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Juneau Symphony Musicians in the Schools performance, 10-11 a.m., Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium. Busing provided by Princess Tours. Details: 586-4676.

Organ concert with J. Allan MacKinnon, noon, State Office Building.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, noon-1 p.m. every Friday, Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St.

Art As You Like It, 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Valley Senior Center. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.

Boys & Girls Club of Juneau, 2:30-7 p.m. every Friday, 8825 Mallard St., behind the Nugget Mall. Open noon-7 p.m. on days school is closed or dismissal is earlier. Open lab 1-3 p.m.; Lego Robotics 3:30-5 p.m.; prize raffle 4 p.m.; guest speakers 4-5 p.m. on alternate weeks; movie/tournament 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Teen Skills Lab 5-6 p.m. Details: 790-4534, 790-4535.

"Pollock and Temperature Fluctuations: The Path to a Bioenergetic Model" presentation by Dr. Robert Foy, 3:30 p.m., University of Alaska Southeast Anderson Building, Room 221. Details: 796-6441.

Pet loss support group, 5 p.m. every Friday, call for location. Sponsored by Hospice and Home Care of Juneau. Details: Jean, 463-6134.

Nicotine Anonymous, 5-6 p.m. every Friday, 211 Fourth St., Suite 101. Details: 463-3755.

"The Wished For Child" grief support group for those who have experienced infant loss, miscarriage, infertility, failed adoption or abortion, 6 p.m., Hospice and Home Care of Juneau. Details: Cathryn, 463-6106.

University of Alaska Southeast 7th Annual Beer and Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m., Prospector Hotel. Proceeds will support scholarships for UAS students. Sponsored by UAS Alumni and Friends. Tickets $25 for UAS Alumni and Friends members; $30 for general public. Details: Keni, 796-6569.

Water walking, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. Low-impact water exercise class. Details: 586-5325.

Cribbage, 7 p.m. every Friday, Juneau Senior Center. Enter through back door. Details: Ellen, 463-6175.

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

Trail Mix monthly meeting, 7-9 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School library. Details: 790-6406.

Ballroom dance, 7-10 p.m., Centennial Hall. $5. Includes swing lesson provided by Alycia McLain and John Leo. Sponsored by Juneau International Folkdance. Details: Tim, 789-4690.

Cross-cultural Communication Workshop, 7:30-9 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Dr. Sponsored by Diocese of Juneau - Native Advisory Board. Details: 723-9182.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Saturday, Juneau Youth Services, 2075 Jordan Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Details: Charles, 796-4149.

Cross-cultural Communication Workshop, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Drive, sponsored by Diocese of Juneau - Native Advisory Board. Details: 723-9182.

"Fall into an Old Fashioned Christmas" bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Douglas Community United Methodist Church. Details: Debra, 789-3236.

National Red Ribbon Week 20th anniversary rally, 10 a.m., Mendenhall Mall. Rally against the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco by our youth. Giant Caterpillar ride for kids and Halloween Haunted House.

Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 10-11 a.m., Juneau Public Health Center. Details: 789-8884.

Al-Anon Family Group Staying Alive meeting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Resurrection Lutheran Church library. Free child care provided. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.

Halloween Festival, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Learn about "creepy critters." Games, face painting, crafts and ghoulish fun. Costumes encouraged. Free. Details: 789-6640.

Halloween pony rides, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Swampy Acres indoor riding arena. $2 per round or $5 for three rounds. Sponsored by Thunder Mountain Riders 4-H Club.

Coast Guard cutter Storis final tours, open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m., Coast Guard Station Juneau downtown.

"History of Headstones" presentation with Bethany Buckingham, 1-3 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum. $11.55 adults, $7.55 youth 18 and under. Refreshments provided. Details: Alysia, 586-3572.

Juliette Low birthday and national Make a Difference Day celebration, 3-4 p.m., Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. There will be activities to learn about the founder of Girl Scouts and sharing of Make a Difference Day projects. Details: Gail, 586-1710.

Ghost Walk, 4:30-6 p.m., Mount Jumbo Gym. Sponsored by Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. Details: Pat, 364-3707.

Halloween skate, 6:30-8 p.m., Treadwell Arena. Details: Pat, 364-3707.

Juneau Symphony Halloween Family Fright-acular performance, 7 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium. $20 general, $15 students or seniors. Details: 586-4676.

Saturday Night Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Highway, lower floor conference room. Details: 790-4567.

New England Barn Dance, 7:30-11 p.m., St. Ann's Parish Hall at Cathedral of the Nativity. Details: Sally, 586-5621.

Sunday, Oct. 29

Community work service project, 9 a.m. every Sunday, Juneau Youth Services, 2075 Jordan Ave. Come dressed for the weather. Details: Charles, 796-4149.

Cross-cultural Communication Workshop, 10:30 a.m., St. Paul Catholic Church, 9055 Atlin Dr. Sponsored by Diocese of Juneau - Native Advisory Board. Details: 723-9182.

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

Halloween Haunted House, Giant Caterpillar rides and temporary tattoos and body art, noon, Mendenhall Mall. Tattoos and body art done by Nail Jazz, starting at $6.

Coast Guard cutter Storis final tours, open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m., Coast Guard Station Juneau downtown.

Folk dancing, 6 p.m., downtown Juneau Racquet Club. Sponsored by Juneau International Folkdancers, there is no charge for instruction. Partners are not required and beginners are welcome. Details: 364-2334.

Tai Chi for Health demonstration, noon, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center outdoor viewing area. Free. Open to the public. Details: Barbara, 789-3573.

Juneau Symphony Halloween Family Fright-acular performance, 3 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium. $20 general, $15 students or seniors. Details: 586-4676.

• Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events. To be included, notices should be dropped off at 3100 Channel Drive. They can also be faxed to 586-3028 or e-mailed to the newsroom clerk at nrclerk@juneauempire.com. Deadline is noon two days prior to the event.