Family Fun Day
Event on Jan. 6
Hames Center will host its monthly free Family Fun Day 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6.
Bouncy castles, climbing wall, toys and toddler play are planned. The event is made free by the Hames Wellness Fund. For information call Hames Center at 747-5080 or visit www.hamescenter.org.
ANS to Meet
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will hold its regularly scheduled meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the ANB Founders Hall.
All are invited to attend.
Exchange Students
To Present Program
Mt. Edgecumbe and Sitka High exchange students from China, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, India and Thailand will present “A Community Conversation: Where our Cultures Meet” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Each student will give a brief presentation and encourage the audience to ask students questions about their cultures, families, beliefs and impressions of their experiences in Sitka. Those planning to attend are asked to consider making and taking a dessert from one of the countries represented.
Additional desserts and coffee will be provided. The Sitka Rotary Club, part of Rotary International and AFS Intercultural Programs USA are sponsoring the program.
Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and act to create lasting change – across the globe, in communities, and individually.
AFS works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
Those with questions can call Krisanne Rice, 738-4932, or Jeff Budd, 747-4821.
Story Time Set
At Library Jan. 10
Sitka Public Library’s preschool story time is scheduled 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. ‘‘Pepper and Poe,’’ written by Frann Preston-Gannon, will be one of the readings.
The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft project. Everybody is welcome.
Teen Library Board
Meeting on Jan. 11
Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11.
Teens 13 and older are invited to join the board. TAB members will share ideas about library programs, the teen area and lab and also about books. Free books, snacks and pizza are included.
