FAMILY FUN – Crystal Johns holds her son Zayne , 2, as she follows her son Ezekiel, 4, up an inflatable slide Saturday at Xoots Elementary School during the annual Spring Carnival. The event included games, prizes, cotton candy, and karaoke. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
March 25, 2019, Community Happenings
Kayak Video On
The kayaking video ‘‘Paddling in Arctic Bay Nunavut Canada’’ will be presented 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Rasmuson Hall on the SJ Campus, and 2 p.m. March 28 at the Sitka Pioneers Home main lobby.
Gail Ferris will make the presentation.
Gun, Outdoor
Gear Swap Set
The Sitka Sportsman’s Association will host a gun and outdoor gear swap on Saturday, April 13, at 5211 Halibut Point Road.
Doors will open at 8 a.m. for the sellers and at 9 a.m. for buyers and browsers. It will go until noon or 1 p.m.
Table rentals are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Both individuals and businesses can sell at this event. To reserve a table contact Chad on 623-0908 or email premiertrainingak@gmail.com.
Ocean Wave
Quilters to Meet
The Ocean Wave Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the United Methodist Church, 303 Kimsham Street. Plans will be finalized for the annual quilt show held in May.
The guild meets monthly September through June for inspiration, friendship, creativity and support. Meetings are open to anyone and membership is not required. Those with questions may call Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Swing Dance Class
At Jig Jam Concert
The Jig Jam concert, 7-9 p.m. April 2 at Odess Theater on the SJ Campus, will replace the April 2 swing dance class, organizers said.
Tickets can be purchased at Old Harbor Books.
Swing dance classes for April will continue 7-8:30 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the New Archangel’s Dance Studio. Swing dance will then break for summer season and resume Tuesday, Oct. 1, for fall and winter classes.
State Budget
Testimony Taken
The House Finance Committee will take public testimony about the state operating budget 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Sitka Legislative Information Office from residents of Sitka, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Ketchikan.
Citizens also may send written testimony to the House Finance Committee at house.finance@akleg.gov until 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27.
BIHA to Meet
Baranof Island Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will meet 5 p.m. March 27 at 245 Katlian Street.
Public Library
Friends to Meet
The Friends of Sitka Public Library will hold its annual meeting 9-10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the library.
Everyone is invited to a Rising Tide bagel breakfast and the chance to hear about the Friends. Persons wishing to serve on the board should contact Kari at 752-7323. All positions are open.
Chamber to Meet
Frances Donohoe of Sitka Cirque will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
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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.
50 YEARS AGO
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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