ALFA Members
Meet Jan. 23
Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association will host a membership meeting 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the ALFA office, 304 Baranof Street.
The group will discuss: halibut catch limits and season dates for the season; and demersal shelf rockfish stock concerns and management actions.
Halibut stock assessment information is available on the IPHC website under the ‘‘annual meeting’’ tab.
Masks on Sale
At White E Shop
The White Elephant Shop has masks on sale for those who need one for the Feb. 1 annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala ‘‘Venetian Masquerade.’’
White E hours are 6-8 p.m. Monday, and noon-3 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.
Reusable Bag
Library in Place
The reusable bag libraries are back at AC Lakeside and Sea Mart grocery stores.
Sitkans who find themselves at the checkout without a reusable bag can again visit the bag library and borrow clean, reusable ones for their groceries.
The bag libraries are similar to a regular library, but instead of books, shoppers can borrow bags from the slot at the bottom and return them, clean and dry, by dropping them through the hatch at the top of the box.
Sitkans with excess clean reusable bags can donate them – now and in the future – by dropping them into a bag library at either supermarket.
Shoppers should look for the bright yellow and black wooden box at the end of the checkout counters for reusuable bags. People with questions can contact Bags For Change at 747-2708.
Crescent Harbor
Construction Set
Due to construction planned for the Crescent Harbor float replacement project in the coming week, pedestrian traffic routes along the nearby Sea Walk and access to Floats 5, 6 and 7 will continue to be impacted.
The city public works department said the parking lot across from 709 Lincoln Street will be closed, as well. Turnagain Marine Contractors will post traffic control signs at critical areas along the Sea Walk and at the entrance to the Crescent Harbor ramps and the parking lot.
A crane will be operating in the Crescent Harbor parking lot, just north of the shelter. This will limit parking adjacent to the work, the city said.
Pile drilling and driving is to begin this week.
‘‘This work is noisy, but is limited roughly to daylight hours,’’ the public works department said.
TMC is in the process of demolishing Crescent Harbor Floats 1 through 4 ahead of replacement of the floats, headwalks and gangways. Electrical and water services also will be replaced. TMC expects float installation to be complete in March, with electrical and utility work to follow.
Other parking and pedestrian access changes will be needed over the course of the project. Those changes will be posted on the City and Borough of Sitka web site (https://www.cityofsitka.com/), on the city Facebook page, and shared with local media outlets. Call Public Works with any questions at 747-1804.
Benefit Dinner
At Elks Lodge
A fundraising dinner for Katie Rouse’s medical expenses will be held 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Sitka Elks Lodge.
The spaghetti feed and auction will be hosted by Sitka Emblem Club 142.
The fundraiser is open to all Elks Lodge and Emblem Club members, and invited guests.
Ocean Wave
Quilters Meet
Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at United Methodist Church.
Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.
For more information call President Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Sewing Sessions
Offered to Public
Ocean Wave Quilters will sponsor an open sewing session 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at United Methodist Church.
All are invited to attend. Irons, ironing boards, tables and chairs are provided. Lunch is a potluck.
For information call Audrey Curran at 623-0301 or Linda Swanson at 747-3471.
Harp Sing Set
All are invited to learn to sing four-part a capella harmony in an American tradition 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
The sacred harp sing is for everyone, including beginners and listeners. For information call Sara at 747-2915.
Story Time Set
Preschool story time at Sitka Public Library will be offered 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.
‘‘I am a Tiger,’’ by Karl Newson, a story about a mouse with big ideas, will be one of the readings. The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft. For information call Maite, 747-4022
‘Star Wars’ Topic
Of Betweens Event
Tweens are invited to a free Star Wars program 6-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Sitka Public Library.
It will include Jedi training activities, Star Wars ‘‘Minute to Win-It’’ games and an opportunity to create a pearled-bead baby Yoda.
The program is for ages 10-12. It is free and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. For more information call Maite at 747-4022.
