News Item – Page 128 – City and Borough of Juneau

New limited hours for Jackie Renninger Park (Pipeline Skate Park)

In order to address safety concerns stemming from a sharp increase in vandalism and drug paraphernalia litter on park grounds, Jackie Renninger Park (Pipeline Skate Park) will be open for reduced hours until further notice.

Starting immediately, the park will be open from 3:30 – 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on weekends. All gates and facilities will be closed outside these hours of operation. Park staff and JPD will also be conducting extra patrols in the park.

We hope to return to normal hours as soon as sanitation and safety for park users is improved.

For more information, please contact Parks & Rec at (907) 586-5226.

December 7th, 2023|

Juneau Community Foundation’s Mendenhall Flood Relief Fund announces relief assistance applications accepted through December 31

The Juneau Community Foundation is pleased to announce that flood relief assistance is now available for those who were negatively impacted by the glacial outburst that occurred this past summer.

Thanks to generous support for the Mendenhall River Flood Response Fund from the local community and from around the state, the Foundation has received $28,300. Working with the Juneau Economic Development Council’s nonprofit arm, the Alaska Development Corporation, these funds will be used to provide limited assistance to anyone who experienced a major loss due to the flooding.

The Foundation has developed a simple application process for those affected. Funding is limited and the amount received by each household will be based on how many applications are received.

“We are happy to be collaborating with JEDC to help neighbors and community members who experienced a major loss from the jökulhlaup flooding that occurred,” said Amy Skilbred, Executive Director of the Juneau Community Foundation.

Applications can be found at www.juneaucf.org and are due by 5 pm on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Any questions can be directed to [email protected] or (907) 523-5450.

To learn more about the Juneau Community Foundation, please visit www.juneaucf.org.

December 6th, 2023|

Water shut-off in Mountainside Estates neighborhood rescheduled for December 7

Water service in the Mountainside Estates neighborhood will be shut off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, while the City and Borough of Juneau Utilities Division conducts maintenance on the water system.

The shutoff will affect all customers on Craig Street, Abby Way, and above. Please check your residence for a notification letter if you live in this area. An informational signboard is also available at the entrance to the neighborhood.

Please check your appliances and heating system and take any precautions noted in the owner’s manual to make sure that they will not be damaged from lack of water. We appreciate your patience while this important work is performed.

If you have questions, please contact the CBJ Water Utility at (907) 586-0393.

December 5th, 2023|

Splash into the holidays with a Parks & Rec Dive-In Movie on Friday, December 8

The Santa Clause (PG) is coming to town for two special dive-in screenings at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Friday, December 8. The movie will be shown on Juneau Parks & Recreation’s new floating screen at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Please be aware that space is limited to 100 guests per show. Locker rooms open 15 minutes before showtime, but guests are welcome to queue in the lobby, where Parks & Rec will host fun festive activities and a visit from Santa himself.

Regular pool admission applies; pool passes are accepted. For more information about admission and passes, visit juneaupools.org.

For more information, visit the Facebook event or contact Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

December 5th, 2023|

Registration for Parks & Recreation Start Smart Basketball opens December 11

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Basketball (ages 3-4) opens Monday, December 11 at noon. There are 23 spots available. The program costs $40 plus tax, which includes a Start Smart t-shirt. Register online under “Youth & Teen.” Registration is first come, first served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist.

Scholarships are available; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected] for more information.

The Start Smart program is for 3-4 year olds (participants must be 3 by the first session). Start Smart Basketball sessions are held 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. every Tuesday, January 9 – February 13 at Auke Bay Elementary School. Children work with an adult in their lives in a supportive environment to learn the basic skills of basketball: dribbling, shooting, passing and agility. Adults are active participants in the program.

For more information, visit the program website, or contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156.

December 4th, 2023|