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Volunteers needed for full-scale disaster exercise at Juneau International Airport

The Juneau International Airport (JIA) seeks nearly 100 volunteers for a full-scale emergency disaster drill on Saturday, July 26. Volunteer participation in this simulated disaster exercise is critical for JIA, first responders and partner agencies to effectively prepare for the event of a potential aircraft emergency.

The outdoor exercise will take place from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Juneau International Airport. Volunteers must attend an informational briefing on Friday, July 25 at 5 p.m. to participate in the live exercise the following day.

Volunteers are needed for the following roles:

Role playing of injured passengers, distraught family members & other bystanders
Make-up artists
Event support

Volunteers interested in this unique opportunity to lend a hand and get an inside look at the community’s emergency response and preparedness efforts can register at www.jotform.com/form/251766389730165. Additional information regarding volunteer participation will be provided following registration.

For more information, contact Andres Delgado: [email protected].

July 9th, 2025|

Registration opens July 16 for Art in the Garden at Jensen-Olson Arboretum

Juneau Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum, invites local youth to participate in Art in the Garden, a hands-on art experience designed to connect students with the natural world through creative expression.

Art in the Garden – A Creative Afternoon for Youth at Jensen-Olson Arboretum
Date: Saturday, 26, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Jensen-Olson Arboretum

This free event is open to children ages 6 to 12. Participants will be divided into two groups based on age and skill level. Older students will focus on painting, while younger students will engage in drawing activities. Please note that placement in either group is not guaranteed and will be determined on the day of the event.

Art in the Garden encourages young artists to explore the beauty of the Arboretum while developing their artistic abilities in a supportive outdoor setting.

Registration is required (bit.ly/44C5Iyu) and will open at noon on Wednesday, July 16. Space is limited to 20 participants, and early registration is recommended.

For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/44C5Iyu or contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226.

July 9th, 2025|

Parks & Recreation’s free Month of Play kicks off July 12

Join CBJ Parks & Recreation for Month of Play, a month of in-person and DIY fun taking place July 12 through August 8. Complete do-it-yourself activities, use the Passport to Play for free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, or do it all. All activities are free and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play website.

This year, Month of Play includes eight in-person events and activities:

Trucks N’ Stuff at Dimond Park, July 12 from 1 – 5 p.m.
Food Drive at Zach Gordon Youth Center, July 14–26
Goosechase Scavenger Hunt, July 17–28
Movie in the Park: A Minecraft Movie (PG) at the Dimond Park Field House, July 26 at 2 p.m. (traditional showing) and 6:30 p.m. (sensory-friendly showing)
StoryPath on the Seawalk, August 1–7
Level Up @ the Library, August 2 from 1 – 3 p.m.
Free Family Skate at Treadwell Arena, August 8 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Free Disco Skate at Treadwell Arena, August 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

At each event, you’ll receive an entry ticket for the Month of Play drawing, featuring prizes like pool passes, private rentals at Treadwell Arena and Dimond Park Field House, free youth sports registration, and more. The prize drawing will be held on August 8 during the Free Disco Skate.

Month of Play is bringing back the popular Goosechase scavenger hunt. Download the app and search for the ‘Month of Play 2025’ Experience. You can create an account or join as a guest, then either create or join a team. Team up with family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers—complete missions, answer riddles, and check in at parks or trails. Check the Goosechase tab on the Month of Play website for all the details on how to use the app and join a team. Goosechase missions begin July 17.

Parks & Recreation is offering free equipment rental between July 12 and August 8 as part of Month of Play. One piece of equipment at a time—including pickleball, badminton, bocce ball, and more—can be checked out from the Parks & Recreation office (1208 Glacier Ave.) for a free 24-hour rental. A $25 deposit is required at the time of reservation and refunded once equipment is returned in good condition.

Don’t forget your Passport to Play, which grants free admission to the participant and up to two guardians at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, and Dimond Park Field House (Turf for Tots only). You’ll also earn a ticket in the drawing for each visit. Download your Passport from the website beginning July 12 or pick one up at the Trucks N’ Stuff, Movie in the Park, or in the Parks & Recreation Office located at 1208 Glacier Ave.

Sensory-friendly alternatives are available for Trucks N’ Stuff and Movie in the Park. The sensory-friendly showing of A Minecraft Movie (PG) is at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at the Dimond Park Field House. During this show, some lights will be left on and the volume will be decreased with the subtitles on. At Trucks N’ Stuff, a quiet hour with no horns or sirens will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at Dimond Park.

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226, visit the Month of Play website, or RSVP to the Facebook event.

July 7th, 2025|

Eaglecrest Board Human Resources Committee meeting scheduled for July 7

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will be meeting on Monday, July 7 at 5:30 p.m. The hybrid meeting will be held in-person in Conference Room 237 on the second floor of City Hall (above Assembly Chambers, next to the elevator) and via the Zoom link below.

Zoom link: juneau.zoom.us/j/88259484580?pwd=Z0dyTUdKdHh4ZEY0STU0N1M0VnovZz09

Meeting ID: 882 5948 4580

Passcode: 372236

The agenda packet is available at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4570/files/agenda/10779

For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.

July 3rd, 2025|

Apply for a CBJ Enterprise or Advisory Board

The following Enterprise Boards and Advisory Boards have seats up for action. Persons interested in applying should fill out an online application and mark which boards they are interested in. Upon receipt of an application for the Airport or Eaglecrest Boards the Clerk’s Office will email applicants advanced interview questions specific to that Enterprise Board. The Clerk’s Office will schedule applicants who returned the advanced interview questions, for a 10-minute interview with the full Assembly sitting at the Assembly Human Resources Committee. Interview dates/times are yet-to-be finalized for an evening in mid to late July.

Enterprise Board Applications accepted through Wednesday, July 9 for:

Airport Board: 5 seats for various terms (some full terms, some partial terms)

Eaglecrest Ski Area Board: 3 seats with terms running July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028.

Advisory Board applications are accepted at any time and placed on a regularly scheduled Assembly Human Resources Committee meeting agenda for review and recommendations for appointment are forwarded to a Regular Assembly meeting for appointment.

Advisory Board Applications accepted at any time:

Board of Equalization: 2 seats for various terms (meetings run May-July)
Historic Resources Advisory Committee: 1 seat for a term running July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Juneau Commission on Sustainability: 3 seats for terms running July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
Systemic Racism Review Committee: 3 seats for various terms
Youth Activities Board: 3 seats for various terms

Interested in serving on a CBJ boards or committee – applications stay on file for one year and are added to the appointment process as vacancies arise for the board or committee of interest.

Apply for a board/committee go to https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc/application

View agendas and minutes: https://juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/

View CBJ Boards/Committee Directory: https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc

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

July 3rd, 2025|