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February 16, 2018, Community Happenings
Peratrovich Day
Reading Feb. 16
In recognition of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, Sitka Public Library will present a public reading by Bob Sam, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16.
SJ Museum
Plans 2 Events
On Saturday
The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites the public to two events on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Ages 6-10 will make caribou tufted-like boxes at the At Saxan Art Activity 10-11 a.m. Saturday. The boxes will be made using glue, beads, yarn, pompoms and sequins. Inspiration will be taken from Athabascan caribou tufted boxes. At Saxan happens every third Saturday of the month in the fall, winter and spring, is family-friendly and free. To register call 747-8981. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum.
The second free event is a screening of the film ‘‘Rights for All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska’’ at 2 p.m. The documentary is about civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby before and after the film, courtesy of the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum. The screening is in observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
The Sheldon Jackson Museum is open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. During the winter, admission is $5 for general visitors, $4 for seniors, and free for ages 18 and under. Admission will be waived for both the At Saxan Art Activity and film screening.
Call 747-8981 with any questions about the museum’s programming.
SAFV Board Meets
The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the shelter. The meeting is open to the public. For directions and more information, call 747-3370.
Park to Offer
Story Time Event
Parents and tots can join park rangers for a story about totem poles at the preschool story time 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Sitka National Historical Park.
A story will be read to celebrate Engineers Week, learn about the process of raising a totem pole, and create a totem pole craft. Youths must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the program.
Unitarians Meet
Elder and Sister Perry will be guest speakers at Sunday’s Unitarian Fellowship meeting.
The Perrys are missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sitka since June 2017. They will return home to Vernal, Utah, this summer. They will speak about their religion.
All are invited to attend. Fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follow at noon. The Fellowship Hall is at 408 Marine Street, with parking behind off Spruce Street.
Scrabble Night On
Old Harbor Books will host Scrabble Night 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Game play is open to 10 adults. Call to reserve a seat at 747-8808.
Presidents Day
Closure Feb. 20
The Sheldon Jackson Museum will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.
Winter hours will resume on Feb. 21; 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The discounted winter admission is $5, $4 for seniors. Visitors 18 years of age and younger, Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum, and those with passes are admitted free.
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April 2004
Photo caption: Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks with students in Karoline Bekeris’ fourth-grade class Thursday at the Westmark Shee Atika. From left are Murkowski, Kelsey Boussom, Laura Quinn and Memito Diaz.
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April 1974
A medley of songs from “Jesus Christ Superstar” will highlight the morning worship service on Palm Sunday at the United Methodist Church. Musicians will be Paige Garwood and Karl Hartman on guitars; Dan Goodness on organ; and Gayle Erickson on drums.
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