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If you've been curious what it would be like to date a politician, you'll get your chance Friday. Elevate Alaska, an organization that describes itself as a nonpartisan group of young Alaska leaders who strive to elevate public dialogue, has organized a candidate speed-dating event at the Silverbow Inn downtown from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.  

Weather permitting, there will be a 152nd birthday observance for Judge James Wickersham from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the House of Wickersham, 213 Seventh St. "What a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood than to remember the man who changed Alaska destiny on his birthday, at his home," said Wickersham impersonator John Venables. "Long ago, James Wickersham's birthday was a celebrated as an Alaskan state holiday. He is recognized as the most significant Alaska citizen of the