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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27
Board of Education special meeting, 12 p.m., via Zoom
Action Items: Ratification of the Juneau School Administrative Association bargaining agreement — final reading; Acceptance of playground equipment and equipment installation from rotary for the Dzantik’i Heeni Campus — final reading; Acceptance of grant funds: Preschool Development Grant Birth-Five Initiative — final reading; Acceptance of the Annual SEAFOM Instructional Support Grant — final reading; Approval of the FY 2026 Budget Revision to add universal free breakfast — first reading; Approval of the superintendent contract — first reading
Zoom Link for special meeting: https://juneauschools-org.zoom.us/j/89842168227?pwd=gavLoFHNTcKDUYAy1G1AmnC3D117zg.1. Visit www.juneauschools.org for more information.
Senior Chair Yoga, 11-11:30 a.m., Juneau Senior Center
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.5.
Free lunches for seniors, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Juneau Senior Center 895 W. 12th Street
The Juneau Senior Center offers free lunches to seniors each week, Monday through Thursday. Call 907-463-6175 to ensure a meal for each senior. Visit https://www.facebook.com/JuneauSeniorCenter/ https://www.ccsak.org/juneau.html.
Juneau Parkinson’s Support Group, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Riverview Senior Living at Living at 3041 Clinton Dr. in Juneau, First Floor Living Room
The Juneau Parkinson’s Support 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. Visit https://www.facebook.com/SouthEastAlaskaRegionalHealthConsortium/. Contact Elizabeth Torres, etorres@searhc.org, 907-463-0245 or Ashley Johnston, ashleyj@searhc.org, 907-463-0240.
Mantra/Affirmation Class, 5:30-7 p.m., Articorp Building, 418 Harris St. #315, Use 5th St. entrance
Mantra/Affirmation painting/drawing/creating class, $15, all materials included. Offered by Shawn Hatt Cohen Counseling Services. Visit https://facebook.com/kidzcounseling. Contact Shawn at 907-321-5414.
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, AUG. 28
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.
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.
Free Noon Performance at the City Museum, 12-1 p.m. The City Museum 114 W 4th Street
This summer the Juneau-Douglas City Museum will host a series of bi-weekly open mic hours as part of our summer exhibition Wild Joys: Creating Community Through the Performing Arts. This is a standing room only event and is free. For more information visit juneau.org/library/museum or contact museum.info@juneau.gov.
Mantra/Affirmation Class, 5:30-7 p.m., 418 Harris St. #315
Mantra/Affirmation painting/drawing/creating class, $25, all materials included. Offered by Shawn Hatt Cohen Counseling Services. Visit https://facebook.com/kidzcounseling. Contact Shawn at 907-321-5414.
Labor of Love: R & B Diva Event, 7-8 p.m., Gold Town Theater, 171 Shattuck Way #109, Juneau
These powerhouse vocalists have moved audiences to tears with their soul-stirring performances. Now, join us as we bid a heartfelt farewell to summer in Alaska. Ticket Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/labor-of-love-r-b-diva-event-tickets-1560376671629?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Jocelyn, 907-419-0253.
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, AUG. 29
Friday Noon Organ Concert, 12-1 p.m., State Office Building, 8th Floor Lobby.
Free weekly concerts on the historic Kimball Theatre Organ. J. Allan MacKinnon plays May 10-July 26. For more information contact Ellen Carrlee at 907-465-2396 or Ellen.Carrlee@alaska.gov.
Downtown Martial Arts Class, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Raven Yoga Shala, 418 Harris St.
Our Tang Soo Do class combines traditional Karate training with open-ended flow drills that will improve your health and sense of well-being. All students ages 10-80 are welcome. $40/month. Instructor is Master Stuart Cohen, 4th Dan, with 40 years experience in martial arts. http://www.koreankarateclub.com/ Stuart Cohen, 907-723-1821, invworld@alaska.net.
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
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.
31st Annual Harvest Fair, 11: a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5669 Montana Creek Road
The Juneau Community Garden Association invites you to attend the 31st annal Harvest Fair!
This event is free and open to the public. The Harvest Fair will include: Live Music, Food, Bake Sale, Farmer’s Market, Children’s Games, Juried Produce, Flower Exhibits. Exhibit entries accepted from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information visit www.juneaucommunitygarden.org.
Drop-in Chess, 1-3 p.m., Downtown Library – Large Meeting Room
Join the Juneau Public Libraries and the Alaska Chess Club for drop-in chess. Come learn and play for fun. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets provided. Check our Alaska Chess Club on Facebook or Instagram. Contact info@alaskachessclub.org.
Immersive Sound Journey, 4-5 p.m., Auke Bay Yoga, 11798 Glacier Highway
Come join Kristin Mabry for an immersive sound journey. As the season begins to change and our focus shifts to prepare for fall, we’ll use sounds, vibrations, and breath to open us up to new perspectives on transitions. Ticket information: aukebayyoga.com.
WASH YOUR HANDS!, 8-10 p.m., The Alaskan Hotel & Bar, 167 S Franklin St.
The Alaskan Hotel & Bar hosts a night of live music featuring indie folk-punk trio Wash Your Hands, gritty rockers King Rooster and the Junkheads, and indie folk band The Boomers! $10 cover. Wash Your Hands holds hands with discomfort; full embrace of thoughts paranormal and alien and altogether human; eye contact with the ghosts that hide under your bed and in your closet; seeking fresh skin. Contact: @alaskanhotelbar on Instagram.
