LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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October 13, 2014 Community Happenings
Community Art
Project on Exhibit
At National Park
Sitka National Historical Park will begin celebrating the 65th anniversary of Alaska Day with a community art project on exhibit through Oct. 18.
The park will host the project in commemoration of Alaska Day. Community members and friends of all ages are being invited to the visitor center to add drawings, quotes, poems and other contributions to a mural on the topic of “Why Should We Celebrate Alaska?”
Art supplies will be provided, and no artistic experience is necessary to participate. The completed mural could illustrate Alaska’s history, cultures, scenery, wildlife, and more – be creative. It will remain on display at the visitor center through Alaska Day, Oct. 18.
The schedule for Alaska Day at the Russian Bishop’s House include:
–Russian Bishop’s House open house events are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. All are invited to explore both floors of the restored Russian Bishop’s House free of charge. Rangers will be on site to answer questions about this important relic of Russian American history.
–A live performance by the SitNiks will be 10:30 a.m.-noon. The SitNiks is an ensemble that plays Russian and East European folk music on traditional and related instruments.
–A Russian tea service demonstration is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot Russian tea will be served from the samovar and Russian tea cakes will be offered.
–Children’s games will be played 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All ages are invited to participate in games and activities similar to those played by children during the Russian-American Period. Games will be played on the lawn in front of the Russian Bishop’s House. Parents and other adults are encouraged to attend.
Learn more at www.nps.gov/sitk or visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SitkaNationalHistoricalPark.
No Toy Donations
Effective immediately, the White Elephant Shop no longer accepts toys as donations.
College, Career
Fair Wednesday
The Sitka College and Career Fair is set 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Sitka High School. The community is invited to join. Parents can drop by at any time.
Elks, Emblem Club
Set Children’s Party
Sitka Elks Lodge and Sitka Emblem Club will host the annual children’s Halloween party 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the lodge.
Members can sign their children up at the lodge.
Benefit Dinner
For Swim Team
Sitka High School swim team has scheduled a fundraising prime rib dinner and auction 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the SHS commons.
In addition to a silent auction of items donated by Sitka businesses, swimmers will be auctioned off at the event to perform chores and odd jobs to help raise necessary funds for team expenses and travel.
Tickets for the event are $30 and are available from SHS swimmers as well as at Silver Basin. To make a donation to the team, contact Ben Adams, 738-9270.
Math Parent in
SHS Library
The Sitka High School math department teachers will offer information about the math program at a parent meeting 6-7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the SHS library.
White E Shop
Has Fall Items
Starting tonight with the 6 to 8 p.m. opening, the White Elephant Shop will have fall and Thanksgiving decor available to purchase.
More items will be added for Thursday’s opening from noon to 3 p.m. The Whte Elephant Shop will be closed for Alaska Day.
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March 2004
Advertisement: Tea-Licious Tea House & Bakery 315 Lincoln Street Grand Opening! Freshly Baked Scones, Cakes & Pastries Innovative Salads, Soups & Sandwiches Harney & Sons Tea. Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Supper.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1974
Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.