December 2, 2014 Community Happenings
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Monthly Grind
Set for Dec. 13
The Sitka Monthly Grind announces the Blues and Jazz Grind 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Sheet’ ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Old Harbor Books at $5 for adults, $1 for children under 12, or free with a plate of homemade dessert. The price of the ticket will be reimbursed at the door for those taking a plate of homemade desserts.
The philosophy of the Monthly Grind is affordable, non-political and family entertainment. Organizers encourage attendees to take a cup to help reduce the trash. For more information call Julie or Ted at 747-5482
Drawing Set for
Ride with Santa
Those wanting to ride on the fire truck with Santa Claus during the annual Landlubbers Christmas Parade are invited to sign up for a chance to win at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Totem Square.
A child’s name will be drawn at 5:15 p.m. An adult must accompany the winner, and organizers said it may be possible for a couple of extra children to ride as well.
The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Santa will be delivered to Kettleson Memorial Library on the SJ Campus where he will hand out treats to children.
For more information, call Linda at 747 6985.
Book Group Meets
The Women’s Book Group will discuss ‘‘A Wedding in Haiti’’ by Julia Alvarez 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Pioneers Home chapel.
All women are invited. Call Dorothy at 747-3412 with questions.
St. Michael’s
Christmas Tree
Lighting Dec. 5
The third annual lighting of the Christmas tree in front of St. Michael’s Church will be 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
All are invited to sing Christmas carols, led by the Sitka Lutheran Church, at 5:30 p.m. The blessing of the tree by Father Michael will follow.
The Revitalize Sitka group expressed appreciation to Spenard Builders Supply for donating the tree.
Ride Seeks Input
To Improve Transit
The public is being asked to help the Ride provide better public transit and paratransit services in Sitka by completing a short survey.
‘‘We are in the process of updating the five-year Sitka Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, and our survey will help us learn where we need to improve service,’’ the Ride operators said.
Public transit in Sitka is known as the Ride, and the service is managed by Center For Community in partnership with Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Southeast Social Services. Public transit includes both the fixed-route blue buses that run on schedules, and the white Care-A-Van paratransit buses for seniors and persons needing an assisted Ride.
Complete the online survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TheRide, or find copies of the survey on the buses, at the Center For Community office, Sitka Tribe of Alaska main office (upstairs), or Swan Lake Senior Center.
Signing the survey is optional, but those Sitka residents who do will be entered into a random drawing for a couple of Sea Mart gift cards.
For more information about the Ride, go to http://www.cfc.org/our-services-2/the-Ride or like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SitkaRide.
Teen Evening
At Kettleson
Kettleson Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will celebrate at an end-of-the-year meeting 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
Teens can use the Teen Lab equipment after the meeting. Snacks and pizza will be provided.
Those age 13 and older are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board. For more information call the library at 747-8708.
Author to Visit
Kettleson Library
Debbie Miller, Alaskan author named one of Bank Street College’s Children’s Books of the Year, will discuss her scientific research leading to her recently published work ‘‘A King Salmon Journey’’ 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Kettleson Memorial Library.
Miller was given the IRA-CBC Teachers’ Choice Award, and earned starred reviews in “School Library Journal.”
Two thousand miles is a staggering distance for any kind of journey and that is what faces Chinook, a female king salmon, as she takes a dramatic trip to safely deliver her eggs. From the Bering Sea, up the Yukon River, and on to the Nisutlin River, ‘‘A King Salmon Journey’’ takes young and adult readers on an engaging ride through the waters of Alaska and Canada, bringing to life the biology – and mystery – of one of the world’s most popular fish.
The family program, and everyone who loves salmon, is welcome. For more information call the library at 747 8708.
Holiday Cards
Craft Party Set
Kettleson Memorial Library and the Girl Scouts will have a Holiday Cards Craft Party 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The program is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grades.
Preschoolers are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult.
Kettleson to Host
Reading Wonderland
Kettleson Memorial Library will host the annual Reading Wonderland 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 13. The public is invited to get free nearly new books for children and young adults to give away during the holiday season.
For more information call the library at 747 8708
Read Down Fines
At Kettleson Library
Children and young adults may read down their overdue fines at Kettleson Memorial Library by reading to themselves or to another child in lieu of paying the fine owed every day of the week.
Those interested in reading will get $1 taken off of their fines for every 15 minutes that they read. All reading activities must take place at the library and any print media will be accepted, including children’s books, magazines, or even newspapers.
For more information, call the library at 747-8708.
Legal Hotline
Open to Alaskans
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is adding a second day of the week to its Landlord/Tenant Legal Helpline, providing free assistance to both tenants and landlords with legal questions and situations.
The helpline will be open 6-8 p.m. on both Tuesdays and Thursdays starting this week.
The toll-free number to call is 855-743-1001. Volunteer attorneys take incoming calls and will answer general questions from callers about their particular housing situations.
“ALSC is continuing to experience an increasing amount of ALSC applicants with landlord/tenant legal matters and questions,” said Nikole Nelson, executive director. “We currently do not have the ability to serve all of the Alaskans who need legal help on landlord/tenant issues. Many people simply have a question about their particular situation and/or what their options are. The Landlord/Tenant Helpline is an efficient way for ALSC to provide quality information to those seeking it.”
ALSC has provided high quality free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income Alaskans since 1967.