T’ai Chi Chih
Set Saturday
T’ai Chi Chih Practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the See House behind St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 611 Lincoln Street.
Entrance is through the side door at end of the winding sidewalk.
Gardeners, Growers
Invited to Gather
Growers, entrepreneurs and local food enthusiasts are invited to gather, connect and offer their experiences of growing food in Sitka over a potluck dinner 6-8 p.m. March 5 at the See House behind St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 611 Lincoln Street.
The potluck will be by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. The evening will feature presentations from Andrea Fraga of Middle Island Gardens and Laura Schmidt of St. Peter’s Fellowship Farm, who will share tidbits from the recent Southeast Farmers Summit.
For information, contact Jasmine Shaw at jdshaw2@alaska.edu, 907 474-9440.
Basement Night
At Science Center
The Sitka Sound Science Center basement night is planned 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to tour the basement, visit the aquarium, meet active researchers from UCSC and UAS, and participate in family friendly activities.
It is open to the public.
Senior Coffee
Social Series Set
City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Catholic Community Services, will continue the free Senior Coffee Social Series in March.
They are 10 a.m.-noon Mondays at the Swan Lake Senior Center, 402 Lake Street.
Socials will continue every Monday in March. An assortment of baked goods will be provided, alongside coffee, tea, and juice. Puzzles, books, playing cards, and other activities will be available for use. All seniors are welcome. For information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907 747-4031.
Shows Slated for
F/V Wind Walker
Two F/V Wind Walker memorial shows are planned 8-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Performing are Sledgehammer, Peter Wooten and Shambala.
A percentage of proceeds and all profits from a raffle and silent auction and show posters go to the families of the F/V Wind Walker crew. The boat with five aboard sank Dec. 1.
Tickets at $20 can be purchased in advance at eventbrite.com and at the door for $25.
For updates, check @joestorez on facebook and Instagram. For further information contact Joe Storez at 603-998-4163.
Sponsors include Spruce Tip Studios, Sitka’s Blessing of the Fleet, Malcom Hayworth, Allen Marine tours, AKO Farms, Jennifer Younger Designs and Jodi Mettler.
Elder Coffee Time
Listed for March 6
Elders and community partners are invited to gather, socialize and learn more about resources available to them at the Community Elder Coffee Time 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 6 in the Raven Room at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Lunch, coffee and baked goods will be provided.
Also on March 6, the Elder Resource Fair will run 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Attendees are asked to carpool or e dropped off at the hall.
