Cancer Support
Meeting in Aug.
No Cancer Support meeting will be held in July. The next meeting will be the third Sunday of August.
Call Mary Beth at 623-0842 with questions.
Nonprofit Seeks Home
Heartland Alaska, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a downtown Sitka space to set up a portable photo studio for a fundraiser to benefit an after-school program, ‘‘Mushing for Minors.’’
Those who have space available can call Robin Shull at 738-1934.
BIHA Board Meets
Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet 5 p.m. July 21 at 245 Katlian Street. The public is invited to attend.
Sports Injuries
Prevention Taught
Sitka Physical Therapy will offer free injury prevention/pre-season training programs to any high school sporting activity.
A sport-specific warm-up can be designed for each activity, and shown to athletes to help prevent injury and aid in proper warm-ups to improve performance. Mechanical testing also is offered to help decrease risk of injury.
Coaches can contact Alicia at SPT at 747-4559 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RECOGNITION – SEARHC Staff of the Season Summer award winners gathered behind the Community Health Services building after a luncheon to honor the employees who were nominated and selected by SEARHC’s Employee Wellness Committee for consistently providing excellent customer service. Pictured left to right, back row, are: Cass Pook, counselor at Ravens Way; Dr. S.R. Thorward, psychiatrist; James Bailey, short-term housing; Kari Lundgren, psychiatrist nurse practitioner; Litia Garrison, senior project manager; and Kim Kirkness, R.N. (Photo by Jennifer Didrickson)
Coho Clan Meets
The Coho Clan will meet 1 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at 314 Katlian Street.
Clan members are being encouraged to attend. Call Chuck at 738-4025 with questions.