Sitka Trail Works this month will conduct essential maintenance along the Cross Trail. Volunteers are needed to help out 1-4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Kramer Avenue trailhead. ‘‘By clearing debris and accumulated organics from the uphill ditches, we’ll...

‘‘Armchair Travels: Tokyo with Ryan Cotter’’ will take attendees on an adventure as Cotter tells about the month she spent writing and exploring in Tokyo. The public can hear her speak 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Sitka Public Library. It is...

Those thinking about switching their heating systems to a cold climate heat pump are invited to a presentation 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Sitka Public Library. A home energy assessor from Alaska Heat Smart will offer information on how to save...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska says scholarship season is here and now is the time to apply. For higher education and adult vocational training scholarship applications and more information, visit...

Sitka School Board will meet with auditors to review the fiscal year 2025 audit 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the district office boardroom. The meeting will be followed by a 6-8 p.m. budget work session, open to the public.

Southeast Alaska Women in Fisheries will meet 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Sitka  Legislative Information Office, 201 Katlian Street, Suite 103.  The Blessing of the Fleet will be discussed and planned. All are invited to attend.

GSAC Sitka Community Theater will hold a work party  11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Performing Arts Center. The short work party will include pulling scenery from the mezzanine and painting a base coat so paint clothes and work...

Ocean Wave Quilters will hold its annual scholarship quilt auction 6:30-9 p.m. March 3 at  It will feature handmade mini-quilts, fabric, full-sized quilts and notions. The auction raises scholarship funds for high school and Sitka Fine Arts...

All are invited to join Doug for a gentle flow with Yoga Nidra 6-7 p.m. Thursdays in February and March at Yoga Union. Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers 40 minutes of movement followed by a guided meditation for deep relaxation. Tribal citizens and...

Sitka was wise to have invested in two hydropower dams supplying clean electricity. Our electricity use can be measured by peak megawatts (MW) needed instantaneously and by use over the course of a year in gigawatt-hours. Although 2022...

The 3 to 5 Preschool’s 13th annual Big Rig Fundraiser has been announced and will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Mt. Edgecumbe High School parking lot. The group is seeking a variety of vehicles to show and to let kids see, and...

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, Feb. 22, in the Pioneers Home chapel. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing is from the red Denson book, and loaner...

FRIDAY 10-11 a.m. Bingocize, Swan Lake Senior Center Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  2 p.m. Pioneers Home Auxiliary, Pioneers Home Chapel 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 6...

The Williams family wanted to thank the Sitka Community for all the thoughts, prayers, and amazing support for Karin Fitzsimons. She is currently recovering at a hospital in Anchorage. The Williams Family

Mari Fujioka will lead a workshop to teach Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club members how to make cream puffs 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. The free workshop is open to all ages, but youths must be registered as 4-H members to attend. Register at...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is inviting tribal citizens, their families and community friends to heal through the four elements 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 13 at the Sitka Sound Science Center Mill Building. ‘‘Spring equinox is a time for renewal, balance,...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Senior Hiking Club, Green Lake Road, info: foflaherty@sailinc.org  11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open 11:45 a.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool Noon STA Transportation &...

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  4:30 p.m. Sitka Parkinson’s Support...

Nikki Moore of Sitka has been named to Mississippi State University’s fall president’s list. Students achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or...

Mim McConnell and Marg Parsons will speak about their travels in England at a two-part program, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Sitka Public Library. It is part of the Library’s Armchair Travels Speaker Series. For...