The public is invited to join scientists from UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley for an evening of art, algae, and kelp forest research 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Sitka Sound Science Center. Participants will explore kelp forest soundscapes,...

The city Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Catholic Community Services, will continue to offer free Senior Coffee Socials in August. Socials are 10 a.m.-noon Mondays at the Swan Lake Senior Center, 402 Lake Street. An assortment of baked...

An emergency order is being issued to close the mountain goat season in the Rosenberg Lake Zone of RG150 11:59 p.m. Aug. 14. The harvest quota of 2 males (or 1 female) has been met. Those portions of Unit 4 not affected by this emergency order...

Sitkans for Peace and Democracy invite community members to protest the Friday Alaska meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin. Individuals are invited to take signs and gather noon-1 p.m. at Crescent Harbor Green, along the...

The Salvation Army Little Store will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14. Back-to-school clothing, youth shoes and boots, school supplies, and baby clothes will be for sale.

TUESDAY 10 a.m. Free Golf Camp, Sea Mountain Gold Course, 907 747-5663  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, UAS-Sitka Campus Room 230 6 p.m. Assembly, Centennial...

The City and Borough of Sitka Utility and Payment Office, on the first floor of City Hall, will be closed 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 19-20, for training. During this time, in-person and phone services will be unavailable. For...

Fibers Friends will meet noon- 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Sitka Public Library’s Gus Adam’s room. All fiber enthusiasts are welcome, including spinners, dyers, knitters and weavers.

New students to Sitka High School and their families can stop by the school’s front office today or Tuesday to begin the registration process. Registration information and required paperwork can be found on the SHS website under...

The public is invited to set sail into the Tongass National Forest wilderness with Sitka Conservation Society. The cruise is 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16, guided by Executive Director Andrew Thoms. Boarding begins at 4:45 p.m. at Crescent Harbor. Tickets are...

The Sitka School District announces that members of the district School Board may be in attendance with staff and teachers on  Aug. 13,  beginning at 8 a.m.

Registration is open for the Sitka Youth Football season. Go to www.sitkayouthfootball.com. Flag football is open to girls and boys in grades first through fifth. Tackle football is open to girls and boys grades sixth through 12th. Those with...

Sitka Blues Fest will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, under the tent on the SJ Campus. Food trucks, a beer garden and games for the kids begin at 2 p.m. The music schedule includes: Belly Meat 4 p.m.; SlackTide 5 p.m.; Shelley King 6 p.m. and...

New students to Sitka High School and their families can stop by the school’s front office today or Tuesday to begin the registration process. Registration information and required paperwork can be found on the SHS website under...

The Sitka School Board will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.  The full meeting agenda can be found by following the link on the district’s website: www.sitkaschools.org. Those who wish to submit written public...

MONDAY Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  5:30-6:30 p.m. AA, Sitka Pioneers Home Recreation Kitchen, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information 6 p.m. White Elephant Shop open TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS...

AMSEA is conducting a Mariner’s First Aid and CPR/AED class 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24, at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road. The cost for the class is $125. Attendees will receive the U.S. Coast Guard-accepted two-year first aid and CPR certification...

Sitka Moose Lodge will hold its annual picnic noon-4 p.m. – or when the horseshoe tournament ends – Sunday, Aug. 17, at Halibut Point Recreation Area main shelter. The lodge will provide burgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings and baked...

The Sitka Economic Development Association will host the State of Sitka’s Economy 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the auditorium at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Meilani Schijvens with Rain Coast Data will present Sitka’s economic indicators and survey...

Hook A Kid on Golf is back at Sea Mountain Golf Course. The two-day complimentary camp for kids to learn how to play golf is planned 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12-13. Hook a Kid on Golf is recommended for ages 6 to 12, and lunch is included for both...