Story last updated at 2/13/2013 - 2:48 pm
Wednesday, February 13
Meeting: Juneau Chamber of Commerce Resource Committee, 7 a.m., Prospector Hotel. Details: 463-3488.
Meeting: Alaska Committee, 7 a.m., JEDC conference room. Details: 463-3488.
GED orientation for new students, 10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.
Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., Downtown Public Library. Details: 586-5303.
Meeting: Citizens Pro Road, 11 a.m., Juneau Chamber of Commerce conference room. Details: 463-3488.
Group: "Write for your Life," 11 a.m. -noon, Mendenhall Valley Library. Share a journal, memoir, a letter or poetry. Details: 789-2068.
Pregnancy circle, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Open discussion on pregnancy and community building. Free, with a light lunch provided. Details: 586-1203.
Juneau Senior Center hot lunch, 11:45 a.m., Juneau Senior Center. For seniors ages 60 and over. Details: Carol Comolli, 463-6175.
WIC Walk-in clinic, 12:30-6 p.m., 3245 Hospital Drive. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or with a children five and under. Details: 463-4099.
Gastineau Family Climbing Night, 3:30-7 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center. Free. Details: 586-2635.
Class: Introduction to computers, internet and email, 5-7 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Adventure series presentation at Cycle Alaska, 5:30-7 p.m., Cycle Alaska.
Capital City Rotaract Meeting, 6 p.m., UAS Bill Ray Center. A social service club for young people ages 18 to 30. Details: capitalcityrotaract.wordpress.com.
Women's Art Support Group and Children's Creative Play Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE, 1547 Glacier Hwy. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.aware.org.
Halau Hula 'o 'Olill'ula dance lessons, 6-8 p.m., Filipino Community Hall. Details: leimomi@halauhulaooliliula.org.
Class: Aqua Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Ages 16 and up, $6. Details: 586-AQUA.
Bridge Duplicate Play, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Avenue. Details: 957-6971 or 321-1520.
Women's Climbing Class, 6:30 p.m., The Rock Dump, 1310 Eastaugh Way. Beginners welcome. $5 for members, $15 for non-members. Details: 586-4982.
Eckankar: Have you ever had a spiritual experience? 6:30-7:30 p.m., Downtown Public Library.
Mudrooms live storytelling event, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church. Cost: $7, give or take. All profits to charity. Details: www.mudrooms.org.
Film: "Central Park Five," 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Open Mic, 9 p.m., Squires Rest. Details: 789-7829.
Thursday, February 14
WIC Walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3245 Hospital Drive. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or with a children five and under. Details: 463-4099.
Community acupuncture at the Glory Hole, 9:30-11 a.m., Glory Hole Wellness Room. Details: Kiel, 586-4159.
Toddler Time Group, 10-11:30 a.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Details: Shayna or Jesse at 586-1203.
Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., Douglas Public Library. Details: 586-5303.
Juneau Senior Center hot lunch, 11:45 a.m., Juneau Senior Center. For senior ages 60 and over. Details: Carol Comolli, 463-6175.
Parenting Group for Mothers, noon-1 p.m., AWARE, 1547 Glacier Hwy. Address the specific challenges of living in an abusive atmosphere. Child care provided. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.aware.org.
Alaska State Museum winter lecture series: "Alaska's Long-Lost Apollo 11 Moon Rock," noon-1 p.m., State Museum.
Mat Pilates and Yoga Stretch, noon-1 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Cost: $10. Bring a towel or mat. No experience necessary.
Bartlett's Baby Parent Time, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital Administration building. For infants 0-1 year. Free. Details: 796-8975.
Meeting: Juneau Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee, 1:30 p.m., Chamber Conference room. Details: 463-3488.
Chamber Lunch, doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, Hanger ballroom. Details: 463-3488.
Dancing Artists' Class, 4-5 p.m., valley location (private facility). Ages 5-9. Details: dancingartists@gmail.com.
Dancing Artists' Class, 5-6:30 p.m., valley location (private facility). Ages 9 and up. Details: dancingartists@gmail.com.
Class: Intermediate (Level 2) Microsoft Word, 5-7 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Beginner birding for youth over 11, 6-7 p.m., Harborview School. Details: 523-1761.
Gospel workshop and celebration with Rev. Bobby Lewis and pianist Eustace Johnson of Harlem, 6:30-8 p.m. through Feb. 23 (1-2:30 p.m. on Feb. 23), Cost: $50. Register at www.jahc.org or call 586-ARTS.
Class: "Zines!," 6:30-9 p.m., The Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery. Four Thursday night classes through March 7. Cost: $115. Details: 586-1750 or www.canvasarts.org.
4-H Outdoor Skills Teen Leadership Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Gruening Park Rec Center. Details: Darren, 796-6221.
Pavitt Health and Fitness seminar: "Improve your balance," 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pavitt Health and Fitness, 10004 Glacier Highway. Rotating topics. Free. Details: 789-5556.
Nondenominational Prayer Shawl knitting group, 6:30-8 p.m., Cathedral of the Nativity library. Gather to crochet and knit shawls to be given to individuals in need of comfort. All skill levels welcome.
Film: "Rust and Bone," 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Beginner birding for adults, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Harborview School. Details: 523-1761.
Open Mic, 9 p.m., The Alaskan Bar.
Jam with J, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Rendezvous. Relaxed open jam hosted by Jason Caputo. Details: 206-331-4682, caputo737@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/wristrockets.
Karaoke, 9 p.m., The Viking Lounge. Details: 586-2159.
Friday, February 15
Class: Microsoft Office, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Learning Connection at Gruening Park, 1800 Northwood Avenue, G-49. For all ages. Free. Details: 586-5718 or www.serrc.org/tlc.
Alaska State Museum's Culture on Cloth youth activity day, 10 a.m.-noon for grades K-2, 1-3 p.m. for grades 3-5, State Museum. Students will create a wall hanging with fabrics to tell their own story. Details: 465-2901.
ESL class, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Learning Connection at Gruening Park, 1800 Northwood Avenue, G-49. Free. Details: 780-6706.
English class, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Learning Connection at Gruening Park, 1800 Northwood Avenue, G-49. Free. Details: 780-6706.
Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., Valley Public Library. Details: 586-5303.
Juneau Senior Center hot lunch, 11:45 a.m., Juneau Senior Center. For senior ages 60 and over. Details: Carol Comolli, 463-6175.
Organ Concert, noon-1 p.m., State Office Building.
Charter and Raven Correspondence Family Climbing Night, 3:30-7 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center. Free. Details: 586-2635.
Mommy and Me Yoga class, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. For babies 2 months-2 years. Free. Details: 586-1203.
Breath and Movement class, 6-7:30 p.m., valley location (private facility). Details: dancingartists@gmail.com.
Beginning East Coast swing lessons, 6-7:30 p.m., Pavitt Health and Fitness. $15 at the door, $50 for a 5-class punch card, and a 50% discount for Pavitt members. Details: Emily, 500-7332.
Rotary Wine Tasting, 6-8:30 p.m., Mendenhall Auto Center. Contact members of Juneau Rotary Club for more information.
Forest Service Fireside Lecture: "Snettisham Hydropower and Avalanches," 6:30 and 8 p.m., Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.
Annie the musical, 7-10 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium. Cost: $20/$15/$10 for general admission/seniors/students.
UAS Sound and Motion Spring Art Series, "Woosh Kinaadeiyi poetry slam: Sweet and Sour," with Kate Laster and Jacqueline Boucher, 7 p.m. (signup at 6:30 p.m.), Egan Lecture Hall. Details: www.uas.alaska.edu/sound_motion/.
Film: "Rust and Bone," 7 and 9:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
UAS Rec Center Open Mic Night, 7:30-10 p.m., UAS Recreational Center. Cost: $5/$3 for non-UAS guests/UAS guests. Details: 796-6544.
Intermediate East Coast swing lessons, 7:30-9 p.m., Pavitt Health and Fitness. $15 at the door, $50 for a 5-class punch card, and a 50% discount for Pavitt members. Details: Emily, 500-7332.
Class: Aqua Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Ages 16 and up, $6. Details: 586-AQUA.
Valentine's Music and Dessert, 8 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center. An evening of love songs and desserts. Music by Kari Groven, Patricia Hull and Clifford Johnson III. Hosted by Angelina Ahrens. Cost: $50/couple, $25/individual. No-host bar. Door open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the JACC or Rockwell. Details: 321-1273 or 723-2723.
Sit-in with the band, 9:30 p.m., The Rendezvous, 184 South Franklin Street. Bring your instrument and amplifier; mic provided. Details: 206-331-4682, caputo737@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/wristrockets. The Viking Lounge. Details: 586-2159.
Saturday, February 16
Saturday Snow Adventure day with SAGA. A day of snow shoeing, cross country skiing, wilderness survival and other winter activities geared for students in middle and high school. Transportation provided. Cost: $35. Details: adventure@servealaska.org.
Community Emergency Response Team's free course: disaster medical operations, 9 a.m.-noon, Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. Details: Mike, 796-8989.
The Saturday Thing, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Juneau Economic Development Council. Details: 523-2300 or www.jedc.org/saturdaything.
Arts, Crafts and Collectibles fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nugget Mall. Details: 789-4439.
Sweethearts Relay Race, 10-11:30 a.m., Douglas Fire Hall. Details: Dan, 364-2521.
Story Yoga for Kids 3-9 years, 10 a.m., Rainforest Yoga. Children will learn sun salutations, balancing and animal poses, breathing and relaxation practices and play yoga games and work on team building activities. Cost: $10. Proceeds go to Bride of Diamonds, which brings yoga, literacy activities and food to children living in poverty in Haiti. Details: 988-3566 or email literacy4all@rocketmail.com.
Free income tax assistance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority, 5446 Jenkins Drive.
Presentation: Coffee and Collections with David Riccio, Paper and Paper used in printmaking, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Juneau-Douglas City Museum.
Yoga For Kids, 10:30 a.m., Raven Yoga, 418 Harris St. For kids ages 4-12. Details: 988-3566.
English class, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Learning Connection at Gruening Park, 1800 Northwood Avenue, G-49. Free. Details: 780-6706.
Class: Adult 12 X 12 theme and paper, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum.
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day presentation by Selina Everson, 1:30-3 p.m., Alaska State Museum. Details: 465-2901.
Film: Global Lens Series' "Amnesty," 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Class: Changing your door threshold, 2-4 p.m., UAS Technical Education Center room 139, 1415 Harbor Way. Free. Learn how to replace your existing door threshold. Details: 796-6120.
Drawing class: "Chiaroscuro," 2-4:30 p.m., The Canvas Community Art Studio and Gallery. Four Saturday night classes through March 16. Cost: $150. Details: 586-1750 or www.canvasarts.org
Class: "Cybermine" mine simulator demonstrations, 2-4 p.m., UAS Technical Education Center room 102, 1415 Harbor Way. Free. Details: 796-6120.
Film: "For the Rights of All: The Elizabeth Peratrovich Story," 4 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Juneau Co-Op Preschool's Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Concert, 5 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Concert includes music, storytelling, a song performed by the preschoolers, a silent auction, face painting and games. Pizza and popcorn available for purchase. Cost: $5/$20 individual/family.
Derby bout: Juneau Rollergirls vs Yukon Rollergirls, "A Love/Skate Relationship," 6:15 doors open, bout begins at 7 p.m., Centennial Hall. Cost $18/$20 advance purchase/at the door. Tickets available at book stores and the JACC. No-host bar; must be 21 or older or with guardian to attend.
Film: "Rust and Bone," 7 and 9:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Karaoke, 10 p.m., The Viking Lounge. Details: 586-2159.
Sunday, February 17
Juneau Jambusters Ukulele Jam, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Rockwell. Gather to eat food and play ukulele. All ages and abilities welcome. Details: Rhonda, rhondulei@gmail.com.
Arts, Crafts and Collectibles fair, noon-4 p.m., Nugget Mall. Details: 789-4439.
Juneau Nordic Cup Race Series' Sweetheart Skate Race Relay, 12:30 p.m., Eaglecrest A-Frame, lower nordic loop. 2-person skate relay. Four legs, 2 kilometers each. Pay-as-you-can. Details: Merry, 500-8112 or Jeannie, 463-3783.
Juneau Bridge Club: Duplicate Play, 1 p.m., Juneau Senior Center, 12th and Egan. Details: 957-6971 or 321-1520.
Class: Intro to roller skating, hosted by Juneau Rollergirls, 1-3 p.m., Marie Drake gym. Open to skaters of all skill levels. Sessions include warm up, skill development exercises, open skate, cool down. For a list of gear needed and answers to other questions visit www.juneaurollergirls.com/freshmeat.
Global Lens Series film: "The Prize," 3 p.m., downtown public library. Free.
Family Movie Afternoon, 3-4:30 p.m., Douglas Public Library. Details: 364-2378.
Film: "Rust and Bone," 4 and 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
International Folk Dance, 6-8 p.m., downtown Alaska Club. No partners necessary. Beginners welcome. Details: Bruce, 364-2334.
Monday, February 18
Class: Job search, resume creation, using ALEXsys, keyboarding and open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Center, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
GED Orientation, 10 a.m., The Learning Center, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Toddler Time, 10 a.m. Downtown Library, 11 a.m. Valley Library. Details: Carol Race, 586-0434 or carolr@juneau.org.
Mountain Savvy Class for 12-14 year olds, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. Details: www.skijuneau.com.
Toddler Time, 11 a.m., Valley Library. Details: Carol Race, 586-0434 or carolr@juneau.org.
Toddler Play Group, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., REACH, 213 3rd Street. For toddlers 1-3 years. Free. Details: 796-8975.
Juneau Senior Center hot lunch, 11:45 a.m., Juneau Senior Center. For senior ages 60 and over. Details: Carol Comolli, 463-6175.
Toastmasters Club, noon-1 p.m., Federal Building, room 541. Improve your public speaking skills. Free. Details: www.takutoastmasters.org or 957-3353.
Class: Introduction to computers, internet and email, 5-7 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Meeting: "Juneau People for Peace and Justice," 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light Church. Details: 789-9229.
Prenatal Yoga, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Cost: $6 pay-as-you-can or 10 classes for $50. Details: 586-1203.
Cribbage, 5:45 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Public welcome. Details: Ron Crenshaw, 586-1796.
Class: "Breastfeeding Success and Newborn Care", 6-8:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital Administration building. Free. Details: 796-8422.
Class: Aqua Zumba, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Ages 16 and up, $6. Details: 586-AQUA.
Film: Global Lens Series' "Mourning," 7 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Tuesday, February 19
Toastmasters Club, 6:15-7:15 a.m., St. Paul's Catholic Church. Improve your public speaking skills. Free. Details: www.takutoastmasters.org or 957-3353.
Class: Job search, resume creation, using ALEXsys, keyboarding and open lab computer training, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Center, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
English class, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Learning Connection at Gruening Park, 1800 Northwood Avenue, G-49. Free. Details: 780-6706.
Mat Pilates and Yoga Stretch, noon-1 p.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Cost: $10. Bring a towel or mat. No experience necessary.
Southeast Marine Mammals video conference for all ages, 1 p.m., Valley Public Library.
New Parents Group, 1-2:30 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center. Details: 586-1203.
Harborview School Family Climbing Night, 3:30-7 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center. Free. Details: 586-2635.
Meeting: Juneau Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 4 p.m., Chamber conference room. Details: 463-3488.
Travelogue: "Dancing on the Danube," with Elfrida Nord 5 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Class: Intermediate (Level 2) Microsoft Word, 5-7 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free. Details: 586-5718.
Meeting: Bartlett Regional Hospital Finance Committee, 5:15 p.m., hospital administrative building. Details: 907-796-8463.
Free tobacco cessation class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital administration building. Details: 796-8920.
Beginning bridge lessons, 6 p.m., Fireweed Place. Details: Rory, 957-6971 or Jan, 957-6972.
Yoga for children 7-13 years, 6 p.m., Northern Light Church, 400 West 11th Street. Children will practice strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Cost: $10. Proceeds go to Bride of Diamonds, which brings yoga, literacy activities and food to children living in poverty in Haiti. Details: 988-3566 or email literacy4all@rocketmail.com.
Women's Education Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE, 1547 Glacier Hwy. Rotating topics include domestic violence, sexual assault, chemical dependency, family dynamics and self-care. Child care available by reservation. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.aware.org.
Children's Life Skills Group, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE, 1547 Glacier Hwy. Rotating topics include personal boundaries, expressing feelings and conflict resolution. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.aware.org.
Community Emergency Response Team's free course: Light Search and Rescue Operations, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. Details: Mike, 796-8989.
Film: Oscar-nominated shorts (documentaries), 6:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon. $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 kids under 12. Details: 586-2875 or www.goldtownnick.com.
Beginning waltz lessons, 7:30-9 p.m., Pavitt Health and Fitness. $15 at the door, $50 for a 5-class punch card, and a 50% discount for Pavitt members. Details: Emily, 500-7332.
Empty Chair Memorial concert, 7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. Featured musicians: Steve Tada on violin and Nancy Nash on piano. Cost: $20/$10 for general admission/seniors. Students are free. Tickets available at Hearthside Books and at the door. Details: www.emptychairproject.wordpress.com.
