Quilt Auction March 3 Ocean Wave Quilters Guild will hold its annual scholarship auction 7 p.m. March 4 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The quilt guild will hold its regular meeting prior to the …
Animal Code Discussion Set The public is invited to an informal meeting with Assembly members Thor Christianson, Tim Pike, and Chris Ystad to discuss updates to Sitka General Code Title 8, …
T’ai Chi Chih Set Saturday T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the See House behind St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 611 Lincoln …
Quilt Auction Set for March 4 Ocean Wave Quilters Guild will hold its annual scholarship auction 7 p.m. March 4 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The quilt guild will hold its regular meeting …
Winter Women’s Walk March 2 Women and gender-diverse people are invited to join Sitka Trail Works and SEARHC for a community walk 10 a.m. March 2 beginning at the Sitka Sound Science Center …
Climate Connection: Cruise Ship Emissions Mayor Eisenbeisz reported after a cruise line meeting that 54% of cruise ships are being converted to “cleaner” fuel, i.e., liquid natural gas …
Wreath Cleanup at National Cemetery Sitka Elks Lodge has organized a wreath cleanup event at Sitka National Cemetery noon Saturday. The public is invited to help out. Payment …
Ivory Necklaces on Exhibit At Sheldon Jackson Museum Sheldon Jackson Museum February artifacts of the month are two ivory necklaces. Although little is known about them, they are likely from …
Sitka Native Education Program Gears Up for 50th Anniversary Sitka Native Education Program on April 19 will celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of dedication to Indigenous …
Climate Connection : Plastic Challenges Plastics have infiltrated every part of our lives – packaging, cell phones, medical equipment, furniture, textiles, dishes, tools, toys, toothbrushes, …
Local Fishing Group Seeks Applicants for Crew Training Program The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association, a Sitka-based fishing group, and partner organization Alaska Sustainable Fisheries …
Mt. Edgecumbe Days Discussion Feb. 26 The public is invited to attend “Mt. Edgecumbe Days” – an open discussion and sharing of stories about living and working in the now-vanished …
Calvin Bigelow Dies at Age 68 Calvin Mark Bigelow, a Sitka fisherman since 2011, died Sunday night. He was 68. An obituary will follow. Senior Center Closes for Repairs …
Peratrovich Day Activities Feb. 16 A parade, dinner and dance performances are being planned by Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood to mark Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on …
Tlingit Language Course to Register Outer Coast’s free Tlingit Language Massive Open Online Course registration is open. The Óoskʼi (Little) MOOC will run 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16 to …
SAIL Friendraiser Event Tonight Southeast Alaska Independent Living will hold a Friendraiser event 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Mean Queen downstairs. ‘‘We’re excited to share all of the …
Climate Connection Geochemical and Biological CO2 Removal Last week’s Climate Connection outlined scientists’ counsel that we need to remove 10 billion metric tons (10 gigatons) of CO2 from …
ANB Founders Hall Gets Defibrillator A new automatic external defibrillator has been installed at the ANB Founders Hall. The AED can be used by anyone to provide immediate care for someone …
T’ai Chi Chih Planned Feb. 1 T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the See House behind St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 611 Lincoln Street. Attendees can …
Matching Funds Available for BHV Every dollar donated to Brave Heart Volunteers in Feburary will be matched – up to $8,000 – by an anonymous former Sitka School District teacher. …