August 21, 2014 Community Happenings

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Created on Thursday, 21 August 2014 12:04

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     Brave Heart Sets
    Volunteer Potluck
    Brave Heart Volunteers will gather for a potluck 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House.
    Volunteers past and present are gathering to welcome the newest members of the BHV family and savor a meal together. Individuals can take a favorite dish, connect with each other, and enjoy an evening out ‘‘with some amazing folks who are making Sitka a more loving and connected community one hour at a time,’’ BHV said.
    ‘‘We welcome anyone who has volunteered for BHV in any way, for any time, past or current,’’ a spokeswoman said. ‘‘If you are not yet a BHV volunteer but are interested in becoming one, please call us to learn more about our Volunteer Orientation and Training.’’
    To RSVP, learn more, or claim a dish, call Krisanne Rice at 747-4600, email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or stop by the Pioneer Home Manager’s House weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

    Little League
    Games Slated
    Sitka Little League players ages 13-16 are being called to play baseball this weekend.
    ‘‘The sun is out,’’ organizers said. ‘‘Let’s play baseball!’’
    Games are planned at 6 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday.
    To get an idea of how many players will be participating, they are being asked to sign up by text or phone call to 738-6603, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
    Players must be registered with Sitka Little League for the 2014 season in order to play.

    Reduced Hours
    The Sitka DMV office will have reduced office hours from Friday, Aug. 22, through Thursday, Aug. 28, due to staff leave.
    The office will be open to the public from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
    For further information or assistance  contact Gina at 269-5564 or Janice at 269-5185 or log onto www.alaska.gov/dmv.

    Raven Radio
    Panel to Meet
    The Raven Radio Community Advisory Board meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Cable House.
    The agenda will include continued conversations about community outreach, as well as current programming changes.
    The public is welcome to attend. Contact Program Director Rebecca LaGuire with any questions.

    Retirement Party
    For Luchinettis Set
    Friends of Dave and Gloria Luchinetti are invited to celebrate their retirement 6-10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, at the Coast Guard Gazebo.
    Attendees should take a food item or beverage to share, along with good wishes for new adventures, organizers said. Contact 752-1313 with any questions.


    Story-Telling
    Event Sept. 20
    An upcoming story-telling event sponsored by the Greater Sitka Arts Council will ask the question ‘‘Have you ever made a poor choice that turned out good?’’
    Five stories about bad choices will be shared 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Yaw Chapel, on SJ Campus.
    Those who wish to participate can contact Sarah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 738-5234, or Ellen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

    SAFV Board Meets
    The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the shelter. The meeting is open to the public. For directions and more information,  call 747-3370.

    Keet School
    Dates Given
    Keet Gooshi Heen will offer an open house for all students and parents 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 26. Parents and students may proceed to the child’s classroom and meet the teacher.
    School pictures for KGH will be taken Sept. 19 in the morning. Teachers will hand out picture packets for students to take home.
    Community photos will be 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18 at KGH.
    New student registration packets and information are available 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays at the office.
    Those with questions may call 747-8395.

    Ocean Wave
    Quilters Meet
    Ocean Wave Quilt Guild will hold its first meeting of the year Sept. 2 at Grace Harbor Church.
    Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with a business meeting, show-and-tell, and refreshments.
    Yearly dues of $25 may be paid at the meeting. The guild meets the first Tuesday of the month, September to May, and is open to all interested quilters.
    Call Jan Lovett, president, at 747-3653 for more information.


SSD Child Find
Program on Tap
    The first Child Find preschool screening of the school year is slated Sept. 5 at the Rasmuson Building on the SJ Campus. An appointment is required.
    Child Find screenings are a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that requires districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, ages birth to 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services.
    Sitka School District conducts specific activities for students ages 3 to 21 with suspected disabilities who reside within the district’s boundaries.
    Parents may have concerns about their child’s development in the areas of hearing, vision, speech/language skills, motor skills, thinking skills, emotional or social skills.
    A screening is a series of short tests and professional observations in various developmental areas. It is free of charge. Children who are unable to pass one or more areas of the screening may have a developmental delay in those areas. The screening, however, is not enough to determine that a child is delayed; it is only designed to indicate whether further investigation into a child’s developmental progress is necessary, the school district said.
    An appointment is required for a screening. For general questions regarding early childhood special education, call Mandy Evans, special education director, at 966-1253.
    If a child is in school and believed to have a disability that may impair his or her educational performance, contact the principal at the child’s school, or the special education department at 966-1253.

Reduced-Price
Lunches Noted
    Applications for free/reduced price meals for students attending the Sitka School District this fall are available at all school offices and the district office.
    Parents are being encouraged to apply early to ensure all paperwork is completed prior to the first day of school.
    For example, a family of four making less than $55,167 a year is eligible for reduced-price meals. That same family making $38,766 yearly or less can receive free meals. All income eligibility guidelines are available at school offices.

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