The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation division welcomes the public to the Sitka Community Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. The orchestra is conducted by Drew Larson. Sitkans of all ages...
Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host family spring Kayaani walks April 26, May 3 and 17 to explore plant identification and respectful harvesting practices. The event is open to families with children ages 7 and older, and younger kids who can be...
The United Methodist Church invites the public to gather and observe Holy Week. ‘‘It is the most sacred period of our Christian faith, the church said. ‘‘It is a time when we gather together as a faith community to walk with Jesus during the...
Holy Week and Easter services at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church have been scheduled at 611 Lincoln Street. –April 13, Palm Sunday Service at 9 a.m., in person and on Zoom –April 18, Good Friday at noon, in person –April 19, Holy...
WHITE ELEPHANT GRANT – Marta Martinsen, left, White E Board secretary and a volunteer, presents a grant award of $2,000 to Mary Sheehan of Southeast Alaska Independent Living, at the White Elephant Shop recently.
Bingocize at the Swan Lake Senior Center now begins at 1:30 p.m. Friday to not interfere with lunch service. For information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation by emailing recreation@cityofsitka.org or by calling 907 747-4031.
St. Michael’s will have an Easter bread and fried bread sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12 at the ANB Founders Hall. For more information call Cheryl at 907 738-1676 or Marie at 907 738-4166.
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Photo caption: Sitka Curves staff Sharon Foster and Shasta Smith, along with Curves members Jan Childress and Carol Monaco, hand over bags of groceries gathered in a food drive, an annual national Curves event.
A special municipal election is scheduled for May 28. Voters must be residents and registered to vote in Sitka to be eligible to vote in the election. Registration must be completed by April 28. To check voter registration status, visit:...
All are invited to learn to sing four-part a capella harmony in the Sacred Harp (shape note) tradition 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner...
The City and Borough of Sitka will begin removing barriers and fencing in the 400 block of Katlian Street starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 9. It is expected to take approximately two hours to complete. Traffic may be temporarily reduced to one...
AFS is seeking Sitka volunteers so the program can continue. Current volunteer leaders are retiring. A meeting is planned 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Sitka High School Library to recruit new volunteers. All are welcome to come and learn...
Sitka Tribe of Alaska social services staff handed out resources and shared information with caregivers at the Xóots Elementary School carnival recently, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. On Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,...
The Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society will sell quilt raffle tickets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the annual Rainy Day Bazaar at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Tickets on sale this year are for three prizes, which the ticket-holder can choose...
As Alaska State Parks ramps up for the upcoming season, it is asking for the public’s help to keep parks and trails in shape. New fee requirements have been released to help fund the parks. ‘‘The fees we charge for parking, boat launches,...
Occupational therapist Jamilee Seavey will give a presentation on the importance of respite care for caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Sitka Public Library. The event is...
Advisories have been issued for Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research sites that have been found to have paralytic shellfish with toxin levels above the FDA regulatory limit of 80 µg/100 g. PSTs cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. Consuming...
Brave Heart Volunteers Alaska Getaways online auction will run April 22-27. Individuals can bid on wildlife tours, retreats, a cruise and other items. It’s completely online, and every bid ensures BHV can continue providing free-of-charge...
