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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August 11, 2022, Community Happenings

Scripture Walks

Put on Hold

Scripture Walks in the Park, sponsored by St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, is on hold. The final two walks will be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31 at the Sitka National Historical Park. Participants meet at the visitor center.

For more information call 907-747-3977.

 

Health Networking

Meeting Aug. 25

The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een – which means ‘‘together’’ in Tlingit – health networking and learning meeting will be held virtually noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, via Zoom.

The purpose of the meeting is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve the well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org. If interested in joining the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org.

 

Ocean Wave

Quilters to Meet

Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at United Methodist Church and via Zoom.

Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not.  Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.

For information call President Sarah Jordan at 907-738-7272.

 

Health Promoting

Ideas Being Sought

At the 14th annual Sitka Health Summit Planning Day on Sept. 15 two health-related initiatives will be chosen as this year’s community goals.

Each new goal receives an award of $2,000 plus additional support. Past goals have included the Teen Center (The Cloud), the Fish to Schools program, Sitka Farmers Market, the Choose Respect mural project, bike/walk friendly community programming, Sitka Kitch, supporting the Hames Center, downtown revitalization efforts, becoming a trauma informed community, CO2 emissions reduction, construction of the ADA accessible Sitka Community Playground and the 2021-2022 goals of building cabins to end homelessness and starting the community recreation initiative.  

Residents of all ages are asked to provide answers, in three sentences or less, to the question: ‘‘What inspiring health initiative deserves Sitka’s attention in the next 365 days?” Entries can be submitted by noon Sept. 9 at www.sitkahealthsummit.org, by calling 907-966-8674, or by dropping off a written entry at the Hames Center, Sitka Public Library, UAS-Sitka Campus or WildFlour Cafe. Submission boxes will be at all sites.

 

Quilters Offer

Open Sewing

Ocean Wave Quilters will sponsor an open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at United Methodist Church.

All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is a potluck. For more information call Linda Swanson at 907-747-3471.

 

Tourism Impacts

Asked of Sitkans

A team of student researchers from the Pardee RAND Graduate School is assisting the Sitka Sound Science Center and the broader community in understanding how tourism is impacting individuals and the community of Sitka.

Residents can participate in a brief and anonymous survey that should not take more than 10 minutes to complete, the science center said. 

Email at sitkacommunityassessment@collaboration.rand.org with any questions.

The survey can be found at: https://answer.rand.org/sitkatourismsurvey.

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20 YEARS AGO

March 2004

Advertisement: Tea-Licious Tea House & Bakery 315 Lincoln Street Grand Opening! Freshly Baked Scones, Cakes & Pastries Innovative Salads, Soups & Sandwiches Harney & Sons Tea. Lunch * Afternoon Tea * Supper.

50 YEARS AGO

March 1974

Photo caption: National Republican Chairman George Bush takes a drink of water offered by Jan Craddick, Sitka delegate, during the Republican convention held here. Mrs. Craddick explained to Bush that the water was from Indian River, which means, according to local legend, that he will return.

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