On this episode: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel on her memoir “Bright Eyes” and her upcoming talks at Mendenhall Library and Hearthside Books; Halloween events and more with the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department; REACH on National Disability Employment Awareness Month and REACH’s Supported Employment Program; Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program has students visiting from Brazil, Argentina, and the Czech Republic.
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Juneau Afternoon: Princess Sophia, “Love Letters,” Community Health Forum, Real Talk Walk/Run
On this episode: SS Princess Sophia remembrance is Fri, Oct. 25 at Noon at Evergreen Cemetery; Juneau Ghost Light Theatre to present “Love Letters” with rotating casts and directors starting Fri, Oct. 25; Cancer Connection is offering the Community Health Forum this Sat, Oct. 26; Updates from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce; Bartlett Beginnings team is sponsoring the third annual Real Talk Walk/Run on Sat, Oct. 26, at the Airport Trail.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part four
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle delves into a profound discussion about the textured hair journey from the perspective of Black women.
Juneau Afternoon: Filipino American History Month five-course celebration dinner; Halloween scavenger hunt and downtown trick-or-treat; Trinity Church cookie jar sale; SelfSong meditation class
On today’s program: In Bocca al Lupo is offering a five-course dinner celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month on Sat, Oct. 26; The Downtown Business Association is sponsoring a pumpkin scavenger hunt and trick-or-treat to celebrate Halloween; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a benefit and offer over 100 vintage ceramic cookie jars on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ; Selfsong Meditation to offer a four-class course on meditation, which begins on Sat, Oct. 26.
Juneau Afternoon: Author and educator Genét Simone on her book “Teaching in the Dark,” plus Bustin’ Out’s bra drive, ATIA meeting in Juneau, and UAS Technical Center’s new program for high school students
Genét Simone, educator and author of “Teaching in the Dark,” will appear at the Mendenhall Library at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The book chronicles her first year of teaching in Alaska. Bustin Out Boutique’s Bra Drive is this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 118 Seward St. The store works with https://thebrarecyclers.com/ to recycle and repurpose bras for those in need. Alaska Travel Industry Association previews its annual meeting with the theme “Immersive Alaska,” happening Oct. 22-24 in Juneau. UAS Technical Education Center shares information on the classes available to high school students, plus additional updates on scheduling and upcoming classes.
Juneau Afternoon: “Songs for Support” brings local musicians together for hurricane relief
On this episode: 20 local musicians come together Friday night, Oct. 18 at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar to raise support for hurricane relief through greatergood.org; Two Left Feet AK to offer an “Introduction to Blue Dancing” class at the Alaska Club beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23; The Juneau Symphony “Brilliant Defiance” concert this weekend (Oct. 19 & 20) to feature the first music director candidate Dwayne Corbin conducting a concert featuring Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Boulanger.