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Popular lecture series returns, season schedule announced

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Popular lecture series returns, season schedule announced

Lende her your ears.

Dan Monteith (center) seen here with Luke Holton and Douglas Indian Association Council Member Barbara Cadiente-Nelson, during a panel discussion after a screening of Holton’s film, “Sayéik” in November 2018 at the Gold Town Theater, will be the speaker in an upcoming Sealaska Heritage Institute lecture. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire file)Theater. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Upcoming lecture focuses on Douglas’ history and healing

It will be livestreamed.

First Friday brings a Fresh Air Market, arts events

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First Friday brings a Fresh Air Market, arts events

First Friday is here again, and so is the Juneau Art and Humanities Council’s open-air market.

The Juneau Arts and Culture Center is being used as a shelter for Juneau residents experiencing homelessness in the face of the coronavirus. Cit and Borough of Juneau is seeking a new building to use as a site. (Courtesy photo / City and Borough of Juneau)

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CBJ to hold meeting on warming shelter possibilities

A decision has not been made.

Runners jog through a haze of colored powder as they begin a 5k run through downtown Juneau on Sunday, April 29, 2018. (Richard McGrail / Juneau Empire File)

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Some local color: Downtown run is coming up

DBA partnered with the J-D Cross Country team will host the 2020 DBA Color Run.

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

An events schedule for Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will host distance delivered classes on a variety of subjects, including fermented foods. Kimchi is a Korean dish made of salted and fermented vegetables. (Courtesy Photo / Wikimedia)

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Extension service to offer free, virtual classes

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is hosting a week of free distance delivered classes the week…

City and Borough of Juneau announced the city will distribute masks provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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City to distribute free cloth face coverings

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides the masks.

The bear known as Nicky will be the subject of a free Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center Friday. (Coretesy Photo | Nick Jans)

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Your weekend guide: Famous bears, movie screenings and a bunch of music

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

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Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

February First Friday fun.

Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more

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Your weekend guide: An open-stage night returns, stand-up comedy and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips

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Your weekend guide: Drag shows, political talks and bear encounter survival tips

Here’s what’s happening.

Eldred Rock Lighthouse is pictured on Monday, April 29, 2019. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Your weekend guide: Lighthouse history, board game convention, homeless help and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

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Census taker sign-ups are happening Tuesday

Census recruiting happening Tuesday.

Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more

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Your weekend guide: A family fair, a 5K run and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Get ready to dip into the new year

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Get ready to dip into the new year

Time for the annual polar plunge.

Beaver Builders at the Mendenhall Minis series Jan. 11

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Beaver Builders at the Mendenhall Minis series Jan. 11

Open and free to the public.

Moms Demand Action to hold Sandy Hook vigil

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Moms Demand Action to hold Sandy Hook vigil

It’s the seventh anniversary of Sandy Hook.

Your weekend guide: a tourism talk, a robotics tournament and live music and art

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Your weekend guide: a tourism talk, a robotics tournament and live music and art

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy, music, cookies to appear at holiday open house

There will be more than 15,000 cookies and 100 pounds of fudge.