AROUND TOWN

Today

Youth Chess, 4-6 p.m., Downtown Library conference room. Chess sets provided. Call: Brian, 790-1934.

Introduction to e-mail computer class for beginners, 5-7 p.m., Juneau Adult Education Center. Free class, first-come, first-served. Info: 586-5718.

Parents Anonymous, 5:30-7 p.m., Gastineau Human Services, 1613 Anka. Call: 790-4102.

Small business resources online, 6-8 p.m., Adult Education Center on Ferry Way. Space is limited to 15 participants who will work online at their own computer terminals. Free seminar. Call: 463-3789.

Starting your own small business, 6-9 p.m., Juneau Empire building, Suite 306. Third part in a three-part overview on tips for starting your own business. Fee: $45. Contact 463-3662.

Juneau Chess Club open chess, 6-9 p.m., Downtown Library conference room. Chess sets provided. Call: Brian, 790-1934..

Bereavement Support Group Healing After Loss, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Hospice and Homecare, 3200 Hospital Drive.

Juneau Bridge Club, 7 p.m., Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Ave. Call: 789-7218.

Join 4-H, 7-8 p.m., Mendenhall River School. For youth grades K-12. Parents must accompany children.

Alzheimer's Disease Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Info: Glen, 586-6044.

Thursday Sept 28

Kids Beading Circle, 4-6 p.m., Spirit Beads, 217 Fifth St. downtown. Call: Salty, 463-3220.

Housing First Inc. and the Juneau Housing Trust joint board meeting, 4:45 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Info: 364-3573.

Board meeting of Juneau Douglas Housing Inc., 5:15 p.m., in the Green Doors Rooms at 310 Second St., followed by the regular board meeting of Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc.

Family Info Night for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, 7 p.m., Goldbelt Hotel. Info: 586-2787.

Join 4-H. 7-8 p.m., Floyd Dryden Middle School. For youth grades K-12. Parents must accompany children.

Filipino Community Bingo, 7:30 p.m., Filipino Community Hall, 251 S. Franklin. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Sign language classes, 7:30-9 p.m., LDS Church next to Chinese Palace. This basic beginners' class is free. Call: Ann, 465-8726.

Thursday Night contra dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m. All dances are taught and called; no previous experience or partners needed. Wear flat, soft-soled shoes. $3 donation. Info: 586-1787.

Friday, Sept. 29

Parents Anonymous en Espanol, 6-8 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul, 8617 Teal. Proveemos cuidado de ninos y la cena. Call: 790-4102.

Fun Family Concert, 6:30-7:30, McPhetres Hall, 325 Gold. Storyteller and music group. Tickets available at door, $5 per person or $10 for a family. Snacks will be for sale. Info: 463-3113.

Saturday Sept. 30

Drop your glass, aluminum cans, and steel food cans off at Juneau recycling center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 6860 Tonsgard Court in Lemon Creek.

Speed techniques workshop, 8-11 a.m., Glacier Valley School Gym. The workshop will cost $20. Register at door or call Paula, 780-5467.

Windwalkers International, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 1:30-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m., Valley Chapel in Juneau. Spiritual gathering. No fee. Call: 789-4025.

Duck Creek restoration public open house, 1 p.m., Field trip at 3 p.m., St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 4207 Mendenhall Loop Road. Info: 586-3141.

Introduction to healing touch for Bartlett Hospital Healing Touch volunteers. 6-9 p.m., Bartlett Hospital Administration Building room 204. Info: 790-2402.