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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March 20, 2018, Community Happenings
‘On the Ice’ Film
To be Screened
The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites the public to a free film screening of ‘‘On the Ice’’ 2 p.m. Saturday.
It’s set in Barrow, where teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq find their bond tested when a seal-hunting trip goes wrong, resulting in the death of their friend.
Written and directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean and released in 2011, the film has won numerous awards at a variety of film festivals, including Best First Feature at the Berlin International Film Festival, Crystal Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography at the Woodstock Film Festival, Jury Prize for Best Feature Film at the Woodstock Film Festival, Best New American Film at the Seattle International Film Festival, Best Director at the American Indian Film Festival, Best Film at the Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, and Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Admission to the museum will be waived for the film screening. The film may not be appropriate for youths due to language and graphic violence. Call 747-8981 with questions.
Easter Sunday
Service Planned
The community Easter Sunday worship service at 7 a.m. on April 1 will be hosted by the First Baptist Church, across from Blatchley Middle School.
Song, scripture and fellowship will be presented by local churches. A potluck breakfast will follow at 8:30 a.m.
Cancer Survivors
Set Annual Meet
Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society annual meeting will be a no-host luncheon 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Baranof Island Brewing Company.
To learn more, or to RSVP for the luncheon, email sitkacancersurvivorssociety@gmail.com or let a board member know. They are: Susan Suarez, president; Candi Barger, vice president; Carolyn Fredrickson, public relations; Gloria Scigliano, treasurer; Jill Scheidt and Linda Janacek, secretary; Bonnie Richards; and Mary Beth Palof, Sitka Cancer Support Group leader.
Bat-Monitoring
Surveys Taken
The Sitka Sound Science Center has begun its bat-monitoring driving surveys.
Volunteers conducting the driving surveys will be out an hour after sunset, and drive from the shooting range, out Halibut Point Road, to the far end of Sawmill Creek Road.
‘‘Those who happen upon the drivers, please be understanding and courteous to them,’’ the science center said. ‘‘They will be driving at 20 mph, with a radio receiver on top of their car. The driver will try to pull off the road, if it is safe to do so, but they can’t speed up or stop completely. We thank the community of Sitka for their patience as we conduct this long-term monitoring project.’’
Those who wish more information about the project, or to help with it, contact Callie Simmons at 747-8878.
Quiet Day Retreat
Set at St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will offer a Holy Week Quiet Day Retreat 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 24. RSVP by March 22 to 747-3977 or stpetersbytheseak@gmail.com. All are welcome to attend.
Fatherhood is
Topic of Class
‘‘Fatherhood is Sacred’’ is being offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday’s 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning April 10 at 110 American St. in the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services office.
It is open to the community and available to fathers, grandfathers, uncles and any male caring for children.
To register contact Jean Swanson at 747-3968 or jean.swanson@sitkatribe-nsn.gov.
The group is facilitated by Judge David Avraham Voluck and Jean Swanson.
Youth Advocates
Board to Meet
Youth Advocates of Sitka’s board of directors will meet 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at YAS’s 805 Lincoln street office. It is open to the public.
Classes are free and snacks will be provided.
Crucial Conversations
Program March 27
Crucial Conversations will present “Your Child’s Future of Health” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at the Sitka Public Library.
Valerie Edwards, M.D., at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, will explain how experiencing adversity and trauma as a child can impact lifelong health, and how each person can make a difference in a child’s future health. The audience is invited to engage in conversation about the topic.
The program is not appropriate for children. However, homework help and a safe environment are provided.
It is coordinated by the Sitka Domestic Violence Task Force. For more information, call 747-3370.
SAFV Sets Funding
Campaign Event
The public is invited to Sitka’s Against Family Violence’s funding campaign kick-off event 4-6 p.m. March 24 at the Baranof Island Brewery.
Free root-beer floats, appetizers, and face-painting for the kids will be available.
Individuals will learn about SAFV’s building expansion project to improve living quarters for women and children and see in detail which changes are planned. SAFV staff will be available to answer questions.
The event is sponsored by the Baranof Island Brewing Company, Our Town Catering, and Northrim Bank and their Sitka staff.
‘‘Please attend and help SAFV build new roots to better serve Sitka in its mission for a violence-free community,’’ SAFV said in a press release.
Call 747-3370 for more information.
National Kick
Butts Day Set
Southeast Alaska students are joining advocates across the United States and beyond ‘‘who will stand out, speak up and seize control against tobacco use by taking part in Kick Butts Day, March 21,’’ local organizers said.
In Sitka, SEARHC, Sitka Community Hospital and Sitka Counseling will host several Kick Butts Day events on March 21. A radio interview at Raven Radio at 8:15 a.m. is followed by a cigarette butt cleanup starting at Totem Square in downtown Sitka 9-10:30 a.m. SEARHC and partners will end the day at Blatchley Middle School 11 a.m.-noon to engage students in learning about the harms of tobacco and electronic cigarettes. For more information about the Sitka Kick Butts Day event, contact Amanda Roberts at 907-966-8745, or e-mail at amandar@searhc.org.
Free coaching, nicotine replacement therapies and cessation counseling are available for Alaska adults through Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Alaskaquitline.com or Facebook.com/Alaskaquitline.
Teen Advisory
Board to Meet
Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 23. Teens 13 and older are invited to join. TAB members will share ideas about library programs, the teen area and lab, and books.
Free books, snacks and pizza are included. For more information, call the library at 747-8708.
Babies and Books
Event on Saturday
Sitka Babies and Books will host its monthly program 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at Sitka Public Library.
The New Archangel Dancers will host the program that includes readings and dances for toddlers and preschoolers. Everybody is welcome.
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March 2004
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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.