February 25, 2016 Community Happenings
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‘Spring in Alaska’
Film to Show
Spring is almost here, and to observe the upcoming changing of the season ‘‘Spring in Alaska’’ will be the featured film 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, during February’s Winter Film Series at Sitka National Historical Park’s visitor center.
The hourlong film highlights the rich transformation that occurs throughout Alaska in the spring. The film shows the Pacific herring spawning, bear cubs emerging from their den, the return of the humpback whales, the amazing journey of migratory birds and more.
The Winter Film Series, held monthly at the visitor center, is jointly presented by Sitka National Historical Park, Sitka Conservation Society and the Sitka Sound Science Center. Free popcorn will be provided at each screening.
For more information contact Ryan Carpenter, 747-0121, or email at ryan_p_carpenter@nps.gov.
Sitka Veterans
Group to Meet
Sitka Veterans Association will meet 7 p.m. March 2 at the SEARHC Community Health Building first floor conference room.
The group will continue work on Sitka Veterans Memorial Park.
Kaagwaantaan Meet
Sitka Kaagwaantaan will meet 1 p.m. Sunday for memorial planning and song practice in room 114 at Blatchley Middle School.
Call Roby at 738-4004 for more information.
Sacred Harp Sing
Slated Feb. 29
The 4th Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp singing is set 3:30-5 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Pioneers Home Chapel. Beginners and listeners are encouraged to attend. Call 738-2089 with questions.
Gunalchéesh Háw’aa
Thanks to the generosity and expertise of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska broadband department, Tidal Network; Christopher Cropley, director of Tidal Network; and Luke Johnson, Tidal Network technician, SitkaSentinel.com is again being updated. Tidal Network has been working tirelessly to install Starlink satellite equipment for critical institutions, including the Sentinel, following the scheduled maintenance of GCI’s fiberoptic cable starting March, 13th. CCTHITA’s public-spirited response to the outage is inspiring.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2005
Photo caption: Sitka High School’s Zach Carlson and Barrow’s Jake Voss get a grip on a loose ball, while Sitka’s Jayson Asnin tries to get in on the play. The Wolves beat Barrow 81-77 in triple overtime, Saturday at SHS.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1975
A catered dinner will be held after “Trial by Jury,” the concert presented by the Sitka Concert Association as a benefit for the Boy Scouts of America. Tickets are $5 each and reservations must be made by Monday.
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