Around town for Thursday, Dec. 8

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

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or just had a baby, and for infants and children up to age 5. Details: 463-4099.

Open Lab, 9:30-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Get help with building computer skills, developing a career plan, navigating your job search, using ALEXsys, updating your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter. Instructor will be available during open labs to provide instruction and guidance.

What’s Up Current events and GED social studies class, 11-11:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Join TLC’s daily discussions about Juneau, Alaska, the U.S., the whole wide world. Whether you’re studying for your GED, if you want to improve your English, if you have an opinion … or not, or if you want a hot cup of coffee. Come see “What’s Up?”

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

Retired Public Employees of Alaska monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., St. Paul’s.

Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Airport Blvd. Michele Elfers, chief landscape architect for the City and Borough will be the guest speaker. 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 child care. 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.

Applied Math 1A class, 1-1:50 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free foundational math class that can help you prepare for the GED Test or increase your math skills.

Applied Math 2A class, 2-3 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free math class that is taught by a TLC instructor online to adult learners across the state. Prepare for the GED Test or increase your math skills for college or training programs.

English as a Second Language Class, 2:30-4 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn English with these free classes for learners of all levels. Increase your speaking, writing, reading and listening skills with other learners from all over the world.

Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Nugget Alaska Outfitters. Beer, wine, light hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win NAO gift certificates and other great prizes.

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

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.

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.

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

Juneau Audubon Society Presents Southeast’s Intriguing Intertidal, 7 p.m., UAS Recreation Center room 116. Pat Harris and Allison Gillum discuss the 28,000 mile coastline of Southeast Alaska and its mosaic of diverse habitats. Free and open to the public. Details: www. juneau-audubon-society.org.

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.

First 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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