THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10 a.m. to 3 p.m. STA fish distribution, city cold storage facility 10:30 a.m. Spring preschool story time, Sitka Public Library 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 11-2 Salvation...

GSAC Sitka Community Theater will present “Much Ado About Nothing” 7 p.m. Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center. Organizers said the story is the original rom-com. “Beatrice and Benedick love...

The USDA Forest Service will  hold in-person community workshops throughout Southeast Alaska on the revision of the Tongass Forest Land Management Plan.   In Sitka, the workshop will be 4-6 p.m. April 27 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The...

Sitka Kaagwaantaan Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is inviting Kaagwaantaan Clan members to self-nominate for service on the board of directors. Board members will help guide the organization in serving the community. The nomination form is...

The public is invited to join Sitka Tribe of Alaska Spring Kayaaní Walk 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, for a chance to get outside and learn from plants. ‘‘Together we will learn respectful harvest practices, plant identification, and build our...

The public is invited to celebrate the strength of families in April with certified yoga instructor Jade Nodes. She will lead family friendly yoga sessions 11 a.m.-noon April 11, 18 and 25 at Sitka Public Library. This is a no-cost event open to...

A four-session watercolor workshop, led by Pat Kehoe, is planned 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 22, 23, 29 and 30. Community members of all abilities are invited to sign up. It includes all materials to create a piece of art while learning how to use...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lap swim, Blatchley pool 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon-2 p.m. Public swim, MEHS pool Noon White Elephant Shop open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call...

Tickets are on sale for the March 28 Food Web Cruise.  Naturalists will provide information about the local ecosystem while a light breakfast is served. Participants will meet at Crescent Harbor at 8:15 on Saturday, March 28. The boat will...

Sheldon Jackson Museum will be closed Saturday, March 29, to observe  Seward’s Day. Current hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and closed holidays. It is open by appointment only on Tuesdays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6...

Seamstresses Joanna Digennaro DeBell and Cheryl Vastola will teach a free mending workshop for adults 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Sitka Public Library. Participants can take a project from home or use the materials provided to practice. Space...

Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team is seeking walkers to participate in citizen science by taking a training on April 25 and then taking a once-monthly walk to take data on beach conditions and on beached (aka washed-up and dead)...

Ocean Wave Quilters sponsors a free open sewing session 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at United Methodist Church.  All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is potluck.  For...

Ocean Wave Quilters meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the 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...

Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will offer a signmaking workshop 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall. Participants will make signs for the Saturday, March 28, Sheet’ká No Kings event. Community members are...

Sitka Public Library will offer a free sound bath program led by sound healing practitioner Laura Humphreys 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the multipurpose room. Space is limited, and registration is required. Participants should take yoga...

The Natural History Seminar talk, “Understanding Mt. Edgecumbe from Above and Below,” will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at UAS-Sitka Campus, Room 229.  All are invited to join Claire Puleio, a doctoral candidate in geosciences at the...

Sitka Homeless Coalition is looking to rent several one-bedroom units. Able to sign a year lease. Contact sadie@sheltersitka.org; 907 623-8900. 

Sitka cab driver, fisherman, teacher and musician Hank Moore will teach a cooking class in partnership with UAF Cooperative Extension Service 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the See House, 611 Lincoln Street. Learn to cook and eat a meal of greens,...