Good morning, Anchorage.

Dusenbury Bike Park opens in South Anchorage today to honor the late cyclist whose daughter said the park celebrates his life, legacy and love of cycling, offering locals a new space to ride and remember his impact.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosts twice-monthly gatherings for Western Alaska families impacted by the recent typhoon, providing shared meals, cultural activities, and volunteer opportunities (including traditional dry fish preparation) to keep cultural ties strong.

The next event is June 28 at Fairview Recreation Center.

HEX LLC announced on Tuesday, June 23 that its subsidiary Atlantis LLC added the 190-foot offshore supply vessel Atlantis to boost Cook Inlet’s critical infrastructure support; the vessel is en route from the Panama Canal for homeporting in Homer & will arrive mid-July.

The Alaska Aviation Museum’s Fly By Festival will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Hood, featuring fly-bys by a 1929 Travel Air biplane and the turbine Goose to boost interest in aviation (tickets required).

A federal draft plan will open nearly all Alaska coasts to offshore drilling, which could put vital fisheries and coastal communities at risk; local groups urge the government to remove Alaska from the plan to protect jobs, food + culture.

A bill that would require psychiatric facilities to report on chemical and physical restraints and allow extended private calls for youth failed to become law after Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed it on June 18, leaving lawmakers unable to override his decision.

Greater Friendship Baptist Church partnered with VSP Eyes of Hope at Fairview Recreation Center this week to offer free eye exams and prescription glasses for residents without vision insurance (available for ages 5 and older) with the final clinic scheduled for Saturday.

Anchorage rock climber Brendan Wilkins, a Bettye Davis East alum, competed nationally and faced a setback from injury at a Colorado qualifier yet continues training at Colorado State University with sponsorships from Oncrux, PhysiVantage and Sendology as he aims to join the U.S. national team.

Scared Scriptless Improv Show

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Nave — $18 online — Enjoy a laugh indoors and escape the summer mosquitoes with a lively improv performance.

Family Paint Party

6-8 p.m. — Ravens Ring Brewing Company — Check website for pricing — Unleash your creativity while painting a whimsical landscape with friends in a fun, relaxed setting.

Summer Concert Series: Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles

7-8:30 p.m. — Ray E. Storck Homestead Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

Ty Dolla $ign Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Williwaw Social Outdoors — Tickets from $143 — Experience the unforgettable vibe of Ty Dolla Sign in Anchorage.

Summer Concert Series - Good Company at Stephenson Park

7-8:30 p.m. — Stephenson Park — Free entry — Enjoy local music in a beautiful neighborhood park setting.

6th Annual Ship Creek Coho Rodeo

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Bait Shack — $25 entry fee — Compete for cash prizes in a community fishing derby for silver salmon on the banks of Ship Creek.