School’s Policy
Committee Meets
Sitka School District’s policy committee will meet 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the district office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.
School’s Policy
Committee Meets
Sitka School District’s policy committee will meet 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the district office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.
Theater Camp
Set Dec. 19-30
City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation will hold an eight-day theater camp Dec. 19-30 at Blatchley Middle School for youths in second through sixth grades.
Grades two through four will meet 10-10:45 a.m., followed by grades five and six meeting 11 a.m.-noon.
All students will participate in theater games and activities culminating in a short final production.
Cost for the camp is $35 and scholarships are available. For information, contact Parks and Recreation by email at recreation@cityofsitka.org or by call 907-747-4031.
SFS, Coliseum
To Present Film
‘Come from Away’
The Sitka Film Society and the Coliseum Theater will present the film of the Broadway musical “Come from Away” 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Coliseum Theater.
“Come from Away” is the story of the plane passengers who were diverted from all over the world to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, after the 9/11 attacks caused the closure of the U.S. airspace. It is also the story of the townspeople who hosted the “come from aways” in their island community of 7,000.
The movie, directed by Christopher Ashley, is considered a model filmed stage musical production, and was one of the top 10 rated and reviewed films of the year.
One reviewer commented, “’Come From Away’ is breathless in a way that will leave you in awe. The balancing act it achieves here is really something – the show is constantly evolving within a confined space, it’s robust yet intimate, and for all its artistic complexity, it manages to maintain a let’s-put-on-a-show scrappiness.”
Tickets are $10 at Old Harbor Books, and at the door.
Club to Make
Candles, Cards
Ages 5-18 are invited to join Sitka Conservation Society’s Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club for a candle and card-making session in preparation for the holiday season.
Youths will create candles and cards using repurposed materials. The session will be 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Email anna@sitkawild.org for registration and information.
Boat Parade
Days Announced
Boat parade organizers have announced the dates of this year’s event. The parade will move north Sunday, Dec. 18, and south Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Boats will line up in the channel at 5 p.m. VHF Channel 68 will be monitored, and the parade will start once all the vessels are in the channel.
The grand prize for best in show is $1,500 donated by Caldwell Properties. Donations are being sought for second- and third-place winners.
For further information, contact Ahna Hanson at 907-738-0260.
Spring Musical
Auditions Dec. 18-19
GSAC Sitka Community Theater announces the spring production will be the musical “Amelie” and be performed March 24-26 at Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Auditions are set for Dec. 18 and 19 at Yaw Chapel. Builders, carpenters, decorative painters and handy people who like to work backstage are also needed. Rehearsals start in January. Everyone is welcome to audition, regardless of skill level and singing ability. Featured, supporting and ensemble roles are available for ages 16 and up.
The musical is based on the 2001 film of the same name, and was nominated for three Olivier Awards (the British equivalent to the Tonys). In the story, Amelie follows the journey of the inquisitive and shy Amélie who turns the streets of Montmartre into a world of her own imagining, while secretly orchestrating moments of joy for those around her. After discovering a mysterious photo album and meeting a handsome stranger, Amélie realizes that helping others is easier than participating in a romantic story of her own.
Those with questions or interest in joining the tech and build crew may call 907-738-0602. Updates and signup info will be at sitkacommunitytheater on Instagram and GSAC Sitka Community Theater on Facebook.
Toy Boat-Making
Activity Dec. 17
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society and Sitka 4-H will hold a free toy boat-making activity for kids on Saturday, Dec. 17.
To participate, reserve a kit and a time slot for each child, 6 to 12 years, at sitkamaritime.org. The event is free, although donations are welcome.
Each participant will make a small wood boat and decorate it as the vessel of their choice. The SMHS is partnering this year with Sitka 4-H, who has been working behind the scenes to make the boat parts and will be providing assistance at the event.
For more information and to register go to sitkamaritime.org. For questions or assistance with reservations, call or text (907) 623-8054.
Christmas Dinner
At Founders Hall
Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood will host the annual Christmas dinner 11 a.m.-3 p.m., or until the meals are gone, on Dec. 25 at the ANB Founders Hall.
Delivery-only will be offered to the elderly and those who do not have transportation. To arrange for delivery, call Liz at 907-738-3042. The meal recipient must be at home at the time of the delivery.
Volunteers are needed. Call Liz at 907-738-3042 to sign up. Needed are servers, kitchen help, set-up and cleanup crews, and delivery drivers.
Donations can be made to ANB Holiday Dinner fund, 235 Katlian Box 3, Sitka, AK 99835.
Concert Tonight
For Fifth-Graders
Winter concerts are being held this month at Keet Gooshi Heen and the public is invited to attend. The final concert of the series, for fifth grade, is slated 7 p.m. tonight at the Performing Arts Center.
Sitka Skippers
Set to Perform
The Sitka Skippers jump rope team will perform a halftime show at the Sitka High School 6 p.m. boys basketball game against Nikiski 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.
‘‘It has been over two years since the Skippers have performed at a SHS basketball game and they are excited to take center court,’’ a press release said.
Fish and Game
Advisory to Meet
The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at NSRAA and on Zoom.
Agenda items include: Board of Game Southeast Region deer proposals; Federal Subsistence Board deer proposals; and remaining Board of Game proposals.
Join the Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89093672367?pwd=Y1FrNXB5UlQ2WGxhYWp6aVR2anBiQT09; join by phone at 253-215-8782; meeting ID 890 9367 2367; and passcode deer22.
For further information and questions, contact Heather Bauscher, Chair, heatherbauscher@gmail.com, John Murray, Vice Chair, jmfish3@gmail.com or Annie Bartholomew at the Department of Fish and Game.
Moose Lodge
Updates Given
Sitka Moose and Women of the Moose have announced their December schedules.
Lodge meetings are Dec. 14 and 28. Members are being encouraged to attend. Women of the Moose will hold its Christmas gathering 10 a.m. Dec. 17. Attendees are asked to take snacks.
On Christmas Eve the lodge will close at 4:30 p.m. for the officers and staff holiday party. Any members with questions can stop by the lodge or call.
