Sitka Tells Tales
Event April 20
Sitka Tells Tales, the local live storytelling series, will present “It’s Not Me. It’s You: Stories of Bad Jobs, Horrible Roommates and Broken Hearts” 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, airing and streaming live on KCAW Raven Radio.
It is hosted by Artchange Inc. and Raven Radio. For information or to take part as a storyteller in future events call 738-2174.
Women Book
Group Via Zoom
The Women’s Book Group will hold a Zoom meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, to discuss ‘‘Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants’’ by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Women can call Dorothy at 747-3412 to receive an emailed invitation.
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.
Ocean Wave
Quilters Meet
Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, via Zoom.
Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.
For more information call President Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Gun, Gear Swap
Slated April 10
The Sitka Sportsman’s Association will hold its Gun and Gear Swap and Sell 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 10, at 5211 Halibut Point Road.
Sellers tables for rent are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Both individuals and businesses can sell at this event and only sellers may arrive at 8 a.m. to set up. Sellers must reserve a table by contacting Chad at 623-0908 or email premiertrainingak@gmail.com.
Bishop Plans
Visit to Sitka
His Grace the Right Reverend Alexis, Bishop of Bethesda and Locum Tenens for the Diocese of Sitka and Alaska, will visit the Sitka parish Monday, April 5, through Thursday, April 8.
The administrative visit will be during the Feast of the Annunciation. Services for the feast will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, with Great Compline and Matins. On Wednesday, April 7, the Vesperal Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Questions may be directed to Reverend Father Ishmael Andrew at 747-8120.
