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

English as a Second Language, 9-10:15 a.m., Gruening Park Learning Connection, 1800 Northwood Dr. Free eight week class.

Open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

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

Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, The Hangar. 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 childcare. 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.

ESL computers, 2:30-4 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free, eight week class.

Helping children through divorce/separation workshop, 4 p.m., Dimond Courthouse, room 312. Details: 463-4719.

Early Learning Fair, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Details: AEYC, 789-1235.

Fathers community cafe, 5-7 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center, 1601 Salmon Creek Lane. Fathers, grandfathers, community members, neighbors and friends talking about our children: the challenges, rewards and their safety. Childcare and a light supper provided.

KTOO board of directors meeting, 5-6 p.m., KTOO conference room, 360 Egan Drive. Meetings are open to the public and members are welcome to attend.

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

Veterans for Peace Chapter No. 100 monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Details: John, 586-4409.

Basics of Using Microsoft Word, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.

Downtown Family Night, 5:30 p.m., Juneau Public Library.

Family Night for Preschoolers , 5:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

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.

NAMI family support group, 5:30-7 p.m., Jordan Square Building, 9000 Glacier Highway, suite 201. Details: 463-4251 or namijuneau.org.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Course, 5:30 p.m., KTOO building. Registration required. Details: 463-4251.

Low Tide Ladies Golf Group, 6 p.m., Shot Gun Start, Mendenhall Golf Course. All women welcome. Details: Donna, 789-3996.

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.

Family Education and Caregiver Support Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. 1830 Glacier Highway., Details: Joylynn, 463-6177.

JGC New Shooter Orientation, 6:30-8 p.m. Juneau Gun Club. Designed to teach participants how to shoot a shotgun, trap shooting and club procedures. $20 per person. Open to everyone. Details: Mark Kappler, 780-3600.

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

Coping Skills and Recovery Support Group meeting, 7 p.m., 8312 Aspen Ave. Details: Susan, 888-889-7337.

The Compassionate Friends Juneau chapter meeting, 7 p.m., Juneau Pioneers Home. This chapter is a help group for bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child. Those who come have the opportunity to meet with others on a regular basis who have experienced similar tragedies. This chapter welcomes immediate family members including adult siblings. Details: 321-4232.

First Thursday Reviewers’ Circle, 7-8 p.m., Downtown Library. Book club for adults and young adults who love to read. Come prepared to talk about a book or audiobook. Details: Carol, 586-0434.

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

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

“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.

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