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Join May 7 open house for public comment on Downtown Douglas/West Juneau draft area plan

The Downtown Douglas/West Juneau (DD/WJ) Steering Committee is seeking public comment on the draft DD/WJ Area Plan. This plan encompasses the area from Sandy Beach to the Douglas Bridge, and, if adopted, will become part of CBJ’s Comprehensive Plan, a big-picture guide that helps the city decide how to grow and develop over the next 20 years.

The steering committee will host an open house on Wednesday, May 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to discuss the draft plan and gather feedback. Community members who live, work, and/or recreate in the Douglas/West Juneau area are encouraged to attend to learn more about the plan and provide feedback on the vision, goals, and actions it proposes.

What: Public open house for draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan

When: May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Sayéik: Gastineau Community School Commons

View the draft plan online at bit.ly/DDWJAreaPlan.

Submit your comments to [email protected]. The public comment period is open through Wednesday, May 21.

May 1st, 2025|

“May the fourth be with you” at Treadwell Arena’s final skate on May 4

Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for one last adventure on the ice as we wrap up the season with a Star Wars-themed public skate at Treadwell Arena on Sunday, May 4 from 6:45–8:15 p.m.

Come dressed as your favorite Jedi, Sith, or Star Wars character—costumes are highly encouraged, and admission is free for anyone in themed attire. Whether you’re wielding a lightsaber or channeling your inner droid, this is your chance to skate into the galaxy.

Enjoy music, lights, and interstellar vibes as we send off the season in style. All ages welcome!

For questions, contact Treadwell Arena at (907) 586-0410 or visit treadwellarena.org.

April 30th, 2025|

Updates to CBJ public meeting schedule for April 30-May 1

The following updates have been made to the CBJ public meetings calendar for April 30-May 1:

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 30 at 5 p.m. via Zoom only.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/9221141227?pwd=em1sMTVidkxzVW9XYTlnc3U1YWZwZz09&omn=88955481287

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 922 114 1227

Passcode: 306447

The agenda for this meeting is available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-jhrc/page/juneau-human-rights-commission-32.

The Eaglecrest Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 1 has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. in person at the Mendenhall Valley Library and remotely via Zoom.

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

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 882 5948 4580

Passcode: 372236

The agenda for this meeting is available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-eb/page/eaglecrest-board-directors-moved-51.

Find the complete CBJ public meetings calendar at juneau.org/calendar.

April 29th, 2025|

Registration for Youth Outdoor Soccer opens May 5

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Youth Outdoor Soccer program will open on Monday, May 5 at 8 a.m. Sign up online through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the “Youth and Teen” tab).

The 2025 Youth Outdoor Soccer program for kids ages 5-14 will run for 8 weeks from July through August. Practices will take place for one hour one night a week, with games on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The program includes both a coed and a girls’ league, with league divisions organized by age and area. (Please be aware that divisions may be combined if registration numbers are low.) Find out more about league divisions and practice locations on the Outdoor Soccer webpage at bit.ly/ZGYCoutdoorsoccer.

Early bird registration runs through May 18 and costs $55 plus tax. From May 19 onward, registration cost increases to $65 plus tax. Children must turn 5 years old by August 31 to register.

Scholarships are available. Learn more at bit.ly/ZGYCScholarships or fill out the online form to apply.

Youth soccer relies on volunteer coaches. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected] or (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156.

April 29th, 2025|

Learn the basics of running for local office at free workshop on May 3

Run for local office workshop banner

Have you ever thought about running for local office? This October, Juneau voters will elect several Assembly and School Board members—and one of them could be you.

CBJ and the Juneau League of Women Voters will host the eleventh annual “How to Run for Local Office” workshop on Saturday, May 3, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the CBJ Assembly Chambers (155 Heritage Way).

The workshop is designed to help educate and prepare people interested in running for local, municipal office or school board. Learn about what elected officials do, how to prepare for your run, requirements for candidacy, and the basics of a campaign. Each attendee will receive a full toolkit of information, including legal forms, references, and other resources for a local campaign.

This workshop is free. To register, visit juneaulwv.org/run. (Although drop-ins are welcome, registrations are highly encouraged to ensure materials are available for everyone.) Questions? Contact [email protected].

All CBJ 2025 Regular Municipal Election information will be available at juneau.org/clerk/elections as election season approaches.

This workshop is sponsored by:

Juneau League of Women Voters
City and Borough of Juneau Clerk’s Office
Juneau School District

With support from Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries.

For questions, please contact the Juneau League of Women Voters at [email protected].

April 28th, 2025|