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Today, Oct. 9

Evening at Egan: "The Exxon Valdez Oil spill IMPACT: on Ecology and Community" talk by author Riki Ott, 7 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Egan Library. Details: Katie, 796-6530.

Mt. Jumbo Gym Preschool Open Gym, Preschool open gym runs through April, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in Douglas. Youths ages 1-6 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at a maximum ratio of 4:1. Play equipment, tumbling mats, tricycles, scooters and more are available. Please bring clean, dry shoes and a snack. There is a $1 fee per child, though adults are free with a paid child. Punch cards are available for purchase at the gym. Please keep sick children away from the gym. Contact Juneau Parks and Recreation at 586-5226 for more information.

Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Lee Ann, 463-6175.

School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences seminar, 3:30-5 p.m., UAF Lena Point Facility, 17101 Point Lena Loop Road, Room 101. Details: Louisa, 796-5441.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Mustard seed overstock sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Cathedral Parish Hall, on 5th Street between Gold and Harris Streets downtown. Baked goods, collectables, artwork, kitchenware and decorator items will be on sale. Funds raised will help reestablish the Mustard Seed, the church s nonprofit gift shop. Details: Jan, 586-4097.

"Map and Compass/Knots" workshop, noon-4 p.m., SAGA's Eagle Valley Center, 24600 Amalga Harbor Road. $5. Details: 789-7035 or adventure@servealaska.org.

SEARHC "Just Move It" activity: Dimond Park walk, 5 p.m., Dimond Park Field House. Walk or run around the indoor track. Details: Rocky, 364-4452 or rocky.plotnick@searhc.org.

Adult court rentals, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at various Community Schools gyms. $20 per court per hour. Details: 523-1774.

Sons of Norway Svalbard Lodge October meeting and membership potluck dinner, 5 p.m., Juneau Yacht Club. Everyone bring a friend. "Show and Tell" Scandinavian heritage talks to follow dinner. Details: 364-2497.

Taproot Yoga, instructor Christin Gelinas is inviting everyone to join her yoga practices in the valley this fall. Students receive a discounted $10 drop-in rate for all classes with a valid student ID. Classes are Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. for hatha yoga, level one, and Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., all levels. Go to www.taproot-yoga.com/schedule.php for more information.

"Energy" workshops, 1 p.m., Home Depot. Free. Saturdays in October, each one covering different topics about energy efficiency. Details: 463-5034.

Flag Football, 4 p.m. every Saturday, turf field near Juneau-Douglas High School. Free. For youth of all ages. Details: 586-2635.

SEARHC "Just Move It" activity: Dimond Park walk, 5 p.m., Dimond Park Field House. Walk or run around the indoor track. Details: Rocky, 364-4452 or rocky.plotnick@searhc.org.

Monday, Oct. 12

Armoured sword fighting by Karl Marx, 6-8 p.m., Riverbend Elementary School. Cost: $44. Details or to register: 780-2075.

HomeChoice home-buying seminar, 6-10 p.m., Riverbend Apartments, 2800 Postal Way, Community Room. First of two sessions for total eight-hour seminar offered by Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Details: www.ahfc.us or 800-459-2921.

Mt. Jumbo Gym Preschool Open Gym, Preschool open gym runs through April, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in Douglas. Youths ages 1-6 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at a maximum ratio of 4:1. Play equipment, tumbling mats, tricycles, scooters and more are available. Please bring clean, dry shoes and a snack. There is a $1 fee per child, though adults are free with a paid child. Punch cards are available for purchase at the gym. Please keep sick children away from the gym. Contact Juneau Parks and Recreation at 586-5226 for more information.

Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Lee Ann, 463-6175.

Prenatal Yoga class, 6-8 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. This ongoing class encourages gentle exercise and stretching for the pregnant woman. Details: 586-1203.

Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.

Judo - the gentle way by Jay Watts, 6-7 p.m., ages 8-12, age 13 and up, 7-9 p.m., Dzantik'I Heeni Middle School. Cost: $5. Uniform is recommended. Details or to register: 780-2075.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Hank Harmon Rifle Range, directors meeting, 6 p.m., RAYCO Sales conference room. Meeting will be a workshop format to work on the bylaws and the CBJ land use permit. Details: Malcom Menzies, 789-9025.

Judo - the gentle way by Jay Watts, 6-7 p.m., ages 8-12, age 13 and up, 7-9 p.m., Dzantik'I Heeni Middle School. Cost: $5. Uniform is recommended. Details or to register: 780-2075.

HomeChoice home-buying seminar, 6-10 p.m., Riverbend Apartments, 2800 Postal Way, Community Room. Second of two sessions for total eight-hour seminar offered by Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Details: www.ahfc.us or 800-459-2921.

Special presentation on the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge by Lisa Matlock, 7 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast, Egan Building, Room 22½22. Details: 789-9841.

Mt. Jumbo Gym Preschool Open Gym, Preschool open gym runs through April, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in Douglas. Youths ages 1-6 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at a maximum ratio of 4:1. Play equipment, tumbling mats, tricycles, scooters and more are available. Please bring clean, dry shoes and a snack. There is a $1 fee per child, though adults are free with a paid child. Punch cards are available for purchase at the gym. Please keep sick children away from the gym. Contact Juneau Parks and Recreation at 586-5226 for more information.

"Breath and Stretch" yoga exercise group, 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday, Juneau Senior Center. Details: Lee Ann, 463-6175.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.

Thursday, Oct. 15

Discovery Days at Eaglecrest, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. For youth ages 7-9. Outdoor exploration and nature education in the Eaglecrest area. Transportation is provided to and from Mendenhall River and Harborview Schools. Discovery Southeast members attend for free. Non-members pay $30, or you may become a member for $30 and attend future Discovery Days free of charge. Bring your own lunch and water bottle and come prepared for the weather. Call 463-1500 for more information or to register.

Juneau Raptor Center Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., downtown library small conference room. Details: 586-8393.

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