Traveling Gallery Exhibit
To be in Sitka During March
Portable Southeast, a traveling gallery exhibit celebrating coastal living in Southeast Alaska, will be in Sitka March 3-30, hosted by Harbor Mountain Brewery.
Portable Southeast, a curated traveling art exhibit inspired by life in coastal Southeast Alaska, features 25 works of art from S.E. artists.
The opening night exhibit in Sitka is 3-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at 1209 Sawmill Creek Road.
Accepted exhibit artists, in no particular order, include: Abigail Saiz (Juneau, now of Sitka); Amanda Neyenhouse (Douglas); Anne Doyle (Sitka); Christine Kleinhenz (Juneau); Ellie Sharman (Gustavus); Hollis Kitchin (Juneau); Kathryn Rousso (Ketchikan); Katie Ione Craney (Haines); Kelsey Hoke Martin (Juneau); Kerry Kirkpatrick (Juneau); Krystal Thomas (Ketchikan); Lanie McCarry (Douglas); Liyuan Zhang (Juneau); Mandy Ramsey (Haines); Mary Saiz (Sitka); Mimi Kotlarov (Ketchikan); Naona “Peaches” Wallin (Ketchikan); Pam Joy (Skagway); Rebecca Hsieh (Juneau); and Suzanne Fuqua (Petersburg).
The show builds virtual bridges between communities – offering new opportunities for artists to showcase their work, and bringing art to non-traditional hanging spaces, organizers said.
The show is spending a month in six communities. It was in Ketchikan in January and Petersburg in February. After Sitka, it will be in Haines in April, Yakutat in May, and Juneau in June.
The call for art was open to all Southeast Alaska residents, and five curators from across the region reviewed submissions and accepted pieces into the final show.
It was curated by a diverse group of community leaders and artists including: arts administrator Cindi Lagoudakis of the Clausen Memorial Museum in Petersburg; visual artist Evon Zerbetz of Ketchikan; visual artist Krista Perala of Sitka; visual artist Donna Catotti of Haines; and arts administrator Cory Woodall of the Juneau City Museum in Juneau.
Those with questions about the Sitka exhibit can call Harbor Mountain Brewery at 907-623-2337.
The project was made possible with support from the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Portable Southeast is managed by the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC).
To reach the organizers, contact Portable Southeast Project Manager Meghan Chambers by emailing portablesoutheast@gmail.com or get in touch with JAHC staff at (907) 586-2787.
Energy Audits
Offered in Sitka
Transition Sitka will host a Juneau energy auditor, who is planning to attend the Electrification Exposition on March 18.
The auditor will be in Sitka a few days before the expo and stay after to perform energy audits, with the cost related to house square footage.
‘‘Energy audits are a logical first step in taking advantage of the 10 years of federal tax credits and rebates for weatherization, energy conservation, and electrification of heat and appliances that are now available,’’ organizers said.
To sign up or get further information, contact Kay Kreiss at k2occdoc@gmail.com or Carol Voisin at cjvoisin@yahoo.com by March 5.
Rainy Day Bazaar
Set for March 25
The U.S. Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association announces the return of the annual Rainy Day Bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Silent Auction items are now being accepted and vendor tables are available for purchase until March 5. Table applications can be found on the Association’s website www.sitkacgswa.org. Contact Kirsten at sitkacgswa@gmail.com or at (952) 412-1735.
Natural Resource
Panel to Meet
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Natural Resource Committee will meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in person at 204 Siginaka Way and on Zoom.
For the link to the Zoom meeting contact Elizabeth Borneman at 907-738-3165 or email elizabeth.borneman@sitkatribe-nsn.gov.
STE Job Fair
Slated March 3
Sitka Tribal Enterprises will host a Job Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Summer seasonal and full-time positions are available. Call (907)738-9992 with questions.
4-H Club Sets
Closing Ceremony
All are invited to a celebration and closing ceremony for the newly certified Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club Babysitters 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Blatchley Middle School library.
Light refreshments will be served. Contact Jasmine Shaw at 907-747-9440 or jdshaw2@alaska.edu with questions or for more information.
Salmon Derby
Set For May
Sitka Sportsman’s Association announces the 68th annual Sitka Salmon Derby is being planned for the Memorial Day weekend, May 27-28-29, and the following weekend, June 3-4.
The longtime annual event in Sitka draws fishing friends and family together to enjoy fun times on the water while searching for that prize-winning king, organizers said.
Prize solicitation letters have been mailed out and donations are starting to arrive, Derby chairman John McCrehin said.
Donors’ names along with their prize donations will be published in the pre-derby booklet which comes out the first part of May. It also will be printed in the Daily Sitka Sentinel and on the Sitka Salmon Derby Facebook page. Donors will be in the derby awards night pamphlet.
Keep up with derby information, the countdown and the prize list as it grows on the “Sitka Salmon Derby” facebook page.
To donate a prize and be part of the event, call SSA Derby Chairman John McCrehin at 738-8636.
Food Web Cruise
On Tap March 25
The Food Web Cruise is slated 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25, sponsored by Sitka Sound Science Center.
‘‘It is a great opportunity to experience that first breath of spring on Sitka Sound,’’ organizers said.
While onboard, local naturalists will guide through a wildlife watching experience, before unveiling the theme of this year’s WhaleFest.
Food and refreshments will be provided. All proceeds go toward funding Sitka WhaleFest 2023.
Tickets are available online at sitkascience.org.
Child Developmental
Screenings Offered
The Center for Community Early Learning Program is offering free Developmental Screenings for children under the age of 3.
Those who are curious about their child’s development or have a specific concern, can call 907-966-4229 or email lhodges@cfc.org to schedule an appointment.
Screenings will take place on Monday, March 20.
AARP Tax Aide
Offered in Sitka
AARP Tax Aide is offering free income tax prep 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays at Centennial Hall by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment call Swan Lake Senior Center at 907-747-8617.
Pioneers of Alaska
Meeting March 2
Pioneers of Alaska members only will hold a business meeting at 6 p.m. on March 2 at Centennial Hall.
