‘COVID Crisis
Response’ Topic
Lessons from the COVID-19 crisis in Sitka will be presented by the Rand Corporation and Sitka community leaders via webinar 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28.
It will present lessons learned by local community organizations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. To participate, join the Zoom webinar, Meeting ID: 161 474 7972 Passcode: 345401. For information, https://www.prgs.edu/events/2021/07/28.html.
Episcopal Church
Updates Services
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is suspending in-person services until further notice. They are being held 10 a.m. every Sunday via Zoom.
Weekly Scripture Walks in the Park are held 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the visitor center at Sitka National Historical Park.
The church, 611 Lincoln Street, is open daily for anyone to stop in for a time of quiet, rest and prayer.
For information, check out the website at stpeters-sitka.org, or contact the church office at stpetersbytheseak@gmail.com or 747-3977.
Octopus Talk
Now via Zoom
Following advice from public health officials, Sitka Public Library and the Sitka Sound Science Center will no longer offer in-person seating at the Octopus Talk 6 p.m. Friday.
Doctoral student and octopus expert Kelley Voss will give a presentation about her research and answer questions about octopuses. It is open to all ages.
The talk can be accessed via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/96631480148. For information, call the library, 747-4020.
Harbor Mountain
Road Closure Set
Harbor Mountain Road will be closed at the picnic area on July 19, as Sitka Ranger District personnel conduct trail maintenance.
A helicopter will be working in the area from the Harbor Mountain trailhead at the end of the road to approximately mile 1.1 on the trail. The work is expected to last a full day, weather dependent.
The trailhead and trail will be inaccessible to hikers while the helicopter is working, the ranger district said, but access to the picnic area will not be affected by the closure. Hikers starting at the Gavan Hill end of the trail are advised not to proceed past the alpine shelter as they will not be able to through-hike to the Harbor Mountain trailhead when the helicopter is working.
The closed segments of the road and trail will be reopened after helicopter operations have been completed. Additional trail work is scheduled between July 20 and Aug. 6, but public access should not be limited during that time.
For more information, contact Mike Mullin at 747-4274.
Uncommon Music
Festival in Sitka
The Uncommon Music Festival will be held in August in Sitka.
The schedule will include:
– Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m., Uncommon Music Festival organist Jacob Reed recital on the 1844 Kessler Organ at Sitka Lutheran Church. Visit bit.ly/UMF2021 to reserve free tickets.
– Friday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Uncommon Music Festival guitarist-and-more Joshua Stauffer plays radiant music from the 17th century at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Visit bit.ly/UMF2021 to reserve free tickets.
– Saturday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m., Uncommon Music Festival musicians perform favorites from five years of music for Sitka, at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Visit bit.ly/UMF2021 to reserve free tickets.
– Saturday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., meet the Uncommon Music Festival at the visitor center of the Sitka National Historical Park for a walk through the woods with music along the way. Presented with the Sitka Sound Science Center. Visit bit.ly/UMF2021 to reserve free tickets.
– Sunday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m., the Uncommon Music Festival presents sacred music composed by women throughout history alongside readings, poetry and prayers selected by the Rev. Julie Platson. All are welcome. Visit bit.ly/UMF2021 to reserve free tickets.
Masks Required
At Hames Center
The Hames Center on the SJ Campus is requiring masks for those who enter the building.
Those with questions can call 747-5080.
