Harper’s winning poem “Rainbows” (Photo from Brooke Field)

30 June 2023- – Full Episode


In today’s show:


  • Ed Schoenfeld, Grand Marshall, Douglas 4th of July Parade

    • The Grand Marshal of the Douglas Fourth of July Parade discusses Douglas and the July 4th celebrations that date back to the mining days of the past and also its past and significance within its larger Juneau City and Borough.


  • CBJ Parks and Recreation Update

    • Jorden Nigro discusses summer programs and provides updates regarding open positions in the Division.


  • Montessori School Fundraiser

    • Juneau Montessori School Juneau Montessori School (JMS) has been improving the lives of families from Juneau since. It is a tuition-free, private non-profit school that has an elected Director Board. The school provides toddler to kindergarten programs for children from six months to 16 months of age.


  • Pride Poetry Winner, Harper Field

    • Harper Field, 9, reads the poem that won, “Rainbows,” first prize winner of the Juneau Public Library Pride Poetry Contest.

Bostin Christopher is the host of the discussion. Juneau Afternoon is broadcast at 3 p.m. in the morning on KTOO as well as KAUK and KAUK. It is rebroadcast scheduled for 7:07 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

Guests:

  • Ed Schoenfeld, Grand Marshall, Douglas July 4th Parade
  • Derrick Grimes, Juneau Montessori School
  • Jorden Nigro, Juneau Parks and Recreation
  • Harper Field, Juneau Public Library Pride Poetry First Place

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Juneau Afternoon is a production by the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.

Bostin Christopher created today’s show with the help of Erin Tripp.