August 15, 2014 Community Happenings

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Trombone
    Recital Set
    For Aug. 21
    George Jones will present a summer trombone recital 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Performing Arts Center. He will be accompanied by pianist Susan Reed and trombonist Roger Schmidt.
    The evening will cover an array of time periods and genres. Pieces range from the baroque period to the ’70s. A small donation is requested to cover the cost of the hall.
    After graduating from Sitka High School Jones went on to study trombone performance at the Oberlin Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio.
    ‘‘Throughout high school I tried many things beyond academics including cross country, soccer, student counsel, and drama debate forensics,’’ Jones said. ‘‘However, the thing I found most inspiring was the study of music. I consider myself very lucky to have grown up in such a supportive town and community and feel I owe a great deal to it especially in regards to my current success in music.
    Jones has ranked in national competitions on the high school and college level. After leaving Sitka he was awarded the principal position of the Oberlin Orchestra.
    He has performed in master classes for trombonists, with James Miller the principal of the LA Philharmonic, Rick Stout of the Cleveland Orchestra, and Massimo La Rosa, principal of the Cleveland Orchestra.
    ‘‘My private instruction began in Sitka with Roger Schmidt, and has continued on to include instruction from James Desano of the Cleveland Orchestra, Timothy Higgins of the San Francisco Symphony and my current teacher Lee Allen, a successful studio musician from L.A.,’’ Jones said. ‘‘I am very excited to be back in Sitka and performing for my home town.’’

    Medical Benefit
    Set for Sitkan
    A medical fundraiser for Roby Martin will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at 420 Andrews Street.
    On sale will be fry bread, tacos, dessert and juice.


    Tribal Council Meets
    The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council will hold its regular monthly meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, in the Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi.
    The Tribal Council will meet with the Sitka Health Summit Coalition prior to the meeting at 6 p.m.
    For information, contact KathyHope Erickson, 747-7352.

    Dementia is Topic
    Of BHV Program
    Brave Heart Volunteers invites volunteers, friends, caregivers and community members to the third session of a six-part series exploring how dementia impacts senses. It will be noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug., 20, at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House.
    A light lunch will be provided.
    Mo McBride, certified occupational therapist and massage therapist, will explore ways to engage the tactile needs of someone with dementia and show easy techniques caregivers can use to improve their quality of life by promoting as much independence for as long as possible.
    Attendees can expect demonstrations and examples of manipulatives a caregiver could purchase or make at home.
    For more information call Zack Desmond, BHV program coordinator, 747-4600.

    Family Program
    At SJ Museum
    The Sheldon Jackson Museum will teach children about Alaska Native games 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, as part of At Saxan, our family friendly and free third Saturday program.
    Participants will play games inside the museum and use throwing boards outdoors. The program is free and best for children ages 6-10. Attendees should dress accordingly and note that if weather is poor, games will be played only inside, not outside. 
    For more information and to register a child for the free program, call 747-8981
 
    Celebration of Life
    For Rick Sunde
    Friends and family of Rick Sunde are invited to a celebration of his life noon-4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Halibut Point Recreation Area. A potluck is planned.
    Those planning to attend are to RSVP to Louise Dennard at 738-1422 or 747-8438.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick’s memory to his niece Sophia Grace, a special-needs child who is in need of a bathroom remodel to include a lift for tub-bathing. A basket will be available for notes and donations. Checks can be made out to Kristin Nichols.

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