Friends at SJ Museum
Set Meeting, Program
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum will hold its annual meeting 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the museum.
The lineup will include a brief board meeting at 2:30 p.m. and a guest presentation by Tlingit artist Daanawaak Michael Beasley titled “Celebrating Alaska Native Watercraft” from 3 to 4 p.m.
Beasley’s presentation will explore design and construction techniques of the many types of watercraft used by Alaska Natives, focusing on the dugout canoes of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples of the northern Northwest Coast. Historical and contemporary watercraft will be covered.
Beasley is a Raven of the L’uknax.adi (Coho) Clan, a journeyman artist, carver and canoe builder. He has focused on the study and implementation of classic Tlingit art forms since 1987 and has a bachelor’s degree in fine art in metal design from the University of Washington, Seattle.
The friends will provide light fare and refreshments, share highlights of the past year with the public, offer friends members the chance to vote on new board members, and recognize individuals who have been members for 5-plus years with a special gift.
Raffle tickets for prizes will be sold throughout the event, with winners to be announced during silent auction in the spring. Door prizes, including some Alaska Native art, will be offered. For additional information, call 747-6233 or email friendsofsjm@gmail.com.
Nativity Services
At St. Michael’s
Nativity services at St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral will begin 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, with The Royal Hours.
Great Vespers will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday, the Eve of Nativity, Divine Liturgy will be held at 9:30 a.m. Also on Sunday Great Vespers with Litya will be held at 6 p.m.
On Monday, the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, services include Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.
Daily Vespers will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Divine Liturgy will be held 9:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.
Nativity starring – the Orthodox practice of caroling and sharing the joy of the Birth of Christ – will begin after the 4 p.m. Vesperal services on Jan. 7 and 8, and again at 5 p.m. on Jan. 9. Requests for starring visits may be directed to KathyHope Erickson at 738-1119.
All of Sitka is invited to the services, and choir members are especially called to attend, the church said.
Unitarians Gather
For Epiphany
Rich McClear will speak on the celebration of the Epiphany season at Sitka’s Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday.
‘‘Everyone has heard of the 12 days of Christmas,’’ program organizers said. ‘‘In the early church, Christmas lasted for 40 days. But that was too much even for the heartiest Christmas revelers so Christmas split into two seasons, Christmas with its 12 days and Epiphany, which, depending on which church, can carry through to Lent.’’
This Sunday is the first Sunday in Epiphany. It celebrates the arrival of the Three Kings at the manger, the fellowship said.
Gathering begins at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follow at noon. The Fellowship Hall is located at 408 Marine Street, with parking behind off Spruce Street.
Nominations Opened For
Green Business Awards
Sitka Global Warming Group in conjunction with the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce and Sitka Conservation Society invites owners, employees, members, and customers alike to nominate a favorite local business, agency, not-for-profit group, school or other entity for a 2019 Sitka Green Business Award.
The nomination form is available online at https://tinyurl.com/y75ltut8. Paper copies of the nomination form are available at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. The nomination form includes information about the awards and instructions for nominations. The nomination deadline for the first round of 2019 awards is Jan. 30.
For the 10th and final year, SGWG will recognize and thank local businesses for using “green” practices and market those businesses on the web and through other means. Through the Sitka Green Business Awards, SGWG has provided businesses with information and education and support on ways to save money, conserve resources, and contribute to community.
Using energy/money-saving, waste-reducing recommendations from local businesses, the group created the list of over 40 green practices showing what local businesses are already doing to save money. The practices determine the “winners” of the green business awards.
The program’s four levels recognize different levels of commitment towards green practices. The more actions that a business does to help the environment, the higher the recognition level they received.
Award levels are as follows: Businesses using: 1-5 green practices, Bronze Award; 6-10 green practices, Silver Award; 11-15 green practices, Gold Award; and 16 or more green practices, Platinum Award.
Two special recognition categories are available for businesses involved in a one-time, major environmental initiative or in on-going environmental initiatives.
The public is invited to send nominations for special recognition to sitkagreenbusiness@gmail.com. Questions about the program can be directed to Michelle at 747-2708.
White E Shop
Meeting on Tap
The White Elephant Shop monthly meeting will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Swan Lake Senior Center. Meetings are open to the public.
Kayak Video
To be Shown
The kayak video ‘‘Oyster Catchers in My Yard; Paddling in Stony Creek’’ will be presented by Gail Ferris 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Rasmussen Building on the SJ Campus and 2 p.m. at the Pioneers Home on the main level.
Stony Creek has pink granite that is used as shoreline walls and structures.
The video presentation is open to the public. Ferris can be found gardening on the SJ Campus and can be contacted at gaileferris@hotmail.com or 203-481-4539. Her website is at www.nkhorizons.com.
SAFV Board Meets
The board of Sitkans Against Family Violence will meet 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the shelter. The meeting is open to the public. For directions and more information, call 747-3370.
‘Stop Motion’
Class at Library
Sitka Public Library invites ages 8 to 10 years to participate in a workshop about LEGO stop motion 3:45-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 22 or 29.
Participants will learn how to use the teen lab animation tablets and the Lego Stop Motion program.
The class is a requirement to use the equipment during a predetermined open lab time. Registration is required. There are six spots available for each class workshop.
For more information on this free program call 747-8708.
Story Time Set
Preschool story time at Sitka Public Library will be offered 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17.
‘‘Is Anybody Sleepy?’’ will be the theme. The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft project. All are invited to attend.
Family Fort Night
Event at Library
Families are invited to register to participate in the second Family Fort Night After Hours Library Program at Sitka Public Library.
The program will run 6-7:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Participants will need to bring sheets, pillows and blankets to build their fort.
The program includes building time and reading time. A prize will be given for best fort at the end of the night. Free snacks will be part of the program. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, call the library at 747-8708.
Bad Art Night
For Be-Tweens
Ages 11-13 years are invited to a free Bad Art Night program 6-7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Sitka Public Library.
Participants will have access to craft and art material to create the “worst” possible piece of art. They will be able to make as many pieces of “Bad Art” (sculptures, paintings, collages, etc.) as they want. In the final 15 minutes an exhibition will be set up so everyone can browse and cast three votes for their favorite pieces.
The winner will receive a dreadful trophy.
The program is free, and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Potluck, Singing at
Episcopal Church
A Twelfth Night potluck and Christmas carol time of singing will be noon Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, in the See House.
All are invited to gather for this last weekend of the Christmas season. For more information, call 747-3977.
