Around town for Monday, Nov. 2

Computer Basics, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way.

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social Networking – Facebook, Linked-In and Security. Students attending should have a basic understanding of computers and exposure to the internet.

Tai Chi class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Nugget Mall. Free class for people over 60. Details: Josielind, 463-6181.

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.

Toddlertime, 10 a.m., Downtown Library; 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.

Applied Math II Problem Solving, 11 a.m., The Learning Connection.

Life Ring meeting, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A weekly gathering for women. All are welcome. Details: 780-4918.

Juneau Lions Club meeting, noon, Prospector Hotel. Details: 789-0272.

Senior Lunch, noon, Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6175.

Taku Toastmasters, noon-1 p.m., Federal Building, fifth floor conference room, room 541. Public welcome. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Velja, 321-4988.

Bartlett Toddler Play Group, noon-1:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church Nursery. Playtime for toddlers and support group for parents. No need to register. Details: 796-8975.

Writing Skills class, 2:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

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

Juneau People for Peace and Justice, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. All are welcome. Details: 789-9229.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 5:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2500 Sunset Drive. Details: 463-1224.

Mount Juneau Cribbage Club, 6 p.m., Rockwell Restaurant. Details: Tom, 209-1102.

Tlingit Language Learners Group, 6 p.m., Downtown Library. All are welcome.

Our Time Support/Resource Group, 6-8 p.m., 1802 Glacier Highway, Apt #2. Weekly support group for parents of children with diagnosed and undiagnosed special needs. Dinner and child care provided. RSVP. Details: 321-8311.

Healthy pregnancy class, 6-8 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Robert F. Valliant Administration Building. Free. Details: 796-8422.

Breastfeeding success and newborn care, 6-8:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administration Building. Free classes designed for expectant parents to learn about the care, feeding and brain development of their new baby.

Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo, 7 p.m., 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: 463-5680 or 463-5690.

“This Changes Everything,” film, 7 p.m., Goldtown Nickolodeon Theater. Details: goldtownnick.com. Part of a three film series leading up to UN Climate Conference in Paris. Sponsored by Alaska Climate Action Network.

“Live and Let Live” Al-Anon Family Group, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center. Details: Sue, 463-3790.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.

Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

Applied Math II Problem Solving, 11 a.m., The Learning Connection.

Rotary Club of Juneau meeting, noon, Baranof Hotel.

Senior Center lunch, noon, Douglas Methodist Church. $5 or $10. Details: 463-6175.

Brain injury peer support group, noon-1 p.m., SAIL offices, 3225 Hospital Drive. Details: 586-4920.

The revival of Tsimshian art, noon – 1 p.m., Walter Soboleff Builing. Tsimshian carver and culture bearer David Boxley will speak on the revival of Tsimshian art as the first of six lectures at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

“Tuesday Noon Serenity” Al-Anon family group, 12:05-12:55 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 W. 10th St. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.

New parents group, 1-2:30 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Free. Meet other new parents and share the joys and challenges of parenthood. Topics change weekly. Details: 586-1203.

Parenting discussion group, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m., call for location and registration. $80 charge for four week group. Based on the book “How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk.” Details: Joni, 500-2697.

Mobile Device Tips and Tricks, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

Children’s Life Skills Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Rotating topics include personal boundaries, naming and expressing feelings, keeping it safe at home, chemical use and abuse, self-esteem, families and change, and problem solving and conflict resolution. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Art Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Call ahead if you will need childcare. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Education Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Tuesday. Rotating topics include domestic violence, sexual assault, chemical dependency, family dynamics and self-care. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Mt. Juneau-Gastineau Lodge 21 of Free and Accepted Masons of Alaska meeting, 7 p.m., 8401 Airport Blvd. Details: Jeff, 321-7077.

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