The emergency shelter at United Methodist Church, 303 Kimsham Street, is open 8:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. seven days a week through March. Entrance is through the basement door on Edgecumbe Drive.

FRIDAY 10 a.m. Bingocize, Swan Lake Senior Center 10:30 a.m.-1:30 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 p.m. Open...

Sitka Voices for Peace and Democracy will hold a vigil noon-1 Saturday at the Roundabout. ‘‘Join us as we stand in solidarity with those caught in the crosshairs of this administration,’’ the organization said.  Vigils are held weekly.

The United States Coast Guard is building a new facility for a fast response Cutter to be stationed at Sitka.  It also includes new moorage for the buoy tender Kukui. ‘‘Sitka Maritime Heritage Society was pleased to be part of the...

Sitka Public Library will host the Annual Alaska Library Association Conference March 26-28.  Sitkans are invited to go on a first-of-the-season Allen Marine Wildlife tour 2-4 p.m. March 26. Participants will meet at Crescent Harbor behind...

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will conduct a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course 8 a.m.-7 p.m. March 20 at NSRAA, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road. The cost for the class is free for commercial fishermen and $250 for all others. The course...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  9 a.m.-5 p.m. NSRAA Board, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road  10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little...

Sitka Pioneers of Alaska will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Salvation Army. The meeting will begin with a corned beef and cabbage dinner. Attendees are being encouraged to take a side dish or dessert. Door prizes will be given at the...

Applications for Sitka Woman’s Club Women in Business grants are now available. Three grants will be awarded in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000 and $500 for women-owned businesses in Sitka. For information and an application  email...

Sitka Woman’s Club is accepting community mini-grant applications. Non-profits, community groups, unincorporated organizations and individuals serving Sitka can apply. For information and an application  email sitkawomansclub@gmail.com or...

All are invited to ‘‘A Night in the Tropics’’ at the Sitka Pregnancy Center fundraiser gala 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.   Attendees are invited to dress in their favorite Aloha style. The evening includes...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  9 a.m.-5 p.m. NSRAA Board, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road  10 a.m. Tongass Tots Playgroup, Episcopal Church See House 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 11-2 Salvation Army...

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, March 8, at the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner...

Sitka Tells Tales, the local live storytelling series, and Sitka Sound Science Center, will join in presenting the broadcast premiere of “Sounding Off: Encounters and Discoveries on Sitka’s Lands and Waters” March 17. It will feature Alex...

The public is invited to an evening of art at The Original Artist Grind 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. The variety show features original music, written word, and an art exhibit accompanied by the flute group...

Sitka School District will be on spring break March 16-20. School will not be in session for all students. Also, school offices and the district office will be closed.

The public is invited to an evening of art at The Original Artist Grind 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. The variety show features original music, written word, and an art exhibit accompanied by the flute group...

The annual ANS Spring Bazaar will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at ANB Founders Hall. A fundraiser will be held in the ANS kitchen, with details to follow. Bazaar tables are $30 and junior tables are $25. Call Debe K. Brincefield...

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, March 13, at the Sitka Lutheran Church basement kitchen, 224 Lincoln...