Marla Kitka, Former
Sitkan, Dies in Wis.
Marla Kitka, formerly of Sitka, died unexpectedly Feb. 15 in Tomah, Wisconsin. She was 58.
An obituary will be published later in the Sentinel.
Master Gardeners
Answer Questions
Master gardeners will be available to answer questions about gardening in Southeast Alaska during upcoming noon-1 p.m. ‘‘Weedy Wednesdays’’ presentations.
Sessions will include: March 16 ‘‘Spuds 101’’; March 23, ‘‘Seed Starting; March 30, ‘‘Prepping a New Garden’’; and April 6, ‘‘Transplanting.’’
A brief presentation will be given, followed by a panel of master gardeners available to answer questions about the presentation or general gardening. Individuals can submit questions ahead of time to info@seak-mastergardeners.org.
Recordings, transcripts, and pre-registration are available on the website https://www.seak-mastergardeners.org/index.html.
The series is sponsored by the Southeast Alaska Master Gardeners Association.
BHV Sets Annual
Board Meeting
The Brave Heart Volunteers Board will hold its annual meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, by Zoom. Officers will be elected and the public is invited to attend.
Call 747-6400 for the Zoom link.
Chamber Plans
Annual Meeting
Sitka’s Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership meeting noon Wednesday, Feb. 23, via Zoom.
It will include a year in review, upcoming calendar of events and a chance for members to offer updates on their businesses.
The board of directors will be announced and a door prize drawn.
Go to sitkachamber.com for the meeting link and to register.
Clam Chowder
Sale Saturday
The Sisterhood of St. Michael Cathedral will have a clam chowder and fried bread lunch sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.
Lunches will available to be picked up in the entryway of the Cathedral. Those with donations can contact Cheryl at 907-747-6737.
‘Singing Planet’
To be Presented
Sitka Conservation Society and Encounters North will present a virtual screening of ‘‘The Singing Planet.’’
The film follows anthropologist and storyteller Richard Nelson and author and sound recordist Hank Lentfer through an immersion in wild sounds – birds, bears, bees, wolves, whales and more – and the wild places that give rise to them.
Those interested can RSVP to watch the film Feb. 23-27, with a live Q&A session 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, with Lentfer and filmmaker Liz McKenzie. The recording will be available for viewing through Feb. 27.
To purchase tickets or make a donation, go to: https://bit.ly/singing_planet or www.thewildchorus.org.
Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will support the ongoing work of keeping Richard Nelson’s voice alive in the world through new and classic Encounters radio broadcasts, podcasts and films, organizers said. Donations will be matched by Sitka Conservation Society.
