Alaska House Fisheries Committee public hearing, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thomas B. Steward Legislative Office Building room 105. The committee will hear testimony on transboundary mines — Canadian mines in transboundary watersheds.
Suffrage-themed wine tasting, silent auction fundraiser, Friday, Oct. 14, 5-7:30 p.m., Rockwell gallery. An array of wines, music by Rob Cohen, a women’s suffrage-themed photo booth, silent auction items. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Juneau, the event helps fund the organization’s presentation of unbiased, nonpartisan information about elections, among other activities. $30 for individuals; $50 for two tickets. Go to juneaulwv.org or email lwvjuneau@yahoo.com for tickets.
A Night in Hollywood, Friday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., Centennial Hall. This “formal affair” put on by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce features cocktails (at 6:30 p.m.), dinner (at 7:30 p.m.), music, an auction, dancing, and recognition of the citizen of the year. Tickets are $95 per person or $750 per table, which seats eight. Find out more or reserve your space at juneauchamber.com or 463-3488.
“Not Medea,” Friday, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 14-Nov. 6. Perseverance Theatre. A working single mother gets one night to herself; she escapes to the theatre and becomes part of the performance as she struggles with keeping the secrets of her past. Suprisingly funny and tragically honest. More information and tickets at http://www.ptalaska.org/juneau/not-medea/
Garage sale to support Southeast chapter of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance, Saturday, Oct. 15, 9690 Moraine Way (first right off Montana Creek,) 7:30 a.m.- noon. Household, hunting and fishing items.
Garlic Lovers Potluck, Saturday, Oct. 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m., the Canvas. Third annual potluck for local garlic growers and those who like to cook. Free, just bring a garlic dish.
Special Olympics spaghetti feed, Saturday, Oct. 15, 4:30-7 p.m., TMHS. Support the Juneau Special Olympics athletes. Tickets $10.
Alaska Day Pancake Breakfast, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9-11:30 a.m., Juneau Senior Center. $13 advance ticket per adult; $15 at the door. $7 per child 6-12. Proceeds go to the Senior Nutrition Program.
Arts Roundtable, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5-6:30 p.m., JACC. Monthly roundtable meeting to talk about how to foster the arts community in Juneau.
FILM
Providence Flyfishing Film, Saturday, Oct. 15, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at Alaska Fly Fishing Goods or at the door (cash only.) All proceeds benefit Trout Unlimited Chapter 581. More information confluencefilms.com/films/providence/
SOUTHEAST
HAINES—Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Advisory Board meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5 p.m., city council chambers. The panel will discuss the Alaska Chilkoot Bear Foundation’s request for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to study the population of bears in Unit 1D.
SITKA— Ecological Atlas Event, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m., Baranof Island Brewery. Audubon Alaska staff will discuss “From Salmon to Seabirds: A New Ecological Atlas of Southeast Alaska.”
SITKA— Mountain Goat Talk, Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:30-9 p.m., university room 229. Kevin White will talk on Southeast Alaska mountain goats.
PETERSBURG — Oktoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Petersburg Community Gym. A day of fun, food, visiting and shopping, featuring diverse arts and crafts rosemale and tole painted items, crocheted and knitted creations; glasswork, beadcraft and more — made by local artists.
SKAGWAY— Twig Furniture workshop, Sat-Sun Oct. 29-30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Learn to make twig furniture with Harvey Van Patten, known throughout Alaska and the Yukon. Cost is $85 per day; includes materials. Participants thould bring a hammer, tape measure and pruning shears. Two separate classes. Register by calling 983-3222.
SITKA— 20th Sitka Whalefest, Nov. 4-6. Theme is “Whales through Time.” This annual festival features understandable talks by scientists from around the world, community and cultural activities, a marine-themed artisan market and more. More information and registration link at www.sitkawhalefest.org.
EVERY WEEK:
Events
Storytime, every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the downtown public library, Thursday at the Douglas library and Friday at the Valley library.
International Folk Dance, every Sunday at 6 p.m., The Alaska Club (downtown). Recreational dance — first hour is instruction. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.
Tai Chi for seniors, every Monday and Friday through early September, 5 P.M. Filipino Community Hall. Taught by certified Tai Chi instructor Josielind Ferrer. Free.
Good Grief Walk, Mondays at 12 p.m., Twin Lakes Shelter, May 23-Aug. 8. (No walk on Memorial Day or July 4.) Gather to walk, share and support each other. Many who lose loved ones say exercising is one of the ways they take care of themselves while grieving. Offered by Hospice & Home Care of Juneau.
MakerSpace Open Shop, Mondays from 6-8 p.m., 1759 Anka Street.
Westcoast Swing dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Imperial Billiard and Bar.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Beginning Genealogy Workshop, Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Get started finding your ancestors in this interactive workshop sponsored by the Gastineau Genealogical Society and the Juneau Public LIbraries. Topics include tools for getting organized, records and where to find them, and online databases. Register by calling 500-7476 or emailing tcampbell.gen@gmail.com.
Sm’algyax Language Learners Group, 12 p.m., Saturdays, Edward K. Thomas Building conference room (9097 Glacier Highway.) All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.
Tlingit Language Learners Group, 6-7 p.m., Mondays, Downtown Juneau Public Library, large conference room. Interested in learning the Tlingit language? This group, run by Tlingit language learners, is free and open to everyone in the community, regardless of language experience. Details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234626046736815/ and tlingitlearners@gmail.com.
Haida Language Learners Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Edward K. Thomas Building (9097 Glacier Hwy). Open to all interested in learning Haida.
Open Lab, Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 1-Dec. 15, 9:30-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Get help building computer skills, developing a career plan, navigating your job search, updating your resume and more. More classes available at http://serrc.org/tlc/.
MUSIC
Weekly Old Time Music Jam, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Alaska Hotel Bar balcony. All abilities welcome. Fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, mando, uke, harmonica, etc. Free.
Bluegrass Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday, Red Dog Saloon. Live acoustic bluegrass with Jeremy Kane and Nathan May. Every Thursday starting Feb. 4. Details: reddogsaloon.com
Open mic w/ Teri Tibbett or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 South Franklin St. 21+, free. Details: thealaskanhotel.com
AbbyOke Karaoke, Thursday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill.
Organ concert, every Friday at noon T.J. Duffy or J. Allan MacKinnon will play a variety of music at the State Office Building.
Weekly Ukulele Jam, Sundays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., T.K. Maguires Lounge inside the Prospector Hotel. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn more at juneaujambusters.com.
Music on the Fly, Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Juneau International Airport.
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