Capital Chat

Gastineau Community School Principal Stacy Diouf joins Capital Chat to talk about the school's Ocean Guardians program.

The Alaskan Ocean Guardian School Program engages K-12 students and teachers from across the state to expand awareness and lead actions to address ocean and watershed conservation needs in their school and local community. Each school makes a commitment to the protection and conservation of its local watersheds, the world’s ocean, and special ocean areas by proposing and then implementing school- or community-based conservation projects. This web-page is dedicated to sharing outcomes from the efforts taking place in Alaska schools.

For more information on how your school can become an Ocean Guardian School check out the program website managed by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

Alaska’s Ocean Guardian Schools (and links to project data summaries coming soon):

• Sayiék Gastineau Community School, Juneau (2018 – present)
• Thunder Mountain High School, Juneau (2018 – present)
• Floyd Dryden Middle School, Juneau (2019 – present)
• More schools coming soon in Haines, Klukwan, and Anchorage

Colleen Goldrich from Annie Kaill's joins Capital Chat to talk about this month's artists featured. Since 1975, Annie Kaill's has been a favorite destination of visitors and Juneau locals alike. We carry Alaskan and US made art and fine crafts, artisan pottery and stoneware, beautiful glassware and art glass, stunning jewelry, and so much more. With over 160 artists, craftspeople, and small businesses represented ~ you’re sure to find that perfect something for you or a friend! Our signature gift wrap is always included and always complimentary!

A Proud Legacy of Ownership by Alaskan Women

Original Owner Annie Kaill (1975–1999) | Since Annie Kaill opened her gallery in Juneau’s historic downtown district in 1975, the gallery has been a showcase for the finest art and crafts from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Since the beginning, locals loved Annie Kaill’s for its whimsical, welcoming atmosphere and the delightful gifts that can be found inside. This personal touch and love that she put into the store inspired future owners and is evident to this day.

Darby Abel (1999–2013) | Darby purchased Annie Kaill’s after working for Annie for more than 10 years. She kept the tradition of supporting Alaskan artists and craftspeople as well as those from the lower 48. Darby was born and raised in Juneau and had raised her family here as well. In 2013 she and her husband decided to retire and so, it was time to sell.

Colleen Goldrich (2013–Present) | Annie Kaill’s current owner Colleen Goldrich has lived in Juneau since the early 90’s and has family roots here dating back to the 1930’s. She established her relationship with Annie Kaill’s in (1999) when she debuted her collection of Moondance jewelry as one of the stores featured artisans.

Colleen has continued the tradition of representing Alaskan and US artists and craftspeople. Annie Kaill’s now represents more than 180 artists, craftsmen and small businesses. Colleen continues to feature established artists but also loves to find new and emerging artists and brings them in as often as possible. Annie Kaill’s is the place to go for artisan- and maker-made gifts and art.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum resides in the Veterans Memorial Building which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 2006. Completed in 1951, the building was the first major community project initiated by Juneau residents and housed the Juneau Memorial Library until the mid 1980s when the library outgrew the space and the City Museum took up residence. The building was also the site of the July 4th 1959 Statehood Ceremony where the 49-star flag was first flown in Alaska and still flies today. Protocol for the flags at this historic site is handled by Auke Bay Post 25 American Legion members.

Bradley Perkins- RLC Programs, Grants, Food Safety, Shelter, and Facility Maintenance, Management, Use and Scheduling Manager-Producer and Director of Juneau Live! Studio and TV Production Programs and Karen Lawfer, RLC President and possibly, Daniel Parks, the Executive Director of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank will chat about food scarcity in Juneau, and its effects on Federal Workers, SNAP Recipients (assuming the federal shutdown has not been resolved) and persons experiencing homelessness who are no longer receiving regular meals from The Glory Hall or CBJ Cold Weather Emergency Shelter.

They’ll talk about a telethon on Saturday, November 8th supporting Southeast Alaska Food Bank (SEAFB) and RLC Food Pantry and Community Cafeteria. 

Details:

Federal Workers and SNAP Recipients Welcome at RLC Food Pantry and Community Cafeteria

RLC Food Pantry. a member of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank (SEAFB) is supporting federal workers and SNAP recipients affected by the ongoing federal shutdown to the best of our ability and resources.  Dine-in and take-out meals are also available from the RLC Community Cafeteria, which serves approximately 500 meals each week, including to neighbors experiencing homelessness who are no longer receiving regular meals from The Glory Hall or CBJ Cold Weather Emergency Shelter.  We are currently open:

Tuesdays      noon to 4:30 pm   RLC Food Pantry, Community Cafeteria & Dining Room

Saturdays     noon to 1:30 pm   RLC Community Cafeteria & Dining Room

We are actively seeking community support and resources to expand meal service to additional days as demand continues to grow. Contact [email protected] or 808-782-7595.

Juneau Hunger Jam Saturday. November 8th

A Telethon to Feed Juneau: JUNEAU HUNGER JAM

Music That Feeds Juneau 

For the Southeast Alaska Food Bank and Resurrection Lutheran Church and Food Pantry & Community Cafeteria 

Featuring  High Costa Living 

Current Lineup 

·      Juneau String Ensembles

·      The Peaceters 

·      Out of the Living Room

·      Misuri Smyth (and friends)

·      Jane Hale (and fiddle) 

 Evening Highlights 

·      Juneau Celebrity Hosts 

·      Silent Auctions

·      Matching Challenges 

·      SEAFB Member Stories 

 Live from the Juneau Live! Studio at Resurrection Lutheran Church Join in-person studio audience or watch on YouTube/s/JuneauLive.

Current Telethon Sponsors 

Visit hungerjam.org for details and contact information, including how to participate, volunteer, sponsor and donate.

First Friday is coming up this Friday and Gallery Walk is next month.

If your gallery, business, or organization is participating in First Friday or Gallery Walk, let us help you spread the word!

We recommend submitting your information at least one week before First Friday for it to be included with the PSA distributed to the press. In addition, we will feature your event here on our website and post on our social media channels.

Submit your event information HERE.

****GALLERY WALK DEADLINE***** 

To be included in Gallery Walk promotional materials submit your information no later than November 21st, 2025!

Every Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, and an opportunity to share with others. St. Vincent de Paul will be continuing its Thanksgiving Food Basket distribution this year.

To Receive Thanksgiving Basket:
– Please click here to sign up online.
– Call 907-789-5535 between 9am and 4pm Monday through Friday,
– Stop by St. Vincent de Paul offices.

Donations:
We will be collecting food from October 21 through November 20. Boxes are available at churches participating through Love INC. We will accept donations at our offices as well. Any perishable items need to be brought to 8617 Teal Street and put in the refrigerators and freezers set up for the event.

Non perishable items:
Boxed Stuffing Mix
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Canned Yams or Fresh Yams
Turkey Gravy Mix
Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Canned or Boxed Chicken Broth
*Non-perishable items can be donated at church boxes, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, and the St. Vincent de Paul Office: 8617 Teal Street

Perishable items:
Turkeys
Pies
Butter, etc.
*Perishable items can be donated at: St Vincent De Paul Office, 8617 Teal Street.

Baskets will be assembled November 19 through 21. Volunteers are needed to deliver baskets to households on November 23. We will organize distribution of food baskets by region, and volunteers will drop off baskets between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 22.

Other ways to help/donate:
– If you wish to donate funds and let St. Vincent’s do the shopping, click here.
– To arrange a pick up of your donations: Chris 907-321-1643.
– To volunteer to deliver turkey boxes: Maureen at 907-209-0799 or sign up here.

If you wish to receive a food basket, click here to sign up online.

This Juneau Empire article follows one set of volunteers on their food distribution adventure, click here to read.

This program highlights the tremendous generosity and support of our community – thank you for your help!

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is offering an art and pie sale this weekend. For more information visit: TrinityJuneau.org.

Juneau’s largest OUTDOOR GEAR sale – NEW and USED!

Saturday November 8, 2025
10:00AM – 1:00PM
CENTENNIAL HALL

Admission $7.00 (12 and Under Free)
Doorprize: Eaglecrest Season Pass
Donated by Eaglecrest

Sale Item(s) Check-In:

Thursday, November 6 – 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday, November 7 – 4:30PM to 8:30PM
Saturday, November 8 – 7:30AM to 9:30AM
***Minimum Sale Price per Item is $10.00***

All items must be cleaned and in good condition. Any item deemed too old or unsafe will not be accepted – No straight skis!

Unsold items must be picked up from 4-5PM the day of the sale.

Come prepared when checking in your sale items. Print and fill out your consignment form at home!
Click here for your consignment FORM

Would you like to help with this great event?
Click here to become a Juneau Ski Sale volunteer

We hope to see you at Eaglecrest this winter!

UAS operates from two locations in Juneau—Auke Bay and downtown Juneau.

The main UAS campus is located in Auke Bay, 12 miles from downtown Juneau. Housing, campus services, the library, and most classrooms are located in Auke Bay.

The Technical Education Center in downtown Juneau houses the UAS School of Career Educations, offering health care, construction, welding, mining, and power technology programs.

Contact them:

• Email: [email protected]
• Call: 907-796-6100
• Toll Free: 877-465-4827

Christina Michelle from Aware joins Capital Chat to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month. AWARE is a non-profit organization that exists to provide safe shelter and supportive services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence; and to effect the social, political, and legal changes needed to eliminate oppression, gender violence, and violence against children.  We are located in Juneau, Alaska.

You have a right to be safe. No one deserves to be abused!

AWARE provides comprehensive intervention services, as well as outreach, education, and primary prevention programs for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. We invite you to learn more about our services and how we can support you, your friends, your loved ones, or your community. We provide services in all of the following Southeast Alaska communities:

• Elfin Cove
• Gustavus
• Haines
• Hoonah
• Juneau
• Klukwan
• Pelican
• Skagway
• Tenakee Springs
• Yakutat