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Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Ann's Parish Hall, 430 Fifth St. Details: 364-1597.
Organ concert with J. Allan MacKinnon, noon, State Office Building.
Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, noon-1 p.m. every Friday, Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St.
Art As You Like It, 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30-7 p.m. every Friday, 8825 Mallard St., behind the Nugget Mall. Open noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissal is earlier. Open lab 1-3 p.m.; Lego Robotics 3:30-5 p.m.; prize raffle 4 p.m.; guest speakers 4-5 p.m. on alternate weeks; movie/tournament 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Teen Skills Lab 5-6 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.
Presentation on how winter modulates recruitment of juvenile forage fish by Ron Heintz, 3:30 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Anderson Building room 221. Details: 796-6441.
Bear's Alaska Bazaar, 4-8 p.m., Centennial Hall. Featuring University of Alaska Southeast art show, AWARE/Glory Hole warm clothing collection and a holiday model train display. $5 admission all weekend. Details: Becky, 789-0117.
Nicotine Anonymous, 5-6 p.m. every Friday, 211 Fourth St., Suite 101. Details: 463-3755.
Juneau Boys and Girls Club open house with Lifted Embrace, 5-7 p.m., Boys and Girls Club. Door prizes and snacks. Canned goods will be accepted in place of an admission fee and donated to the Southeast Food Bank. Details: 790-4534 or www.bgcalaska.org.
"Esprit de corps" University of Alaska Southeast Modern Dance Class performance, 6:30 and 8 p.m., UAS Rec Center. With special guests Gastineau Elementary School Dance Club. Free to Rec members. $3 for nonmembers.
Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.
Cribbage, 7 p.m. every Friday, Juneau Senior Center. Enter through back door. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7 p.m. every Friday, 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: Danielle, 463-5680 or 463-5690.
"An Introduction to Seven Key Points for Training the Mind," by Tibetan Buddhist monk Khenpo Lodro Thaye Rinpoche, 7-9 p.m., Tlingit and Haida Vocational Training and Resource Center House Master Room. Details: Bob, 209-3846 or Kim, 790-4845.
Saturday, Dec. 9
Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Saturday, Juneau Youth Services, 2075 Jordan Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Details: Charles, 796-4149.
Alaska Kids Count! Network meeting, 10-11 a.m., Udder Culture. Coffee and conversation on working towards great public schools. Details: Mary, 780-4640.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 10-11 a.m., Juneau Public Health Center. Details: 789-8884.
Gingerbread Magic 101, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Mourant Building Lake Room. Free for members and family, $10 for general public. Reservation Required: 796-6569
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Ann's Parish Hall, 430 Fifth St. Details: 364-1597.
Bear's Alaska Bazaar, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Centennial Hall. Featuring University of Alaska Southeast art show, AWARE/Glory Hole warm clothing collection and a holiday model train display. $5 admission all weekend. Details: Becky, 789-0117.
Al-Anon Family Group Staying Alive meeting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church library. Free childcare provided. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.
Citizens Pro Road, 12 p.m., Moose Lodge. Come and get facts about the Lynn Canal Highway. Free hot dogs. Details: Dick, 463-3995.
Flu shots, 1-2 p.m., Wellspring Integrative Medical Center, 2231 North Jordan Ave. Free. Details: 789-1812.
Panex 46 Cover exhibition by the Gastineau Philatelic Society, 1-4 p.m., Douglas Community Building, 1016 Third St. To celebrate the centennial of the capital move from Sitka to Juneau.
Boy Scouts gift wrapping and caterpillar, 1-5 p.m., Mendenhall Mall. With Santa and Mrs. Claus available for photos.
"Glad Tidings We Bring" Alaska Youth Choir holiday concert, 7 p.m., Northern Light United Church. $10 individual, $20 family. Tickets at Hearthside Books or at the door.
Juneau Jumpers annual winter show and dessert auction fundraiser, 7 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. Details: Mary, 523-0544.
Saturday Night Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Highway, lower floor conference room. Details: 790-4567.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Sunday, Juneau Youth Services, 2075 Jordan Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Details: Charles, 796-4149.
Bear's Alaska Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Centennial Hall. Featuring University of Alaska Southeast art show, AWARE/Glory Hole warm clothing collection and a holiday model train display. $5 admission all weekend. Details: Becky, 789-0117.
Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday, Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.
4-H Cross Country Ski Club sign up and ski rental, 1-2 p.m., Nugget Mall in the former Art Department store. For students of all levels from kindergarten through 12th grade. $6 to join 4-H. $50 ski rental with $20 refund if you attend seven of 10 sessions. Details: 465-8749.
"The Art of Felting Balls" class with Cinda Stanek, 1-3 p.m., The Canvas community art studio and gallery, 223 Seward St. $25. Details: 586-1750.
Boy Scouts gift wrapping and caterpillar, 1-5 p.m., Mendenhall Mall. With Santa and Mrs. Claus available for photos.
Folkdancing, 6 p.m., downtown Juneau Racquet Club. Sponsored by Juneau International Folkdancers, there is no charge for instruction. Partners are not required and beginners are welcome. Details: 364-2334.
Adult open gym, 6-8 p.m. every Sunday, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. $4. Open to women and men over 18 years old. Participants must bring their own volleyball or basketball. Details: Community Schools, 523-1775.
Narcotics Anonymous "Sunday New Beginnings" group, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center, 3240 Hospital Drive, behind Bartlett Regional Hospital. Details: 790-4567.
Monday, Dec. 11
Low-impact exercise, 10 a.m., Juneau Senior Center and Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m., downtown library. Valley library Toddler Time is at 11 a.m.
Toddler play group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., REACH, 213 Third St. A playtime for toddlers and class/support group for parents.
Juneau Lions Club meeting, noon every Monday, Prospector Hotel.
Alzheimer's and dementia support group, noon-1:30 p.m., Wildflower Court. Details: Suzan, 586-6044.
Helping Children Through Divorce/Separation workshop, noon-1 p.m., every Monday, Dimond Courthouse, Room 312. Details: 463-4765.
• 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.