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Learn more about flood preparation for homeowners at USACE events November 12 & 14

CBJ and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host public events on November 12 and 14 to share knowledge and answer questions about flood preparation for homeowners.

In the wake of the recent Mendenhall River flood, many homeowners in the community are exploring individual flood-fighting and mitigation tactics for the first time. If you have questions like how to use sandbags, steps to take to protect your home, or what to do after you receive a flood warning, these events are for you.

On Tuesday, November 12, USACE will hold a public meeting from 6 – 8 p.m. The meeting will include a presentation followed by Q&A.

On Thursday, November 14, USACE will hold an open house from 4 – 7 p.m. Stop by any time to ask questions or chat one-on-one with USACE experts.

Both events will take place in the Thunder Mountain Middle School auditorium (3101 Dimond Park Loop). Although the events won’t be livestreamed, a recording of the public meeting will be available online afterwards. (The open house will not be recorded.)

These opportunities are dedicated to addressing questions individual homeowners might have about how to protect their home and property. In addition, CBJ is currently exploring a number of middle- and long-term mitigation options (such as HESCO barriers). For more information about past and upcoming public meetings on those topics, sign up for CBJ alerts at bit.ly/CBJAlerts, follow CBJ on Facebook, or check the Public Meetings tab on CBJ’s Flood Response webpage.

November 5th, 2024|

Apply for CBJ board seats by December 2

Interested in volunteering for a CBJ board or committee? The Planning Commission, Bartlett Regional Hospital Board and Systemic Racism Review Committee currently have seat openings due to vacancies and/or terms coming due.

Those interested in applying should fill out the online application and mark which boards they are interested in. Upon receipt of an application, the Clerk’s Office will email applicants advanced interview questions for each board. Applicants who return the questions will then be scheduled for a 10-minute interview with the full Assembly sitting at the Assembly Human Resources Committee.

Interview dates/times are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16 depending on the number of applicants.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, December 2 on 11:59 pm. for:

Planning Commission

3 seats for terms running January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027

Bartlett Regional Hospital Board

1 seat for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2026

3 seats (2 public & 1 physician) for terms running January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027

Systemic Racism Review Committee

2 seats for terms beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2027

If you have applied for one of these boards during 2024, Clerk staff will reach out to see if you are still interested in serving.

There are a number of other CBJ boards with vacancies or terms coming due shortly. See the CBJ Board Directory at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc.

Apply to serve on any of the 30+ CBJ boards or committees at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc/application.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-586-5278 or [email protected].

November 5th, 2024|

Join Dzantik’i Heeni playground community meeting on November 13

Get a first look at designs for a new Lemon Creek playground! Join CBJ, JSD, and Corvus Design for a community meeting on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in person at the Dzantik’i Heeni Schools Commons.

Following the community kick-off in October, the proposed Dzantik’i Heeni playground project is moving forward. Input gathered at the meeting has been taken into account while creating a design for the playground, which is now ready to share.

The new playground will serve both Dzantik’i Heeni families and the greater Lemon Creek community—so whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or Lemon Creek neighbor, you’re invited to come check out the design and learn more about the project process.

For more information, RSVP to the Facebook event or visit the project page.

For questions, please contact Lisa EaganLagerquist at (907) 856-0800 ext. 4184 or [email protected].

November 4th, 2024|

Winter Pass offers 5 months’ unlimited access to Juneau Pools, Treadwell Arena & Field House

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Winter Pass allows an individual unlimited admission to public sessions at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, Treadwell Arena, and Dimond Park Field House (including track access and Turf for Tots) for five months throughout the winter. The pass can be used November 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025.

The all-ages Winter Pass costs $200 + tax. It is available for purchase online under the Special Events tab (or click “Register Online” from the Parks and Rec home page), or at any of the facilities. Passes can be purchased through January 31, 2025.

Please note:

The Winter Pass is issued to individuals and is non-transferable and non-refundable.
It is not eligible for refunds or extensions due to facility closures. All Winter Passes expire on April 1, 2025.

For more information, including a full list of classes, activities, and facility access included with the pass, go to the Facebook event or contact Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or [email protected].

November 4th, 2024|

Registration for winter preschool and youth swim lessons opens November 7

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of beginner and intermediate swim lessons for both preschool and youth age groups at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center in November and December. Registration opens Thursday, November 7 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.

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 (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

This session offers Levels 1-3 for preschoolers and Levels 1-4 for youth. (Please be aware that Youth Level 4 classes will only be offered at DPAC.) Preschool classes are open to children ages 3-5 and youth classes to ages 6-12. Visit juneaupools.org for detailed info about skill levels.

Classes at DPAC will met Tuesdays and Thursdays from November 14 through December 12 (excluding Thanksgiving Day), with lesson times scheduled between 3:15 and 7 p.m. Classes at AGB will meet Mondays and Wednesday from November 18 through December 11, with lesson times scheduled between 4:15 and 7 p.m. All lessons are 30 minutes long. See the registration portal for a detailed class schedule.

Classes cost $80 (+ tax) for 8 lessons. Scholarships are available; complete the online form by November 5 at noon to apply. If you have questions about scholarships, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected].

For more information, please contact Aquatics Programming Coordinator Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148 or [email protected].

October 30th, 2024|