The 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Sitka Public Library. Hosted by Sitka Counseling and the HOPE Coalition, the event offers ‘‘a...

Picking Berries,’’ a Baby Raven Reads cultural story time, will be at Sitka Public Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24. The program will be led by culture bearer Gloria Wolfe, and includes a read aloud, followed by literacy activities related...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families and youths of all ages to free yoga classes led by certified yoga instructor Doug Osborne 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Sitka Public Library. Participants should arrive on time and wear comfortable...

The annual community Easter egg hunt is planned noon April 19 at Keet Gooshi Heen elementary school playground. The free event includes 10,000 eggs, face painting, hot chocolate, hot dogs, and other activities. It is sponsored by Assembly of God...

Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Young Performers Theater has postponed its play presentation of ‘‘Failure: A Love Story.’’ It will now be staged 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the Odess Theater at Allen Hall on the SJ...

FRIDAY Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  2 p.m. kindergarten and pre-kindergarten Sneak Peek, Xóots Elementary School  5:30 p.m. Free Zumba, STA-sponsored, Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi 5:30...

A community easter egg hunt will be 1 p.m. Easter Sunday at Pioneer Park. It is. open to children 12 years and younger. It includes 2,000 eggs, 200 prizes, hot cocoa and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The event is hosted by Elks Lodge, Moose...

The Sitka School Board will hold a work session and community hearing on the 2025-2026 budget 5:30 p.m.  Wednesday, April 23, in the Sitka High School Library. Superintendent Deidre Jenson will present the board with a draft budget for the...

The Sitka School District is holding a meet and greet for SHS principal finalist candidates 6 p.m. Monday, April 21, in the SHS commons area.  The finalists are Wade Crissman, Laura Rogers and Charles TenBroeck. Students, staff and members...

Applications are being taken for the Path to Prosperity Business Competition, an annual business development competition for businesses with a positive economic, environmental, and community impact on Southeast Alaska. It is sponsored by Spruce...

Alaska State Parks announces the formation of a Southeast Regional Citizen Advisory Board to represent Southeast Alaska communities and provide feedback, recommendations and discussions to assist State Parks with future management and operational...

Earth Day is next Tuesday, April 22. It was established in 1970 and led to creation of the Environmental Protection Agency by a Republican president. This is a grave time for the planet with indices contributing to global warming continuing to...

In observance of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Month, Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites the community to a free Allen Marine Wildlife Cruise 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9. The boat  will depart from Crescent Harbor. Participants are...

Sitkans Against Family Violence will hold its second Sitka Rose Awards 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. To be honored are youth winners (age 13-19)  Tristynn DeBell, Gale McCrary and Jasmine Wolfe; young adults...

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will offer a class on Sitka’s history for tour guides and other interested members of the public 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.   The class, taught by Rebecca Poulson, will give...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. SAIL Senior Hiking Club, Whale Park to Silver Bay, info: 888-487-1033 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for...

Sitka Native Education Program on April 19 will celebrate its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of dedication to Indigenous education, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The milestone event will bring together generations of...

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  Noon STA Tribal Council, via...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will honor its  elders, teachers, students, and community supporters who have brought the Sitka Native Education Program through 50 years at noon on Saturday, April 19, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. ‘‘Our students have...

Sitka Ukulele 100 free beginner instruction will be offered 5-7 p.m. April 20, 27, May 11 and 18 at the Sitka Pioneers Home Chapel. Participants should take their own ukuleles.