David Avraham Voluck will discuss ‘‘Rosh Hashanah, Kabbalah, and mystical insights into the birthday of the world’’ Sunday at the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Voluck serves as a tribal judge for Sitka, Chickaloon and St. Paul. He...

The caption on a front page photo in Tuesday's Sentinel named the wrong host of Mt. Edgecumbe High School's health fair, held that morning. Sitka Counseling was a host of the fair, held as part of …

FRIDAY Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  3-5 p.m. meet-the-artist event, Sitka National Historical Park visitor center 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 7 p.m. Wearable Arts Show...

Sitka Legacy Foundation is seeking grant applications from local nonprofits as well as Tribal and municipal entities and faith-based organizations. Grants may support community needs, including but not limited to health and wellness, education,...

Sitka Community Gardens Association is celebrating a successful first season at the Jarvis Street Community Garden with a picnic 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6.  Community members are being encouraged to attend and to take their lunch....

The Sitka Wearable Art launch party will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Highliner Coffee. All are invited to drop in for free appetizers and to learn more about Wearable Art 2027: ‘‘Meaning & Mischief!’’  ‘‘Come learn how you can...

In a front page story on heat pumps in Wednesday's Sentinel, the end of the story listed a wrong address to contact to learn more. The correct address is www.akheatsmart.org/aces. The Sentinel regrets causing any confusion.

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information Noon Alanon Zoom,...

Buoys and art for Brave Heart Volunteers live auction gala are on display at the Island Artist Gallery.  Some of the buoys are being sold in the online auction, which is open at Braveheartvolunteers.org. Others will be available only at the...

Vivian Yéilk' Mork and Josh Smith will hold a ‘‘Berry Propagation’’ workshop 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Pacific High School learning shelter, 509 Lincoln Street. Participants will learn how to propagate native berries from seed and will...

Attendees to the 7 p.m. Sunday sound bath at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall are invited to create a vision board. While Cerisa Swanberg of Alaska Heals plays singing bowls and chimes, participants can create a collage that represent themselves –...

Pre-security public restrooms at  Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will be temporarily closed for remodeling beginning in September. The closure is expected to last approximately six weeks, with work continuing into October as a part of the...

The City Planning Department office will be closed to the public Sept. 8-11. During the closure, personnel will focus on long-term projects, including code updates and land management actions. Office staff said it appreciates the public’s...

The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet 6 p.m. tonight at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The meeting is open to the public. 

Ocean Wave Quilters meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at United Methodist Church.     Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not.  Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter,...

Ocean Wave Quilters sponsors a free open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at United Methodist Church. All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is a potluck. For information call...

All are invited to join UAF Cooperative Extension Service nutrition educator Audra Henderson for a healthy lunch hour discussion on "The Truth About Nutrition and Aging: Why Generic Advice Stops Working" noon-1 p.m. over  Zoom noon-1 p.m....

The 2nd Annual Documentary and Animation Film Festival will be held in Sitka Oct. 9-11. ‘‘AmDocs Sitka 2026 is happening because of great community support last year,’’ organizers said. This year’s weekend festival has expanded to three nights...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon White Elephant Shop open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  12:30-2:15 p.m. Free Live Jazz, various...

The city is reminding residents that property tax payments are due by Aug. 31.  Payment can be made in person at City Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, or by mailing them to 100 Lincoln...