Community Dinner Dec. 25
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.
‘‘We are so happy to be able to have the sit-down dinners again and are looking forward to socializing with the community,’’ organizers said.
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.
Boat Parade
Set Wednesday
Boat parade organizers have announced the dates of this year’s event. The parade will move 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.
Sitka 4-H Raises Funds for Sitka Animal Shelter
Members of the Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club recently came together to raise funds for the Sitka Animal Shelter by making and selling dog treats.
The club is supported by a partnership between the Sitka Conservation Society and UAF Cooperative Extension, and strives to teach youths skills necessary to live with the land and build community. To this end, the kids made and packaged homemade dog treats to sell at the Made in Sitka Holiday Market this year. The primary ingredient was pink and chum salmon donated by the Sitka Sound Science Center for a session earlier in the fall where 4-Hers learned how to filet the Alaskan fish. Rather than throwing out the scraps from the exercise, 4-Hers decided to save them to make dog treats at a later date.
The group raised $208 for the Friends of the Sitka Animal Shelter, and donated the remaining treats to the shelter.
Club members expressed appreciation to the Sitka Sound Science Center, Renée Trafton of Beak Restaurant, Sitka Youth Community Development Catalyst Emily Pound, and Kirsten Haas for helping them give back to the community.
Buoy-Painting
Session Jan. 5
Sitka Sound Science Center is inviting ‘‘makers, recyclers and those who enjoy beachy vibes’’ to a buoy painting session 5-7 p.m. Jan. 5 in the center’s Karsh classroom.
A creative space with materials and paints will be provided for the self-directed project. Participants can take their own materials as well.
SSSC will give information on marine debris in the Sitka area and ideas on how plastics can be creatively re-used.
‘‘Please consider donating an artistically transformed buoy to the 2023 Buoy & Art fundraiser for Brave Heart Volunteers,’’ SSSC said.
Those with questions can call Michele at (907) 752-0472.
Babysitters Course,
Certification Slated
A six-session, 15-hour, certification program for youths 11 to 18 who are interested in childcare careers and babysitting will meet 3:30-6 p.m. Jan. 9, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 27.
Topics will include child development, kitchen safety, nutrition, first aid, entertaining, discipline, and the business of babysitting. CPR training through the Sitka Fire Department will also be provided. Youths must be registered 4-H members to participate. Cost of the series is $30.
Contact Contact Jasmine Shaw at jdshaw2@alaska.edu or 907-747-9440 with questions and to register. Youths must register by Friday, Jan. 6.
Open Recreation
Schedule Given
For Winter Break
Sitka Parks and Recreation has announced its open recreation schedule for winter break at Blatchley Middle School.
Open skate for youths middle school age and older will be held in the BMS multipurpose room 2-4 p.m. Dec. 22. Parent-tot time will be 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 23 in the MPR. Family open recreation will be offered 2-4 p.m. Dec. 27 and 29 for all ages.
Open gym punch cards for youths, adults, and families will be available for purchase at the Parks and Recreation office located at BMS.
Email recreation@cityofsitka.org or by call 907-747-4031 for information.
