Christmas Day
Dinner Scheduled
Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 and Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4, in partnership with the Salvation Army, will host the annual traditional Community Christmas Dinner 2 p.m. Dec. 25 at the ANB Founders Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m.
An organizational meeting will be held 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the ANB Founders Hall for those who would like to learn more about the dinner; however, it is not necessary for volunteers to come, as they will be informed by phone or on Christmas Day at noon as to how they can help at the dinner.
Anyone who would like to volunteer to cook a turkey, which is provided with a roasting pan which can be picked up at the hall or delivered; or to volunteer to decorate and set up, serve, help in the kitchen, or clean up, are welcome, and can call Karen at 747-7803 to sign up, and be informed of times and dates to show up.
Contributions are being accepted to help finance the dinner in the form of gift cards at Sea Mart or AC Lakeside, or checks mailed to ANB Founders Hall Attn: Rachel Henderson, 235 Katlian. Food donations of potatoes, yams, frozen green beans, stuffing, turkeys, hams, and other items, are also gratefully accepted – call Debe at 738-4323 to arrange a pick up or delivery time. Dessert donations can be delivered on Christmas Eve day between 3 and 5 p.m. or Christmas morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Toys for the children given by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and caroling, are planned. All are invited to attend.
Be-Tween Event
At Public Library
Sitka Public Library invites Be-Tweens Club members to participate in a Winter Craze Event 6-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21. Tweens will work on handmade holiday gifts and savor marshmallow snowmen, among other activities.
The event is free, and tweens of all abilities are welcome but registration is required and space is limited. The Be-Tween Club is a place for ages 11 to 13 who are dedicated to inspire creativity, thinking outside the box and leadership skills. The program will appeal to tweens craving independence and connection, the library said.
Story Time Set
‘‘Holidays Are Here!’’ will be the theme of the next preschool story time at Sitka Public Library 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. The ‘‘Little Reindeer’’ by Nicola Killen will be one of the readings. Rhymes, songs and crafts are included in the program. All are welcome.
Holiday Movie
At the Library
Sitka Public Library will feature ‘‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’’ (1965) 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The movie is 25 minutes long, rated TV-G and best for ages 4 and older. For information, call the library at 747-8708.
Story Time
To Take Break
Sitka Public Library’s story time program will take a break Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
It will resume Thursday, Jan. 10. Families are invited to explore collections of toys and books. Coloring activities also will be provided. For information, call the library at 747-8708.
5K Run, Walk
For Fitness Fund
The 365 Stride 5K run and walk will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the O’Connell Bridge lightering facility. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
The donation fee is $10. Proceeds are to benefit the Hames Wellness Fitness Fund. Contact Heleena van Veen at 966-8914 or heleenav@searhc.org with questions.
Volunteers Sought
For City Boards
Volunteer positions are available on several municipal boards and commissions including: Animal Hearing Board, Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board of Directors, Health Needs and Human Services Commission, Hospital Board, Library Commission, Local Emergency Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Committee, Police and Fire Commission, Port and Harbors Commission, and Tree and Landscape Committee.
Letters of interest and board applications can be sent to the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 100 Lincoln Street. Applications are online at www.cityofsitka.com or at the municipal clerk’s office. For further information, call Melissa at 747-1826.
SOS Lifeline
Group to Meet
Sitka Outreach and Support: Lifeline group will meet 2-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Epispoal Church See House.
The group is a collaborative community addressing the needs of people experiencing poverty and/or homelessness.
For information, contact Julia Smith at 738-6336 or eastergroupsitka@gmail.com.
Boys Run Set;
Volunteers Sought
The fifth annual Boys Run 5K Fun Run will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Centennial Hall.
‘‘The boys have been working up to this event all fall,’’ organizers said. ‘‘Come out and show your support!’’
Those able to volunteer can email sobrien@safv.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/y77gnt8y to register.
Alaskan Stories
Films to Debut
Our Alaskan Stories film debut will be 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Centennial Hall, Room 6.
The Island Institute film project now in its third year features short films made by Mt. Edgecumbe High School students about their home communities.
A question-and-answer period will follow the screening.
‘‘We will also hear about this year’s recently concluded Tidelines journey in which a group of past Our Alaskan Stories filmmakers traveled to several communities in Southeast Alaska by ferry, sharing their work and holding conversations about subsistence and cultural in a changing Alaska,’’ the Island Institute said.
White Elephant
Shop to Meet
The White Elephant Shop monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Swan Lake Senior Center. Meetings are open to the public.
Fiber Friends
Meet Saturday
Fiber Friends will meet noon-2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Gus Adams room at Sitka Public Library.
Weavers, spinners, dyers and others who work with fiber are welcome. For information phone Alice, 747-3931.
Elder Services,
Housing Discussed
Expanding services and housing options for elders will be discussed 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Swan Lake Senior Center.
The initiative was identified as a top goal at the Sitka Health Summit. For information go to www.sitkahealthsummit.org
Alaskan Stories
Films to Debut
Our Alaskan Stories film debut will be 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Centennial Hall, Room 6.
Island Institute film project in its third year features short films made by Mt. Edgecumbe High School students about their home communities.
A question-and-answer period will follow the screening.
‘‘We will also hear about this year’s recently concluded Tidelines journey in which a group of past Our Alaskan Stories filmmakers traveled to several communities in Southeast Alaska by ferry, sharing their work and holding conversations about subsistence and cultural in a changing Alaska,’’ the Island Institute said.
