Sailing your Way

November 5, 2021

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It's a short newsletter week. Shocking, right?

As I send this the Redistricting Board is fighting hammer and tongs to finish a map. I'm honestly not sure what's going to come out. Stay tuned.

Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata stopped by the office Friday to talk about issues and opportunities on the horizon in the Garden City.

Come Join the Fun!

Does my newsletter make you wish you could follow legislative goings-on in even more detail? Want to help make it all happen? Well here’s your chance!

The legislature is hiring non-partisan staff for the 2022 session. The Capitol couldn’t function without the extraordinary work of the many non-partisan folks who keep this place running, including Records and Teleconference. To find out about available positions, contact Skiff Lobaugh.

Of course we also need Pages to keep our floor sessions on track! These are full time, session-only jobs. If you’re interested, email a resume and your driving record to Micaela Bradner and Romo Marasigan.

I got to join the groundbreaking for the new Teal Street Center. More than a decade in the making, it will be a home for many of Juneau's amazing nonprofits!

Going to Gustavus & Sailing to Skagway

I’ve got some in-person events coming up the next two weeks in Gustavus & Skagway. (And Haines in December!) I hope to see you there. Let's talk about what want to see in the coming session. If the times below don’t work for you, please reach out and we'll set up a time to speak individually.

Gustavus

Town Hall: Nov. 9, 6:00-7:30pm at the Gustavus Community Center

Open Office Hours: Nov. 9, 11am-1pm at the Fireweed Gallery

Skagway

Town Hall: Nov. 16, 6:00-7:30pm at the AB Hall

Open Office Hours: Nov. 17, 11am-1pm at the Skagway Library

All my best,

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Events & Happenings Around District Q

Haines Turkey Shoot

The Hot Shots Turkey Shoot is on for Nov. 20! People of all ages and skill levels are invited to join in the fun and win some turkeys.

Haines Head Start Pie Sale

Come get delicious pies at Howsers & Oleruds on Nov. 23!

Haines Piano Concert

Come listen to wonderful piano music at the Chilkat Center Nov. 9! Roman Rudnytsky beautifully performs and thoughtfully informs about the music.

Skagway Public Safety

Building Open House

On Dec. 3, come visit the public safety facility. The whole family can tour the place (Not going to lie: I’m jealous I won’t be there to climb on the fire engines!)

Gustavus Kids & Teen Nights

Teen Nights start Nov. 8, and Kids Nights start Nov. 10 at the Gustavus Community Center. Ping-pong, popcorn, and more!

Rock Aak'w Indigenous

Music Festival

This weekend, check out this amazing virtual musical festival, featuring Indigenous groups from around the world! Alaska’s never hosted anything like it!

Juneau Ethel Lund Gala

Tomorrow night (Nov. 5) is the Ethel Lund Gala! This black tie event supports the Healing Hand Foundation.

Juneau Atomic Island

Check out this new exhibit at the APK opening Nov. 5. It’s a contemporary portrait of the once bustling but now tiny outpost at Adak.

Juneau Food Drive

The Juneau Central Labor Council is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. 13^th at Sandy Beach. Check out the details and what they’re collecting!

Juneau Reading!

The Juneau Public Libraries want you to “Fall” in love with reading. They made to-go crafts for all ages to encourage kids to read more about our great state!