Around Town
Today
Citizenship & ESL class, 5:30-7 p.m., SERRC Adult Education Center at 210 Ferry Way.
The Juneau World Affairs Council presents Ellen Brennan Galvin speaking on "Cities transformed: The Dynamics of Change in Developing Countries," 6 p.m., Dimond Courthouse.
Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
Thursday, December 5
Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club weekly meeting, 7 a.m., the Prospector Hotel. Details: 789-4354.
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.
Building Relationships: Raising Sustainable Income, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 4212 Mendenhall Loop Road. Part two of three. $25 each session.
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) workshop on consumer-directed personal care attendant program, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., Aspen Hotel. Details: Earl, 586-4920.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Library.
Retired Public Employees of Alaska, Juneau chapter, monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., Prospector Hotel. The chapter business meeting will follow at 12:30.
Annual Advent soup & bread lunch sponsored by the Cooperative Church Council, noon-1 p.m., Cathedral Parish Hall.
Baby-Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital administration building classroom. For parents and their infants up to 1 year old.
Nonprofit Marketing: Influencing Your Customers to Support Your Mission, 1-3 p.m., 4212 Mendenhall Loop Road. Part three of three. $25 each session.
Kids Bead Circle, 4-6 p.m., Spirit Beads, 217 Fifth St. Details: 463-3220.
The Juneau Democratic Precinct meeting, 5 p.m., Mike's Place in Douglas. Details: 790-3931.
How to Start from Nowhere, Internet and Email, (seven-part class), 5-7 p.m., downtown SERRC Adult Education Center.
Managing and Motivating Employees workshop, 6-9 p.m., 612 W. Willoughby Ave. Details: 463-3662, ext. 25.
Writing Your Own Story with Velma Wallis, 7 p.m., Downtown Library.
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, partners not necessary. Details: 463-3214.
Friday, December 6
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., Valley Library.
UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences seminar on pink salmon by Sara Gilk, 3:30 p.m., 11275 Glacier Highway.
Native Arts and Craft Fair, 4-8 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Details: 586-3572.
"Around Town" recent paintings by Sue Kraft, public reception, 4-8 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Details: 586-3572.
Water Walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. This is a low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
Polaris House Snack & a Movie Friday, 7-10 p.m., Polaris House Self Help Peer Support Center. Free. Details: 780-6775.
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.
Saturday, December 7
The City and State Parks and Recreation Advisory Committees public planning of Amalga-Eagle Beach area, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UAS Lake Room. Coffee and lunch fixings will be provided. Details: 586-5226.
The Salvation Army Home League "Silver Bells" Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 439 Willoughby Ave. Details: 586-2136.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., McPhetres Hall at Fourth and Gold. Details: 586-2997.
Kids Day at the Glacier: Tip Top Toes by Michelle Warrenchuk, 11 a.m.-noon, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Details: 789-0097.
Juneau Singles Planning Meeting Brunch at Henry's, 11 a.m., 9101 Mendenhall Road. Come and help plan for January and February. Details: 789-7870.
Native Arts and Crafts Fair, noon-5 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Details: 586-3572.
Juneau Boys and Girls Club Open House, noon-4 p.m., 8825 Mallard Street. All youth between ages 8 and 18 and parents/guardians are welcome. Details: 790-4535.
Tlingit Language Class, 2-4 p.m., Naa Kaani Room at the Goldbelt Hotel. Free.
Family Bead Circle, 4-5:30 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. Details: 586-3572.
The Juneau Singles dinner, 6 p.m., the Red Dog. Afterward will go to the contra dance. Details: 789-7870.
Holiday Contra and Old-Time Dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Centennial Hall. $7, with all profits donated to the Alaska Folk Festival.
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.