Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Shee Atiká will host Community Elder Coffee Time 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Elders can connect with friends, have a meal prepared by STA’s Resource Protection Department,...

Sitka School District’s Policy Committee will meet 5 p.m. Sept. 9 in the school district office boardroom. A link to a full list of policies to be reviewed may be found on the district website. No action will be taken at the open meeting.

FRIDAY 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 7 p.m. AA, St. Peter’s basement, 611 Lincoln Street, hotline 907-747-8866 8 p.m. Salsa/Bachata Dance...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information Noon Alanon Zoom,...

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will have an evening of traditional maritime songs featuring renowned chantey singer and scholar Jerry Bryant 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Mean Queen downstairs. ‘‘Jerry will get you singing to the traditional...

Bowhunter Education Field Day is scheduled 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sitka Sprtsman’s Association. For more information go to www.hunter-ed.com/alaska/ Individuals should complete the online bowhunter education course, which is 6-8...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is seeking events for its November Native American Heritage Month events directory. Individuals and organizations can fill out the form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/e7H0dv8UQA by Oct. 15 to add to the calendar. Those...

Those who have an interest in the future of Sitka’s trail system are invited to apply to an open seat on Sitka Trail Works board of directors. Visit sitkatrailworks.org for information. Email ben@sitkatrailworks.org to apply until closing on...

School photos will be taken at Blatchley Middle School on Tuesday morning, Sept. 8.

The summer commercial king salmon fishery in Southeast Alaska and Yakutat will close 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. The harvest target of 33,000 treaty king salmon for this second troll opening is expected to be reached by that time, Alaska...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information Noon Alanon Zoom,...

Robert Henry Goss, a Sitka resident, died Tuesday at his home. He was 76.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host a fish distribution for Tribal Citizens noon-3 p.m. Sept. 11 at Sitka Cold Storage, 611 Katlian Street. Elders will be served first. Bags should be taken to the event. Call Tristan Dawe at 907 738-3806 in advance...

Sitka Public Library will host Books & Brews at Harbor Mountain Brewing Co. 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Participants should take a book, grab their favorite beverage on tap, and join the group for an evening of reading together. A librarian will...

In observance of Labor Day, City of Sitka offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday. Essential services, including police, fire, emergency medical response, and dispatch services, will remain in...

Effective immediately, Gary Paxton Industrial Park scrap yard will accept loads larger than a dump truck load and large vehicles by appointment only, the city said. Customers with these large loads must call ahead to schedule an appointment at...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council will review the ‘‘Tribal Judiciary, Legislation and Committee’’ ordinances at its 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 meeting. Tribal citizens are invited and being encouraged to attend the readings of proposed ordinances and...

T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, behind Sitka Public Library.. 

The fifth Sitka Farmers Market of the season will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the ANB Founders Hall. Many one-of-a-kind items will be on sale at the market, including blingy items, Native earrings, abalone earrings, painted bear...

Sheldon Jackson Museum will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The museum will reopen Tuesday for normal business hours, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Those with questions can call 907 747-8981.