Daily Sitka Sentinel

June 4, 2020, Community Happenings

National Trail

Day is Saturday 

Sitka National Historical Park will observe National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6. It is a day set aside to celebrate the many trails throughout the nation that give access to the natural world for recreation, education, exploration, and physical and mental health.

‘‘Circumstances of the past few months have given us all an awareness of how much these activities contribute to the quality of our lives,’’ the park said in a press release. ‘‘Sitka is fortunate to have a variety of trails in town or a short distance away that are still available to us at a time when other opportunities are limited.’’

Sitka NHP encourages everyone to get outdoors on one of the trails.

SNHP trails are open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 

‘‘We highly recommend that all visitors stay safe by practicing social distancing and following other CDC guidelines related to the COVID-19 virus,’’ the park said. ‘‘Because of health safety concerns, the visitor center and park restrooms remain closed.’’

It is important for visitors to the park to follow policies regarding dogs and bicycles. People can walk dogs on park trails but must keep them on a leash and under control, and dispose of pet waste properly. Bicycles are to be walked in the park at all times. 

Virtual activities for National Trails Day can be found on the website for the American Hiking Society, https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/. 

For more information or questions about park trails, contact the main park number at 747-0110. 

Recall Dunleavy

Signing Event Set

Sitkans for Recalling Dunleavy will hold a drive-thru signing event noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Hames Center parking lot on the SJ Campus.

‘‘Here’s an opportunity for registered voters to sign the Recall Dunleavy petition in person, but from the safety of their cars,’’ organizers said.

 For information call Jeff Budd at 747-4821.

St. Gregory’s

Updates Given

St. Gregory’s Catholic Church is unable to open for Mass during the upcoming Holy Trinity weekend because of continued shipping delays of disinfectant and sprayers from Nashville, Tennessee.

Holy Communion will be distributed in the back of the church 5-6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 7.

The Ave Maria Chapel will be opened during those hours for private prayer. Information can also be found on the parish website.

Volunteers Sought

For City Boards

Volunteer positions are available on the following municipal boards and commissions: Animal Hearing Board, Building Department Appeals Board, Health Needs and Human Services Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Investment Committee, Library Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Police and Fire Commission, and Tree and Landscape Committee.

Individuals can submit a letter of interest and board application to the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 100 Lincoln Street. Applications are available online at www.cityofsitka.com or at the Municipal Clerk’s Office. For further information, call Melissa at 747-1826.

Denkinger Earns

Bachelor’s Degree

Hailey Denkinger, a 2016 Sitka High School graduate, has earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of San Diego.

Denkinger graduated cum laude.

She is the daughter of Vickie and Troy Denkinger.

Snack Grab-’n’-Go

Program at Library

The Sitka Public Library is hosting a summer snack grab-’n’-go program on Thursdays, June 11-Aug. 6.

Youths of all ages can pick up a bagged snack through the service window at the library, and choose to participate in the library’s I Spy program. Twenty bags will be available first-come, first-served.

It is not based on family income and signups are not necessary. The program is sponsored by Sitka Conservation Society. For information contact the library at 747 4022 or e-mail maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.