Sitka Tells Tales' storytelling event 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Harbor Mountain Brewery will have the theme “Why Not? Stories of Taking Risks, Making a Change and Giving Back.” There's no admission charge, although donations toward...

Ocean Wave Quilters will sponsor a free open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at United Methodist Church.  All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is potluck.  For...

Sitka Public Library invites youth s of all ages to participate in a Banned Booooks challenge in October.  Participants can check out banned or challenged books and write or draw a review about them to enter a random raffle to win a...

Alaska Native Brotherhood, Camp 1 and Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will host a Flea Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at ANB Founders Hall. Tables are available for vendors to rent. A lunch sale will be offered during the flea...

A funeral service celebrating Keith Gibson’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Assembly of God. A potluck will follow. Family, friends, and community members are invited to gather in remembrance of a life so generously and...

Sitka High’s National Honor Society will host a garage sale 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 10 in the commons of SHS to benefit kids’ education in Guatemala. The group is seeking clean, working items to sell. Text 907-738-7195 for pick up and drop off informaiton.

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon White Elephant Shop open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  3:30-4:30 p.m. Stay and Play, Sitka...

By Troy Tydingco, Area Management Biologist (907) 747-5355, troy.tydingco@alaska.gov SalmonCoho salmon are entering freshwater and making their way upriver. They generally peak the first week of October but some later runs hang on into November....

Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at United Methodist Church.  Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on...

e open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at United Methodist Church.  All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is potluck.  For information, call Linda Swanson at 907...

Pacific High School’s Garden Open House and Learning Shelter Celebration will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the school. Attendees can explore the school farm, and learn about local and traditional foods education, hands-on learning, and...

Bare Stage Collective will present the play "Bug" 7 p.m.  Oct. 15,  16 and 17 at Odess Theater.  Written by Tracy Letts, and rated R, the psychological thriller explores themes of isolation, paranoia, and shared delusion. It is...

Three candidates in the running for municipal mayor will participate in the Chamber of Commerce’s mayoral candidate forum 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Kevin Mosher, Thor Christiansen and Lisa Lane will respond to questions on...

The 2nd Annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival (AmDocs Sitka) returns Oct. 9–11, bringing 33 short and feature documentaries to Sitka with three days of film, music, conversation and community events. AmDocs...

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 5:30 p.m. Usher Training, Sitka Performing Arts Center 6 p.m....

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, Sept. 27, at the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner...

Adult Heart Saver CPR, first aid and AED will be held 10 a.m. on Sept. 26 at Sitka Fire Hall. Cost is $125, payable at the fire station. For more information call instructor Lolly Dahl at 907 738-2214.

Sitka Elks Lodge will host Sitka Tsunami Wrestling Club for a fish and chips dinner fundraiser and auction 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Dinner is $25 and desserts and donated goods will be auctioned throughout evening. Contact Haley LaDuke at 907...

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society invites the public to Japonski Island Boathouse 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, to learn about and celebrate this year's progress. The free event includes light refreshments. Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is...

Sheldon Jackson Museum and Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum will host Kris Waymire through Sept. 30 as its final artist in the season’s Alaska Native Artist Residency Program.  Waymire’s residency will include an artist talk, sewing of a...