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Hank Harmon Public Range Board Meeting December 13

December 12, 2023 – FYI, News

The Hank Harmon Public Range Board is meeting tomorrow, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Juneau Hunter Education Shooting Complex (5670 Montana Creek Road). The public is welcome to join the meeting and provide any feedback to the board. For more information, contact Dan Palicka at (907) 586-4101.

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CBJ Docks & Harbors weather warning: please check your vessels!

December 11, 2023 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Juneau from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12 through 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, and a flood watch from 12 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12 through 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 13. CBJ Docks & Harbors requests all boat …

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

December 7, 2023 – News

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 …

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

December 6, 2023 – News

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, …

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

December 5, 2023 – News

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 …

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

December 5, 2023 – News

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 …

View from the snowy Jensen-Olson Arboretum grounds of sunset over Gastineau Channel.

Jensen-Olson Arboretum closed December 5-28

December 4, 2023 – News

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum (JOA) will be closed from December 5 through December 28. Parks & Rec staff remain active at the site. JOA will reopen on New Year’s weekend, Friday, December 29. At that time JOA will resume winter hours, open Friday – Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …

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Registration for Parks & Recreation Start Smart Basketball opens December 11

December 4, 2023 – News

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 …

Public can submit proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds starting Dec. 4

December 1, 2023 – News

Every year, the City and Borough of Juneau asks city departments and the public, including businesses and the visitor industry, for project proposals to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds. This year, proposals can be submitted December 4, 2023 through January 3, 2024. Juneau voters in 1999 passed a …

Virtual Open House Dec. 7 and Survey for Bonnie Brae Access Trail

December 1, 2023 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks and Recreation Department requests your input on the Bonnie Brae Access Trail to Treadwell Ditch planning study. The project team is conducting a follow-up public survey, open until January 8, 2024, based on the public comments received in the summer of 2023. The …