October 31, 2014 Community Happenings

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Created on Friday, 31 October 2014 09:53

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Sale Set at
    White E Shop
    The White Elephant Shop will have a $1-per-green-grocery-bag sale noon-3 p.m. Saturday in the main store and children’s shop.
    The customer takes the items off the hanger, puts it in the bag and when it is full pays $1 to the cashier. Items too large for the grocery bag will be $1. The sale excludes the boutique and bags of rags.  

    White E Closure
    The White Elephant Shop will be closed on Monday, Nov. 3, to prepare the store for the toy sale that will start Thursday, Nov. 6.
    Both stores will be cleared of usual merchandise to make room for the toys. No donations are being accepted as the shop prepares for its toy and Christmas sales.
 
    SAFV Board Meets
    The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet 5:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at the shelter. The meeting is open to the public. For directions and more information, call 747-3370.

    Sale, Raffle Listed
    To Benefit Sitkan
    A fundraiser garage sale and 50/50 raffle are planned 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at 312 Charteris Street.
    Funds raised will benefit medical expenses for an ailing Sitkan. Clothes, dressers, toys, rice cooker and other items will be for sale. The raffle will be at noon.

    School Board Meets
    Sitka School Board will meet 6 p.m. Nov. 4 in the school library. The public is invited to attend.

    Young Performers
    To Present Plan
    The Sitka Fine Arts Camp Young Performers Theater production of ‘‘East of the Sun and West of the Moon!’’ will be 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 at the Odess Theater in Allen Hall on the SJ Campus.
    The whimsical play adapts a Norwegian folk tale full of magic, trolls, and cursed bears for the stage. It was written by Tina Howe and is suitable for all ages.
    Tickets can be purchased at Old Harbor books for $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors, and free for children under 5.



Sitka National Historical Park Seeks High School Student Volunteers
     Tech-savvy high school students wanting to gain experience in a professional environment can volunteer at Sitka National Historical Park.
    Sitka National Historical Park is seeking junior or senior level high school student volunteers to assist with a new project in the park’s museum program. Selected volunteers will work in the cultural resources office, and will learn basic navigation of the Department of the Interior’s museum cataloging database, Integrated Collections Management System.
    Volunteers will assist with a project to integrate digital photographs of museum collection objects into the cataloging database for easy reference. No previous experience is required, but general ability to navigate on a PC is necessary.
    The ideal candidates will be available for at least two hours one or more days a week. Selected applicants will receive introductory training in National Park Service history, mission, and resources management.
    A background investigation is required. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian cosign the volunteer services agreement.
    Interested applicants should contact Museum Curator Kelsey Lutz at 747-0141 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Current volunteer opportunities are also searchable online at www.volunteer.gov (search: Sitka).

Inspirational Talk and Book Signing for Diabetes Awareness Month
    An inspirational presentation and book signing by author Rick Mystrom is planned 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Centennial Hall in recognition of November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
    As a Type 1 diabetic, Mystrom will tell the story of what he has learned on his 50-year journey with diabetes.
    Mystrom has written two books: ‘‘My Wonderful Life with Diabetes’’ and ‘‘What Should I Eat?’’ and will be sharing information from both.
    Refreshments will be provided. The event is sponsored by Sitka Community Hospital, SEARHC and Ketchikan Diabetes Support Group. For questions, call Darcie Ziel, diabetic educator at Sitka Community Hospital 747-0388.

    Salvation Army
    Offers Assistance
    The Salvation Army Sitka  has listed Thanksgiving assistance signup dates.
    Hours and dates are 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 3, 4, 6, 7, 10 and 11; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 1.
    Sign up for holiday food assistance at the Salvation Army social service office, 405 Sawmill Creek Road. For more information call 747-3358.


    Trails Closed in
    Starrigavan Area
    Part of the Starrigavan off-highway vehicle trail system has closed to all forms of traffic or modes of transportation, excluding foot traffic, the Sitka Ranger District said.
    The closure is for public safety and to prevent additional damage of trails and other resources impacted by a September 2014 landslide, the district said.
    The slide area was approximately 75-100 acres. About 1,500 feet of trail was eroded or buried.
    The slide affected North Fork Starrigavan Creek fish habitat, coho rearing ponds, two fish passage culverts, one log stringer bridge, and blocked access to about 0.75 miles of trail. For more information, contact the USFS Sitka Ranger District Office at 747-6671.

    Card of Thanks
    On behalf of Jakob Hemnes I thank everyone who has prayed, hugged us, given flowers, flood or monies.
    I’m grateful for all the love shown from my church (Nazarene) and the Swan Lake Senior Center.
    Thank you to Dr. Robert Hunter, who gave very good care and concern to Jake. The nurses and office works were a great source of care also.
    I’m very proud of our local community hospital. Everyone is so loving and thoughtful. May God bless each and every one.
Alberta, Joyce and
all the Hemnes family

    Pioneers Home
    Auxiliary Meets
    The Sitka Pioneers Home Auxiliary will hold its annual meeting following lunch on Friday, Nov. 7.
    Members are invited to dine with the residents at 11:30 a.m.
    The Auxiliary mission is to assist in furthering the wellbeing of the residents of the home. New members are welcome.

    Donations Sought
    For Church Benefit
    The United Methodist Church of Sitka will hold a fundraiser to support missions 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at 303 Kimsham Street.
    Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the church from Oct. 27 to 31. It is requested that electronics and clothing not be donated.

     Dog Obedience
Offered at UAS
The next dog obedience workshop is scheduled 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 4-Dec. 9 UAS-Sitka Campus.
For young dogs over 6 months, Susan Royce and Karen Kluting will teach basic good manners and obedience commands plus a few games and tricks for alleviating boredom.
    Cost is $100. Call 747-7700 for more details or register online at https://aceweb.uas.alaska.edu

Calligraphy Class
Rescheduled
UAS-Sitka Campus will be holding an Introduction to Calligraphy workshop on Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 3-Dec. 1. Useful for a variety of personal and business projects, Norman Campbell will be teaching design and execution of lettering with broad tip instruments. Cost is $50. Call 747-7700 for more details or register online at https://aceweb.uas.alaska.edu.

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