December 23, 2014 Community Happenings

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Fish and Game

Advisory Meets

Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Sitka Sound Science Center.

Agenda items include election for a charter seat, and Board of Fish salmon proposals.

For more information call John 738-6212.

Live Radio Theater

Set On Christmas

Raven Radio will broadcast a Sitka Community Theater Live Radio Theater performance 8 p.m. on Christmas Day.

The theater group staged a live show Dec. 6 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, featuring four short works by John Longenbaugh and two classic radio theater plays. The production was recorded for rebroadcast on KCAW.

KCAW-FM is broadcast at 104.7 and 90.1 in Sitka. Those with questions may call 738-0602.

Harp Sing Set

The fourth Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing is 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 28 in the Pioneers Home Chapel. For more information call 738-2089.

Hames Facility

Free on Christmas

The Hames Center facility will be free to the public 1-5 p.m. Christmas Day.

Jingle spin with Linda Speerstra is set for 1 p.m. and an intensive 20-minute workout ‘‘quick fit’’ with Bridger Williams will be at 2 p.m.

Call 747-5080 and visit the web at  www.hamescenter.org for more information.

Free Cab Rides

Hank Moore, owner of Hank’s Cabs, will offer free cab rides, anywhere in town, on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. The phone number is 738-8888.

Candlelight Services

At Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church of Sitka will host Christmas Eve candlelight services with Holy Communion at both 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. at 303 Kimsham Street. Call 747-8775 for more information.

A Cappella Rock

Band to Perform

The a cappella rock band House Jacks will perform 7 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Performing Arts Center.

The group has toured across the nation and around the globe, performing on Monday Night Football and lending their talents to the hit TV show ‘‘The Sing-Off’’ and the movie ‘‘Pitch Perfect.’’

Tickets are available by calling the Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085 at $20 for general admission, and $15 for students and seniors.

SANTA LETTERS::

Dear Santa: I want a remote control race car, a Ninja Turtle Wii game, Ninja Turtle guys, and a Diego car that makes sounds. I love you, Santa. Do you have real elves? I also want a camouflage bow & arrow, please. Love, Aiden Karsunky, 5 years old

Dear Santa: My name is Dane Evans. I am 7-1/2 years old. May I please have a Navy submrine, a toy commershull fishing boat, an Army truck and some books about fishing? Thank you Santa. Love Dane. PS. I have been verry nice to my little sister. I also wash the dishes and take out the garbage.

Public Transit

Meeting on Tap

Those who have ideas on how to improve public transit and paratransit in Sitka are invited to the Center for Community for a discussion about fulfilling unmet human services transportation needs for the Ride during a public meeting 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Centennial Hall.

The Ride is in the process of updating the five-year Sitka Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordinated Plan, and the public meeting will help gather information to improve service.

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 in Sitka includes both the fixed-route blue buses that run on schedules (the Ride), and the white Care-A-Van paratransit buses for seniors and persons needing an assisted ride.

The group will address gaps in available transportation services, especially in a time of tighter budgets, the organizers of the meeting said. Possible topics include how to improve human services transportation for youths, older adults, people needing assistance, and everyone in the Sitka community. 

‘‘We also will discuss services for people who need the Ride or Care-A-Van for work and school commutes, shopping, doctor and social service appointments, social and cultural events, and just getting around town,’’ the Ride said. 

The group will seek input from anybody living and/or traveling in Sitka. Representatives from human service, governmental, or nonprofit organizations that provide human services transportation for their clients, such as SAIL, SAFV, SEARHC, Sitka Community Hospital, Youth Advocates of Sitka, the Sitka Pioneer Home, etc.)

In addition, people can go online through Monday, Jan. 5, to complete a customer survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TheRIDE.

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. To learn more about the public meeting or to arrange any special accessibility accommodations, contact Charles Bingham, Center for Community transit project assistant, at 966-4221 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

F&G: Don’t Feed

Waterfowl, Swans

Throughout the winter Fish and Game gets reports swans and other waterfowl are being fed at Swan Lake and Starrigavan.

Fish and Game’s general recommendation is not to feed wildlife; and in some cases it is illegal. 

While feeding swans and other waterfowl isn’t illegal under state law, it increases their dependence upon humans for survival, F&G said. Often the food fed to them is unsuitable for their nutritional needs and can cause health issues.

If people choose to feed swans and waterfowl, it is best to stick as close to their natural diet as possible. In winter when aquatic plants and plant vegetation are scarce, nutritional supplements include dark lettuces, spinach, shredded/chopped carrots, celery, alfalfa sprouts, grain, wheat, potatoes and carrots, whole oats, brown rice, lentils, split peas, and cracked corn. Local stores carry cracked corn and a cracked corn/wheat variety.

Food should be cut into manageable sizes for swallowing. If possible, toss food into the water to assist with swallowing. Otherwise, drop the food and move out of the immediate area to give swans and other waterfowl ample room to approach and eat without stress. Do not feed waterfowl foods that are sugary, starchy, or high in fat. Foods to avoid are: processed food, junk food, fast food, bread, chips, cookies, cereal, etc. These are not safe for birds and may lead to serious health problems.

It is illegal to harass swans and other waterfowl or allow pets or children to do so. Pets should be kept out of the immediate area. Photo opportunities are best accomplished with a telephoto lens which allows humans and pets to not negatively affect their behavior.

More information about feeding swans and birds can be found online at http://beautyofbirds.com/trumpeterswans.html#diet.

CFC Closure

The Center for Community office will be closed from 3 p.m. Dec. 24 through Dec. 28, re-opening at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29.

Native Business

Class Set Jan. 13

The Native Procurement Technical Assistance Center will hold free business workshops 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.

‘‘Growing Your Business – Is the Government Your Next Customer?’’ will run at 9 a.m. followed by ‘‘Marketing to Agencies and Prime Contractors’’ at 1 p.m.

Native PTAC is a community resource whose intent is to help new and established individual, tribal, ANC and NHO owned Native enterprises become more successful in contracting with federal, state, local and tribal government contracts. Services are free and open to the public.

Those with questions can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 206-816-6596.

Candlelight Service

On Christmas Eve

The congregation of Grace Harbor invites the community to a candlelight Christmas Eve service 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The service will include vocal and instrumental music, dramatic interpretation, and singing of traditional Christmas hymns. Pastor Paul McArthur will present the message from Micah 5:2-5 titled, ‘‘From Small Town to Savior of the World.’’

The church is locate dat 1904 Halibut point Road. Call 747-5706 for more information.

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