Today, Jan. 27
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED Test? Learn how to get started with TLC classes, tutoring or online learning options.
Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.
Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Details: 586-5267.
Organ concert, noon, State Office Building.
Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6175.
Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, noon-1 p.m., Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St.
Open House: CCTHITA’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and childcare departments, 1-6:30 p.m., 3075 Vintage Blvd., Suite 200. Details: 463-7313.
“Dopeless Hope-fiends” NA meeting, 5-6 p.m. Rainforest Activity Center.
Platypus-Con:Board and Card Game Extravaganza, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (Saturday), JACC. Tickets are $25 for a weekend pass, $15 for a day pass and $10 for a child’s weekend pass.
SEAGLA Friday Social, 6-8 p.m., Imperial. LGBTQ community and friends are invited to gather, relax and decompress from the work week.
Magic the Gathering Friday Night Draft, 6 p.m., Juneau Gamers Coop. $16. All ages welcome.
Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7 p.m., 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: 463-5680 or 463-5690.
Sit in With the Band, 9:30 p.m., Rendezvous.
Saturday, Jan. 28
Chinese New Year
Platypus-Con:Board and Card Game Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (Sunday), JACC. Tickets are $25 for a weekend pass, $15 for a day pass and $10 for a child’s weekend pass.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 10-11 a.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Old Glacier Highway, downstairs health center. Details: 463-1224.
Inner Power Yoga, 11 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 child care provided. Details: Nina, 957-4513.
Sm’algyax Language Learners Group, noon, Edward K. Thomas Building conference room, 9097 Glacier Highway. All who wish to speak Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian people, are welcome.
The Great American Songbook Series, 2 p.m., SLAM. Juneau Cabaret wil feature local singers and musicians spotlighting the career of Richard Rodgers. Pay as you can.
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.
AWARE fundraiser and dance party, 8 p.m., Rockwell Ballroom. AWARE celebrates 40 years of service with music by Susu and the Prophets and desserts by B’s Bakery, Chef Stef and Coppa. Tickets $40 for two, are available online, at the JAHC, Hearthside Books and at the door.
Saturday Night Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8-9:30 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.
Karaoke, 10 p.m.-midnight, Sandbar &Grill.
