LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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January 22, 2020, Community Happenings
‘American Pop’
Film at Library
‘‘American Pop,’’ the State of the Art in Living Animation, will be shown 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Sitka Public Library.
The 1981 classic old-school animated film was conceived by animation innovator Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat, The Lord of the Rings, Wizards). It takes an animated trek across the musical landscape of the 20th century and shows the rise and growth of American popular music reflected in the lives of four generations.
It is rated 1981R, which organizers said is pretty mild for 2020 standards, with WWI, WWII, gangster wars violence and some Vaudeville dancers, and is not meant for kids.
The free screening is sponsored by Lakota1AMPopfan. A question-and-answer will follow.
Grief Support
Group to Meet
Brave Heart Volunteers, in partnership with SEARHC, will host a Grief Support Group again this winter.
The series, facilitated by Erin Matthes and Amy Blair, is intended for anyone who is grieving for a loved one or who is looking to be a friend during loss. Dinner will be served.
The group will run 5:30 p.m. Mondays Feb. 3-March 23 at the Pioneers Home Managers House.
Call 747-4600 for information and to register.
C:ARE Luncheons
Slated for Jan. 30
C:ARE Luncheons are being offered noon Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Pioneers Home Managers House.
Skye Workman, recreational therapist at the Pioneers Home, will speak on ‘‘finding meaningful and stimulating activities throughout the aging process.’’ A light lunch will be provided. RSVP at 747-4600.
Those wanting to volunteer with Brave Heart should e-mail anna@braveheartvolunteers.org or call 747-4600. The organization also is reminding the public Brave Heart Volunteers is on the Permanent Fund Dividend list of Pick.Click.Give recipients.
Musical Theater
Recital Feb. 18
‘‘People Will Say We’re in Love: An Evening of Musical Theater’’ will be presented 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
The evening will feature Sam Faustine, who played Freddie Mercury in the Queen Tribute Concert, along with Sitka-based soprano Rhiannon Guevin, singing songs and duets from Broadway shows like ‘‘Carousel,’’ ‘‘West Side Story,’’ ‘‘Sweeney Todd,’’ ‘‘Waitress’’ and ‘‘Anastasia.’’
New York City-based pianist Chris Staknys will accompany on the piano. Tickets are $20 general and $15 youths, available at Old Harbor Books, online at fineartscamp.org, and at the door.
Piano Concert
Set for Feb. 22
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present a concert with New York City-based pianist Christopher Staknys 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
The evening will feature the music of Debussy, Chopin and Gershwin, among others. Tickets are $20 general and $15 for 18 and under, and are available at Old Harbor Books, online at fineartscamp.org, and at the door.
‘Pirates’ to Take
Stage in February
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Young Performers Theater will present Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘‘The Pirates of Penzance’’ 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 29, and 2 p.m. March 1 at the Odess Theater on the SJ Campus.
Tickets are $10 general, $5 youth, and free for children under 5. Tickets can be purchased at Old Harbor Books or at www.fineartscamp.org/shows.
Story Time Set
The preschool story time at Sitka Public Library will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
‘‘Numbers’’ will be the theme and ‘‘From 1 to 10’’ by Mies Van Hout will be one of the readings. The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft project. Everybody is welcome. For information call Maite at 747-4022.
Innovation Contest
Seeking Entries
Sitka Local Foods Network will host the third annual Sitka Food Business Innovation Contest in an effort to spark local food entrepreneurs so more local food can be made available to residents and visitors.
Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 6. The entry fee is $25.
The contest will provide two $1,500 kicker prizes – one for established food businesses and one for start-up businesses (no older than two years) – to help entrepreneurs launch or expand their food businesses. It is open to food businesses and individuals making and selling food products in Sitka.
Food business ideas must be geared toward getting more locally grown, harvested and/or produced food into the Sitka marketplace through sales in grocery stores, the Sitka Food Co-Op, the Sitka Farmers Market, restaurants, or individual marketing (such as a community-supported agriculture or community-supported fisheries program).
Participants must complete and submit the contest entry form by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, by mail so it arrives before the deadline, to Sitka Local Foods Network, Food Business Innovation Contest Entries, 408-D Marine Street, Sitka, Alaska, 99835, or by email with the subject line of “Food Business Innovation Contest Entries” to sitkalocalfoodsnetwork@gmail.com. Submitting a business plan up to 20 pages is recommended, but not required.
The entry form is at sitkalocalfoodsnetwork.org.
Triwizard Tourney
Night at Library
Sitka Public Library will hold a celebration of the annual Harry Potter Book Night 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.
Literary wizards, witches and Muggles ages 8 to 10 from around the world are invited to take part in a Triwizard Tournament, competing in enchanting games, and testing their skills with an array of activities.
Students should register at Sitka Public Library. Space is limited to five students per school. Costumes are being encouraged. For information, call Maite at 747-4022.
“The Triwizard Tournament was first established some seven hundred years ago, as a friendly competition between the three largest European schools of wizardry – Hogwarts, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. A champion was selected to represent each school, and the three champions competed in three magical tasks…” said Albus Dumbledore.
ROAR Women’s
Conference Set
In addition to author, actor and communications expert Robyn Hatcher as keynote speaker, the 2020 Reclaim Own and Renew (ROAR) Women’s Conference lineup lists several presenters aimed to inspire females to realize their potential.
The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium will host the following speakers at the conference, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at Juneau’s Centennial Hall Convention Center.
Speakers include: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D., cardiologist and professor of cardiovascular medicine; Angela Cox, nonprofit leadership and communications; Christina Michelle, author, counselor and hypnotherapist; and Kelly Williamson, licensed professional counselor.
ROAR conference details, including registration information, can be found at searhc.org/roar. General admission tickets are priced at $89. For information, contact conference chair Sherry Patterson at roar@searhc.org or call 907-463-4000.
Sitka Cycling
Sets Group Ride
The Sitka Cycling Club’s 11th consecutive monthly group ride will be on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Bicyclists will start at noon at the Salty Spoke bike co-op, accessed by riding behind the Hames Center below the recycling center.
The ride will consist of a one-hour Cross Trail excursion and end at a bike friendly business downtown.
Helmeted cyclists are invited to join and studded tires are recommended if conditions are icy. For information call Doug Osborne at 738-8734 or go to sitkacycling.wordpress.com.
Pistol Leagues
Set to Begin
The Sitka Sportsman Association’s winter pistol leagues are starting soon.
Signups, facility orientation and practice for both leagues will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the range, 5211 Halibut Point Road.
The .22 caliber league will be on Tuesdays starting Feb. 4. Centerfire league will be on Thursdays starting Feb. 6. Both leagues start at 7 p.m. and will run for 12 weeks. Cost for each league is $40 to cover range time, targets and trophies. Participants also must be members of the Association, $40 per year, and have a current shooting insurance card, $40 per year.
Anyone with questions can contact Steve Ramp at 738-7267 or ramp@gci.net or Chad Goeden at 623-0908 or premiertrainingak@gmail.com.
‘American Pop’
Film at Library
‘‘American Pop,’’ the State of the Art in Living Animation, will be shown 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Sitka Public Library.
The 1981 classic old-school animated film was conceived by animation innovator Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat, The Lord of the Rings, Wizards). It takes an animated trek across the musical landscape of the 20th century and shows the rise and growth of American popular music reflected in the lives of four generations.
It is rated 1981R, which organizers said is pretty mild for 2020 standards, with WWI, WWII, gangster wars violence and some Vaudeville dancers, and is not meant for kids.
The free screening is sponsored by Lakota1AMPopfan. A question-and-answer will follow.
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