The city in partnership with contractors will begin work to replace the Crescent Harbor restroom near the 700 block of Lincoln Street. The existing facility will close Friday, May 2, to allow for its demolition. Following demolition, the site...

This week, Boys Run participants learned about collaboration and communication. In addition, they learned about varying communication styles. For example, in traditional Tlingit culture, it is often considered disrespectful to make direct eye...

Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and Sheldon Jackson Museum will hold their annual meeting 2 p.m. May 3. It will begin with a short business meeting and election for board members. At 2:30 p.m. will be presentation by guest speaker...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska enrolled elders – age 65 and older living in Sitka – who missed the Honoring Tribal Elders luncheon in February can still receive an elder gift bag and vest. Gift bags and vests can be picked up at STA Social Services...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will offer free Zumba classes with Harper and Anna throughout May at Blatchley Middle School in the multipurpose room. Classes are held 5:30-6:15 on Fridays.

The RIDE public transit will not be running Monday, May 12, through Friday, May 16, for rebranding, cleaning and staff training. Service will be back in full swing on Monday, May 19. ‘‘We thank everyone for their understanding during this outage...

The preschool story time program at Sitka Public Library will take a break from May 1 to May 22 to get ready for the Summer Reading Program and attend school visits. Story time will resume 10:30 a.m.  Thursday, May 29. Preschoolers are...

T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the See House behind St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 611 Lincoln Street. Attendees are asked to use the side door at the end of the winding sidewalk. 

The annual Fisherman’s Flea Market is planned 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at Mt. Edgecumbe High School//UAS-Sitka parking lots. Those with marine-related items to sell can load their items up and opark in front of the MEHS gym beginning at 8...

UAS-Sitka Campus will hold its commencement ceremony 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. A reception will follow.  Rachel Roy, executive director of the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, is commencement speaker. Roy attended...

TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. Sitka Sprouts, ages 3-5 years and caregivers, Sitka Sound Science Center Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, Misfit Island Cafe 1:15 p.m. Tlingit Potato Planting,...

Sitka Sound Science Center  salmon have grown strong and are ready to venture into the ocean. The center is inviting the public to celebrate with them at a salmon release party 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, on Sage Beach, next to the...

With the increased use of park trails, Sitka National Historical Park reminds the community and visitors that bears may be using park trails any time of the day. It is important for the public to be bear aware, stay on the trails, and be aware of...

The public is invited to the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Mariners Memorial 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Crescent Harbor Shelter.  The ceremony includes the U.S. Coast Guard Color Guard, local musicians, scripture readings and blessings...

All are invited to join Sitkans for Peace and Democracy noon Thursday, May Day, for a peaceful rally and march in support of worker and immigrant rights, at Crescent Harbor Shelter. Music will be provided by Bellymeat, followed by speakers. After...

Sitka Babies and Books will celebrate the beginning of the Early Literacy Summer Reading Program with a kickoff party 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Sitka Public Library for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  ‘‘Color Our World!” is the...

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sitka Flotilla 170-01-03 to hold its monthly meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 1. For more information call 907 738-8891.

Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood will host an indoor flea market and silent auction 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the ANB Founders Hall. Those who have items to sell are invited to call to reserve a table. Donated...

Community elders and community partners are invited to gather, socialize and learn more about resources available at the Community Elder Coffee Time 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Harrigan Centennial Hall in the Raven Room. Lunch, coffee and...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska  has scheduled three Summer 2025 Family Fun Picnics, with the first being 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at the Halibut Point Recreation Area Far North Shelter. ‘‘It’s that time of year again when we come together outside to...