Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 26

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or just had a baby, and for infants and children up to age 5. Details: 463-4099.

Open Lab, 9:30-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Get help with building computer skills, developing a career plan, navigating your job search, using ALEXsys, updating your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter. Instructor will be available during open labs to provide instruction and guidance.

Applied Math 1A class, 10-10:50 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free foundational math class that can help you prepare for the GED Test or increase your math skills.

Applied Math 2A class, 11 a.m.-noon, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free math class that is taught by a Juneau instructor online to learners across Alaska.Prepare for the GED Test, college Accuplacer Test, or improve skills for training programs.

Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas Public Library. Details: 586-5267.

Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Centennial Hall. Joint luncheon with members of the Alaska Chamber. Members $20, non-members $25. Details: 463-3488 or www.juneauchamber.com.

Senior Center lunch, noon, Douglas Methodist Church and the Senior Center. Free. Details: 463-6175.

Parenting group for mothers, noon-1 p.m., AWARE. For women who are parenting and have lived with an abusive partner. Call ahead if you will need child care. Free. Details: 586-6623.

Bartlett Infant Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Robert F. Valliant Center classroom. For parents and their infants up to 1 year old. Free. Details: Debi, 796-8975.

What’s Up Current events and GED social studies class, 12:15-1 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Join TLC’s daily discussions about Juneau, Alaska, the U.S., the whole wide world. Whether you’re studying for your GED, if you want to improve your English, if you have an opinion … or not, or if you want a hot cup of coffee. Come see “What’s Up?”

Randy’s Rib Shack’s Rib Night, 5 p.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar &Grill.

Community video gaming night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Udder Culture, Mendenhall Mall Road. Open video game group that plays a variety of games on any platform. Minors need parent’s permission as some games are rated “M.” Details: Greg, greg.r.frank@gmail.com.

Chamber “After Hours”, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Alaskan Brewery. Open to the public. Hosted by Alaskan Brewing Co.

“The Weekend Sailor,” 6 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. Sponsored by the SouthEast Alaska Sailing club.

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.

Argentine Tango, 6 p.m., Suite 907. For ages 21 and older. Free. Details: www.suite907.com.

St. Brendan’s Galley hot meal, 6 p.m., St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church, 4207 Mendenhall Loop Road. Details: 789-5152.

Prayer Shawl Group, 6-8 p.m., St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 416 Fifth St., downstairs. Crochet and knit shawls to be given to individuals in need of comfort. All skill levels welcome. Details: Rhiannon, 586-3137.

Infant only CPR, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administration Building. Free. Details: 796-8422 or www.bartletthospital.org.

Widowed persons support group, 6:30 p.m., Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Ave. Details: Sue, suen@gci.net and 586-6424, or Sandy at 789-0355.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Call for location. Details: 321-2501.

Women Living Sober, 7-8 p.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, downstairs. Details: Dawn, 209-8373.

The Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities, 7:30 p.m., JACC. Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets or make a donation at akgovawards.org. Details: 272-5302.

“We Do Recover” NA meeting, 8-9 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center. Details: 586-1161.

Karaoke, 9 p.m., McGivney’s Sports Bar and Grill, 9107 Mendenhall Mall.

Open mic night with Teri Tibbett or Matt Barnes, 9 p.m.-close, Alaskan Hotel &Bar. Sign up at 8:30 p.m. Details: 586-1000.

Friday, 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

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 deserts 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.

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