Around town for Tuesday, Nov. 10

Moon Walk Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wells Fargo Dimond Park Fieldhouse. For ages 1-14. Fee is $12 per child, multi-kid discount available.

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.

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

English learners, 9 a.m. beginners, 10 a.m. all levels, Gruening Park; 2:30 p.m. all levels, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free classes designed for non-English and beginning English speakers. Details: serrc.org/tlc.

Breakfast Club, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m, 3200 Hospital Drive, Suite 101. Open to individuals who are interested in learning about the economy, investing and current events and how they effect the stock market in a relaxed setting. Coffee, pastries, and other refreshments provided. Details: 789-0063.

Tai Chi class, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Nugget Mall. Free class for people over 60. Details: Josielind, 463-6181.

Applied Math II Problem Solving, 11 a.m., The Learning Connection.

Rotary Club of Juneau meeting, noon, Baranof Hotel.

Senior Center lunch, noon, Douglas Methodist Church. $5 or $10. Details: 463-6175.

“Tuesday Noon Serenity” Al-Anon family group, 12:05-12:55 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 W. 10th St. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.

New parents group, 1-2:30 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Free. Meet other new parents and share the joys and challenges of parenthood. Topics change weekly. Details: 586-1203.

An 11th Step Recovery Group, 5 p.m., 5750 Glacier Highway, suite D-13. With Tom Wekenman, PhD. Free and open to all.

Parenting discussion group, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m., call for location and registration. $80 charge for four week group. Based on the book “How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk.” Details: Joni, 500-2697.

Mobile Device Tips and Tricks, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.

Children’s Life Skills Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Rotating topics include personal boundaries, naming and expressing feelings, keeping it safe at home, chemical use and abuse, self-esteem, families and change, and problem solving and conflict resolution. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Art Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Call ahead if you will need childcare. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Women’s Education Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Tuesday. Rotating topics include domestic violence, sexual assault, chemical dependency, family dynamics and self-care. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.

Black Holes Have No Hair, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Marie Drake Planetarium. Explanations of black holes, Einstein’s general theory, event horizon, singularity, information theory, Hawking radiation and holographic principle, plus “The Stars Tonight” on the Spitz projector. Free.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau Buoy Deck, 345 Egan Drive. Those interested in volunteering with an organization that promotes boating safety and education invited to attend. Details: 790-2919.

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