{"id":7747,"date":"2016-11-17T09:01:04","date_gmt":"2016-11-17T17:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spijue.wpengine.com\/news\/around-town-for-thursday-nov-17\/"},"modified":"2016-11-17T09:01:04","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T17:01:04","slug":"around-town-for-thursday-nov-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juneauempire.com\/news\/around-town-for-thursday-nov-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Around town for Thursday, Nov. 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting<\/strong>, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.<\/p>\n

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic<\/strong>, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or just had a baby, and for infants and children up to age 5. Details: 463-4099. <\/p>\n

Open Lab<\/strong>, 9:30-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Get help with building computer skills, developing a career plan, navigating your job search, using ALEXsys, updating your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter. Instructor will be available during open labs to provide instruction and guidance. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s Up Current events and GED social studies class, <\/strong>11-11:45 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Join TLC\u2019s daily discussions about Juneau, Alaska, the U.S., the whole wide world. Whether you\u2019re studying for your GED, if you want to improve your English, if you have an opinion … or not, or if you want a hot cup of coffee. Come see \u201cWhat\u2019s Up?\u201d<\/p>\n

Storytime<\/strong>, 11 a.m., Douglas Public Library. Details: 586-5267. <\/p>\n

Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon,<\/strong> noon, Moose Lodge, 8335 Airport Blvd. Today\u2019s speaker: Christy NaMee Eriksen, owner of Kindred Post. Details: 463-3488 or www.juneauchamber.com. <\/p>\n

Senior Center lunch<\/strong>, noon, Douglas Methodist Church and the Senior Center. Free. Details: 463-6175. <\/p>\n

Parenting group for mothers<\/strong>, noon-1 p.m., AWARE. For women who are parenting and have lived with an abusive partner. Call ahead if you will need child care. Free. Details: 586-6623.<\/p>\n

Bartlett Infant Parent Time<\/strong>, noon-1:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Robert F. Valliant Center classroom. For parents and their infants up to 1 year old. Free. Details: Debi, 796-8975.<\/p>\n

Applied Math 1A class,<\/strong> 1-1:50 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free foundational math class that can help you prepare for the GED Test or increase your math skills.<\/p>\n

Applied Math 2A class,<\/strong> 2-3 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Free math class that is taught by a TLC instructor online to adult learners across the state. Prepare for the GED Test or increase your math skills for college or training programs.<\/p>\n

English as a Second Language Class,<\/strong> 2:30-4 p.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn English with these free classes for learners of all levels. Increase your speaking, writing, reading and listening skills with other learners from all over the world. <\/p>\n

Fathers community cafe,<\/strong> 5-7 p.m., Juneau Family Health and Birth Center, 1601 Salmon Creek Lane. Fathers, grandfathers, community members, neighbors and friends talking about our children: the challenges, rewards and their safety. Child care and a light supper provided.<\/p>\n

Randy\u2019s Rib Shack\u2019s Rib Night<\/strong>, 5 p.m., McGivney\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill. <\/p>\n

Family Night for Preschoolers <\/strong>, 5:30 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Public Library.<\/p>\n

Community video gaming night,<\/strong> 5:30-7:30 p.m., Udder Culture, Mendenhall Mall Road. Open video game group that plays a variety of games on any platform. Minors need parent\u2019s permission as some games are rated \u201cM.\u201d Details: Greg, greg.r.frank@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

NAMI family support group,<\/strong> 5:30-7 p.m., Jordan Square Building, 9000 Glacier Highway, Suite 201. Details: 463-4251 or namijuneau.org.<\/p>\n

Low Tide Ladies Golf Group,<\/strong> 6 p.m., Shot Gun Start, Mendenhall Golf Course. All women welcome. Details: Donna, 789-3996.<\/p>\n

Archery shooting with the Juneau Archery Club,<\/strong> 6 p.m., 5670 Montana Creek Road. Bow rentals are available, suitable for ages 6 and older. Details: www.juneauarchery.com.<\/p>\n

Argentine Tango, <\/strong>6 p.m., Suite 907. For ages 21 and older. Free. Details: www.suite907.com.<\/p>\n

St. Brendan\u2019s Galley hot meal,<\/strong> 6 p.m., St. Brendan\u2019s Episcopal Church, 4207 Mendenhall Loop Road. Details: 789-5152.<\/p>\n

Prayer Shawl Group<\/strong>, 6-8 p.m., St. Ann\u2019s Parish Hall, 416 Fifth St., downstairs. Crochet and knit shawls to be given to individuals in need of comfort. All skill levels welcome. Details: Rhiannon, 586-3137.<\/p>\n

Family Education and Caregiver Support Meeting<\/strong>, 6:30-8 p.m. 1830 Glacier Highway. Details: Joylynn, 463-6177.<\/p>\n

JGC New Shooter Orientation<\/strong>, 6:30-8 p.m. Juneau Gun Club. Designed to teach participants how to shoot a shotgun, trap shooting and club procedures. $20 per person. Open to everyone. Details: Mark Kappler, 780-3600.<\/p>\n

Infant only CPR, <\/strong>6:30-7:30 p.m., Bartlett Regional Hospital, Administration Building. Free. Details: 796-8422 or www.bartletthospital.org.<\/p>\n

Eaglecrest Ski Area presents \u201cHere, There and Everywhere\u201d, <\/strong>6:30 p.m., Rockwell ballroom. New snowsports film by Warren Miller Entertainment. $16 at the door, all proceeds go to Eaglecrest Foundation. Space it limited. Details: www.skijuneau.com.<\/p>\n

Coping Skills and Recovery Support Group meeting, <\/strong>7 p.m., 8312 Aspen Ave. Details: Susan, 888-889-7337.<\/p>\n

The Compassionate Friends Juneau chapter meeting, <\/strong>7 p.m., Juneau Pioneers Home. This chapter is a help group for bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child. Those who come have the opportunity to meet with others on a regular basis who have experienced similar tragedies. This chapter First Thursday Reviewers\u2019 Circle, <\/strong>7-8 p.m., Juneau Public Library. Book club for adults and young adults who love to read. Come prepared to talk about a book or audiobook. Details: Carol, 586-0434.<\/p>\n

Women Living Sober,<\/strong> 7-8 p.m., St. Paul\u2019s Catholic Church, downstairs. Details: Dawn, 209-8373.<\/p>\n

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting, <\/strong>6:30-7:30 p.m., Call for location. Details: 321-2501. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe Do Recover\u201d NA meeting,<\/strong> 8-9 p.m., Rainforest Activity Center. Details: 586-1161. <\/p>\n

Karaoke<\/strong>, 9 p.m., McGivney\u2019s Sports Bar and Grill, 9107 Mendenhall Mall.<\/p>\n

Open mic night with Teri Tibbett or Matt Barnes,<\/strong> 9 p.m.-close, Alaskan Hotel & Bar. Sign up at 8:30 p.m. Details: 586-1000.<\/p>\n

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