Around Town
Today
The Indian Studies Program Parent Board meeting, 5-6 p.m., 1801 Glacier Hwy. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
SERRC Introduction to Microsoft Word, 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.
ESL classes, 5:30-7 p.m., SERRC Adult Education Center at 210 Ferry Way.
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 2 potluck and meeting, 6 p.m., ANB Hall.
Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
New Leader Training for 4-H, 7-9 p.m., University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Details: 465-8756.
Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7:30 p.m., 3235 Hospital Dr. Details: Danielle, 463-5680 or 463-5690.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Valley Toastmasters meeting, every Tuesday, 6:10 a.m., Henry's. Details: Jim, 789-3074.
Polaris House Self Help Peer Support Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5584 Aisek St. Suite No. 1. NAMI Juneau peer support and recovery program welcomes mental health consumers. Details: 780-6775.
Nonprofit Human Resources: Managing Employees to Assure a Productive Workplace, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tlingit & Haida Vocational Training & Resource Center. Minimal fee. Details: 463-5530.
Life Ring, a support group for women, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday, Cathedral of the Nativity basement, Fifth and Gold streets. Lunch is provided, all are welcome. Details: Kathee, 364-2131, or the Cathedral, 586-1513.
Quilting Circle, noon-4 p.m. every Tuesday, Valley Senior Center. Sponsored by the Quilting Resource Center. Details: Betty, 789-7236.
Shanti of Southeast Alaska and Juneau Public Health offering free and confidential HIV testing, 3-5 p.m., 110 Seward Street, Suite 5, above McDonald's. Details: 463-5665.
SERRC Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint, 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.
Seeking Peace With Iraq, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Details: Connie, 586-1477.
Juneau Drum Dancers, 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Cedar Park Recreation Hall. Details: 586-3347.
New Leader Training for 4-H, 7-9 p.m., UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Details: 465-8756.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Polaris House Self Help Peer Support Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5584 Aisek St. Suite No. 1. NAMI Juneau peer support and recovery program welcomes mental health consumers. Details: 780-6775.
Day of Quilting, Sewing and Good Fellowship, 10 a.m., every Wednesday, Resurrection Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome, quilts donated to Lutheran World Relief. Details: 586-2380.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Downtown Library.
Peace Vigil Held by Juneau Friends & Others Opposing War in Iraq, noon-1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Building. Details: Amy or John, 586-4409.
Foster Care Orientation, noon-2 p.m., Alaska Foster Parent Training Center, 3032 Vintage Blvd. #102. Details: 465-3740 or 790-4246.
SERRC Introduction to Microsoft Word, 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.
ESL classes, 5:30-7 p.m., SERRC Adult Education Center at 210 Ferry Way.
Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
Bi-monthly divorce support group meeting, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Details: 789-4093.
Child Care Licensing Orientation, 7-9 p.m., 150 Third Street. Details: Jenny, 465-4547.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Polaris House Self Help Peer Support Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5584 Aisek St. Suite No. 1. NAMI Juneau peer support and recovery program welcomes mental health consumers. Details: 780-6775.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Library.
Baby-Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital administration building classroom. For parents and their infants up to 1 year old.
SERRC Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint, 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.
Gastineau Channel Historical Society potluck dinner and special slide show, 6 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 586-6790.
Trail Mix monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School library. Details: 790-6406.
Adult Bead Circle, 7-9 p.m., Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby. Details: 463-3220.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 7 p.m., 8445 Duran St. TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group. Details: Susan, 790-3422.
Thursday Night Contra Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Terry Miller Legislative Offices gymnasium. All dances taught, beginners welcome, no partners necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Details: 463-3214.
Friday, Oct. 25
Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley library.
The Board of Trustees of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council annual meeting, noon, JAHC Office located at 206 North Franklin Street. Details: 586-ARTS.
Juneau Pride Chorus, 5:30-7 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church. Details: 586-1191 or 789-6167.
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.