FAMILY FUN – Crystal Johns holds her son Zayne , 2, as she follows her son Ezekiel, 4, up an inflatable slide Saturday at Xoots Elementary School during the annual Spring Carnival. The event included games, prizes, cotton candy, and karaoke. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
December 12, 2019, Community Happenings
Director Candidate
At Library Friday
Sitka Public Library’s meet-and-greet with library director candidate Amy Schofield has been rescheduled because of flight delays due to weather.
The event now will be 3-4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.
‘‘Please join us to help introduce her to Sitka, ask questions in an informal setting, and enjoy some refreshments on us,’’ the library said.
For information, contact Margot at 747-4025.
No Teen Nights
Due to unforeseen circumstances and the holidays, Teen Nights at Hames Center are canceled beginning Dec. 13 until after the new year. The exact restart date will be announced.
Teens are being encouraged to visit the Cloud Teen Center during this break.
Kaagwaantaan
Meets Dec. 15
Sitka Kaagwaantaan will meet 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Blatchley Middle School in Room 114, to practice the Yeikootee Spirit Dance that will be used in the naming ceremony on Dec. 21.
Families interested in participating should call Roby Littlefield at 738-4004 or come to the meeting.
New Pastor at
Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1613 Halibut Point Road, welcomes new pastor, Brian Wilson.
Wilson, of Burlington, Washington, has served in Thailand and Laos as a missionary for more than 20 years.
All are invited to attend to hear him preach his first sermon 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14.
Roadless Rule
Wrap-Up Set
All are invited to celebrate the end of the Roadless Rule comment period with Sitka Conservation Society 7 p.m. Dec. 17 downstairs at the Mean Queen.
The evening will include live music from the local group Summerfall, food and last-minute comment writing. Music starts at 9 p.m. Call 747-7509 or email ellie@sitkawild.org for more information.
BECCC Seeking
New Directors
Betty Eliason Child Care Center is looking for a member or two to join its board of directors.
Non-profit experience is a plus. Stop by 607 Lincoln Street or call Lindy Eliason at 738-4185 with questions.
‘Charlie Brown’
Holiday Film Set
Sitka Public Library will feature ‘‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’’ (1965) 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
The movie is 25 minutes long, TV-G rated, and it is best for ages 5 and older.
For information, call Maite at 747-4022.
Climate Lobby
Meets Saturday
Sitka Citizens Climate Lobby will hold its monthly meeting 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the See House behind St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Lincoln Street.
‘‘Come see what you might want to work on to avert the climate crisis,’’ organizers said.
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Photo caption: Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks with students in Karoline Bekeris’ fourth-grade class Thursday at the Westmark Shee Atika. From left are Murkowski, Kelsey Boussom, Laura Quinn and Memito Diaz.
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April 1974
A medley of songs from “Jesus Christ Superstar” will highlight the morning worship service on Palm Sunday at the United Methodist Church. Musicians will be Paige Garwood and Karl Hartman on guitars; Dan Goodness on organ; and Gayle Erickson on drums.