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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February 17, 2015 Community Happenings

SCDC to Meet

Sitka Community Development Corporation will meet 7-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House.

SCDC is a community supported non-profit working to establish permanently affordable housing in Sitka. The public is invited. For more information call 747-2860.

 

Parent-Teacher

Conferences Set

Parent-teacher conferences will be held at Sitka High School over the next two weeks.

Dates and times are: 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19; 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25; by appointment 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.

Classes will not be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, or Friday, Feb. 27.

Teachers will hold conferences in their classrooms. Parents should check in at the Sitka High front office for a copy of their student’s latest grades. Call 747-3263 with questions.

 

Artist Campbell

Teaches UAS Class

Sitka artist Norm Campbell will be teaching an intermediate drawing class at UAS-Sitka Campus beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Nine two-hour classes will be held through April 21. Students will be able to develop their personal drawing skills with guided drawing time under the encouraging guidance of Campbell.

For those who have completed a basic or beginning drawing class, this opportunity will help them expand their powers of perception, develop their own ideas of subject matter, and gain confidence and skill in their ability to produce finished artwork. Specialized art supplies will be provided.

The non-credit class costs $80, including a $10 materials fee. Registration is available online at aceweb.uas.alaska.edu or by calling 747-7700. Classes are offered 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

 

Chinese New Year

Celebration Slated

A Chinese New Year celebration will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at on the SJ Campus in Allen Hall. 

The celebration will start with a fireworks display outside of Allen Hall. The dragon dance, a new drama and performances will follow in Allen Hall.

Tickets are on sale at the bookstore for $5 for adults, $2 for children and students, and $10 for a family.

The admission will benefit Sitka Fine Arts Camp. The celebration is sponsored by the F/V Coral Lee and SFAC.

 

Family Program

At SJ Museum

The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites youths ages 6-10 to the free family-friendly At Saxan Third Saturday Program 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.

The group will learn about and make Northwest Coast paints, pigments and face stamps, and children will make their own stamps to use on paper. 

Participants should wear clothing suitable for painting. Call 747-8981 to register. Space is limited. For more information and to register a child call  747-8981.

 

 Sign Language

Listed Feb. 19

The Learn and Practice Sign Language Group will meet 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House.

All ages are welcome. to take any sign language resource, including learning books, cards, dictionaries.

Those with questions may email Anna at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 738-5221.

 

Open Skate Friday

Open family skate night is set 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at Blatchley Middle School multipurpose room.

 

The cost is $2 for students, $4 for adults and $8 for a family. Limited skates and sizes are available for rent for $2. For more information call Sitka Community School at 747-8670.

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20 YEARS AGO

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.

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