Sitka Cyclists to Ride, Win Prizes
Sitka cyclists can participate in the ninth annual International Winter Bike to Work Day on Feb. 12.
‘‘Sitka cyclists are hardy souls, and many of us ride our bikes all year round, not just in the summer,’’ a Sitka Cycling Club spokesperson said. ‘‘Now Sitka cyclists can ride and win prizes.’’
This year the celebration will be simple, since many people are working from home or are out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been rebranded as WinterBikeALoopza. Cyclists are being encouraged to ride loops around town if they aren’t actually riding to work or school.
To participate, riders go to the International Winter Bike To Work Day website, https://winterbiketoworkday.org/, and commit online to riding to work on Friday, Feb. 12. Those who work at home can use a bike ride for errands or sport as their bike commute for the day. On Feb. 12 stop by the Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop, 329 Harbor Dr., between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to enter a contest to win prizes, including a reflective vest from the shop.
Cyclists are being encouraged to be safe in their rides by wearing helmets, bright reflective clothes, and having working solid white headlights in front and blinking red taillights in back. They also should follow the rules of the road, such as riding on the right side of the road – not on the sidewalk – and stopping at all stop lights/stop signs.
The group is gathering door prizes, and businesses or people wanting to donate can contact Charles Bingham at charleswbingham3@gmail.com or Doug Osborne at douglaso@searhc.org for more information.
‘‘We are looking for items such as gloves, reflective safety vests, water bottles, helmets, etc., although some businesses donated gift cards, bike books, or non-biking and non-winter items in past years,’’ the organization said.
Women of Moose
To Meet Feb. 3
Women of the Moose will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, for a nominating committee meeting.
Those wanting to consider holding an office or chair the next chapter year can attend the meeting.
‘‘With our new One Moose beginning May 1, we are looking at many changes,’’ the organization said. ‘‘Women will hold one meeting a month, have four officers and four chairs.’’
Changes to the lodge will be discussed at the meeting.
Dues must be paid by April 30 to receive up to three years’ membership as the organization transitions to the One Moose program.
Ribeye steak dinners are offered every Friday at the lodge.
Women’s Book
Group to Meet
The Women’s Book Group will meet via Zoom to discuss “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Women can call Dorothy at 747-3412 to receive an emailed invitation.
ORCA to Gather
Outdoor Recreation and Community Access, an adaptive sports and recreation program through Southeast Alaska Independent Living, will get together via Zoom 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4.
The group will discuss the animal challenge, exercise and play games.
The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83148179417.
Email ashne@sailinc.org with questions.
