Around Town
Today
Lands Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Assembly chambers.
Centennial Conversation on Youth Development, 5 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School commons. Teens and adults are invited to discuss the community's role in the lives of Juneau's youth. Details: Cooperative Extension Service, 465-8756.
Free English as a Second Language Classes, every Monday, 5:30-7 p.m., SERRC, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.
Human Resources Committee meeting, 6 p.m., Assembly chambers.
Healthy Pregnancy Class begins tonight, 6-8 p.m., runs Monday evenings through Dec. 17. Bartlett Regional Hospital. Details: 586-8422.
Assembly Meeting, 7 p.m., Assembly chambers.
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp #2 meeting, 7 p.m., ANB Hall. Delegates will be reporting on the recent convention in Kake.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Valley Toastmasters meeting, every Tuesday, 6:10 a.m., Henry's (in the Mendenhall Mall). Details: Jim, 789-3074.
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, 354-2131, or the Cathedral, 586-1513.
Education session on sale of houses to low-income buyers, noon, downtown library, by the nonprofit Juneau Housing Trust. Those attending will be able to apply for home purchase and lean more about the community land trust. Call 463-1276.
Quilting Resource Center, noon-4 p.m. every Tuesday, Valley Senior Center. Details: Betty, 789-7236.
Juneau Docks and Harbors C.I.P./Planning Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Marine View Building third floor conference room.
A presentation on "Buying a Business: Steps to take before you sign the check," 5:30-8:30 p.m., Juneau Economic Development Council, 612 W. Willoughby Ave. Call to register at 463-3662.
Juneau Drum Dancers, 6 p.m. every Tuesday, Cedar Park Recreation Hall. Details: 586-3347.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Assembly chambers, to consider the planning for the Bridgit Cove Park and naming new park on the new bypass road.
Celebration commemorating 35 years of VISTA service in Alaska, 6-10 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Activities include dinner, speakers, live music. All former and current VISTA volunteers are welcome. RSVP Dina at 790-6401.
Christmas potluck and gift exchange of the Gastineau Philatelic Society, 6 p.m., Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St. Meat course will be provided. Bring salad, dessert, beverages. Call Ted at 586-6785.
University of Alaska Southeast Climbing Club, 7 p.m., Student Activities Center.
Alpine Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Turley home. Details: 789-7058.
Marie Drake Planetarium Show: Star Safari, a program for a young audience (4- and 5-year-olds), 7-7:30 p.m. Free. Details: 586-3034.
SEARHC Diabetic Support Group will discuss how to participate in holiday parties and keep blood sugar under control, 7-9 p.m. SEARHC WIC classroom, 3245 Hospital Dr. Details: Joni, 463-4092, or Emma, 465-8746.
Learn to Fly Fish, a three-session course starting today, 7-9 p.m., Floyd Dryden Middle School library. Learn which rods, reels, leaders, knots, flies are appropriate for Juneau. To register call 463-1717.
Wednesday, Dec. 5
"Planned Giving," a public audioconference for those involved in Juneau fundraising, 9-10:30 a.m., UAS Egan Library. Details: 465-6416.
Memoir Writing Group, 10 a.m., every Wednesday, Mendenhall Valley library. Details: Bill, 789-7586.
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.
Library Story Hour, 11 a.m., downtown library.
Baby-Parent Support Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Juneau Family Birth Center, 3225 Hospital Drive. Details: Ami, 586-1203.
Peace Vigil Held by Juneau Friends Meeting (Quakers), noon-1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Federal Building. Details: Louise, 586-4460.
Juneau Housing Trust workshop for those interested in buying one of the new homes for sale, noon, downtown library. Details: 463-1276.
Class to prepare for U.S. citizenship test, every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Society. Details: SERRC Adult Education Center, 586-5718.
Amnesty International meeting, 5:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley library. Details: Amy, 789-0308.
Adult CPR Class, 6-10 p.m., Southeast Alaska American Red Cross, 3200 Hospital Drive, #203. Details: 463-5713.
UAS Climbing Club, 7 p.m., Student Activities Center.
Marie Drake Planetarium Show: Star Safari, program for families, 7-8 p.m. Free. Details: 586-3034.
Thursday, Dec. 6
Library Story Hour, 11 a.m., Douglas library.
Cooperative Church Council annual Advent Lunch, noon, Cathedral of the Nativity Parish Hall. Soup and bread served; admission $3.
Quilting 101, 7-9 p.m., RainTree Quilting, 9131 Glacier Highway.