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, June 28, in the Pioneers Home chapel.  Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and...

The 55th Sitka Music Festival monthlong concert series wraps up this week with several concerts. The 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Midweek at Miner Music Center will be at Stevenson Hall on the SJ Campus. It includes drinks and snacks. A free Bach’s Lunch...

A dinner and discussion with Eva Fish, a certified death doula, will be offered 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Brave Heart Volunteers office, 120 Katlian Street. The event is open to the community. Dinner is provided.

Sitka Public Library is offering a do-it-yourself mini-zen garden workshop for young people ages 10 and older 4 p.m. July 16. Participants will assemble their own miniature Zen gardens using provided materials. The calm, creative activity...

Sitka Chamber invites the community to join in the 4th of July parade 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Sitka’s honored veterans in recognition of their service and dedication will lead the parade as grand marshals.  The theme, ‘‘America 250,’’...

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 5-8 p.m. Queer Makers...

Members of the Pioneers of Alaska Sitka Igloos will be cleaning the highway near Old Sitka up to Starrigavan beginning noon Thursday, June 25.  Members are being asked to gather at Sea Mart/Safeway during the senior coffee time, and then...

Sitka Emblem Club 142 will hold its June social meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Sitka Elks Lodge. Current members are invited to attend. Those with questions can call Judi at 907 738-6326.

The public is invited to join the city’s sustainability coordinator and energy engineers from the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Harbor Mountain Brewing Company at 1209 Sawmill Creek Road for a casual...

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life honoring Steve Vieira, who passed away in late September. ‘‘Please join us to share stories, laughter, and memories of a life well-lived’’ 2:30-4 p.m. July 3 at the Sitka High School...

Sitka Fine Arts Camp's final middle school student performances will be held 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Performances will feature students from a variety of theater, music, and dance classes. A final visual...

The United States this year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and Sitka Public Library is joining the celebration. It will offer a free take-home activity for youths 6 to 10 years old. The program starts 10  a.m. Friday,...

Baranof Island Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Those wishing to attend or participate may submit an email request to info@bihasitka.org before noon on June 23, or call...

Southeast Alaska Independent Living is offering an outdoor recreation gear loan program.  A variety of equipment is available, including tents, rain gear, trekking poles, and more. Gear loans are on a scheduled pick up only. A credit or...

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  1:30-2:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 3:30 p.m. Stay and Play, Sitka Public Library 5:30-6:30 p.m. AA, Sitka...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska citizens, staff and their families are invited to celebrate the summer solstice 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Halibut Point Recreation Area main shelter. It is a substance-free event. Pets are not allowed. Contact Jean with...

All are invited to the Medvejie Solstice Run 9 a.m. Sunday, June 20, at Herring Cove to support the Sitka High School cross country and track and field programs.  Register or donate at RunSignup.com. The cost is $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K, and...

Rich McClear will lead a discussion on ‘‘Just War Policy and its relevance today’’ at the Sitka Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Hall on Sunday.  ‘‘Christianity has struggled with the problem of war since near the beginning of the faith,’’...

The friends and family of Christine Littlefield are invited to a 40 Day service, or Panakhida, Sunday, June 28. This short service will follow the 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy service at St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral (approximately 10:45...

Contemporary visual artist Nena Howell (Walton) will return to her ancestral home this summer for an official artist residency at Sitka National Historical Park June 22-July 3. Presented in partnership with the Sealaska Heritage Institute, the...