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Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.

Photos: Toy run

Panhandler Mark Pritchett and a new friend enjoy the Douglas sunshine. 2016 was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer… Continue reading

Toy Run organizer Brillo accepts donations at the Douglas Firehall Sunday, August 21. It was the 22nd year for the annual Bob Valliant Toy Run. Douglas Volunteer Firefighters, Capital City Fire and Rescue, the Triangle Club and Louie's Bar supported the run. The Panhandlers Motorcycle Club rounded up hundreds of soft toys.
This Patti Hutchens-Jouppi painting will be on display at Coppa during First Friday, part of the Plein Rein Painters' exhibit.

September First Friday listings

Artist demonstration by weaver Della Cheney, jewelry by Renee Culp, an original audio play, and a drawing for artSealaska Heritage InstituteWalter Soboleff Building105 S. Seward… Continue reading

This Patti Hutchens-Jouppi painting will be on display at Coppa during First Friday, part of the Plein Rein Painters' exhibit.

Guo Hua Xia named Juneau Student Symphony music director

The Juneau Symphony is proud to announce that Guo Hua Xia of the Juneau String Ensembles has been hired to lead the Juneau Student Symphony… Continue reading

From left, Ted (Theo Houck), Prentiss (Richard Jay Carter), Molly Aster (Sylvia Kwan) and Boy, also known as Peter, (Austin Roach) as Molly interprets "Norse Code" in "Peter and the Starcatcher," Perseverance Theatre's first play of the 2016-2017 season. The play runs Aug. 16 - Sept. 18 in Juneau.

Pan Ascending: A review of Peter and the Starcatcher at Perseverance Theatre

I consider myself an involved father. I don’t just park my kids in front of movies for hours on end — I sit down and… Continue reading

From left, Ted (Theo Houck), Prentiss (Richard Jay Carter), Molly Aster (Sylvia Kwan) and Boy, also known as Peter, (Austin Roach) as Molly interprets "Norse Code" in "Peter and the Starcatcher," Perseverance Theatre's first play of the 2016-2017 season. The play runs Aug. 16 - Sept. 18 in Juneau.
A screenshot of SHI's new Tlingit language app.

SHI releases first Tlingit language game app

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has released its first Tlingit apps for students who want to learn their Native language through mobile devices.The programs include an… Continue reading

A screenshot of SHI's new Tlingit language app.
Making Thanksgiving Day pies at Douglas Community United Methodist Church.

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in… Continue reading

Making Thanksgiving Day pies at Douglas Community United Methodist Church.
Tree core samples provide those working to inventory the Tongass with a wealth of information.

Building a better backyard: Locals inventory Southeast forests

Southeast Alaskans are not shy around the forest. Our rural communities are surrounded by the largest remaining temperate rainforest on earth. We build homes and… Continue reading

Tree core samples provide those working to inventory the Tongass with a wealth of information.

Gimme a Smile: Life lists

I don’t often find myself drawn to the newest craze. Until this summer, I proudly flipped my phone, resisting the urge to say, “Beam me… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL

Slack Tide: Five Stages of Grief: Summer 2016

Normally, I’m optimistic about the weather. Ask my wife; it drives her nuts. For instance, I spent every day this past winter confident the snow… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Picking Raspberries by Rie Muñoz, painted in 1997.

Rie Muñoz’s memoirs: Coming to Alaska, and an artist’s beginnings

Rie Muñoz, the well-known Alaskan artist, died on April 6, 2015. Although she’s gone, her experiences are not lost, from her first memories in Holland… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
Picking Raspberries by Rie Muñoz, painted in 1997.

Living & Growing: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

“The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all. At the global level, it is a complex system linked to many… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
  • By CHARLES ROHRBACHER
Arnold Skeek with two king crabs. He went missing on Aug. 14.

Thank you for helping us search for Arnold Skeek

On Aug. 14, Arnold Skeek was reported as missing overboard from the Beaufort Sea which had been anchored in the Auke Bay Harbor. Family members… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016
Arnold Skeek with two king crabs. He went missing on Aug. 14.

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Carter James Vaughn, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz., was born to Michelle and Michael Vaughn of Juneau… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Senior Menu

Monday, Aug. 29BBQ ChickenBaked BeansWheat RollPotato SaladTuesday, Aug. 30Sweet and Sour SpareibssConfetti RiceGreen BeansRomaine SaladWednesday, Aug. 31HamPeas and CarrotsCornbreadTomato AspicThursday, Sept. 1Roast Beef with GravyMashed… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Wigg, Lee to wed

Christina Wigg will wed Yuancie Lee on Sept. 9, 2016, at Cannon Beach, Oregon, where a reception will follow at the Cannon Beach Chamber Hall.The… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

2016 Community Impact Grants given to Southeast organizations

On July 19, 2016 the Community Impact Grant Review committee met and evaluated 22 Community Impact Grant (CIG) Applications submitted to United Way of Southeast… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Cycle Alaska claims title of being one of best bike shops in U.S, again

The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has named Cycle Alaska one of America’s Best Bike Shops for 2016.There are approximately 4,000 bike shops in the… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

JCGA gives thanks for successful harvest fair

The Juneau Community Garden Association’s 24th Annual Harvest Fair was a grand success thanks to the generosity of time, talent and treasures from so many… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Nominate Juneau Citizen of the Year

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2016 Juneau Citizen of the Year award until the close of business on Friday, Sept.… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016

Trampled by Turtles concert a success, thanks to many

The Board of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is delighted to announce that the Trampled by Turtles concert on Aug. 8 was a… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2016