September 30, 2014 Community Happenings

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Photo Contest
    Winners Given
    Winners have been announced in the Sitka National Historical Park’s National Public Lands Day amateur photography contest.
    The judges evaluated 38 photographs in five separate categories submitted from 14 amateur photographers, based on originality, artistic composition, technical quality, and whether the photographs showcased park resources.
    The winners are:
    Thierry Borcy for “Raven,” first-place winner of the Native Heritage category;
    Julie Crites for “Brown Bear,” first-place winner of the Sitka NHP Wildlife category;
    Karen Johnson for “Stormy Day,” first-place winner of the Sitka NHP Scenery category;
    Harriet McClain for “A Mushroom for Mr. Merrill,” first-place winner of the E.W. Merrill category;
    Sophia Higgs for “Otter Ahoy,” first-place winner of the Small Perspectives category;
    Julie Crites for “Eagle,” received 80 likes to receive the People’s Choice award.
    The park expressed appreciation to those who who participated in this year’s contest. Select submissions will remain on display in the photo exhibit ‘‘Sitka National Historical Park: Then and Now’’ at the park visitor center until Oct. 18. All photos will also remain on the Facebook page at facebook.com/sitkanationalhistoricalpark.
    While photos will not be mailed back, photographers can pick them up from the Sitka NHP visitor center daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 13.
 
    Sale to Benefit
    UAS Students
    The Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will hold a student benefit rummage sale at the UAS Sitka Campus 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
    Proceeds will directly benefit UAS Sitka students who need assistance with scholarships, grants and small gifts, such as books and travel stipends.
    “We hope the community turns out for this sale of all kinds of household goods, professional clothing and furniture,’’ said Gayle Hammons, president of the Tau Chapter. ‘‘It will be fun … meeting friends, shopping and helping other people!”
    Hammons said that DKG is the only professional organization in the world dedicated exclusively to women educators. Its mission is to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. It was founded in 1926 and today has more than 100,000 members in 19 countries. The organization has a seat at the United Nations, and actively sponsors Schools for Africa – a program for teachers, boys and girls across that continent.
    Individuals with questions about the rummage sale or DKG may contact Cheryl at UAS, 747-7781 or e-mail Gayle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
    Booths Offered
    For Alaska Day
    Crescent Harbor shelter will allow space from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 19, for Alaska Day food and other sales by service clubs and non-profit organizations.
    Alaska Day Festival planners obtained the special authorization from the City and Borough of Sitka to provide fund-raising opportunities for local service groups while giving visitors as well as residents a popular quick snack.
    Groups planning to offer food should immediately contact health officer Greg Johnstone at Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, 747-8614, to secure a valid temporary food service permit. The ADEC permit fee is $35 minimum unless the organization has IRS exempt ruling. For operation on two or three days, the fee becomes $65. Fees double if a permit is requested less than seven days in advance of use.
  During Oct. 17-19, groups may operate on any days of their choice on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations are made for space. The benefit organization name must be displayed. Groups must provide their own tables, advertising and cleanup.
    Only limited electrical service is available. By city fire code, open-flame cooking devices (charcoal grills and propane burners) are now restricted to paved concrete or asphalt surfaces located a minimum of ten feet from the shelter’s wooden deck.
    Further information is available from Elaine Strelow at 747-3469.

    Alaska to Join In
    4-H Celebration
    Alaska 4-H will celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 5–11 with activities, including a national science experiment.
    Oct. 8 is 4-H National Youth Science Day, and Alaska youths and 4-H members in Sitka, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer, Soldotna, Kodiak and on all Army and Air Force installations may participate in the “Rockets to the Rescue” experiment.
    For more information about National 4-H Week or National Youth Science Day, contact local 4-H offices or Deb Jones, the state 4-H program leader, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 877-520-5211.


    SEARHC Sets
    Behavioral
    Risk Study
    Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is sponsoring its Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a biannual telephone survey that will be conducted over a two month period this year, October-November.
    At least 600 households in Southeast Alaska will be invited to participate in a 15-minute, confidential, telephone survey that focuses on gathering health-related information.
    Health care indicators of interest include health care access, quality of life, and health practices that affect the prevalence of chronic disease.
    Data collected is analyzed over time and summarized. The results are used to guide SEARHC in program planning, determining how health services are provided, and evaluating the success of prevention initiatives. The five years of analyzed SEARHC BRFSS data from 2005-2011 show an overall positive change in many health behaviors and attitudes of Southeast Alaska residents, a news release said.
    SEARHC is asking for those who are called to participate in the BRFSS telephone survey, and to encourage family and friends to do so.
    ‘‘Completing the survey makes a difference and will help improve preventative health services at SEARHC,’’ the release said.
    Those with questions or concerns can call Nancy Eagan at 907-364-4454 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
    Story Time Set
    ‘‘That Pup!’’ by Lindsay Barrett will be one of the readings during Preschool Story Time at Kettleson Memorial Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
    Readings, rhymes, songs and crafts are included in the program. Everybody is welcome.
    Preschool story times help to promote early literacy skills, expand children’s vocabularies and broaden and enrich their experiences, stimulating brain development, the library said.
    For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

Emblem Club
Meets Oct. 2
Sitka Emblem Club 142 announces a date change of its business meeting to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
Members will plan Alaska Day and the Halloween party. All members are asked to attend. Contact President Glade Morales at 738-0630 for more information.

Black & White Event
To Fund Scholarships
Black and White Night is slated 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Island Artists Gallery to raise funds for a scholarship. The event is an evening of drawing, card-making and doodling in black and white.
Proceeds from an auction and donations will benefit the Island Artists’ scholarship fund, to assist local high school students in attending art programs such as the annual Art Fest, Sitka Fine Arts Camp or other workshops.
 Attendees are invited to wear black and white costumes to this First Friday event. Light appetizers will be served. For more information, call 747-6536.

Community Theater
Sets Auditions for
Live Radio Theater
Sitka Community Theater will hold auditions for Live Radio Theater 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday Oct. 23, at the Rasmuson Student Center on the SJ Campus.
No experience is necessary. The performance is Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
This year’s show will feature a combination of short humorous pieces by Seattle playwright John Longenbaugh, and a longer old-time radio mystery.
For the show, actors will perform the plays on stage – with scripts and live sound effects – in front of an audience. The performance will be recorded for radio broadcast at a later time. Those with questions may call Suzan at 747-3183 or Megan at 738-2290.


Russian Re-Enactors
Sought for Alaska Day
The re-enactment Russian naval unit seeks new recruits this year for Alaska Day Festival. Those interested can contact Cory Baggen or Tim Holder through Samson Tug and Barge at 747-8559.
In the parade on Alaska Day, Saturday, Oct. 18, these volunteers will march under the “imperial double-headed eagle” to Castle Hill for the Transfer Re-enactment in which the Russian flag is lowered. They may also appear as greeters at various events.
Costumes are provided including the white sailcloth shirts, dark wool pants, and black wool “bezkozirka,” the official visorless cap piped in white, that was first introduced in the Russian navy in 1811.

Kids Disability
Awareness Day
Activities Slated
Hands-on activities to teach about vision, hearing and physical disabilities is planned 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, for those in kindergarten to fifth grade.
The event, sponsored by Troop 4140, will cost $10 per child. Financial ad is available. Prizes will be awarded to participants who complete all of the challenges.
It is being held in observance of Disability Awareness Day.
For more information call or text 738-2073, or emaill This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
ALFA to Meet
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association will hold a member meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Sitka Sound Science Center classroom.
Agenda items include: proposed changes to observer program; halibut bycatch; and other issues.
 Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided.


Senior Biking
Set with SAIL
Southeast Alaska Independent Living is set to offer a morning of biking 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
Seniors 60 years of age and older of all ability levels are welcome to attend. SAIL has bikes with two and three wheels available for use. Participants should meet at the SAIL office, 514 Lake Street, Suite C. Transportation will be provided to the biking location. Cost is $10.
Contact Bridget for more information and to RSVP, 747-6859.

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