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Hasty Half Marathon Fun Run, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Savikko Park. A 5K and 1 mile Fun Run.

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting year-round. Rental 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.

Widowed Person Program brunch, noon, Baranof Hotel. Details: Sue, suen@gci.net and 586-6424 or Sandy at 789-0355.

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.

Con Brio Chamber Series: “For the Love of Music,” 3 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A voice, strings, flute and piano concert with donations going to Juneau Alaska Music Matters.

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.

Monologue class, 6-8:30 p.m., Perseverance Theatre. Learn to mine and shape monologues by working with a specific piece of text and incorporating different acting techniques and exercises. Teacher is Enrique Bravo.

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