November 12, 2014 Community Happenings

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Volunteers Sought

On SJ Campus

The Sitka Fine Arts Camp will host a volunteer day on the SJ Campus 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, meeting at Whitmore Hall.

A hot lunch will be provided at noon. All are invited to join at any time. Call the Sitka Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085 for more information.

Cultural Workshops

Proposals Sought

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is seeking proposals for cultural workshops in partnership with the Sitka National Historical Park.

Traditional cultural activities, such as storytelling, song, dance, language, art and other forms of traditional winter activities are the focus of Táakw niyís program.

Girls Softball

Clinic on Tap

Softball players, ages 8-18, are invited to a softball clinic Nov. 20-21 at Moller Field or Sitka High gym, depending on weather.

The clinic is intended for girls interested in improving their softball skills. It will be instructed by Seattle University softball coaches Brandi Gordon and Victoria Hayward.

Clinic times are: 8- to 11-year-olds,  3-6 p.m.; and 12- to 18-year-olds, 6-9 p.m. High school and Little League members are invited. The cost is $40 each or $80 max per family. Registration is required. Participants who are not in high school, or were not registered for the 2014 SLL season, will need to sign a waiver for insurance purposes.

For registration, or information, contact: Bec Austin at 738-0195, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

‘Dementia Impacts’

Topic of Session

Brave Heart Volunteers invites volunteers, caregivers, health providers and community members to the last session of the six-part series exploring how dementia impacts our senses noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Pioneers Home Manager’s House. A light lunch will be provided. A $5 donation will be accepted.

Dr. Kevin Settles, clinical psychologist with Neurobehavioral Consultants, will talk about mindfulness meditation and how learning to focus on the present moment can help the emotional well-being of people with early stage dementia due to Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. 

“Meditation is a journey to a destination of no end point,” Settles said.

“One of the major difficulties that individuals with dementia and their family members encounter is that there is a need for new ways of communicating due to the memory loss and other changes in thinking and abilities,” said Ken Paller, professor of psychology at Northwestern University and fellow of the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “The practice of mindfulness places people in the present and focuses on positive features of an interaction, taking advantage of people’s abilities rather than focusing on their difficulties.”

For more information call Brave Heart Volunteers, 747-4600.

Island Institute

Writers to Read

The Island Institute’s two current writers in residence will present readings of their work 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in the Del Shirley room on the second floor of Allen Hall on the SJ Campus.

Four local actors will read the world premiere of Dipika Guha’s new play ‘‘The Mechanics of Love,’’ a rapidly moving, madcap new comedy that explores how people love, who they choose, and the cost of making sense of it all.

Bernice Chauly, the newest resident, will also read from her memoir, ‘‘Growing Up With Ghosts.’’

Admission is by donation. Go to www.islandinstitutealaska.org or call 747-3794 for more information.

3 to 5 Preschool

Takes Registrations 

The 3 to 5 Preschool is accepting applications for enrollment in its morning class, 8:30-11:30 a.m., and afternoon, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and can offer limited 50 percent and 100 percent scholarships.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 747 6898 for information.

Fiber Friends

Meets Nov. 22

Fiber Friends, a gathering of weavers, spinners and dyers, will meet noon Saturday, Nov. 22, in the atrium at UAS-Sitka Campus.

All are welcome. For more information phone Alice at 747-3931 or 738-6011.

Discovery Days

Set for Saturday

Discovery Days will explore ‘‘Kitchen Chemistry’’ 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Sitka Sound Science Center.

Experiments with basic kitchen supplies that show off how important chemistry is to everyday lives are planned.

SSSC annual pass memberships can be purchased at the door. Family memberships start at $90; individuals start at $30 for the year. For more information contact Ashley at 747-8878 extension 3 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Better Breathers

Club to Meet

The Better Breathers Club will meet at the Swan Lake Senior Center 1-2 p.m. Friday.

November is National COPD Month and Patrick Williams will provide information on the topic from the American Lung Association.

The Better Breathers Club is a support group for people with chronic lung disease – especially COPD, but also asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis an lung cancer – and their family and friends.

STA Releases

Council Election

Unofficial Results

Unofficial results show the current chairman, three incumbent Tribal Council members, and one new member have won the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council election, held Tuesday.

Returning chairman Mike Baines received 104 votes to Clifford Edenshaw’s 61. In the race for the four open council seats, Mike Miller, Rachel Moreno and Wilbur Brown were returned to office with 125, 125 and 110 votes, respectively. Also elected was Robert Sam, with 109 votes. Just three votes behind at 106 was incumbant Lillian Feldpausch.

The Tribal Council will certify the election results at its regular meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi.

The elected officials will be sworn in and begin their two-year terms at the Council’s noon Dec. 3 meeting.

TAP Class Set

A Training for Alcohol Professions class will be held 9 a.m. Nov. 15 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 an expired TAM card less than 6 months expired 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.

Sac Roe Fishery

Immersion Suit

Exemption Revised

The Coast Guard’s 17th District commander has issued a revised exemption for small vessels participating in the Sitka Sound sac-roe herring fishery.

The exemption now includes vessels performing ‘‘fish sampling’’ activities in addition to those performing ‘‘corkline skiff’’ duties.

These vessels can choose to wear a CG-approved type V ‘‘anti-exposure coverall’’ instead of carrying an immersion suit. Vessels must be of open construction and less than 26 feet long.

Other restrictions apply and a copy of the exemption letter must be carried aboard the vessel. A copy of the letter can be picked up at the Coast Guard MSD office at 1480 Seward Ave. Copies have also been distributed ot local fish processors, marine supply stores and fishing associations.

Anyone with questions can contact Steve Ramp at 966-5620.

Baranof Island

Housing to Meet

Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at 245 Katlian Street. The public is welcome to attend.

White E Shop

Seeks Non-Profits

The Sitka White Elephant Shop is again asking other non-profit organizations to apply for our annual funding.

Non-profit grant application form that must be used in order to qualify is  available on the Sitka White Elephant Shop facebook page, it can be picked up at the White E during store hours 6-8 p.m. Monday, and noon-3 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, or by calling Jan at 747-3618.

All grant applications must be received by Nov. 30. Funds will be distributed following the annual meeting in February 2015.

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