August 22, 2013 Community Happenings
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Creating With the
Creator Art Taught
Creating with the Creator assemblage art classes are being held 3-5 p.m. Aug. 24, 31 and Sept.7 at the First Presbyterian Church.
The free classes, creating with found objects and junk, are open to the public and will be lead by Perry Comas, and Keith and Cyndy Gibson.
‘‘Bring your junk – anything unique and cool, like an old watch, baby pictures, hardware – and we’ll use it,’’ organizers said.
For more information call Cyndy Gibson at 738-0655.
Coho Clan to Meet
The Coho Clan will meet 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the main coho Clan House. All clan members are invited.
TAP Class Set
A Training for Alcohol Professions class will be held 9 a.m. Aug. 24 at Westmark Sitka in the banquet room.
The class fulfills the State of Alaska education requirements for servers and sellers of beverage alcohol. Cost is $45 and ID cards required.
Those who have an expired TAM card less than 6 months expired may simply take the test. Cost is $45 and individuals must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Call Helen at 747-6738 for more information.
MEHS Students
To Give Program
Two Mt. Edgecumbe students, Reba Dundas and Austin Bacon, spent time hiking and camping in the South Baranof Wilderness area this summer. While there, they explored career options in wilderness management.
The two students will give a presentation 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Kettleson Memorial Library.
The program was jointly sponsored by Sitka Conservation Society and U.S. Forest Service.
STA Meetings
Rescheduled
Due to a scheduling conflict, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Sitka Marine Mammal Commission meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Aug. 28, and the Cultural, Customary and Traditional Committee is set for noon Aug. 27. Both will be in the Resource Protection Department Office, 429 Katlian Street.
Contact Resource Protection Director Jeff Feldpausch at 747-7469 with questions. A light lunch will be provided at the Aug. 27 meeting. The public is invited to both.
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February 2005
The Youth Totem Pole Project blessing of the log ceremony will be held at Sitka National Historical Park visitor center. Pacific High youths and carver Tommy Joseph will be introduced and the story and design of the totem pole project will be presented.
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February 1975
Sitka Volunteer Fire Department reports ice on Swan Lake is 7-9 inches deep and safe for skating. However, officials warn skaters to avoid the end of the lake near Lakeside Grocery, since the ice is thinner there.