Beginning June 5, children ages 5-9 are invited to “Unearth a Story” and take home a prehistoric friend, a small stuffed dinosaur, at Sitka Public Library. Participants will be required to sign a certificate ‘‘promising to read to their friend...

Sitka Public Library will host Books & Brews at Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Participants can grab their favorite beverage on tap, and join the group for a cozy, quiet evening of reading together, the library...

Tweens and teens are invited to participate in the Pride Silent Book Club at Sitka Public Library 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 and 25. Participants can take a book or get one of the many available titles from the library for the one hour of quiet...

Registration for adult Tongass Tumblers gymnastics is available. Participants can learn floor skills like cartwheels, handstands, and more with Coach Trish. No experience is needed. Classes meet 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays in June in the Keet Gooshi...

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon Tree and Landscape Committee, Harrigan Centennial Hall Noon STA Finance/Economic Development Committee, 204 Siginaka Way Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for...

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

Blatchley Middle School welcomes all families to join the eighth grade class for the Rites of Passage ceremony 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, at the Performing Arts Center.   

‘‘This Thing We Call The Ocean, Part Two – Names Discovered, Stories Told” exhibition of all new work by local artist Stephen Lawrie, organized and curated by Maite Lorente, will be on display at the Pioneer Bar. Opening night reception is 4-7...

Friends of Sitka Animal Shelter is offering financial assistance for spay and neuter services for low-income Sitka pet owners.  ‘‘Spaying and neutering helps reduce pet overpopulation, improves the health and well-being of pets, and can help...

Greater Sitka Pool League will hold a potluck dinner 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the American Legion Hall. Teams and players are being encouraged to take a dish to share.

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10 a.m.-noon Senior Coffee Social, See House behind St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Noon-1 p.m. Sitka Legacy Foundation discussion on grants, Sitka Public Library Noon Meditation, Alaska Heals...

Sitka Youth Leadership Committee’s ‘‘Mental Health Is Health’’ campaign aims to destigmatize conversations about mental health and normalize asking for help. The first graphic in the three-part series of ads in the Sitka Sentinel –  which is...

Mina Brooks-Schmidt will present her senior soprano recital to Sitka 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. The evening will span centuries of the soprano’s most beloved repertoire. Tickets are by donation – all proceeds...

Brave Heart Volunteers will host a lunch and learn noon Thursday, May 21, with Terra at Southeast Alaska Independent Living at the BHV office, 120 Katlian Street. All are ivnited for lunch and to learn about the services Terra provides through...

Sitkans are being offered ongoing sessions of sound bath and meditation sessions by Reiki certified guide Cerisa Swanberg of Alaska Heals LLC. Sunday’s sound bath is at 7 p.m. On Monday a noon meditation is scheduled. Both are at the Unitarian...

Caregivers are invited to a support lunch noon Wednesday, May 20. ‘‘Come find a community with other caregivers,’’ Brave Heart Volunteers said. Lunch is provided and will be hosted at the BHV office, 120 Katlian Street.

A ‘‘Journey Into the Forest’’ Sound Healing session will be led by Jean 6:30-7:45 p.m.  Thursday, May 21, at Yoga Union. Sitka Tribe of Alaska enrolled citizens can attend at no cost. Yoga Union students can use one punch from their card or...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is offering Haa Kusteeyí (Our Way of Life) through family engagement activities this summer. A beach asparagus excursion to Starfish Beach on an Allen Marine Tours Inc. vessel is planned 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 18. The cultural...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s annual picnic will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11 at the Keet Gooshi Heen covered area. All are invited to join for food, games and time together. Email info@sitkatribe-nsn.gov with questions. 

University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers at the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station have been researching root maggots, and the timing and damage they cause. A free webinar will be noon-1 p.m.  Tuesday, May 19, led by Joey Slowik,...