FRIDAY Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  12:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 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...

A page one story in Wednesday's Sentinel about Memorial Day stated both Charles Kidd and Henry S. Williams, friends who fought together in World War II, are buried in Sitka National Cemetery, but only Charles Kidd is. Williams is buried at...

Halibut Point Recreation Area is about to look different. Starting June 1, parts of the site will be closed to the public for safety during a demolition project.  Individuals are being asked to stay aware from coned-off areas by the...

Alaska Heals will hold a full moon sound bath ceremony 7 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Hall. Access is on Spruce Street. Yoga mats, pillows, and blankets are offered on request. Message Cerisa Swanberg at 907-201-9656 or Cerisa107@gmail.com to...

City grounds crew will be doing maintenance work at the Community Playground at Crescent Harbor Friday. Work will include necessary replacements, general maintenance, and pressure washing throughout portions of the playground. Parts of the...

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, May 31, in the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the blue Cooper book, and loaner...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska tribal citizens and their families are invited to a meet and greet with general manager candidate Bert Adams 5-6 p.m. Monday, June 1, in the third floor conference room at Tribal Headquarters, 204 Siginaka Way. 

Ocean Wave Quilters sponsors a free open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at United Methodist Church. All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is potluck.  For information,...

Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the United Methodist Church. Highlights include a potluck supper  and election of officers.  Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. ...

Sitka Pioneers of Alaska will hold its June meeting 5:30 p.m. June 3 at the Salvation Army, 405 Sawmill Road. Dinner will be followed by a business meeting. Members are being encouraged to take a dessert or salad.  Door prizes also are...

Sitka Youth Leadership Committee’s Mental Health Is Health campaign aims to destigmatize conversations about mental health.  The final graphic in the three-part series illuminates how systems of oppression and inequity can impact...

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will conduct a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  June 18 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19 at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road. The cost for the class is free for commercial fishermen and...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon-1 p.m. “Alaska Summer Delights - An Interactive Meditation,” Sitka Public Library Noon White Elephant Shop open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement,...

TUESDAY 6 p.m. Sitka Land Trust Board, Harrigan Centennial Hall 6 p.m. Assembly, Harrigan Centennial Hall 7 p.m. Lola Hitchcock voice recital, Odess Theater on SJ Campus 7 p.m. Brave Heart Volunteers Grief Support, 120 Katlian...

Sitka National Historical Park reminds visitors to remain alert and practice bear safety after recent reports of bears in and around the park.  Bears may be active on park trails at any time of day, especially during early morning and...

Enrolled Sitka Tribe of Alaska tribal citizens are invited to an LFPA fish distribution 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the city cold storage facility, 611 Katlian Street. Elders are welcome to go to the front of the line. Email Tristan Dawe...

AFS will host a community farewell potluck picnic/barbecue 5-7 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Pioneer Park shelter, next to Sea Mart, to say goodbye to Sitka High School’s exchange students Chiara and Abhi, before they fly home to Italy and India,...

Christine Littlefield, 94, passed peacefully on May 21 at 10:35 a.m., surrounded by her loving family. Her obituary and date of service will follow.

A celebration of life service for Judson Thomas, 85, will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at SEARHC cafeteria. The family invites the public to join them in honoring his life, legacy and cherished memories. ‘‘Together, we will reflect, share...

A remembrance party for Alan Slade, 76, and Vickie Slade, 75, will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Sitka Elks Lodge. Food will be provided. ‘‘Come and join us for some fun,  food and good memories,’’ family members said. Alan died...