RED AT THE ROUNDABOUT – More than 200 demonstrators rally at the roundabout Wednesday afternoon in support of raising the state’s contribution to public schools. The Sitka School District faces a shortfall of $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the 2025 budget, depending on the amount the Legislature finally approves. The School Board is obligated to submit a budget to the Sitka Assembly by next Wednesday. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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April 16, 2015 Community Happenings
Rummage Sale
At Pioneers Home
The annual Sitka Pioneers Home rummage sale and fundraiser will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 18, in the recreation kitchen in the basement of the home, on the Lincoln Street side.
On sale will be a variety of items including desks, file cabinets, book cases, recliners, dining chairs, clothing and pet supplies. Items will be sold on a first-come, first-served, basis.
Performances,
Readings on Tap
Local musicians and writers will join the Island Institute’s April writers-in-residence Ruby Hansen Murray and Alice Rose Crow (Maar’aq), for readings and performances centering around the theme of place and belonging 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Yaw Chapel on the SJ Campus.
They will present their own work alongside the work of their local collaborators. The public is invited to attend.
Murray and Crow are in town through the Island Institute’s Collaborative Residency.
Health Center
Sets Open House
The Sitka Public Health Center will host an open house in conjunction with the Office of Children’s Services and the Office of Public Assistance noon-3 p.m. Monday, April 20, at 210 Moller Drive.
All are invited to stop by to meet the staff and find out what services are provided. A light lunch will be provided by the Public Health Center.
For more information call 747-3255.
Comedy Troupe
Performs in Sitka
Chicago’s The Second City, America’s premier comedy troupe, is kicking off its Alaska tour in Sitka 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Performing Arts Center.
The public is invited to see the comedy stars of tomorrow performing the sketches and improv routines from their storied history.
Alumni include Bill Murray, Steve Carell and Tina Fey.
The show will feature mature and adult content. Tickets are available at Old Harbor Books at $25 general admission, and $20 for students and seniors. Call the Sitka Fine Arts Camp at 747-3085 for more information.
Film Series
To Highlight
2 Whale Species
The Arctic Ocean is home to numerous species of whales that rely on its nutrient rich waters for sustenance. During the April film series at Sitka National Historical Park, bowhead and killer whales will be the focus of two documentary films that illuminate the Arctic’s complex web of life and how it is changing.
The series will run 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in the park visitor center.
‘‘Arctic Currents: A Year in the Life of a Bowhead Whale’’ is a 25-minute animated film that dives into the lives of these Arctic giants by exploring their role in the Arctic’s ecosystem and the cultural significance of these whales for the Inupiaq people.
‘‘Invasion of the Killer Whales’’ is a 50-minute PBS film that documents the increasing number of killer whales in the arctic and how their presence is impacting their environment.
Free popcorn will be provided during both screenings. Attendees also will be eligible to win door prizes provided by park partners.
The monthly film series, held from December-April at Sitka National Historical Park’s visitor center, is jointly presented by Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka Conservation Society and the Sitka Sound Science Center.
Unitarians Meet
At Sunday’s Unitarian Fellowship meeting Sherie Mayo will present a program on “The Power of the Female Principle through Mantra.”
Fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follows the program at noon. The Fellowship Hall is located at 408 Marine Street, with parking behind off Spruce Street.
Registration Open
For Preschool
Registration is open at Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool for the 2015-16 school year. The preschool offers morning and afternoon preschool classes.
Tuition assistance is available. Call 966-2675 or visit www.mtedgecumbepreschool.org.
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20 YEARS AGO
April 2004
Photo caption: Luke Johnson helps Kathy Fournier as she removes trash from Swan Lake Saturday.
The Citywide Spring Cleanup this year included the lake cleanup by volunteers and was organized by Parks and Recreation Coordinator Lynne McGowan.
50 YEARS AGO
April 1974
A 12-hour dance marathon sponsored by Sheldon Jackson College students will be held Saturday at Blatchley Junior High. .... Added attractions include twist and limbo contests. The city curfew will be extended until 1 a.m.
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