Special Olympics Alaska is a non-stop source of training and competitions in various Olympic-type sports for adults and children with disabilities intellectual. It gives athletes the opportunity to continue athletes to improve their physical fitness and courage, feel happiness, and share their abilities, gifts and connections to their loved ones, fellow Special Olympics athletes, and the wider community.
Special Olympics Bowling tournament in Juneau is seeking volunteers. Bowling takes place on Sundays between noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Pinz Bowling Alley. The bowling season started on the 20th of August and will end on the 15th of October. The local tournaments are scheduled for October 21 and 22 that will allow teams and individuals to qualify to play in the state tournament in Anchorage in November. It is necessary to recruit volunteers help the bowlers as Ramp Assistants, or in the role of Lane Monitors. No experience in bowling is required.
For more, email juneau@specialolympicsalaska.org or call Eddie at 907-222-7625 ext 610
Also on the program today:
- It will be the Public Safety Forum on August 31 at 5 p.m. on KTOO (360 Egan Drive) hosted by Public Safety Employees Association (PSEA) and Juneau Career Firefighters (Local 4303)
- Juneau the Public Library’s The Back to School Series and other events that will be happening over the coming month.
Bostin Christopher is the host of the discussion. Juneau Afternoon broadcasts every day at 3:00 p.m. in the morning on KTOO along with KAUK as well as rebroadcasts starting at 7:07 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
Guests:
- Fu Bao, Athlete and Advocate
- Clare Pavia
- Sylvia Madaras, Juneau Career Firefighters
- Margaret Luedke, Juneau Public Library
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Juneau Afternoon is a production by the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher created the show today with the help of Erin Tripp.
