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Gold Rush Days, Saturday and Sunday, Savikko Park. Two days of mining and logging events plus gold panning, a children’s carnival, and food and craft booths. Registration for events begins at 7:30 a.m. both days. For more information, email juneaugoldrushdays@gmail.com or call 523-3325.

Knights of Columbus Bishop Kenny Council brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church. $10 for a family and $4 for an individual.

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting year-round. Loaner shotguns are available. Details: 789-9844.

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

Weekly ukulele jam, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prospector Hotel, TK McGuire’s Lounge. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: www.juneaujambusters.com

Juneau Board Game Club, noon-5 p.m., Nugget Mall Community Room. Join fellow board game enthusiasts as we play longtime favorites and new games every month. Details: Corinne, juneauboardgameclub@yahoo.com.

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

Film showing: “Hunting in Wartime,” 2:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater.

Film showing: “High Rise,” 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater.

International Folk Dance, 6 p.m., The Alaska Club, downtown location. Recreational dance — first hour is instruction. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.

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.

Music on the Fly, 7-8 p.m., Juneau Interantional Airport.

“New Beginnings” NA meeting, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, conference room.

Sing Your Stress Away Karaoke, 9 p.m., Suite 907. For those 21 and up. Details: suite907.com.

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