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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
Preschool Open Gym at Mt Jumbo, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mt Jumbo Gym, 909 4th St., Douglas
$5 per child. Turf for Tots passes accepted. No charge for parents/guardians. Closed on holidays. Contact 907-586-5226.
Senior Chair Yoga, 11-11:30 a.m., Juneau Senior Center, 895 W. 12th Street
Low-impact yoga, led by volunteer instructors each Wednesday. Free to anyone 60 and above. Suggested donation $5. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/JuneauSeniorCenter or contact JSCOutreach@ccsak.org.
Pickleball at FDG, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Floyd Dryden Gym
All levels welcome. Equipment provided. Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. For more information visit juneauparks.org. Contact parks.rec@juneau.gov or 907-586-5226.
Juneau Parkinson’s Support Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Riverview Senior Living at Living at 3041 Clinton Dr., First Floor Living Room
The Juneau Parkinson’s Support Group has reunited! The group was established to provide support, education, activities, and camaraderie for people affected by Parkinson’s. Our meetings will be held in Juneau on the fourth Wednesday of each month and will be available for those in surrounding communities of Southeast Alaska to join virtually. Family members, care partners, and friends are welcome. Go to https://www.facebook.com/SouthEastAlaskaRegionalHealthConsortium/.
The Juneau Writers Group, 6 p.m. at the Mendenhall Public Library in Study Room A
on Wednesday, 9/24. The group invites anyone who has an interest in writing and would like to learn more about how the group operates.
Adult Dance: Ballet, 6-7:15 p.m. Juneau Dance Theater — Lemon Creek Studio
JDT’s adult dance program welcomes all skill levels. 6-7:15 p.m. Ballet with Debbie/Jamie; 7:15-8:15 p.m. Commercial Jazz with Hali. Register for a class, drop in to try it out, or get a punch card. For more information visit juneaudance.org. Contact 907-463-5327.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
Coffee & Christ, 7-7:45 a.m., Heritage Coffee Glacier Cafe, Valley
Last Thursday of each month. An informal Q&A about the Bible with Pastor Aaron Spratt of Faith Lutheran Church. Free! You buy your own beverage! Contact Pastor Aaron Spratt, 360-969-6869. Last Thursday of each month.
Preschool Open Gym at Mt Jumbo, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mt Jumbo Gym, 909 4th St., Douglas
$5 per child. Turf for Tots passes accepted. No charge for parents/guardians. Closed on holidays. Contact 907-586-5226.
Pickleball at FDG, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Floyd Dryden Gym
All levels welcome. Equipment provided. Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. For more information visit juneauparks.org. Contact parks.rec@juneau.gov or 907-586-5226.
TOPS Club (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 5-6:15 p.m., Riverview Senior Living, 3041 Clinton Drive.
Purpose is to help and support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., group program at 5:15 p.m. Weekly meetings on Thursdays. First meeting is free. For more information at www.tops.org or contact Elizabeth at 907-321-4049.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12 p.m. at Holy Trinity church library, 325 Gold St.
A fellowship of men and women who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive food behaviors. Meets twice a week in Juneau: Saturday 10 a.m. via Zoom and Thursday at 12 p.m. in person at Holy Trinity church library (325 Gold St.), and in Ketchikan: Saturday 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Home. Go to www.oa-southeastalaska.org or the worldwide website at www.oa.org.
Healthy Relationships for Women, 6-7:30 p.m., Zoom
In this skill-building course, we will explore and examine the elements of healthy relationships, including the most important relationship — the one you have with yourself. There will be 10 total classes over 10 weeks, Sept. 4-Nov. 6. Ticketing: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRclass. Visit https://awareak.org/groups-classes/. Contact 907-586-6623, ext. 223 or nataliew@awareak.org for questions or more information.
JAHC Laughs: Sam Miller, 6:30-8 p.m., Devil’s Club Brewing Company, 100 N Franklin St.
Local Support from: Kerri Stone, Nick West. Purchase tickets: https://JAHC.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19121
What the Constitution Means to Me, 7-9:30 p.m., 914 Third St., Douglas
Heidi Schreck takes a closer look at the document that defined so much of her coming-of-age: the Constitution of the United States. Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from Sept. 12-28 from 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays showings start at 4 p.m. Tickets are required and can be purchased on our website ptalaska.org/wtcmtm. Contact info@ptalaska.org.
Adult Dance: Ballet, 7-8 p.m. Juneau Dance Theater — Lemon Creek Studio
JDT’s adult dance program welcomes all skill levels. Register for a class, drop in to try it out, or get a punch card. For more information visit juneaudance.org. Contact 907-463-5327.
“Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30-9 p.m., McPhetres Hall
Theatre in the Rough proudly presents our first-ever production of “Romeo and Juliet.” This elaborate production brings together a cast of eighteen actors, rich costumes and many blades to tell this beautiful story.
Open Mic at the Alaskan!, 9-11:59 p.m. Alaskan Hotel & Bar
Head over to the Alaskan Hotel & Bar every Thursday at 9 p.m. Bring an instrument, an act, or spoken words and share your talents with the Juneau downtown community! https://www.facebook.com/alaskan.bar. Email Claire at claire@thealaskanhotel.com.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
Preschool Open Gym at Mt Jumbo, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mt Jumbo Gym, 909 4th St., Douglas
$5 per child. Turf for Tots passes accepted. No charge for parents/guardians. Closed on holidays. Contact 907-586-5226.
Friday Noon Organ Concert, 12-1 p.m., State Office Building, 8th Floor Lobby.
Free weekly concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ. For more information contact Ellen Carrlee at 907-465-2396 or Ellen.Carrlee@alaska.gov.
What the Constitution Means to Me, 7-9:30 p.m., 914 Third St., Douglas
Heidi Schreck takes a closer look at the document that defined so much of her coming-of-age: the Constitution of the United States. Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays from Sept. 12-28 from 7-9:30 p.m. Sundays showings start at 4 p.m. Tickets are required and can be purchased on our website ptalaska.org/wtcmtm. Contact info@ptalaska.org.
Fiber Friday!, 5-7 p.m. at Heads in the Clouds Collective studio, Arcticorp Bldg 418 Harris St. Room 403
Join other fiber artists with your current craft! Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, sewing, felting, or just bring you! Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the community. Follow @headsinthecloudscollective on Instagram to get event updates and notifications. Contact Tess Olympia on Instagram @juneauwoolies or Rebecca Hsieh, @reccashaystudios.
“Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30-9 p.m., McPhetres Hall
Theatre in the Rough proudly presents our first-ever production of “Romeo and Juliet.” This elaborate production brings together a cast of eighteen actors, rich costumes and many blades to tell this beautiful story.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
Saturday Staying Alive Al-Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Zoom.
Support, strength, and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. Group meets weekly on Zoom. For more information and to get the Zoom link, call 907-957-1990 or visit https://al-anon-ak.org.
Turning Pages Book Club, 2-3:30 p.m., Douglas Library Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Matt Haig’s novel “The Midnight Library.” Hosted by JSPC staff. Register online at https://linktr.ee/JSPC. This event is free. Snacks will be provided.
Community Share the Harvest Potluck, 6-8 p.m., Ḵunéix̱ Hídi Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St.
Please join the Juneau Garden Club to celebrate local foods. Bring a dish created with local produce or harvested item to share. Please list ingredients in your dish to help those with allergies be well. Hot and cold beverages will be provided. Please bring your own tableware to spare the landfill. Also bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. For more information: https://juneaugardenclub.com.
Oktoberfest Concert, 7-8:30 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Taku Winds plays music for Oktoberfest, Brahms “Academic Festival Overture”, waltzes and polkas, and more. Come for some great music, a little bit of dancing, food, drink and fun. Ticketing: https://JAHC.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19218 or at the JACC. Event info: https://www.juneaucommunityband.org/Home. Contact juneaucommunityband@gmail.com.
Saturday Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 430 Gold St.
Featuring lively tunes from “Crimpfoot” and calling by Tom Paul and friends. Beginner lessons at 7:30 p.m. Dancing to live music from 8-10:30 p.m.. To volunteer for a short shift at the door, contact Cecily Morris at cecilyrm@gmail.com. This is a fragrence-free event. Please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, body sprays, or strong smelling deodorant. Suggested Donation: $10-20 for adults; $5 for kids/students and Service Corps. For more information visit https://bit.ly/JuneauContraDanceAK. Contact Daniel at 907-209-0991.
“Romeo & Juliet,” 7:30-9 p.m., McPhetres Hall
Theatre in the Rough proudly presents our first-ever production of “Romeo and Juliet.” This elaborate production brings together a cast of eighteen actors, rich costumes and many blades to tell this beautiful story.
