Around Town
Today
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, not partners 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.
Organ concert by J. Allan MacKinnon, noon, State Office Building. Details: 723-3644.
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.
Capital Kennel Club of Juneau annual fund raiser, "Pet Photos With Santa," 5-9 p.m., Nugget Mall. Details: 364-3924.
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.
Holiday Bazaar at Northern Light United Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., corner of 11th and B streets. Details: 586-3132.
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.
P.O.P., noon-4 p.m., Nugget Mall. Advocating for longer sentences for sex offenses. Details: 321-9200.
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.
Polaris House Self Help Peer Support Center, 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5584 Aisek St. Suite No. 1. NAMI Juneau peer support and recovery program welcomes mental health consumers.
Juneau Bead Society's Saturday Bead Tea, 2-4 p.m., St. Ann's Hall at Fifth and Harris. Details: Chris, 586-3223.
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. Afterwards 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.
Sunday, December 8
Benefit Brunch for Dave Reel and Tom Nolin, 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 740 W. 10th Street. Benefits two local men who have health problems and no insurance.
Hospice and Home Care of Juneau Remembrance Gathering, 3 p.m., DIPAC Salmon Hatchery. A reception will follow the ceremony with refreshments provided by Hospice volunteers. Details: Mary, 463-6134.
Monday, December 9
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.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m., Downtown Library.
Toddler Time, 11 a.m., Valley Library.
Toddler Play Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., REACH, 3272 Hospital Dr. A playtime for toddlers and class/support group for parents.
Helping Children Through Divorce/Separation Workshop, noon-1 p.m., every Monday, Dimond Courthouse, Courtroom "A". Details: 463-4755.
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.