Community calendar of upcoming events
This is a calendar updated daily of upcoming local events during the coming days provided by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and other contributors. Submissions for events can be sent to [email protected]. They should include the date, time, location, short summary of the event, a website and/or social media page for the event if applicable, if an admission fee is required, and a contact for people to obtain more information. Submissions are not guaranteed of inclusion and may be edited for length or content. The calendar is also published in the print editions of the Juneau Empire, and submissions for those should be received by 9 a.m. Monday for Wednesday’s paper and 9 a.m. Thursday for Saturday’s paper.
THURSDAY, NOV. 2
Write a Letter of Gratitude in Honor of the Late Dr. Walter Soboleff, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Juneau-Douglas City Museum, 114 W. 4th St.
Nov. 14 is Dr. Walter Soboleff Day. During the month of November, the Juneau- Douglas City Museum will provide a free note card, U.S. postage, and an insert honoring the late Dr. Walter Soboleff to individuals interested in writing letters of encouragement and gratitude. Note cards, inserts and stamps may be picked up at the museum between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays in November. As an additional complimentary service the museum will mail completed cards. Larger groups may request in advance cards and inserts to be picked up at the City Museum. For more information visit juneau.org/museum or call Elissa Borges at (907) 586-3572.
Pickleball at the JACC, noon-2 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Pickleball at the JACC, 4-6 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Weaving Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Weaving Our Pride is a collaborative youth-mentor weaving project. Youth 12+ of all identities are invited to come learn how to weave and participate in creating a Ravenstail and Chilkat ceremonial robe in Pride colors. The robes represent the spirit of Pride and will be available to wear by youth only for special ceremonies like graduation, coming-out parties, Celebration, etc. For more information visit https://www.lilyhope.com/weavingourpride, or contact Lily Hope at [email protected] or Rachel Disney at (678) 863-2043. Every Wed.-Fri. 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Juneau Ski Sale — Item(s) Check in, 5-8 p.m., Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Item check-in for Saturday’s sale. Any item deemed too old or unsafe will not be accepted. No straight skis. No cost to drop off items. $5 admissions fee for the sale itself on Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information visit https://juneauskisale.com or contact [email protected].
TOPS Club (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), 5-6:15 p.m., Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Hwy.
Purpose is to help and support members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., group program at 5:15 p.m. First meeting is free. More information at www.tops.org.
Family Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., NAMI Juneau office in the Teal Street Center at 8711 Teal Street, Ste. 200.
Meets the first and third Thursday of the month. This group is open to any adult in Alaska who has a loved one living with a mental health condition, regardless of diagnosis. The group is designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model. Free, no registration. For more information visit namijuneau.org, or contact Meryl, at (907) 463-4251 or [email protected].
Composting in Juneau — Community Dialogue, 7-8 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Pk. Lp.
Juneau Commission on Sustainability hosts a community learning session and Q&A on composting for today and into the future. Panelists include Lisa Daugherty, owner of Juneau Composts, Cer Scott, environmental specialist at Tlingit & Haida, and Dianna Robinson, environmental science specialist for the City & Borough of Juneau. Facilitated by Nick Waldo, JCOS solid waste subcommittee chair. Attend in person or virtually on Zoom — link on the JCOS website or at Facebook.com/SustainableJuneau. Free and open to the public. For more information visit https://juneau.org/engineering-public-works/jcos or contact Marian Call at [email protected].
FRIDAY, NOV. 3
(Note: For First Friday events see separate story this week at juneauempire.com and in Wednesday’s print edition)
Friday Noon Organ Concerts, State Office Building, 333 Willoughby Ave.
Hear the historic Kimball Theatre Organ on Fridays in the 8th floor lobby. Organists J. Allan MacKinnon and T.J. Duffy will share the dates during the summer months.
Weaving Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Pop-Up Clothes Closet, 5-7 p.m., Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church, 4212 Mendenhall Loop Rd.
Large sale with items for all shapes and sizes. Nothing will be priced; donations accepted. Pulled pork sandwiches available for $5. For more information visit www.sovlutheran.org or contact the church office at (907) 789-4093.
Autumn Wreath Making, 6-8 p.m., Martha’s Flowers & Gifts, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd., Mendenhall Mall #328.
All the ingredients provided, as well as tools and instruction. Choose from dried/persevered accents such as wheat, assorted grasses, pinecones, etc, fresh eucalyptuses, semi-precious stones and other whimsy. For more information visit https://www.marthasflowersandgifts.com/workshops or contact Debrah at [email protected].
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
Juneau Ski Sale, item check-in 7:30-9:30 a.m., sale 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Any item deemed too old or unsafe will not be accepted at check-in. No straight skis. No cost to drop off items. $5 admissions fee for the sale itself. For more information visit https://juneauskisale.com or contact [email protected].
Pop-Up Clothes Closet, 8 a.m.-noon, Shepherd Of The Valley Lutheran Church, 4212 Mendenhall Loop Rd.
See Friday listing for details.
Saturday Staying Alive Al-Anon Family Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Kuneix Hidi Northern Light United Church, 400 W. 11th St.
Offers support, strength and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. Group meets weekly in-person at the church and via Zoom. For information call 907-957-1990 or visit https://al-anon-ak.org.
Community Health Forum, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Centennial Hall Convention Center, 101 Egan Dr.
Annual Cancer Connection Community Health Forum and lunch at Centennial Hall. The exhibit hall opens at 11 a.m. with local healthcare information and the program begins at noon. Free lunch with keynote speech by Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer. For more information visit https://www.cancerconnectionak.org or contact [email protected]
Making Sausage, Sourdough, and Yogurt with Sarah Lewis, 1-5 p.m., Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger St.
Focus will be on easy recipes to get participants started with culturing and sausage-making. Course Fee $63 (includes groceries and supplies). Registration form at https://tinyurl.com/yba44dyu. For more information contact [email protected].
Monthly Meeting of the Juneau Garden Club, 2:30-5 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Pk. Lp.
Monthly gathering of Juneau gardeners and want-to-be gardeners to share ideas, resources, inspiration, and refreshments. Schedule: 2:30 p.m. social and seed exchange, 3 p.m. program (topic is the recent Northwest Flower Show…pictures and gardening tips), 4 p.m. business meeting. For more information visit https://juneaugardenclub.com or contact Susan at (907) 723-6818.
Autumn Wreath Making, 3-5 p.m., Martha’s Flowers & Gifts, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd., Mendenhall Mall #328.
All the ingredients provided, as well as tools and instruction. Choose from dried/persevered accents such as wheat, assorted grasses, pinecones, etc, fresh eucalyptuses, semi-precious stones and other whimsy. Limited to eight people. For more information visit https://www.marthasflowersandgifts.com workshops or contact Debrah at [email protected].
Weaving Our Pride, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Gold Street Music Concert Series 2023, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Church of the Holy Trinity, Fourth and Gold Streets.
Concert series showcases Juneau music: five, 20-minute sets featuring in November: Riley Woodford, Thistle & Myth (Ziggy and Stacy): The Flukes (with Dylan Hulbert, Quinton Woolman Morgan and Callahan Croteau; Mike Gamble with Caleb Wylie; A Felicidade (Heather Mountcastle with Luke Weld). $5 donation at the door, or bring goodies for the intermission snack table. Additional concert series dates: 12/2/2023, 1/6/2024, 2/4/2024 and 3/2/2024.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
Design & Dine wrEATh Workshop, noon-3 p.m., Martha’s Flowers & Gifts, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd., Mendenhall Mall #328.
All the ingredients provided, as well as tools and instruction. Choose from dried/persevered accents such as wheat, assorted grasses, pinecones, etc, fresh eucalyptuses, semi-precious stones and other whimsy. Locally catered food available. Limited to eight people. For more information visit https://www.marthasflowersandgifts.com workshops or contact Debrah at [email protected].
Adult Ballet, 1-2 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Adult Jazz, 2-3 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Traditional Celtic Music Session, 4-6 p.m., TK Maguire’s, 375 Whittier St.
Play or listen to traditional Celtic music played on acoustic instruments. Sessions follow the traditional etiquette for Irish music sessions. Free to the public. For more information contact Tony Yorba at (907) 209-9946 or email [email protected].
International Folk Dance, 4-5:45 p.m., The Alaska Club Juneau Downtown, 641 W. Willoughby Ave. #210.
For dancers of all ages and skill levels. Program is a mix of teaching and requests of dances from around the world. No partners are required and no charge for participation. For more information visit www.jifdancers.org, or contact Bruce Botelho at (907) 723-9999 or [email protected].
MONDAY, NOV. 6
Beginning Tap, 5-5:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Intermediate Tap, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Juneau-Douglas Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting, 6-9 p.m., UAS Egan Room 224 or via Zoom.
Meeting agenda include review of Southeast Alaska king salmon management plan proposals. For more information visit http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=process.acinfo&ac=juneau_douglas, or contact Annie Bartholomew at [email protected] or (907) 465-4046.
Spill the Tea Sketchbook Club, 6-8 p.m., 418 Harris St., suite 403.
$10 each session. Bring sketchbook and art materials (some will be available).
TUESDAY, NOV. 7
Pickleball @ the JACC, noon–2 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Pickleball @ the JACC, 4–6 p.m., Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, 350 Whittier St.
Halloween Trick or Treat, 4-7 p.m., Mendenhall Mall, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Rd. # 170A.
Trick or Treating starts at Mendenhall Mall Dames entrance.
Art for Self Care, 5-6:30 p.m., 418 Harris St., #315
These are groups designed to promote self care using a variety of art activities. For adults to help relieve anxiety, depression and stress especially during the winter months. For more information contact Shawn Hatt Cohen at (907) 321-5414.
Beginning and Advanced ESL Classes, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Diamond Pk. Lp.
Beginning ESL classes offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Advanced ESL classes offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Both classes are free. For more information visit The Learning Connection website at https://tlcalaska.org/english-language-learning-citizenship or call (907) 586-5718 for more information.
Family Support Group, 5:30-7:30 p.m., NAMI Juneau office in the Teal Street Center at 8711 Teal Street, Ste. 200.
Meets the first and third Thursday of the month. This group is open to any adult in Alaska who has a loved one living with a mental health condition, regardless of diagnosis. The group is designed to connect, encourage, and support participants using a structured support group model. Free, no registration. For more information visit namijuneau.org, or contact Meryl, at (907) 463-4251 or [email protected].
Energy Healing w/RN and holistic nurse Mary Sczepanski, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thunder Mountain High School, 3101 Diamond Pk. Lp.
Four-week course presents information about the human energy field, chakras, and meridians; and how they can cleared and balanced for healing. Participants will learn and briefly practice several basic energy healing techniques from healing touch, meditation, intention, distance healing, guided imagery, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). These methods can be applied to decrease pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, and symptoms of illness; as well as helping release addictions and physical and emotional trauma. Some of these approaches have also been used to help achieve goals or make life transitions. Course schedule: Tuesdays, Nov. 7-28. Course fee: $64. For more information contact [email protected]
Adult Contemporary, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Jazz Jam, 8-11 p.m., Crystal Saloon, 218 Front St.
Open jazz jam. Free entry. Bring your instrument and join local musicians onstage. For more information visit crystalsaloon.com or contact David Elrod at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
Chair yoga, 11 a.m., AHFC Mountainview Senior Center, 895 W. 12th St.
Certified instructors for half-hour sessions. No fee. Classes are low-impact, healthy stretching for those over 60 years of age.
For more information call Aria at (907) 463-6175.
Weaving Our Pride, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Zach Gordon Youth Center, 396 Whittier St.
Adult Modern Dance, 5-6 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Connections Support Group, 5:30-7 p.m., NAMI Juneau office in the Teal Street Center at 8711 Teal Street, Ste. 200.
Weekly peer support group open to any adult in Juneau who wants to talk about their own mental health. The group is designed to connect, encourage and support participants using a structured support group model. No need to register and no commitment, drop in as it fits in with your schedule.
Adult Ballet, 6-7 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
Beginner Ballet, 7-7:30 p.m., Juneau Dance Theatre, 5422 Shaune Dr. Unit C-6.
For more info and to register visit http://juneaudance.org.
“Cabaret,” presented by Theatre In The Rough by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, 7-10 p.m., McPhetres Hall, 325 Gold St.
“Cabaret” explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Shows continue through Dec. 10. Schedule and tickets at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center or at http://theatreintherough.org. For more information contact Katie Jensen at [email protected] or (907) 500-3344.
