Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the State of Alaska Office of Children’s Services will host an educational ‘‘mandatory reporting’’ training for adults who are connected/working with youths. The workshop is slated 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 24 at Sheet’ká...
‘‘The Reluctant Dragon,’’ a play to be presented by the Young Performers Theater, will be staged 7 p.m. May 2 and 3 and 2 p.m. May 4 at the Odess Theater on the SJ Campus. It is the story of two friends who discover a friendly dragon and join...
Parents and caregivers who are raising children and young adults who are neurodivergent are invited to share resources, celebrate uniqueness, discuss challenges and triumphs at a monthly group meeting. Family Connect meets on the last Thursday of...
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...
TUESDAY All Day, Earth Day cleanup, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, along Indian River Road 3:30 p.m. Stay and Play, Sitka Public Library 6 p.m. Assembly, Centennial Hall 7-8 p.m. Sitka Tells Tales storytelling event, Harbor Mountain Brewery...
Hundreds gathered Saturday for the Sitka Native Education Program’s “50th Anniversary Celebration of Knowledge” that filled more than 12 hours with songs, speeches, gift distributions, meals, presentations and protocol in the form of a traditional...
MONDAY Noon-2 p.m. open swim, MEHS pool Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information 4 p.m. Parade of the Species, line up at Totem Square, games follow at Crescent Harbor shelter, 907-623-2015 5:30-6:30 p.m....
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. The newest beach having tested above the limit is...
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...
The Sitka School District is holding a meet and greet for Sitka High School principal finalist candidates 6 p.m. today at the SHS commons area. Finalists are Wade Crissman, Laura Rogers and Charles TenBroeck. Students, staff and members of...
University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will offer three certified food protection manager classes in May and June. The course will cover the material required to pass the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager...
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...
