Around Town

Today

Bartlett Regional Hospital board of directors meeting, 5:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital administrative boardroom. Details: Robert, 586-2611.

Juneau World Affairs Council, 6 p.m., 2nd Floor of the Dimond Court Building. Dian Martin will speak on her experiences as a participant in the "Witness for Peace Delegation" to Colombia. A reception precedes the talk at 5:30. Details: Joe, 463-2624.

Juneau Chess Club, 6-7:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley library conference room. Sets provided and lessons for those interested. Details: Brian, 790-1934.

Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club meeting, 7 p.m., Downtown library. Election of officers, design of club jerseys, racing schedule and advocacy activities. Details: Dave, 790-7249.

Juneau Singles Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Aldersgate Church Library. Topic: "Things that go bump in the night fears." Details: 463-6933.

Planning Commission Meeting, 7 p.m., Assembly chambers. Details: 586-5278.

The International Union of Operating Engineer's Local #302 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Operating Engineer's Meeting Hall, 214 North Franklin Street. Details: Terry, 586-3850.

"Living with Schizophrenia and other Mental Illnesses," 7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Leadership training by Beth LeCrosse, president of NAMI Alaska. Details: Susan, 586-9849.

Wednesday, March 28

Household Recycling, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,, Capital Disposal, Tonsgard Court in Lemon Creek. For glass, aluminum, tin, cardboard and newspaper. Details: 586-5274.

Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m., Juneau downtown library. Details: 586-5249.

Boys and Girls Club of Juneau, noon-7 p.m., 8825 Mallard Street, behind the Nugget Mall. The Boys and Girls Club will be open this week for spring break. Details: 790-4535.

Juneau Chess Club, 4-8 p.m., Youth 4-6 p.m.; Adults 5:30-8 p.m., Downtown library conference room. Sets provided and lessons for those interested. Details: Brian, 790-1934.

Lands Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Assembly chambers. Details: 586-5278.

Thursday, March 29

Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m., Douglas library. Details: 364-2378.

Bike to Work Day planning meeting, noon, downtown library. Volunteers are welcome. Details: Dennis, 586-2384.

Baby-Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administrative Building Classroom. A class and support group for parents of babies from birth to 12 months. Details: 586-8424.

Bill Egan Forum, noon, Baranof Hotel. Speaker Georgianna Lincoln will present "Those People!" Details: Cindy, 790-3931.

Lenten Lunch, noon-1 p.m., McPhetres Hall. Speaker: Greg and Becky Roth. Details: Marie, 789-3218.

Boys and Girls Club of Juneau, noon-7 p.m., 8825 Mallard Street, behind the Nugget Mall. The Boys and Girls Club will be open this week for spring break. Details: 790-4535.

ASTF Teachers Conference, 1:30-6 p.m., Centennial Hall. Last year's ASTF teacher grant recipients will have booths to demonstrate their classroom projects. A public reception is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Details: Sharon, (907) 452-1624.

Introduction to Word 2000 Part 12, 5-7 p.m., Juneau Adult Education Center, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.

Joint Public Works & Facilities Committee and Lands Committee meeting, 5:15 p.m., Assembly Chambers. Regarding Lena Point Access for NOAA/NMFS. Details: 586-5278.

Childbirth Preparation, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administrative Building Classroom. Learn what to expect in labor and coping strategies. Details: 586-8424.

Juneau Tree Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Downtown Library, conference room. The committee is asking for public input on establishing goals and potential projects to undertake in the coming years. Details: Christopher, 586-1070 or Terry, 364-2828.

Gardening Class, 7-9:30 p.m., Hendrickson Annex Room 101 at UAS. "Simple Landscaping: Trees and shrubs for Juneau; pricing." Details: 465-8749.

Friday, March 30

Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m., Mendenhall Valley library. Details: 789-0125.

Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events. To be included, notices should be dropped off at 3100 Channel Drive. Or they can be faxed to 586-3028 or e-mailed to the newsroom clerk at nrclerk@juneauempire.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. the previous day for Tuesday-Friday papers, and noon Friday for Sunday's and Monday's edition.