Chris Brewton
Passes Away
Christopher David Brewton “set sail on his final voyage” this morning, his family has announced.
An obituary will be published later.
Services Set For
Virginia Phillips
A Funeral Mass for Virginia Almina Cameron Phillips will be held 1 p.m. Monday, April 5, at St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Due to the pandemic, no reception will be held at this time.
Virginia, a longtime Sitka resident, died March 30 at the age of 96.
Sales Tax Rate
Changes Today
Sitka residents are being reminded of today’s sales tax rate change.
Tax is to be collected at a rate of 6% for April, May, June, July, August and September.
Long-term commercial rental tax remains at 5% year-round. Bed tax for rentals less than 30 days remains at 6% year-round. Those who have questions about the collection of sales tax within the City and Borough of Sitka can contact the tax office at 747-1840 or tax@cityofsitka.org.
Broadway Night
Slated for April 3
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will host a Night on Broadway 7 p.m. April 3 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Songs will be from smash musicals such as ‘‘Six,’’ ‘‘Into the Woods,’’ ‘‘Chicago’’ and ‘‘Hamilton,’’ featuring local talent Rhiannon Guevin and professional actors Sam Faustine, Jessica Mohr and Branden Noel Thomas, last seen in Sitka for ‘‘Songs for a New World.’’
Masks are required. Tickets for a limited-capacity live show as well as livestream tickets are available at www.fineartscamp.org.
Food Boxes
Now Available
Sitka Mutual Aid and Sitka Conservation Society are offering home delivery of USDA Farmers to Families food boxes to households experiencing food insecurity and that do not have access to boxes through other agencies.
Individuals can sign up for the service at sitkamutualaid.com or go to Facebook. Those without internet can contact Holland at 623-7542 for help.
Partners in the project are AC Lakeside, Island Bus Company and other local sponsors.
Woman’s Club
Meets April 3
Sitka women are invited to the Sitka Woman’s Club meeting noon Saturday, April 3, at Westmark Sitka.
Call Robin at 852-8575 with questions. The meeting also is available via Zoom with meeting ID: 794 2667 6908 and passcode: friendly.
Aquarium Open
At Science Center
The Sitka Sound Science Center aquarium is open 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
Appointments are required and can be booked at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/sitkascience/items/237113/calendar/2021/03/?flow=410856&full-items=yes or call 747-8878 extension 16, Sandy, for assistance.
Space in each time slot is limited for patrons to maintain proper social distancing, and face masks are required for everyone over the age of 5. Admission is $5 for ages 3 and older.
Science Center
Online Shop Open
The Sitka Sound Science Center gift shop is open online. Pickup options are available for locals, and items can be shipped across the country.
Go to https://sitka-sound-science-center.square.site/.
5K Run, Walk
Set for April 10
The Herring Protectors 5K run and walk is slated 10 a.m. April 10 at Whale Park.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. Participants should wear masks until social distancing can occur, organizers said. Herring masks will be given to the first 20 registrants. Donations to support the herring protectors are appreciated.
Annual Big Rig
Event on April 10
The 3 to 5 Preschool will hold its 9th annual spring Big Rig fundraiser 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Mt. Edgcumbe High School parking lot.
Tickets for the family event cost $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more.
Food booths with hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos and pancit from Rivera’s Sarap Sarap Authentic Filipino Foods will be for sale. Sitka Swirls also will be on hand to serve ice cream.
Big Rig T-shirts are for sale (XS 4/6 and SM 6/8) for $15. Masks are required for everyone age 3 years and older. Personal hand sanitizers will be available. Those with an alcohol sensitivity should take their own. For information visit the website www.3to5preschool.org/fundraising or send a message via Facebook to @Threeto5Preschool.
Motherhood
Classes Listed
Sitka Tribe of Alaska is sponsoring Motherhood Is Sacred classes 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 20, via Zoom.
to register, contact Jean Swanson, outreach family caseworker, at 747-3968 or email jean.swanson@sitkatribe-nsn.gov.
The event is hosted by STA’s Social Services Department with funding from the Alaska Children’s Trust Grant 2018-2021.
Easter Bunny
At Legion Hall
The Easter Bunny will be at the American Legion Hall 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3.The public can drive or walk by (with masks) the back door of the Legion to receive candy and eggs.
No regular Easter egg hunt will be held this year because of pandemic precautions.
