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July 6, 2023

Join Lily Hope for Community Pride Robe Kick-Off July 7 at Zach Gordon Youth Center

Zach Gordon Youth Center (ZGYC) is proud to host weaver Lily Hope and her team of mentor weavers for a year-long Community Pride Robe residency beginning July 7. Over the course of the year, the weavers will support Juneau youth in the creation of two Youth Pride Robes—one each in Chilkat and Ravenstail techniques, the two premiere woolen textiles of…
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July 5, 2023

Parks & Recreation Offering $1,500 – $5,000 Signing Bonuses for Critical Positions

Effective immediately, the City & Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is offering hiring bonuses ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 for critical hard-to-fill positions at Juneau Pools, Zach Gordon Youth Center, and Shéiyi Xaat Hít / Spruce Root House Youth Shelter. Staffing challenges continue to impact communities nationwide, and Juneau is no exception. Many of these positions have gone…
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June 29, 2023

Join Sigoowu Ye Park Public Meeting for Outdoor Barbeque and Games on July 6

CBJ Parks & Recreation and Corvus Design will host an outdoor barbeque and public meeting about improvements to Sigoowu Ye Park (Fun Place Park) on Thursday, July 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. The park is located on the corner of Patti Avenue and Pine Street in Lemon Creek. Drop by the park for free barbeque, games, prizes, and the…
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Photo of Montana Creek pedestrian bridge entrance
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June 28, 2023

Montana Creek Road and Bridge Now Open to Public

Montana Creek Road beyond the Hank Harmon Public Range is now open to vehicles. The gate opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. daily. A temporary bridge over Montana Creek has been installed by Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and is now open to pedestrian access. For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department…
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Caouette Cabin in winter
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June 19, 2023

Parks & Recreation Opens Winter Shelter Reservations Monday, June 26

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is opening winter shelter reservations Monday, June 26 at 8 a.m. Winter shelter reservations are available September 16 – March 31 and cost $25 per hour plus tax. Reserve a winter shelter online starting Monday. Winter shelter reservations can also be made in person at the Parks & Recreation main office in…
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June 13, 2023

Project Playground Closed June 15

Project Playground at Twin Lakes will close at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, for repairs to the poured-in-place surfacing. The playground will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 16. If you have questions, please contact Colby Shibler, Parks and Landscape Supervisor, at (907) 364-2800.
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