Around Town
Today, Jan. 4
Sound off on the important issues at
Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley library. Details: 586-5267.
Organ concert with Alice J. Branton, noon, State Office Building.
Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, noon-1 p.m. every Friday, Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St.
Art As You Like It, 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30-7 p.m. every Friday, 8825 Mallard St., behind the Nugget Mall. Open noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissed earlier. Open lab 1-3 p.m.; Lego robotics 3:30-5 p.m.; prize raffle 4 p.m.; Torch Club 4-5 p.m.; movie/tournament 4:30-6:30 p.m.; teen skills lab 5-7 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.
Special open skate, 5:15-7 p.m., Treadwell Arena. $4 adults, $3 youth, $2 skate rental. Details: 586-0410 or www.juneau.org/parksrec/icerink.
Water safety instructor class, 5:45-9 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Participants must be 16 years old and able to pass a pre-course skills test and possess a current Fundamentals of Instructor Training certificate. $78.75 registration, plus $57.95 materials and certification. Details: 586-5325.
"Stepping Fully Into Your Light" workshop on moving beyond depression and fatigue, 6-8:30 p.m., Valentine Building, 119 Seward St., Suite 1. $175 by Nov. 15, $200 by Dec. 15 and $225 after Dec. 15. Details: 523-9355.
Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
Family karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday, Sweet Dream Teas and Anime, 8585 Old Dairy Road, in the same building as the Canton House. Details: 789-4401.
Cribbage, 7 p.m. every Friday, Juneau Senior Center. Enter through back door. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
First Friday Literary teen and adult program with Sarah Brooks,7 p.m., downtown library. Details: 586-5267.
Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo,7 p.m. every Friday, 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: Danielle, 463-5680 or 463-5690.
"Misery is Optional" Al-Anon meeting, 7-8 p.m. every Friday, call for location. Details: Toni, 209-8664.
Saturday, Jan. 5
Keep the Pace walking club, 8:45 a.m. every Saturday, Nugget Mall entrance closest to JoAnn's. Pedometers and incentives for walkers. Details: Christy, 364-4457 or christy.wallace@searhc.org.
Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Saturday, Cornerstone, 9290 Hurlock Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Sponsored by Juneau Youth Services. Details: Brad, 523-6549.
Dads and Babies Play Group, 9-11 a.m., REACH, 213 Third St. For dads and their babies up to 3 years old. Details: Michelle, 796-8463.
Adult court rentals, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at various Community Schools gyms. $20 per court per hour. Details: 523-1774.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 10-11 a.m., Juneau Public Health Center. Details: 789-8884.
Spanish play group for 2- to 6-year-olds, 10-11 a.m., Northern Light United Church. Learn Spanish through songs, stories and play. Details: 209-3566.
Coffee & Collections Series: "The Bear's Nest Scandal and Other Tales From Treadwell" presentation, 10-11:30 a.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Details: Alysia, 586-3572 or www.juneau.org/parksrec/museum.
"Stepping Fully Into Your Light" workshop on moving beyond depression and fatigue, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Valentine Building, 119 Seward St., Suite 1. $175 by Nov. 15, $200 by Dec. 15 and $225 after Dec. 15. Details: 523-9355.
Al-Anon Family Group Staying Alive meeting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church library. Free childcare provided. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.
"Tiling Floors and Walls" clinic, 11 a.m., Home Depot. Free.
Spanish Club for 2- to 6-year-olds, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Learn Spanish through songs, stories and play. Details: 209-3566.
Family karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Saturday, Sweet Dream Teas and Anime, 8585 Old Dairy Road, in the same building as the Canton House. Details: 789-4401.
Saturday Night Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Highway, lower floor conference room. Details: 790-4567.
Sunday, Jan. 6
Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Sunday, Cornerstone, 9290 Hurlock Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Sponsored by Juneau Youth Services. Details: Brad, 523-6549.
Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday, Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.
Widowed Persons Program brunch, noon, Capital Cafe in the Baranof Hotel. Social event for widows and widowers. Details: Sue,586-6424.
"Stepping Fully Into Your Light" workshop on moving beyond depression and fatigue, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Valentine Building, 119 Seward St., Suite 1. $175 by Nov. 15, $200 by Dec. 15 and $225 after Dec. 15. Details: 523-9355.
Recreational target shooting, 1-3 p.m. every Sunday, Juneau Hunter Education Facility, 5670 Montana Creek Road. With possible league matches to follow from 3-6 p.m. Details: 586-4101 or www.huntereducation.alaska.gov.
Narcotics Anonymous "Sunday New Beginnings" group, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center, 3240 Hospital Drive, behind Bartlett Regional Hospital. Details: 790-4567.
Adult open gym, 7-9 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. $4. Details: 523-1774.
Monday, Jan. 7
Correction: The Friday Empire incorrectly stated the date for the "Giuliani for
President" campaign volunteer meeting. It will be at 5 p.m. Monday at the
Mendenhall Valley library.
Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m., downtown library. Mendenhall Valley library Toddler Time is at 11 a.m. Details: 586-5267.
Juneau Lions Club meeting, noon every Monday, Prospector Hotel.
Helping Children Through Divorce/Separation workshop, noon-1 p.m., every Monday, Dimond Courthouse, Room 312. Details:463-4765.
Native Women's 12 Step Talking Circle, noon-1 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St.
Taku Toastmasters, 12:05-1 p.m., Federal Building Room 541. Public invited. Details: Steve, 586-1053.
Contract bridge, 1-4 p.m., Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen,463-6175.
50th Anniversary of Alaska's Statehood planning meeting, 1:30 p.m., downtown library. Volunteers to work on projects and events are needed. Anniversary will be June through July. Everyone welcome. Details: Kaysa, 957-6665.
Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30 p.m. every Monday, 8825 Mallard St., behind the Nugget Mall. Open noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissed earlier. Power hour 3-5 p.m.; open lab 3-4 p.m.; Lego robotics 4-5 p.m.; Keystone Club 5-6 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.
"Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007" class, 5-7 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.