Around Town
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League of Women Voters Alaska Convention, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Assembly Chambers. Details: Kay, kaygouyton@gci.net.
Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Sunday, Juneau Youth Services, 2075 Jordan Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Details: Charles, 796-4149.
Knight's of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council Brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul's Catholic Church. $10 for a family; $4 for individual.
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.
33rd Annual Alaska Folk Festival, noon-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-close, Centennial Hall. Details: 463-3316.
Eaglecrest Slush Cup season finale, 1 p.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. Register at the lodge. Details: skijuneau.com.
Folk Festival songwriters showcase, 3-6 p.m., Silverbow Backroom. Hosted by Rainee Godwin.
Folkdancing, 6 p.m., downtown Juneau Racquet Club. Sponsored by Juneau International Folkdancers. There is no charge for instruction. Partners are not required and beginners are welcome. Details: 364-2334.
Narcotics Anonymous "Sunday New Beginnings" group, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center, 3240 Hospital Drive, behind Bartlett Regional Hospital. Details: 790-4567.
Classical guitar with Dan Hopson, 6-8 p.m., Baranof Hotel.
Monday, April 16
Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m., downtown library. Valley library Toddler Time is at 11 a.m.
Toddler play group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., REACH, 213 Third St. A playtime for toddlers and class/support group for parents. Details: Debi, 796-8975.
Juneau Lions Club meeting, noon every Monday, Prospector Hotel.
Marcus Eriksen presentation to the Legislature in support of SB118 and HB230, noon, Capitol Building, fourth floor Butrovich Room. Details: Dixie, dixiebelcher@hotmail.com.
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.
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.
Beginning/intermediate English as a second language class, 5-6:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Intro to Microsoft Word class, 5-7 p.m., every Monday, The Learning Connection formerly the Juneau Adult Education Center, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Marcus Eriksen presentation to the Juneau World Affairs Council, 5:30 p.m., Assembly Chambers. Details: Dixie, dixiebelcher@hotmail.com.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Douglas Methodist Church. Details: 789-8884.
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 meeting, 6 p.m., Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall. Details: Tracey, 789-2493.
Juneau Student Symphonies rehearsal, 6 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School Commons. Details: Rick, 586-1915.
Prenatal parenting class, 6-8 p.m., Juneau Family Birth Center. Free. Taught by Sharlyn Berning. Details: Cheri, 586-1203.
Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
"Focus" a weekly creative writing critique group, 6:45-8:45 p.m. every Monday, downtown library small conference room. Details: Burn, 463-6944.
"Good Growing Gone Bad: Uneconomic Growth, Environmental Protection, and National Security" presentation by Brian Czech, 7 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Egan Lecture Hall. Details: David, 796-6330.
Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7 p.m. every Monday, 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: Danielle, 463-5680 or 463-5690.
Al-Anon Family Group meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday, Rainforest Recovery Center conference room. Details: Sarah, 586-2790.
Breastfeeding Success and Newborn Care and Infant Car seat Safety. Must register. Details: 796-8422.
Tuesday, April 17
Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:10 a.m. every Tuesday, Valley Senior Center. Public invited. Details: Jim, 789-3074.
"YogaFit Stretch" class, 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday, Juneau Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Sewing circle, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Valley Senior Center. Details: Betty, 789-7236.
Rotary Club of Juneau meeting, noon every Tuesday, Baranof Hotel.
Al-Anon Family Group Serenity meeting, noon-1 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 West 10th St. Details: Marsha, 364-2472.
Advanced English as a second language class, noon-1:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Stitch 'N Knit, 1 p.m. every Tuesday, Juneau Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30-7 p.m. every Tuesday, 8825 Mallard St., behind the Nugget Mall. Open noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissed is earlier. Career launch 4-5 p.m.; power hour 3-5 p.m.; open lab 5-6 p.m.; sports challenge 5-6 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.
E-mail and Internet class, 5-7 p.m., every Tuesday, The Learning Connection formerly the Juneau Adult Education Center, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Juneau People for Peace and Justice, 5:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Open to the public. Details: Amy, 586-4409.
Introduction to Healing Touch, 6 p.m., Healing Touch Alaska, 9000 Glacier Highway, #302. Details: Mary, 790-2402.
Rainy Day Stars, 6-7 p.m., every Tuesday, Marie Drake Planetarium. Summer schedule based on inclement weather. Everyone welcome. Details: 586-1517 or www.mariedrakeplanetarium.org.
Healing Circles, 6-8 p.m., 3245 Hospital Drive. The Healing Circle helps people within the community address tough issues and offers healthy alternatives to activities. A smudging ritual begins each Healing Circle, and songs are shared by individuals who want to sing. Details: Norene, 364-4445.
Juneau Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Cancer Connection Office. Details: 796-2273.
Threshold Choir rehearsal, 6:30-8 p.m., Wildflower Court. New singers welcome. Sponsored by Hospice and Home Care of Juneau. Details: Bonnie, 586-2594.
Juneau Yacht Club monthly dinner and program, 7 p.m., Juneau Yacht Club. Public invited. Details: Commodore Lawrence Oldacker, 789-5847.
Al-Anon Family Group Back to Basics meeting, 7-8 p.m., Smith Hall, 8619 Teal Ave., next to St. Vincent de Paul. Details: Marie, 789-3272.
Narcotics Anonymous game night, 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday, Rainforest Recovery Center behind Bartlett Regional Hospital, 3240 Hospital Drive. Details: 790-4567.
• Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events. To be included, notices should be dropped off at 3100 Channel Drive. They can also be faxed to 586-3028 or e-mailed to the newsroom clerk at nrclerk@juneauempire.com. Deadline is noon two days prior to the event.