{"id":12684,"date":"2015-11-16T09:02:11","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T17:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spijue.wpengine.com\/news\/around-town-for-monday-nov-16\/"},"modified":"2015-11-16T09:02:11","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T17:02:11","slug":"around-town-for-monday-nov-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/around-town-for-monday-nov-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Around town for Monday, Nov. 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Digital World class, <\/strong>9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social Networking – Facebook, Linked-In and Security. Students attending should have a basic understanding of computers and exposure to the internet.<\/p>\n

Senior ceramics,<\/strong> 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.<\/p>\n

Toddlertime, <\/strong>10 a.m., Downtown Library; 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.<\/p>\n

Applied Math II Problem Solving, <\/strong>11 a.m., The Learning Connection.<\/p>\n

Life Ring meeting, <\/strong>11 a.m.-3 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A weekly gathering for women. All are welcome. Details: 780-4918.<\/p>\n

Juneau Lions Club meeting<\/strong>, noon, Prospector Hotel. Details: 789-0272.<\/p>\n

Senior Lunch,<\/strong> noon, Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6175.<\/p>\n

Taku Toastmasters<\/strong>, noon-1 p.m., Federal Building, fifth floor conference room, room 541. Public welcome. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Velja, 321-4988.<\/p>\n

Bartlett Toddler Play Group<\/strong>, noon-1:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church Nursery. Playtime for toddlers and support group for parents. No need to register. Details: 796-8975.<\/p>\n

Writing Skills class, <\/strong>2:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.<\/p>\n

Contract bridge,<\/strong> 1-4 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: 463-6174.<\/p>\n

Juneau People for Peace and Justice<\/strong>, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Northern Light United Church. All are welcome. Details: 789-9229.<\/p>\n

NAMI: Family-to-Family,<\/strong> 5:15 p.m.- 7:45 p.m., KTOO Conference Room.<\/p>\n

Juneau Retired Educators Association<\/strong>, 5:30 p.m. social, 6 p.m. potluck, 6:30 p.m. meeting, Mt. View Senior Center.Program: Greg Chaney and his prizewinning Empty Chair DVD. Also, start collecting warm winter socks for the Glory Hole.<\/p>\n

Overeaters Anonymous meeting<\/strong>, 5:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2500 Sunset Drive. Details: 463-1224.<\/p>\n

Mount Juneau Cribbage Club<\/strong>, 6 p.m., Rockwell Restaurant. Details: Tom, 209-1102.<\/p>\n

Tlingit Language Learners Group<\/strong>, 6 p.m., Downtown Library. All are welcome.<\/p>\n

Prospective homebuyers course<\/strong>, 6 p.m., Riverbend Apartments 2800 Postal Way. Free.<\/p>\n

Our Time Support\/Resource Group,<\/strong> 6-8 p.m., 1802 Glacier Highway, Apt #2. Weekly support group for parents of children with diagnosed and undiagnosed special needs. Dinner and child care provided. RSVP. Details: 321-8311.<\/p>\n

Healthy pregnancy class, <\/strong>6-8 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Robert F. Valliant Administration Building. Free. Details: 796-8422.<\/p>\n

Breastfeeding success and newborn care, <\/strong>6-8:15 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administration Building. Free classes designed for expectant parents to learn about the care, feeding and brain development of their new baby.<\/p>\n

Tlingit and Haida Indians of the City and Borough of Juneau bingo,<\/strong> 7 p.m., 3235 Hospital Drive. Details: 463-5680 or 463-5690.<\/p>\n

\u201cLive and Let Live\u201d Al-Anon Family Group<\/strong>, 7-8 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center. Details: Sue, 463-3790.<\/p>\n

Climate Action Film Series: \u201cThe Yes Men Are Revolting,\u201d<\/strong> 7 p.m., Gold Town Theatre. This film follows two comic activists who stage media hoaxes and political pranking to expose corporate crimes around global warming. Details: www.alaskaclimateaction.org <http:\/\/www.alaskaclimateaction.org\/>  or 586-5843.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, Nov. 17<\/p>\n

Valley Toastmasters meeting<\/strong>, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul\u2019s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.<\/p>\n

Open lab computer training, <\/strong>9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.<\/p>\n

English learners, <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

Tai Chi class,<\/strong> 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Nugget Mall. Free class for people over 60. Details: Josielind, 463-6181.<\/p>\n

Applied Math II Problem Solving, <\/strong>11 a.m., The Learning Connection.<\/p>\n

Rotary Club of Juneau meeting,<\/strong> noon, Baranof Hotel.<\/p>\n

Senior Center lunch, <\/strong>noon, Douglas Methodist Church. $5 or $10. Details: 463-6175.<\/p>\n

Native American Heritage Month lecture: \u201cDiscovering Haida Art: A Personal Journey,\u201d <\/strong>noon, Walter Soboleff Building. Haida artist Robert Davidson to speak. Free. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunches. <\/p>\n

\u201cTuesday Noon Serenity\u201d Al-Anon family group,<\/strong> 12:05-12:55 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church library, 740 W. 10th St. Details: Barbara, 790-1029.<\/p>\n

New parents group,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Low Vision Support Group,<\/strong> 1-2:30pm, Juneau Senior Center. Details: Leone 586-4920.<\/p>\n

\u201cOff the Beaten Path: The impact of tourism on the indigenous population of Costa Rica,\u201d <\/strong>5 p.m., KTOO 360 North.<\/p>\n

Parenting discussion group, <\/strong>5:45 p.m.-7 p.m., call for location and registration. $80 charge for four week group. Based on the book \u201cHow to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk.\u201d Details: Joni, 500-2697.<\/p>\n

Mobile Device Tips and Tricks, <\/strong>5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s Talk\u201d program training, <\/strong>5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Free. Light supper provided. To register, contact Beth at Beth.Weigel@juneau.org or 586-0434.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Life Skills Group<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Art Support Group<\/strong>, 6-7:30 p.m., AWARE. Call ahead if you will need childcare. Free. Details: 586-6623 or www.awareak.org.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Education Group<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

Mt. Juneau-Gastineau Lodge 21 of Free and Accepted Masons of Alaska meeting,<\/strong> 7 p.m., 8401 Airport Blvd. Details: Jeff, 321-7077.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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