So happy to share that a new fund has been established at the Juneau Community Foundation to assist with the efforts to construct the Capital Civic Center (CCC) in Juneau: The Kay and Jev Shelton Fund, opened with a gift of $100,000 this month. And this week, an anonymous donor gave $5000 to the Capital Civic Center Fund at the Foundation. Friends and neighbors are giving generously to help get this new community…
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Curé, Denny, and Gott join the Capital Civic Center Board of Directors
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that three new members have joined its Board of Directors: Jared Curé is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer managing a diverse portfolio of development projects, including the acquisition, remodeling, and rebranding of local bars, restaurants, commercial rentals, and residential apartments. Originally from Juneau, he…
Marsha Erwin Bennett donates $100,000 to Capital Civic Center
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that it has received a gift of $100,000 from long-time Juneauite Marsha Erwin Bennett. Ms Bennett, who now lives in Ashland, OR, grew up in Juneau. Her parents, Vivian and Marshall Erwin, owned and operated Erwin’s Supermarket, Erwin’s Glacier Village IGA, and Case Lot Grocery. She…
CLIA supports the Capital Civic Center project.
Several of our supporters have asked about cruise industry support for the Capital Civic Center. This was triggered by a recent article under the headline “Cruise industry says Marine Passenger Fees being spent illegally”, in the Juneau Empire’s May 12, 2024 issue which left the impression that Cruise Lines International Association opposes funding for the Center. Our…
July Report – Part 2 of an interview with Travel Juneau’s Liz Perry
At the end of June, we presented Part I of an interview with Liz Perry, the President and CEO of Travel Juneau. Here is Part 2, the final installment, with thanks to Ms. Perry for her time and thoughtful responses. Thanks also go to John Roxburgh for his vision in organizing the interview. We think…
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April in Bob’s Corner
Welcome to the lengthening days of spring. Since our last update much has transpired. One of the most significant events is an agreement between the CBJ, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, Travel Juneau and The Partnership on the Capital Civic Center’s conceptual design. With the additional spaces allocated for the facility, many community, regional, government…
3rd Annual Spring into Art
Join us Saturday, May 6 for the 3rd Annual Spring into Art! This family-friendly event takes place from 10am to 1pm at Overstreet (Whale) Park. We’ll have live music from student groups, free popcorn and cute animal drawing stations.
Whale Watch Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 25 for our whale watch fundraiser. It was a sell-out event with more than 110 people aboard to enjoy the sights of orcas and humpbacks in Auke Bay. Altogether we raised more than $6,000 that will be used as match towards the National Endowment for the Humanities…
Public Meeting Scheduled for May 27 at 6 PM
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 27, 2021 06:00 PM Alaska Topic: Centennial Hall Civic and Arts Center Expansion Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOytqTorG9RPXPz6PuatIs7ToIo3ksfr After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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