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Wild Kitchen Walk, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Eagle River United Methodist Camp. Learn about wild edible plants and berries, go on foraging hikes, cook hands-on, and relax and enjoy the day. Plants may include cranberries, lingonberries, blueberries, Labrador tea and mushrooms. $80 per person. More information at http://tinyurl.com/jsp2tme.

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting year-round. Rental shotguns are available. Details: 789-9844.

Blue Mass, 10:30 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church. To honor the men and women who serve, from the armed forces to firefighters and police officers. Reception to follow after service.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.

The Ministry of Brother Sam Greene, 11 a.m., Riverbend Elementary School. Sponsored by Narrow Way Ministries International. Details: nw-min.org, 209-9993.

Weekly ukulele jam, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prospector Hotel, TK McGuire’s Lounge. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: www.juneaujambusters.com.

Duplicate bridge, 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6174.

International Folk Dance, 6 p.m., The Alaska Club, downtown location. Recreational dance — first hour is instruction. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.

Archery shooting with the Juneau Archery Club, 6 p.m., 5670 Montana Creek Road. Bow rentals are available, suitable for ages 6 and older. Details: www.juneauarchery.com.

Music on the Fly, 7-8 p.m., Juneau International Airport.

“New Beginnings” NA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, conference room.

Sing Your Stress Away Karaoke, 9 p.m., Suite 907. For those 21 and up. Details: suite907.com.

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