Around town for Sunday, Sept. 20

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 Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap 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.

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.

Forest Kindergarten Campfire, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Auke Village Rec Pavillion. Hosted by Forest Song Nature School. Details: forestsongnatureschool.org.

“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., Suit 907. For those 21 and up. Details: suite907.com.

Pink Martini Concert 7 p.m., Centennial Hall. Retro-pop ensemble Pink Martini blends classical, jazz, Latin, cabaret, world music and pop. $45 general admission and $35 for students. Fundraiser for Juneau Jazz & Classics. Details: jazzandclassics.org.

 

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