October 8, 2014 Community Happenings

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    Artists Sought
    For Wellness
    Silent Auction   
    The Greater Sitka Arts Council and the Sitka Health Summit invite artists of all disciplines to create a donation piece inspired by the concepts of personal and community wellness.
    The opportunity will launch with  work placed in a local business for one week for viewing, and will culminate with a silent auction with artists setting the minimum bid. Funds raised will benefit the arts council, health summit, and the artists.
    The auction will be part of the Arti-Gras celebration in March. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 1. For more information, contact Sarah Lawrie at 738-5234 or Melissa Marconi Wentzel at 738-0462.

    Health Summit
    Supporters March
    The Sitka Health Summit invites all supporters to march in the Alaska Day parade.
    ‘‘This is a great opportunity for this year’s winning initiatives, previous initiatives, planning day participants and general supporters to come on out and celebrate community wellness,’’ health summit organizers said.
    All are invited to make signs and march behind the Sitka Health Summit banner. Lineup is 12:30 p.m. along Lake Street. For more information, call Melissa at 738-0462.

    Library Board
    Meets Tonight
    The Kettleson Memorial Library Board will meet 7 p.m. tonight at Stratton Library on the SJ campus. The public is invited.

    Pedestrian Bridge
    Meetings Slated
    Sitka National Historical Park will hold an open house and public meeting to introduce alternatives for the Indian River Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project Oct. 21.
    The project team will show designs, share the results of a value analysis, and solicit public comment. Public input on the presented designs will have substantial influence on which design will become the preferred alternative in the Environmental Assessment under National Environmental Policy Act analysis.
    The open house will be held at the Sitka National Historical Park visitors center 3:30-5 p.m. The public meeting is set 6-8 p.m. at Centennial Hall.
    Representatives from the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration will display design drawings, give brief presentations, and share the project budget and timeline. The project team will also answer questions and discuss the designs with members of the community. Three-dimensional virtual models of the designs will be available for viewing at both gatherings and will be posted to the web after the meeting.
    Individuals wanting to send written comments may e-mail them to Sitka NHP Chief of Resources Brinnen Carter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail them to 103 Monastery St.





    Russian Dancers
    To Hold Auditions
    The New Archangel Dancers, a Russian folk dance group, is holding annual auditions for women ages 21-47, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 20 and 27 at 208 Smith Street.
    ‘‘If you enjoy a good workout, contributing to your community, and making new friends, consider joining the New Archangel Dancers,’’ the dancers said.
    Call 752-3102 for more information.

    Signs Available
    Campaign yard signs for Sean Parnell for governor are available and may be picked up at 415 DeArmond Street. For delivery, or for more information, call Sheila at 738-3098.

    Women’s Book
    Group to Meet
    The Women’s Book Group will discuss ‘‘My Beloved World,’’ by Sonia Sotomayor, at the Pioneers Home Chapel 7 p.m. Oct. 14.
    All women are invited. Those with questions may call Dorothy at 747-3412.

    Barn Dance Set
    On Alaska Day
    The Alaska Day barn dance will be 4-6 p.m. Oct. 18 at Centennial Hall. Alaska Day costumes are welcome, but not required.
    All are invited to participate in mixers, circles and contra dances, or simply listen to the live music of Sitka’s Fishing for Cats band. Beginners and seasoned dancers of all ages are welcome.
    Dances are taught and called. No partner is needed and no dancing experience is necessary. The first hour of the dance will be geared to beginners and young dancers.
    Donations at the door will benefit the Alaska Day Festival. For more information call 747-3412.

    Park Board Meets
    The Sitka State Park advisory board will meet 7:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at Centennial Hall. The public is invited.

TAP Class Set
A Training for Alcohol Professions class will be held 9 a.m. Oct. 11 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 TAM card less than 6 months may simply take the test. Cost is $45 and individuals must arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Call Helen at 738-6738 for more information.

    Audiologist
    To Speak at
    BHV Series
    Brave Heart Volunteers invites volunteers, caregivers, health providers and community members to the fourth session of a six-part series exploring how dementia impacts the senses noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House. A light lunch will be provided.
    Dr. Somer Dunn, SEARHC audiologist, will discuss loss of verbal comprehension, using body language and gestures to communicate, the therapeutic value of music and singing, and hearing aids and devices.
    “People with dementia are hard of comprehending, not hard of hearing,’’ said dementia speaker Teepa Snow. ‘‘So talking louder makes you sound angry, or it makes you sound like you are trying to be bossy. Here’s an example of what speech sounds like to a person with dementia: “Early in the … people are missing … out of four …. How long would … take before you … lost?
    “This is a failure of memory. In fact, dementia is brain failure, not memory failure,’’ Snow said. ‘‘And it affects all five senses. We rely on our senses to process external information from the world around us. But with dementia, each of the senses is reduced. And, just as with congestive heart failure, or kidney failure, this brain failure is a matter of degree. It’s not an all or nothing thing.”
    For more information call Brave Heart Volunteers, 747-4600.

    Coast Guard
    Open House Set
    U.S. Coast Guard Sitka will host an open house 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Air Station Sitka’s hangar.
    As part of the Alaska Day Festival, the event honors Alaska’s extensive maritime heritage and will also focus on raising boating, public and recreational safety awareness.
    There will be presentations by Air Station Sitka, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Sitka police and fire departments.
    The open house is an opportunity to meet Sitka’s local first responders while seeing equipment up close. BBQ lunch and bake sale items will be available for purchase. For more information on the event, contact LT Jason Condon, 966-5560.

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