Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum
Join the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for Mother’s Day, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum, live music by local musician Tom Locher, and the blooms of early summer. Bring your loved ones to this special event, free for all to enjoy. Visit the Facebook event page for more information about Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.
Registration for Outdoor Youth Soccer Opens May 11
City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Youth Soccer program is back for another summer season, running from July through August. This 8-week program is open to youth ages 5 to 14 years old and focuses on developing skills and sportsmanship in a community-driven environment. Youth participants will play in teams, practicing once a week for one hour and competing in games on Saturdays between…
GLOF Mitigation Updates, Eaglecrest Gondola, and Disposal of City Hall on Agenda for May 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly will get a detailed technical update on near-term GLOF mitigation efforts, including flood modeling and Phase 1 and 2 HESCO flood barrier construction, followed by a discussion on project funding the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Also included on the agenda are discussions of the future paths for both the Gondola project and the existing City Hall building. The Assembly moved to terminate the revenue sharing agreement with Goldbelt for the gondola project, however, additional discussion regarding next steps is needed. Identified options include termination of the project (sell all parts…
Schedules and routing for Capital Transit’s 2026 summer season will go into effect Monday, May 4 with service changes, extended hours, and temporary route suspensions. Timepoints for some stops on all bus routes have changed. Check the new schedules to avoid missing your bus at juneaucapitaltransit.org/schedules or Transit Directions in Google Maps. Capital Transit’s Token Transit app can be used to conveniently purchase bus fares and passes from your phone. Visit juneaucapitaltransit.org/fares to learn more and download…
Parks & Recreation Announce Extended Pickleball and Treadwell Arena Cement Season
The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation is excited to share upcoming indoor programming for the summer season. Open pickleball at the Floyd Dryden Gym has been extended by five more sessions. The gym will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays during normal pickleball hours from Saturday, May 2 to Saturday, May 16. Admission is $5 per person and equipment is provided. Find more details under the…
Juneau Pools is offering summer swim lessons for Preschool (3 to 5 years old) and Youth (6 to 12 years old) in June 2026. Registration opens online Friday, May 8 at 12 p.m. Visit bit.ly/registerCBJparks and click on the “Juneau Pools” tab for more details and to sign-up. The total cost for eight lessons is $80 plus tax. Scholarships are available at bit.ly/ZGYCscholarship. Classes will be…
