Capital Chat

Today on Capital Chat we talk more about the Annual Juneau Community Cleanup, and The Juneau Travel Fair! 
The annual Juneau Community Cleanup is being held Saturday, April 9th with John King, the Litter Free President, and Kat Heaton, a Board Member.

The Juneau Travel Fair is coming up on Sat April 19th from 11am- 4pm at Centennial Hall with a Fresh Air Market at the JACC parking lot. Liz and Tammi - leadership of Travel Juneau chat about all the vendors and events that will be a part of the fair.
The Juneau Media Center is proud to be live on location at the event and will start broadcasting before the doors open to share all the fun to come!

The Rotary Foundation helps our local Rotary members to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty

Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.

Next Friday, the Juneau Foundation members present a “Fundation” evening of music at the Red Dog saloon to raise awareness and funds to continue their mission around the world. 

Head Coach of JDHS Dance, Kayla Price joins us today on Capital Chat to talk about the JDHS DANCE KIDS CLINIC- SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH AT THUNDER MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL along with their upcoming shows! Kids dance clinic for ages pK - 12th grade. Come dance with the JDHS Dance team from 9am- 3pm! Registration is available online at the JDHS activities Page or at the door day of. 

Here on Capital Chat, we are joined by Program Manager, Jenny Weisshaupt, to chat about what the SAFE Child Advocacy Center organization does, along with child abuse prevention and reporting, and the events for April. They are a multidisciplinary team of professionals who advocate for abuse prevention and the safety, well-being and healing of children who have experienced abuse. The SAFE Child Advocacy Center provides a comprehensive, culturally competent multidisciplinary team response to allegations of child abuse in a child-friendly facility.

Today’s guests are Dawn Welch
Daniel Wiersma with Aukeman Triathlon
and Sonny Mauricio- Communications Director of Juneau Parks and Rec. They will talk about upcoming events in our community including  Dimond Dash, Adopt a Flower, Walk Southeast and Movie in the Park. 

Today on Capital Chat, Adriana (pronounced Audrey-Awna) Botelho-Alvarez/ the Curator of Collection Access at Alaska State museum chats about First Friday events and a workshop on Saturday to create Forever Plants with Fairbanks based artist Tamara Wilson.

This morning of Capital Chat, we're speaking on air with Rachel Disney about the upcoming events with Juneau Jazz & Classics. From May 3rd to 17th, Juneau Jazz & Classics fills the city with world-class jazz, blues, Americana, and classical music. With Grammy winners, powerhouse musicians, and a mix of free and ticketed concerts, there’s something for everyone. 
Tickets are on sale now at jazzandclassics.org.

The first section on Capital Chat today, we are joined by Executive Director Charlotte Truitt along with Music Director candidate Brad Hogarth, to chat about the Juneau Symphony spring program. Brad’s experience and this season’s search for a new Music Director. Brad may even play a piece on the trumpet for our listeners! The spring concert- “There and Back Again” is this Sunday afternoon at 3 (the whole symphony sails to Sitka for the Friday night show).

During the second section here on Capital Chat, we are joined by Traci Ferguson Hayes, discussing the importance of First Fridays. Along with what you can expect from various community wide companies, coming up here on April 4th!

Kinberky Vaughan is here to chat about the GIRL & HER GUY DANCE- A fundraiser for registered Girl Scouts SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH AT HARBORVIEW ELEMENTARY
This year Girl Scout Troop 24093 has chosen a CANDY LAND  theme!
$10 per couple, with a non-perishable food bank donation
Girl Scout Families are encouraged to bring a finger food to share from 5:30- 7:30pm!
Troops, please bring a baked good for the silent auction
*If you are unable to provide $10 or a food donation, please still come! They never want cost to be a barrier to your attendance!

This lovely morning on Capital Chat, we are joined by Representatives of JAMHI, talking about the legacy of the organization and some of the services they provide in our community. JAMHI is celebrating 40 years of excellent service in Juneau. The official "birthday" of the organization is March 28th/29th!