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, July 12, at the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner...

Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society will host a Treasure Hunt and celebrate survivors and their families 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Path of Hope, behind Moller Field by the running track. Refreshments will be served by Sitka Emblem Club 142....

Sitka Emblem Club 142 will hold a board meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Sitka Elks Lodge. Board members are invited to attend.

A film showing of ‘‘my hope is the tide’’ will be noon Sunday, July 12, and 9:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the Coliseum Theater. The experimental film is about the tide pools in Sitka, with visuals by Ellie Schmidt and score by Julie Zhu.

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Online Food Safety Training, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, visit https://bit.ly/CFPM2026 Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for...

Elmo K. Mills Jr., a longtime resident, died on July 4 at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. He was 72. An obituary will be published later.

Tonight’s Sitka Fine Arts Camp artshare program will feature visual, music and dance. The public is welcome to attend tonight's presentations, which runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Artshares are part of the High School camp,...

The RIDE public transportation system, in coordination with Community Transportation Association of America, is seeking input from the public to assist in the update of our Human Services Coordinated Plan.  In-person participation...

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley Pool 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...

Sisters Dr. Margie Blount and Dr. Jacqueline Pierre will be in front of Sitka Lutheran Church this month, greeting tourists, proclaiming the Gospel and making popcorn. The women share a treasure trove of professional achievements.  Blount...

As part of America’s 250th celebration Rich McClear will lead a discussion on “Is the United States a Christian Nation?” 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall. The talk will outline arguments of both conservative and liberal legal...

Sitkans for Peace and Democracy invites community members to join with patriots around the country in standing up for democracy, against authoritarianism, and for a future built on peace and justice for all, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the...

Sitka Fine Arts Camp high school final student performances will be held 7 p.m. July 10 and 11, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Performances will feature students from a variety of theater, music, and dance classes. A final visual arts show...

Harvest limits in the Redoubt Bay and Lake subsistence and sport fisheries have increased. Also, seine and gillnet gear will be allowed in the subsistence fishery in the waters of Redoubt Bay north of a line approximately 100 yards from the base...

The Alaska Lumber Grading program will hold a free certification course 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at UAS-Sitka Campus.  The program, part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, is designed to allow...

The city scrap yard at Gary Paxton Industrial Park will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 7. Business hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, except holidays. Call...

The city is advising residents and visitors of temporary road closures and parking restrictions associated with Independence Day festivities. From July 3 through July 5, Katlian Street will be closed daily 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. July 3-5, between...

Climate Connection for 20260702 Title: Climate Science Resources The British nonprofit news source, Carbon Brief, just released an 18-month effort compiling the universe of climate articles, books, and reports documenting our evolving knowledge...

Trivium, a weekly pub quiz held over dinner and drinks at Mean Queen’s downstairs bar, is held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. The June 8 event will be themed ‘‘Daily Sitka Sentinel.’’ For more information go to...