In a recent ceremony at the Sitka Elks Lodge, Coast Guard and Emblem Club member Jessica Dwyer was presented with a Quilt of Valor, a commemoration of her career in the military and her service to the nation. The Quilts of Valor Foundation...

20 YEARS AGO June 2006 Classified Ads: RENTALS: 4-bdrm, 3 bath, $1,800 mo. long-term; 3 bdrm, 1 bath, view. long-term $1,300; HOMES 1997 3-bdrm., 1 1/2 baths, $320,000. VEHICLES 1995 Chevy Caprice $4,200; 1992 Chevy pickup $3,500; 1889 Honda...

FRIDAY Noon-2 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley Pool Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 6-7 p.m. Open Swim, Blatchley Pool 7-9 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley...

The Assembly will hold a work session 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to discuss City and Borough of Sitka’s future involvement in addressing child care needs in the community. The session will begin at 6 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, meeting room...

In observance of summer, Paula Veshti will teach how to make gelato and tiramisu, traditional Italian desserts, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Sitka Lutheran Church kitchen. The workshop is sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks...

Sitka Public Library will host Books & Brews at Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Attendees can take a book, grab a favorite beverage on tap, and join the group for a cozy, quiet evening of reading together. A librarian...

Sitka’s 4th of July parade theme is ‘‘America 250’’ as it joins the nation celebrating its 250th anniversary. Leading the parade will be honored veterans. Registration is required for participation in the parade as a float, group, or individual....

The Salvation Army Little Store will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays only for the month of June. Regular hours will resume in July.

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 Sitka Music Festival free Bach’s Lunch concert, Odess Theater Noon Local Emergency Planning...

Sitka School Board will hold its regular meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the district office boardroom. The full agenda can be found by following the link on the district’s website: www.sitkaschools.org. Those who wish to submit written...

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, Sitka Public Library is offering a free Celebrate Freedom kit for youths to take home. The program, for ages 6 to 10 years, starts 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, and runs until supplies...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  9 a.m.-3 p.m. Made in Sitka Market, Harrigan Centennial Hall 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon Lap Swim, Blatchley Pool Noon White Elephant Shop open Noon AA, St. Peter’s...

Sitka Emblem Club 142 will hold its last business meeting until September at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Sitka Elks Lodge. Current members are invited to attend. Those with questions can call Judi at 907 738-6326.

Sitka High School class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th class reunion over the 4th of July holiday. Classmates are invited to reconnect at a no-host social 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Sitka Elks Lodge. On Saturday, July 4, all classes of the...

Sitka Tells Tales will presents “Notes on What Matters: Conversations and Music on Challenges, Choices and What Holds Us Together,” airing and streaming on Raven Radio (kcaw.org)  7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. The episode  takes listeners to...

American Legion Auxiliary Post 13 is seeking membership and auxiliary officers for the upcoming year. The group meets 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.  For more information call Alan at 1-808-228-6187 or the Legion at 907-747-8629.

Services will be held for Nancy Carol Thomas on Thursday, June 11. A viewing and service will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Prewitt Funeral Home, followed by a reception 7-8 p.m. at Sitka United Pentocostal Church, 101 Cascade Creek Road.

Friends and family of Linda Danner are invited to her celebration of life 3 p.m. June 14 at Halibut Point Recreation Area main shelter. ‘‘The bonfire will be blazing, the BBQ will be lit, and musical instruments will be tuning as we gather to...

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon Parks and Recreation Committee, Harrigan Centennial Hall Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, UAS-Sitka Campus Room...