THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information Noon Alanon Zoom,...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10 a.m. Tongass Tots Playgroup, Episcopal Church See House 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open 11:30 a.m. American Hero procession honoring fallen World War II Army pilot, route starts...

The city Parks and Recreation and Sitka Mountainside Rehabilitation Clinic announce physical activity groups for neurodiverse youths ages 2 to 11 years. The program, guided by occupational therapists, offers an inclusive environment for...

Sitka High School class of 2006 will hold its 20-year reunion potluck 4 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Halibut Point Recreation Area main shelter.

Sheldon Jackson Museum will be closed on Monday, July 6, in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All State of Alaska facilities will be closed so staff can spend the day in celebration with their families and...

T’ai Chi Chih practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4. ‘‘If it’s nice and maybe a little drizzle we will meet behind the Sitka Public Library,’’ organizers said. ‘‘If rain is coming down steadily we will meet at the See House behind St....

The public is reminded of no parking from the intersection of Lincoln and Katlian Streets to the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi beginning 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5. The Sitka Historical Society Old Time 4th of July food and game...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host a live dungeness crab distribution for enrolled tribal citizens noon-4 p.m. Thursday, July 2, or until supplies last, at Eliason Harbor. Elders are encouraged to go to the front...

Kids games on the Fourth of July are scheduled directly following the annual parade in Totem Square. Crawlers through 2-year-olds will go first, followed by races for ages 3-11 years. Activities will include running, gunny sack, wheelbarrow,...

Sitka Historical Society and Museum’s Old Time 4th of July food and carnival game booths will be set up 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Totem Square and on Katlian Street. Contact Hal Spackman, Sitka Historical Society, at 907...

The Bovee family is inviting the community to help honor the life of Edyth "Edie" Bovee, a loving wife to Chuck; devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Odess...

The "Pride March" story in the June 29, 2026, print edition of the Sentinel misstated the gender a speaker at the event. The Sentinel regrets the error.

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, UAS-Sitka Campus Room 230 3:30 p.m. Stay and Play, Sitka Public Library 5 p.m. Sitka School...

Pioneers of Alaska, Sitka Igloos,  will hold its annual summer picnic 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Pioneer Park, located next to Sea Mart/Safeway. Family members and friends are invited to attend for food, fellowship, games and...

In observance of Independence Day, City and Borough of Sitka offices will be closed Friday, July 3. Essential services, including police, fire, emergency medical response, and dispatch services, will remain in operation. Residents are being...

Sitka Elks Lodge and Sitka Emblem Club will have their annual food and activity booths at the Elks Lodge parking lot July 2, 3 and 4. Lemonade, snow cones, taco boats, burgers, corn dogs, french fries, candy sushi, and other items will be for...

Sitka School Board will hold a special meeting 5 p.m. June 30 in the district office board room to fill two school board vacancies until the Oct. 6 municipal election.  Candidates who have submitted a letter of interest are Matt Potter and...

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  1-3 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley Pool 1-4 p.m. STA seafood distribution,...

‘‘Explore the Planets Through Sound!” is the theme of the Unitarian Fellowship program Sunday. ‘‘Come journey through the solar system as Cerisa Swanberg of Alaska Heals shares planet facts and plays instruments to convey the sounds of each...

Sitka Homeless Coalition will have a barbecue fundraiser at AC Lakeside 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Smash burgers, chips, soda and other items will be for sale. Proceeds will go towards constructing the coalition’s services building.