July 15, 2014 Community Happenings

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    ANS to Meet Friday
    Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will meet 6 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the
ANB Founders Hall. All are welcome.

    Grant Applications
    Sought by CAB
    Applications are being accepted by the Holland America Line Inc. Community Advisory Board for grants to local service and non-profit groups in Sitka.
    The CAB is comprised of Sitka civic and business leaders who advise Holland America Line Inc. on local corporate contributions and community involvement projects.
    The Sitka CAB will be making decisions about grant applications at its next meeting sometime early October. Applications can be obtained by contacting Kathy Newman, Holland America Line, Inc., 745 W. 4th Avenue #400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501.
    Applications are due in Anchorage by the close of business on Friday, Aug. 15. For more information on the Holland America Line Inc. community relations program, contact Kathy Newman at (907) 264-8028 or e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

    Church to Host
    Guest Speakers
    First Baptist Church will host guest speaker retired Pastor Bill Branch of Sequim, Wash., each Sunday morning and evening July 13-Aug. 17.
    Branch pastored First Baptist Church 1976-1987 and 2000-2003.
    Services are held each week and include a 9 a.m. Bible study, and 11 a.m.   and 6 p.m. worships.

    Centennial Hall
    Designs Discussed
    The second round of Centennial Hall design development public meetings will be held July 21-22 in the Maksoutoff Room
    Meetings will be held throughout both days, and an evening public meeting is slated 6 p.m. Monday when the design development of interiors and exteriors will be discussed, along with discussion about the use of building areas for conventions/conference, events/performances, and meetings/Assembly.
    The public is invited to attend any or all of the meetings.
    The Monday schedule includes: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. artifacts and displays; noon-2 p.m. landscape and visitor facilities; 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. interior design and finishes; and 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. design development public meeting.
    On Tuesday, meetings will be: 9 a.m.-noon audio visual needs and equipment, theater lighting and equipment and acoustics; noon-2 p.m. BDC/tech meeting; 3 p.m.-4 p.m. general design development meeting follow-up and re-cap; 6 p.m. consultants will deliver a brief report to the Assembly.
    Design consultants who will attend and conduct the meetings in Sitka are: Garrett Burtner, architect for MCG; Monique Anderson, landscape architect, Anderson Land Planning; Cathy Kerr, interior designer, Spiral Elements; John Morris, interior designer,   Spiral Elements; and Stephen Malone, AV consultant, Sparling.
    For more information contact Kelli Cropper at 747-1888 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

    ‘Children of Eden’
    Staged July 25-26
    The Sitka Fine Arts Camp musical theater will perform ‘‘Children of Eden’’ 7 p.m. July 25 and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 26 at the Performing Arts Center.
    The musical, which cleverly re-enacts tales from the ‘‘Book of Genesis,’’ is written by Stephen Schwartz, award-winning lyricist and composer who has also written ‘‘Wicked,’’ ‘‘Pippin’’ and ‘‘Godspell.’’
    The student performers rehearsed and launched the full musical theater production in two weeks. General tickets are $20 and tickets for students and seniors are $15 for the evening shows and $10 for the matinee.
    Visit Old Harbor Books for tickets, or call 747-3085 for more information.

     SEARHC to Host
    Presentation On
    Health Insurance
    SEARHC will host a free presentation noon-1 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at UAS, in Room 106 to assist those who have signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and would like to know more about how their insurance works.
    Additionally, information will be available concerning the next enrollment period.
    “Come get an update on the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace and learn how to use your insurance,” saud Andrea Thomas, outreach and enrollment manager for SEARHC. “There will be lots of time for questions.”
    For more information, call Thomas at 966-8883 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .


    Women of Moose
    To Plan Picnic
    Women of the Moose will meet 7 p.m. July 16 at the Moose Lodge.
    Members are reminded to attend to help plan for the annual family picnic, scheduled for Aug. 10.
    Members with questions may call Faith Lee at 752-0306.

    Maritime Parade
    Seeks Participants
    Participants are being called for the 5th annual Sitka Seafood Festival’s maritime-themed parade 11:45 a.m. Aug. 2 at Crescent Harbor Shelter.
    All are invited to drag out their wear able art outfit, create a sea monster float, or grab their rain gear and go fishing down Lincoln Street.
    No entry fee will be charged. A $100 prize will be given for the best float and a $50 prize for the best child costume.
    The parade will start immediately following the tote race, which starts at 11 a.m., at Crescent Harbor.
    Line up for the parade at Crescent Harbor  between 11 and 11:30 a.m. The parade route will be Crescent Harbor to the SJ Campus.
    Call Linda at 747-6985 with questions or to register ahead of time.

    Culinary Scholarship
    Winner Announced
    The 2014 Sitka Seafood Festival culinary scholarship winner has been announced.
    Kelly Van Frankenhuyzen will be working alongside four chefs from around the globe, show off some of her skills, and gain a little cash to pursue her culinary dreams.
    Those who wish to support Van Frankenhuyzen, or check out her work, can buy tickets for the five-course seafood dinner and VIP reception at http://sitkaseafoodfestival-org.3dcartstores.com/ or check  out www.sitkaseafoodfestival.org.

    Seafood Festival
    Contests on Tap
    Contests are gearing up for the fifth annual Sitka Seafood Festival 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at Crescent Harbor.
    The tote race starts in the harbor at 11 a.m. followed by the parade leading  to the SJ Campus for the daylong festivities.
    Activities will include the fish head toss, which is like an egg toss only slimier; fish head bobbing, similar to  bobbing for apples, but slimier, and has a $100 prize; crab race, all ages, participants get on all fours, face-up; three-legged  and sack races; and possible surprise contests.
    Call Linda with questions at 747 6985.

    Chamber to Meet
    Al Clough, certified professional geologist and regional director with the Southeast Region Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, will address Chamber members noon Wednesday at the Westmark Sitka.
    Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will start at noon. Clough’s  topic will be on transportation improvement projects for the Sitka borough.
    The luncheon is open to all.

    Volunteers Sought
    For Library Move
    The library is seeking volunteers who can help with moving loaded book carts, wrapping carts in plastic and securing them with rope, 3-7 p.m. July 21 through 24.
     Additionally, staff could use assistance loading and moving furniture and boxes 10 a.m. on both July 26 and Aug. 2. Call the library at 747-8708 or drop by to sign up.

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