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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.

Special Assembly Meeting, 5:45 p.m., Assembly Chambers. Agenda item: Assembly committee appointments.

Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.

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. 29

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.

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.

University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences seminar by Switgard Duesterloh, 1:30 p.m., 11275 Glacier Highway.

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.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Assembly Chambers.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Assembly Chambers. Details: 586-5226.

Juneau Drum Dancers, 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Cedar Park Recreation Hall. Details: 586-3347.

MADD Victim Impact Panel, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Episcopal Church on the corner of 4th and Gold streets. Details: 463-2562.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

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.

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.

Harvest Festival sponsored by the Youth of Northern Light United Church, 7-8 p.m., Carnival activities. Bring a can of food for admission.

Thursday, Oct. 31

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.

Organ concert on the historic Kimball Pipe Organ by Alice J. Branton, noon, eighth floor State Office Building. Details: trb@alaska.net.

Baby-Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital administration building classroom. For parents and their infants up to 1 year old.

Kids Bead Circle, 4-6 p.m., Spirit Beads, 217 Fifth St. Details: 463-3220.

SERRC Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint, 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.

Halloween Spook Night at the Glacier, 5-8 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Details: 789-6640.

Fall Harvest Carnival, 5-8:30 p.m., Juneau Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Mendenhall Loop Road. Games, prizes, food, booths and more. Children 12 and under with parent supervision.

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.

Friday, Nov. 1

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., Mendenhall Valley library.

Juneau Pride Chorus, 5:30-7 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church. Details: 586-1191 or 789-6167.

Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.

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.