Around town for Friday, Dec. 25

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 10-11 a.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Old Glacier Highway, downstairs health center. Details: 463-1224.

Inner Power Yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center, 1601 Salmon Creek Lane. Classes are instructed by Andrea Wilt and are $8 drop-in.

“Staying Alive” Al-Anon family group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 W. 10th St. Free childcare provided. Details: Nina, 957-4513.

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.

Saturday night NA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Gastineau Human Services.

Saturday Night Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8-9:30 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.

Ugly Sweater Party, 9 p.m. The Hangar on the Wharf Ballroom. DJ Astronomar and DJ AiNSLEE will provide music. Prizes and drink specials included. 21+. $5 cover or $2 with ugly sweater.

Brian Bearden live music, 10 p.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar & Grill.

Karaoke, 10 p.m.-midnight, Sandbar & Grill.

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