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary 1940's Community Dance
• May 27th - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Memorial Day Service including recognition of those who died 60 years ago during the bombing of Dutch Harbor and on September 11, 2001.
• May 31st - Sept 29th - World Record Halibut Derby. (907) 581-2612
• Fishing and Marine Charter Tours begin. (907) 581-2612

*Alaska Airlines has added some additional seats because of high demand. To make sure you get a seat call USTravel @ 1-(907)-581-3133 

June 2002

• June 1st-Aug 15th - Archaeological Dig program, Call the Museum of the Aleutians at (907) 581-5150.
• June 3rd - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Aleutians WWII Campaign slide show and dedication of signage at a WWII bomb crater.
• 3rd - Dutch Harbor Day
• June 3 - June 10 - North Pacific Fisheries Management Council meetings
• June 4 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Aleutians WWII Campaign slide show
• June 8 - June 13 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary WWII Film Festival and World War II weapons shoot
• June 12 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Return of Japanese flag to Captain of the m/v Nippon Maru for delivery to soldier's widow.
• June 16- Ballyhoo Lions Club 2nd Annual Soap Box Derby
• June 17 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Unangax Memorial Dance Festival and a Taste of Indigenous Foods
• June 23 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary World War II weapons shoot
• June 22 - June 25 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary Aleutians WWII Campaign Symposium and Reunion of Veterans serving in the Aleutians

* Seats on Alaska Airlines has added some additional seats because of high demand. To make sure you get a seat call USTravel @ 1-(907)-581-3133 

July,  2002

• July 4 - Aleutians WWII 60th Anniversary AMERICAN HEROES parade theme
• 4th - 4th of July Parade in Downtown Unalaska. Also a barbecue and softball tournament at the new field, and a carnival at Carls. (907) 581-1297
• Mount Ballyhoo Run. (907) 581-1297
• Gold Rush and the Aleutians,  Exhibit at the Museum. (907) 581-5150

August, 2002

• 3rd & 4th, 2002 - Tundra Golf Classic, call the Chamber of Commerce at (907) 581-4242
• Labor Day Carnival sponsored by St. Christopher by the Sea. (907) 581-4022
• Unangan Culture Camp. (907) 581-2612
• Annual Summer Bay Classic Bike/Run. (907) 581-1297

September, 2002

• 29th - World Record Halibut Derby Ends. (907) 581-2612
• Blueberry Bash sponsored by Unalaska Pride. (907) 581-2942
• Island 1/2 Marathon sponsored by PCR. (907) 581-1297
• Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of Alaska's Flag  Exhibit touring on the 75th anniversary of the State Flag competition in 1927.  The winning design was created by Benny Benson, a former resident of Unalaska.

October, 2002

November, 2001

• November 24th - The Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by Aleutian Arts Council. (907) 581-1297
• Chamber of Commerce Christmas Raffle. (907) 581-4242

December 2001

• Ballyhoo Lions Club Operation Santa. (907) 581-1864
• Community Christmas Choir, Methodist Church. (907) 581-1280
• 24th - Candlelight Service, Methodist Church. (907) 581-1280
• 31st - New Years Eve Party at the Grand Aleutian Hotel. (907) 581-3844

Other events throughout the year are: Aleutian Art Council Coffee Houses, art exhibits, museum exhibits,  musical performances, wine tasting and food demonstrations sponsored by the Grand Aleutian Hotel, and Qawalangin Tribe Culture Night every Monday. Call (907) 581-2612 for more information.

2001 Ferry/Cruise Ship Schedule

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