October 9, 2024, Community Happenings

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Life Celebration
For David Jackson
A celebration of life for David Jackson will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahídi Community House (200 Katlian Street – next to the Sitka Pioneers Home.)
David was born Oct. 20, 2007, and walked into the forest on Sept. 21, 2024.
‘‘Please come join our family as we celebrate David Jackson’s life,’’ family members said.
Attendees are asked to take a dish to share if possible. Indian tacos will be provided.

Spooky Activities at
Haunted Aquarium
The Sitka Sound Science Center’s annual Haunted Aquarium is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.
Activities include owl pellet dissections, spooky experiments, cookie decorating, face painting, and a haunted house.
Tickets cost $10 per person and include all activities. Children under 3 may enter for free. Tickets are available at Old Harbor Books and at the door. Call (907) 747-8878 for more information.

Pumpkin Patch
Event on Oct. 19
A large assortment of pumpkins will be available during 3 to 5 Preschool’s annual Pumpkin Patch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the AC Lakeside parking lot.
‘‘Save the date and enjoy picking out your favorite one,’’ organizers said.
Photo opportunities will be available with Mr. Scarecrow in the patch or along the fence.
Jessie’s Uptown Dogs will be selling hot dogs, the Donut Lady will have  special treats, and Sitka Swirls will offer frozen desserts.

Coho Clan Potlatch
Meeting Sunday
The Coho Clan potlatch planning and practice meeting (L’uknax.adi Koo.eex’) will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Mother Coho House (Kaayaashka Hít).
For more information, text Lillian Young, 907 752-0867.

Alaska Day Festival
Parade Planned
The annual Alaska Day Festival parade is planned 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18. It includes bands, military and civilian marching units, decorated vehicles, classic cars, costumed individuals and re-enactment groups.
Lineup is 12:30 p.m. along Lake Street, from the Salvation Army Little Store back toward Sitka High School. The parade route is Lake Street to Lincoln Street to Totem Square.
This year’s theme is ‘‘Honoring Our Alaskan Code Talkers.’’
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sitka will do a fly-over.
To register an entry contact Mindy Lowrance at 907 738-2418.

Trick-or-Treat
Downtown Set
Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Trick-or-Treat Downtown event 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, on Lincoln Street.
Lincoln Street will be closed to vehicular taffic at 3 p.m. The event is free to the public.
To sponsor the event or to host a pop-up candy stand, email director@sitkachamber.com for information.

Watercolor Class
At SJ Museum
Denali Taniilux̂ McGlashan (Unangax) is the artist-in-residence at Sheldon Jackson Museum through Oct. 24. She will offer a watercolor painting class during her residency.
The in-person class at the museum will be 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Students should take their own rock, shell, leaf, flower, or other natural item to paint. The class is for ages 12 and older and youths should be accompanied by an adult. Students should purchase a watercolor set (for $12.90) in advance online from: https://www.risdstore.com/koh-i-noor-watercolor-wheel-stack-pack.html?id=55179320.
To register, call (907) 747-8981 or stop by the museum. Space is limited.

Historical Society
Plans Events For
Alaska Day Festival
The Sitka Historical Society and Museum will present several events for the Alaska Day Festival week.
The first event will be a barbecue brisket and pork butt cookoff that starts 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Sponsors will purchase the briskets and pork butts and all barbecuers are being called to enter the contest. Contestants receive two free tickets to the Brew Cruise. Prizes and a trophy will be presented. No entry fee is charged. For more information and to register, contact Hal Spackman, 907 738-3766.
The annual Brew Cruise is 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Crescent Harbor dock. Participants will sail Sitka Sound on Allen Marine boats, sample craft brews and fine wines, rock to music, and tie up in scenic Silver Bay.
The cruise will include a Battle of the DJs – ticketholders can choose between music on two boats, ‘‘today’s hits’’ vs. ‘‘classic rock and country.’’ Tickets at  $80 each are available at www.sitkahistory.org or Sitka History Museum Facebook. Tickets include beer and wine, and a brisket or pork butt meal served prior to boarding. The event is sponsored by Allen Marine Tours, supporting Southeast Alaska through tourism.
On Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at Harrigan Centennial Hall Mr. Whitekey’s “Hysterical Historical History of Alaska” will be on stage.
In the 157 years since the purchase of Seward’s Folly, Alaska has been a laugh riot – its history full of side-splitting sourdoughs, comical con men, ludicrous lawmakers, gut-busting grifters, and laughable lawmen, said a press release from the museum.
‘‘Mr. Whitekeys joyfully recaps these hilarious highlights at a special Alaska Day talk,’’ the society said.
It is free and open to the public.
Saluting “Tlingit Code Talkers: Silent Heroes of WWII” will be presented    6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Centennial Hall
Vince Winters will lead the presentation commemorating six Tlingit men from Sitka and Southeast Alaska who served during WWII as Code Talkers in the Pacific and Alaskan Theaters of War.  Participants will hear the stories of the silent heroes who were kept secret by not only the U.S. military, but also by the  men. The talk is free and open to public.
The Alaska Day Festival Beards and  Bonnets competition and a brief Sitka Historical Society and Museum Annual Meeting will precede this event.
From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct 11 through 18, the Sitka Historical Museum will offer free admission in observance of the Alaska Day holiday.

Breast Cancer
Month Marked
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and SEARHC is reminding women of the importance of early detection and the critical role it plays in saving lives.
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 American Indian women in their lifetime, according to the American Indian Cancer Foundation. Women are being encouraged to schedule their mammograms at SEARHC to help detect breast cancer early when it’s most treatable.
To find out more about SEARHC’s efforts in making breast cancer screenings accessible and to discuss how the WISEWOMAN team promotes healthy behaviors and supports lifestyle changes for women, contact SEARHC.