Wild Edible
Greens Discussed
Lee Hecimovich will deliver a video conference presentation on how to identify and cook wild edible greens 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 23 at Kettleson Memorial Library.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service Sitka district office at 747-9440.
Science Center
Closure Noted
Sitka Sound Science Center will be closed to the public due to construction and staff training June 26-28.
The center will resume regular hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, on June 30.
Call Taylor at 738-1798 or email at
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Fellowship Offered
The fellowship will meet 1:30 p.m. June 22 at Yaw Chapel on the SJ Campus.
The group will discuss favorite verses, stories, chapters and books of the Bible.
The public is invited to attend.
TAP Class Set
A Training for Alcohol Professions class will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Westmark Sitka in the banquet room.
The class fulfills the State of Alaska education requirements for servers and sellers of beverage alcohol. Cost is $45 and ID cards required.
Those who have an expired TAM card less than 6 months expired may simply take the test. Cost is $45 and individuals must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Call Helen at 738-6738 for more information.
Yoga, Rolfing
Workshop Slated
Crystal Bricker will teach a yoga and rolfing integration workshop at Yoga Union June 20-22.
Students may sign up for any or all sessions.
‘‘Feet and Breath’’ is set 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; ‘‘Side, Body, the Sacred Seam and Core Foundations’’ will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday; ‘‘Core and Back Body,’’ 9 a.m.-noon Sunday; and ‘‘Upper Pole,’’ 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Sign up at Yoga Union, a nonprofit organization, on the SJC Campus. Call 752-1028 with questions.
Foster-Care Parent
Open House Set
Those wanting to learn more about becoming therapeutic foster care parents are invited to an open house 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 24 at Youth Advocates of Sitka, 805 Lincoln Street downstairs.
The event will include a short presentation on the program, light refreshments and a chance to meet staff. For more information call Sharon at 747-2830.
Farmers Market
Volunteers Sought
The Sitka Farmers Market is seeking volunteers for the market season. Markets are planned June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6.
Call Debe Brincefield, Sitka Farmers Market co-manager, at 738-4323. Individuals are being asked to contact organizers as soon as possible so a group photo may be taken.
Applications for new and returning vendors are needed. Call co-manager Ellexis Howey at 738-8683 or email at
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Wildlife Cruise
Slated for July 4
Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will hold a benefit St. Lazaria wildlife cruise and Kruzof Island beach picnic 3:30-8 p.m. July 4.
A naturalist guide will be on board. Participants should take a picnic lunch.
Tickets are $90 at Ben Franklin. A total of 35 tickets will be sold. For more information call 206-920-2155 or email sitkamartime.org.
Fires/grills, condiments, plates, cutlery are provided. Food, drink and skewers should be taken. Kruzof beach landing involves descending a short ladder. Beach access is allowed by U.S. Forest Service permit.
Boat Cruise
Series on Tap
The Sitka Conservation Society’s summer boat cruise series continues 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 8 for a Birds of Sitka Sound cruise.
Tickets are available for purchase at Old Harbor Books for $40, cash or check only. Contact SCS at 747-7509 or sitkawild.org for more information.