Chocolate lovers can celebrate heart health and chocolate this month with a workshop led by Paula Veshti in partnership with UAF Cooperative Extension Service. Two chocolate-themed recipes with ingredients chosen especially for heart health will...

The Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership Conference will be in Sitka March 3 and 4.  Homeowners, planners, emergency response personnel are invited to attend. Talks will be on subjects ranging from mapping and...

The Sitka School Board will hold a budget work session 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the district office board room. The work session is open to the public.

Sitka School Board will join staff from the City of Sitka for a tour of district schools 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 21  to review projects on the local Capital Improvement Projects list.  No business will be conducted by the board.

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

The public is invited to join Brave Heart Volunteer staff for dinner and discussion on dementia care skills with program director Hailey Rinella 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at 120 Katlian Street. Those with questions can call 907 747-4600.”

Sitka Little League registration is open for T-ball, softball and baseball with programs for 4 years and older. Early bird discount of $25 off expires Feb. 15. Skills evaluation for ages 8 and older are on March 29. Opening day is April 18....

Sitka School District Policy Committee will meet 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the district office board room. A link to a full list of policies to be reviewed may be found on the district website. No action will be taken at this open meeting.

Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid Zoom and in-person meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, on Zoom and at the NSRAA building, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  5:30-6:30 p.m. AA, Sitka Pioneers Home Recreation Kitchen, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information 6 p.m. White...

Sitkans Against Family Violence is accepting nominations for the Sitka Rose Awards, honoring individuals who embody ‘‘Safety, Respect, and Community.’’ ‘‘If someone you know lives these values in their everyday life, nominate them today,’’ SAFV...

Sitka Pioneers Home Auxiliary will meet 2 p.m.  Friday, Feb. 13, in the Pioneers Home Chapel. The meeting is open to the public and new members are invited. The mission of the auxiliary is to assist in furthering the wellbeing of the...

The public is invited to attend and listen to “Coast Guard Stories” at the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society annual meeting 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. In the first half of the program, a panel of Sitkans will tell...

Sitka Woman’s Club celebrated the holiday season by gathering at the Poulson home on Maksoutoff Street Saturday. SWC is a social organization in service to the community, notably as it pertains to women and children. It helps to champion...

The United States has emitted more greenhouse gases that heat the earth since the industrial revolution than any other country. Our emissions continue to grow despite the climate emergency, and scientists now recognize that we have overestimated...

Sitka Sound Science Center, in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the University of Alaska, invites the public to the first State of the Sound Feb. 19-21 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The free public gathering features storytelling,...

FRIDAY 10-11 a.m. Bingocize, Swan Lake Senior Center 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool Noon Elizabeth Peratrovich Day event planning meeting, ANB Founders Hall Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for...

Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board will hold its first meeting of the new year 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the library’s multipurpose room. Conversation about books, planning for upcoming teen library programs, and hang-out time are part...

Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club and Sitka Public Library invite ages 5 to 18 to join its monthly birding club led by local experts. The club meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the library. The next meeting is Feb....