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Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball registration opens Monday, February 24

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation Youth Volleyball for grades 5-6 (Elementary) and 7-8 (Middle School) opens Monday, February 24 at 12 p.m. Registration runs through March 9 and costs $45 plus tax. Late registration, beginning March 10, will incur a $10 late fee.

Register online through the Parks & Recreation catalog under the “Youth & Teen” tab. Registration is first-come, first-served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist.

Youth volleyball is a great opportunity to learn new skills, practice sportsmanship, and have fun. The season runs for six weeks from April through mid-May. Teams are all coed and will practice once a week for one hour. Games will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Scholarships are available; complete the online form to apply.

Youth Volleyball relies on volunteer coaches and parent volunteers. If you’re interested, contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] for more information.

For more information, visit the Youth Volleyball website.

For questions, contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected].

February 18th, 2025|

Registration for youth springboard diving lessons opens February 21

Juneau Pools will offer introductory springboard diving lessons for young swimmers at Dimond Park Aquatic Center in March. Register online starting Friday, February 21 at noon.

The class will meet March 4 through March 20 on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 7 – 7:45 p.m. The cost is $72 + tax.

This introductory class is designed for swimmers ages 6 – 11 with little to no prior diving experience. Participants will learn proper diving techniques, including approach, takeoff, flight, and entry. The focus will be on building confidence and mastering basic dives.

Please note that participants must pass a swim test on the first day of class. The test includes 30 seconds of treading water and 25 yards (one pool length) of continuous swimming.

For more information about lessons and activities at the pools, visit juneaupools.org.

For questions, contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

February 14th, 2025|

Regular Planning Commission meets February 25, 2025. Here’s how to weigh in.

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting held both in person and via Zoom Webinar link, and will be to discuss proposed ordinance for Title 49 Land Use Code and a Conditional Use Permit for Eduational Center.

This hybrid meeting will be held in person and by remote participation. Join the virtual meeting online at https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85421744892 or call: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 and enter Webinar ID: 854 2174 4892. If you’re giving public comment while participating virtually, you shall state your name and place of residence before beginning your testimony and will be asked to stay on the line after your testimony to answer any questions from the Commission. For more information about the procedure, contact the Community Development Department at 907-586-0715.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to [email protected] by 12 noon, February 21, 2025, or testify at the meeting. Read the Planning Commission Meeting agenda at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com.

Title 49 Land Use Code (AME2025001)

The proposed ordinance 2025-15 amends the Title 49 Land Use Code Relating to Rules of Construction, Permits, Equivalent Use Determinations, Determination of Minor Versus Major Developments, Accessory Dwelling Units, Caretaker Units, and Transition Zones.

Conditional Use Permit for Tlingit & Haida Educational Center (USE20240021)

Conditional Use Permit for Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to use approximately two-thirds of the building formerly known as Floyd Dryden Middle School as an Educational Center primarily focused on early childhood education – ages birth through five.

February 12th, 2025|

Applying for JAHF funding? Complete this survey by February 28

A short survey for those interested in applying for the next round of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund is open through February 28 at bit.ly/JAHFSurvey2025.

The Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) is a program developed by the City and Borough of Juneau to support the creation of affordable and middle-income housing through the provision of gap financing.

To help better understand the project goals of JAHF applicants, CBJ staff have developed a brief survey ahead of Round 5 (opening in July 2025). If you are considering applying to JAHF for your upcoming project, we would like to hear from you!

The survey will provide information for the JAHF annual report and for the Assembly as they set next year’s budget. The survey will be open from Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 28.

Survey respondents will be notified when Round 5 applications are available in July 2025.

For JAHF program guidelines and previous applications, please visit the JAHF webpage.

February 12th, 2025|

Registration for spring swim lessons opens February 14

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of swim lessons in all categories—preschool, youth, adult, and Parent & Tot—beginning in February. Registration opens Friday, February 14 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Scholarships are available; complete the online form by Wednesday, February 12 at noon to apply.

Parent & Tot

Parent & Tot lessons (ages 6 months – 3 years) will be offered at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool from February 22 through March 29. Classes meet on Saturday mornings and are organized by age (6-17 months and 18-36 months)—be sure to register for the right class! The cost is $60 + tax.

Adult

Adult lessons (ages 13 and up) will be offered at Dimond Park Aquatic Center from February 26 through April 2. Classes meet Wednesday evenings from 7:15 – 8 p.m. The cost is $72 + tax.

Preschool and Youth

Preschool Levels 1-3 (ages 3-5) and Youth Levels 1-4 (ages 6-12) lessons will be offered at both DPAC and AGB. The cost is $80 + tax.

All AGB classes meet February 24 through March 19 on Mondays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes between 3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

All DPAC classes meet February 25 through March 20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minutes between 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m.

See the registration catalog for a detailed schedule.

Please be aware that swimmers must meet the registration prerequisites to register for any classes beyond Level 1. Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be able to register for upper level classes. To arrange a swim test, please contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

February 7th, 2025|