On today's episode of Capital Chat, we're here with four young musicians. They will be playing a piece of music and talking about their upcoming performance, "Chamber Music Night," on Saturday March 1st at 7pm. They've been preparing since august to bring their music to you during their Community Concert. The Juneau String Ensemble is a community non-profit organization with two string orchestras. With over 40 6-12th grade students having been enrolled this year.

On this edition of Capital Chat, we talk to Brenda Wright about this weekend's event meeting at Outer Point Trail on Douglas Saturday at 10am. The Juneau Audubon Society is an independent non-profit organization focused on birds, education, and conservation in the communities and surrounding areas of Southeast Alaska. With the support of volunteers and partners, we have connected individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds to the beauty of nature through science-based learning.

On today's episode of Capital Chat, we talk to Kaila Pfister about the Alaska Children's Trust fundraising event February 18th in the Baranof Hotel. Alaska Children’s Trust is the statewide lead organization in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. It is our goal to ensure all Alaskan children and youth have the tools and resources necessary to grow up safe and healthy. We work towards our vision of an Alaska where all children, youth, and families can thrive through strategic advocacy, investing resources, generating funds, and convening organizations.

On this episode, Trail Mix Board Member Meghan Tabacek discusses the opening of two board seats and some of her favorite trails in Juneau. Trail Mix, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to developing and maintaining the Juneau Trail System. It is our mission to steward a safe and enjoyable trail system by bringing people and resources together for trail improvements and activities.

Trail Mix recognizes the stewardship of the Áak’w and T’aakū Kwáan Tlingit people on whose land we live, work, and recreate.

On this episode of Capital Chat, we discuss the upcoming Juneau Animal Rescue fund raising gala this weekend. For tickets go here. Juneau Animal Rescue is a private, non-profit shelter, located in Juneau, Alaska. Our shelter was founded in 1963 by members of our community who collaborated to help disadvantaged and homeless animals. We are proud to have served domestic animals in Juneau and its outlying communities for over 60 years. Although we are also contracted to perform Animal Control and Protection Services by the City and Borough of Juneau, we are not a government entity. We continue to rely heavily on the generous contributions from the public in order to sustain our honored tradition of serving animals in need in our community. It is through these contributions that Juneau Animal Rescue has been able to endure and care for animals in need successfully throughout its many years.

​Our animal shelter began as a small shed under the bridge over Gastineau Channel. While we will always be proud of those humble beginnings, our new name and logo more accurately convey the community spirit of the organization that has served Juneau’s animal population since 1963. In January 2019 we changed our name to Juneau Animal Rescue, hoping to strengthen awareness of our organization and expand our public outreach. We are continually grateful for the generous support of the community and look forward to the next 50 plus years of service as Juneau Animal Rescue.

On this episode of Capital Chat, the 2025 Annual Sportsmen Banquet Fundraiser sponsored by TSI/AOC/JSSF – Saturday, February 22, 2025. Centennial Hall.

5:00 pm – No Host Social Hour, Silent Auction Bidding, Bucket Raffle Sales, & Firearm Raffles Begin
6:00 pm – Wall of Guns & Hat Sales Begin
6:30 pm – Dinner, Introduction of Special Guests, Special Announcements, & Raffle Drawings
7:30 pm – Premium Table Drawing & Live Auctions Begin
8:30 pm – First Half of Silent Auction Closes
9:00 pm – Special Silent Auction, Second Half of Silent Auction Closes, Bucket Raffle Drawings, & Grand Door Prize Drawing

Tickets are available here: https://onecau.se/sportsmenbanquet

49 Writers is a vibrant community of diverse Alaskan writers. They are writers of diverse cultures and backgrounds who come together to learn, develop, and share common literary interests. 49 Writers Juneau will hold an event on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Rookery Cafe in downtown Juneau.

Joining us on Capital Chat is Wrestling Coach Ken Brown and wrestlers from Thunder Mountain to talk about this weekend's tournament.