November 7, 2013 Community Happenings
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Harp Sing Set
The Second Sunday Sitka Sacred Harp Sing is set 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Sitka Pioneers Home Chapel.
Beginners and listeners are being encouraged to attend. For more information call 738-2089.
Meth-Free Sitka
Meeting on Tap
Together for a Meth-Free Sitka will host a community meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 12 at Centennial Hall.
Presentations include: progress of the working groups; and the effects of meth, signs and symptoms of use and potential course of action for treatment by Eileen Gallagher, BA multicultural counseling, MA mental health counseling, certified addictions specialist in Washington and Alaska.
For information contact Phil Burdick at 738-3945.
Sitka Sprouts
Group for Kids
The Sitka Sound Science Center is introducing a new program, Sitka Sprouts, for 3- to 5-year-olds.
The weekly science exploration will include stories, activities and crafts.
The 10:30 a.m. Tuesday program is free at the Science Center. For more information, contact Ashley at 747-8878 extension 22 or
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ANB to Meet;
Veterans Day
Dinner Served
Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 will meet 6-9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the ANB Founders Hall.
In recognition of Veterans Day, the ANB and Alaska Native Sisterhood will host a potluck dinner honoring veterans from 6 to 7 p.m.
The ANB welcomes community and ANB/ANS members to participate in both the meal and the meeting.
To request a copy of the tentative agenda for Nov. 11, to volunteer, request information about joining the ANB or for general information about use of the ANB Founders Hall, e-mail to
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Language Groups
Update Meetings
The weekly French language group will not meet on Tuesday, Nov. 12. It will resume it meetings Nov. 19.
The weekly Spanish language group will meet Nov. 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at UAS room 110. There is no cost, and everyone is welcome. Call Paul at 738-9456 with questions.
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AK COVID-19
At a Glance
(updated 5-25-22)
By Sentinel Staff
The state Department of Health and Social Services has posted the following update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of 11:55 pm Wednesday, May 25.
New cases as of Wednesday: 1,911
Total cases (cumulative) statewide – 251,425
Total (cumulative) deaths – 1,252
Total (cumulative) hospitalizations – 3,776
Current Hospitalizations – 46
To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website click here.
COVID in Sitka
The Sitka community level is now "medium.'' Case statistics are as of Wednesday.
Cases in last 7 days – 25
Cumulative Sitka cases – 2,658
Hospitalizations (to date) – 32
Deceased (cumulative) – 6
The local case data are from Alaska DHSS.
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20 YEARS AGO
May 2002
From Sitka’s Past by Robert DeArmond: May 14, 1878 – The steamer California brought a cannery crew to Sitka for one of the first two salmon canneries in Alaska. The cannery, located at Starrigavan, operated for only two seasons and was abandoned.
50 YEARS AGO
May 1972
The work of four Sitka artists will be represented in the Ketchikan Arts and Crafts Guild Traveling Show. The artists are Alice Bergdoll, Linda Larsen, Marilyn Nevers and Clint Miller.
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