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First Friday: Jones/Haneline Photographs and book signing by Stan Jones, author of the Nathan Active mystery series, and mosiac art by Kay Haneline. Friday December 6 5 PM-8 PM. First Friday at Cosmic Café, 701 W 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK

First Friday: “Lyon and Lyons”. Painting by Linda Infante Lyons. Encausting paintings by Cheryl Gibbs Lyon. December 6 5PM-10PM. First Friday at Linda Lyon’s Studio, 3701 Mountain View Drive on the corner of Price Street, Studio #103, Anchorage, AK.

Christmas in Spenard, December 03, 2013 until December 26, 2013,6:45 p.m. Tap Root, Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK.

Alaska Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, December 03, 2013, 7 p.m., Discovery Theatre, Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Anchorage AK. The finale of the concert is a performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2 Finale. The concert will also include a guest appearance by the Alaska Dance Theatre.

UAA Percussion Ensemble-Hot World Grooves Concert, December 5th, 2013, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
UAA Fine Arts Building Recital Hall, 3640 Alumni Drive , Anchorage, AK 99508
Local: 907-332-3234, Website: http://music.uaa.alaska.edu.

Anchorage International Film Festival, December 6th, 2013 - December 15th, 2013, Various venues. Website: http://www.anchoragefilmfestival.org.

Native Peoples' Bazaar, December 7th, 2013, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alaska Native Medical Center
http://anmc.org/auxiliary/anmc-craft-shop. Authentic traditional Alaska Native art and handicrafts. There will be a vintage table and collectors table as well as masks, baskets, dance fans, ivory, whalebone carvings, slippers, jewelry, dolls, Christmas ornaments and gift certificates available. Cash and checks only. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Entertainment includes singing, drumming and dancing. Admission is free.

We’ve already had snow and it will be back. It’s a good time to evaluate whether you are prepared for winter.

Does your car after studded snow tires? It’s legal now to change them over. For safety’s sake, you should make sure that your brakes, head lights, brake lights and turning signals are functioning as well.

Have you cleared your sidewalk of fallen leaves? Leaves which left to decompose become slick and can cause someone to slip and fall.

If you don’t have salt or sand left over from last winter for treating your walkway, this is a good time buy some. You don’t want to be driving to the store on slick roads on a Sunday morning with everyone else when the snows hits. You should also make sure that you have an ice scrapper to clear your car for the inevitable dump.

You should also have adequate foot wear for walking across ice. If you slip and fall on someone’s premises and ask them to be responsible for your injuries, the first question they will ask is, what kind of shoes were you wearing?

If you are a home owner, check to make sure that you have adequate insurance to protect you in the event that someone is injured on your premises.

If you own apartments, you have a duty to make sure that the premises are safe and clear of snow and ice. It’s your job to make sure the driveways and walkways are clear. Leaving a bucket of salt by the front door for the tenants to use isn’t good enough. If you have the resources to finance an apartment complex and write it off your taxes, you can spring for a snow and ice removal.

Yoga for Chronic Pain. Tuesdays 12:15 PM-1:15 PM. October 8 - October 29, 2013. $50. Inner Dance Studio, Anchorage. http://www.innerdanceyogastudio.com/  Taught by Jill Brekken, a physical therapist assistant.

Earth, Fire, Fibre XXIX, the popular mixed media art show often featuring Alaskan artists. October 6, 2013 - January 5, 2014. Anchorage Museum: http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/expansion/index.aspx.

Oktoberfest 2013. October 4-5, 2013, doors open at 7 PM. Egan Convention Center, Anchorage. Sponsored by the German Club of Anchorage. Adults $15, Children under 12, $5 (presumably the kids drink less beer.)

3-D Fright Haunted House begins the cherished Halloween season. October 4-5, October 11-12, October 17-31. 6-11 PM. Northway Mall, Anchorage. http://www.anchorage.net/events/3-d-fright-night-haunted-house.

Make it Alaskan Festival, the popular crafts fair. October 5-7, 2013. Sullivan arena, Anchorage

It’s time again for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk. October 5, 2013 10AM-2PM. Park Strip, Anchorage. http://makingstrides.acsevents.org.

Martin Short performs! October 6, 2013 7:30 PM. Performing Arts Center, Anchorage.

5th Annual Zombie Half Marathon and Kids’ Zombie 2K. October 12, 2013. Kincaid Park. Running in costume, not just a “Castle” episode. http://www.anchoragerunningclub.org/zombie.html.

The ever-popular Bead Arts Gala is back. October 14, 2013 10 AM-6 PM, Anchorage Museum. http://www.anchorage.net/events/bead-arts-gala.

Say it isn’t snow. But it will be soon. Learn snowshoeing basics. October 24, 2013 6-7:30 PM. REI, Anchorage. http://www.rei.com/event/43657/session/77145.

Fiddle player Eileen Ivers performs with the Anchorage Symphony October 26, 2013 at 8 PM. http://www.anchoragesymphony.org/web/home.aspx.

Spooktacular Ha-ha-halloween Show at the Snow Goose. Wear your costume! October 26 2013 at 8 PM. http://www.scaredscriptless.com/.

 

 

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If you decide that you want to hire an attorney for your workers compensation claim, you should first interview a few to see who you like.  It is important to feel comfortable with the attorney and be able to communicate with him or her.

When interviewing attorneys, you will want to know how long they have been litigating workers compensation cases, what kind of associations they belong to, whether they take continuing legal education, whether they have malpractice insurance and what their fees are.

In workers compensation cases, the attorney is allowed to charge a maximum of $300 for services in a consultation.

If the attorney accepts the case, he may require you to post litigation costs.  Otherwise, his fee will be paid when the Board enters an order determining whether the employer or the employee should pay the fees.  Usually the employer is required to pay the fees.

Never consult or hire someone who is not licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska.  There are people who claim to be paralegals or some other kind of legal professional but they have not gone to law school, have not passed the bar examination, are not regulated by the Bar Association and do not carry malpractice insurance.  If they give you bad advise or make a mistake in your case, you have no recourse against them.

By hiring an attorney licensed to practice law in the Alaska, you have the comfort of knowing that they are required to take at least 3 hours of ethics classes per year, that they are governed by the Bar Association and should have malpractice insurance.   In the event that something goes wrong, you can file a compliant with the Bar Association and/or file a malpractice suit against them.

By hiring an experienced attorney, you have the comfort of knowing that, in your best interests, that person in considering the ramifications of every action taken or not taken which can be particularly important in proper documentation of the claim, negotiations, settlement and timely prosecution of the case.  People who do not practice law do not have this experience.

Finally, practicing law without a license is a crime.  It should be reported to the Alaska Bar Association and to the District Attorney’s Office.

Anchorage and the vicinity is busy with summer events during July:

Gold Rush Girls, a play is beings staged at Cyrano’s, 413 D St from June 28 through August 4 at 7 PM.

Eagle River is celebrating the Fourth of July on the July 3 at the Eagle River Lions Park.  Fireworks at midnight.

Anchorage is celebrating the Fourth of July on July 4 with a parade and festival from 9 AM to 6 PM downtown.  Fireworks at Mulcahy Field.

Girdwood Forest Fair is July 5 through July 7.

Bear Paw Festival in Eagle River is July 11 through July 14: www.bearpawfestival.org.

The Governor is hosting the annual family picnic on Delay Park Strip on July 20 from 12 to 3 PM.

Ongoing events include:

Food truck carnival, Thursdays from 11 AM to 3 PM at Chilkoot Charlie’s.

Anchorage Market on Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM at Third and E Street.

Potter Marsh Bird Walk on Saturdays from 8 AM to 10 AM and Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Landscape Oil Painting class is offered by Linda Infante Lyons at the Anchorage Museum from July 15 to July 18, 6:30 to 9 PM.  For more information:  http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/learn/learn.aspx

Color Me Mine is hosting summer workshops.  For more information: www.anchorage.colormemine.com.

RED, the Tony award winning play about American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko as he paints the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York's famed Four Seasons Restaurant.

May 2nd, 2013 - June 16th, 2013, 7 p.m. Thurs, Fri, Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday, Cyrano's Theatre Company, 413 D St , Anchorage, AK 99501, Local: 263-2599, Website: http://www.cyranos.org.

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP.  Brush up on traditional black-and-white digital photography techniques. Learn how to evaluate shades of grey, light and form in subjects to capture dynamic monochrome images. Monday through Wednesday, May 6-8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.anchoragemuseum.org/learn/CLASSES_adult.aspx.

ALASKA WWII REMEMBRANCE DAY.  This musical narrative is dedicated to the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Attu and will take you on a journey through Alaska’s history during WWII. The program will include music from many cultures touched by the tumultuous time period of 1941-1945.  Alaska WWII Remembrance Day is presented by Russian American Colony Singers., May 9th, 2013 - May 11th, 2013, 7 p.m. Thursday; 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Patrick's Parish. http://alaskapac.centertix.net/eventperformances.asp?evt=1088.

FOOD TRUCK CARNIVAL.  Every Thursday, April 18th, 2013 - September 26th, 2013, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Chilkoot Charlie's parking lot

ARCTIC SIRENS CABARET FUNDRAISER FOR YWCA ALASKA, May 10th, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Snow Goose Theater, 717 3rd Avenue , Anchorage, AK 99503, Local: 907-245-7311, Website: http://www.arcticsiren.com.

ANCHORAGE MARKET & FESTIVAL, May 11th, 2013 - September 8th, 2013, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 3rd & E St. Parking Lot, 225 E Street , Anchorage, AK 99501, Local: 907-272-5634, Website: http://anchoragemarkets.com.

BEAR AWARE AT THE ALASKA ZOO, May 12th, 2013, Noon to 4 p.m., Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road , Anchorage, AK 99507, Local: 907-341-6463, Website: http://www.alaskazoo.org/bear-aware-event.

Not my usual topic, but I had the unhappy opportunity to review the law, and so I am sharing the benefit of my knowledge:

New vehicles:  Generally the manufacturer’s written warranty, including exclusions, will determine whether or not the dealer is responsible for repairs on new vehicles.  There is an exception, the so-called “federal emissions warranty” which is properly known as the Clean Air Act section 207 and codified at 42 USC 7541: http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/42/85/II/A/7541.

Amongst other warranties, 42 USC 7541 states that the manufacturer must warranty catalytic converter, electronic emissions control unit, and onboard emissions diagnostic device.  These components are warrantied for a period of 8 years or 80,000 miles.

GM in particular seems to be having problems with catalytic converters.  As long as you have properly maintained your vehicle (keep records), then GM is required to replace it.  Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer and demand repair.

Used vehicles:  Used vehicle service warranties are established by Alaska law.  See Alaska Department of Law Consumer Protection Unit’s website: http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/4545130.html.

Amongst other duties, a shop must provide a written repair order, a written estsimate, may not exceed the charges in the estimate without the customer's agreement, may not charge excessively, must return parts if requested by the customer when the repair order is place, and provide a written invoice when the repairs are completed.

Moreover, a shop may not refuse to release a vehicle if it is charging more than estimated without consent or charging excessivley.

If you are having a problem with a dearlership or a shop, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Unit:  http://www.law.alaska.gov/department/civil/consumer/cp_complaint.html.

Don't forget First Friday!  Artique will host First Friday on April 5 from 5-7 PM with new works from local artists on the theme of birds.  http://www.artiqueltd.com/.  Check out Linda Lyon's fabulous painting that will be in the exhibit on my FB:  https://www.facebook.com/keenanpowellak.

Artic Rose is featuring Alaska State Parks and Arts in the Parks program and is accepting submissions.

Comedy Improv, Fridays 8 PM.  Snowgoose.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone.  March 29 through April 21.  Thursdays to Saturdays 7 PM, Sundays 3 PM.  Cyrano’s.

The Circuitous Route of a Raven.  A lunch time talk given by Don Reardon, author of The Raven’s Gift, about his experiences in publishing.  April 4, 2013 11:30 AM  to 1 PM.  Kinley’s Restaurant.

April First Tap with Brett Dennen, folk/pop singer.  Bear Tooth.  Doors open at 8 PM.

Pirates of Penzance.  April 5 through April 7.  Friday through Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 4 PM.  PAC.

The Step Crew.  Irish step dancing.  April 13 at PAC.

Mosiacs workshop.  April 13-14.  Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-2.  Museum.  If you like mosiacs, there are ongoing classes in the Valley: http://arcticmermaidmosaics.com/.

Anchorage Symphony Orchestra Season Finale.  April 20 8 PM.  PAC.

Montery Jazz Festival on Tour.  April 28 7:30 PM PAC.

For more information, see http://www.anchorage.net/events.