Harp Sing Set
For June 30
The fifth Sunday Sacred Harp Sing will be 3:30-5 p.m. June 30 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.
All are invited to learn to sing four-part a cappella harmony in an American tradition dating hundreds of years. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing will be from the blue Cooper book including camp-meeting style songs. Loaner books are available. For information, call Julia at 747-6333.
Chamber to Meet
The New Archangel Dancers will talk at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
The group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
USCG Urges
Public to Report
Vessels Adrift
The U.S. Coast Guard is urging the boating public of Alaska to immediately call the Coast Guard in the event that a vessel is missing, floats away, or is suspected to be adrift.
The Coast Guard has observed that during the summer months an increased number of boats, especially canoes, dinghies and kayaks, are swept away by incoming tides. There are areas in Alaska that can experience 30-foot daily tidal fluctuations, and even high and low tides can fluctuate significantly.
Boaters are being encouraged to properly secure their boats prior to leaving them unattended. In the event boaters find their boats missing, notify the District 17 Command Center at 907-463-2000 to report the missing vessel.
Boaters should indicate the area and time the boat was last seen and any serial numbers, distinctive markings or things left aboard.
Boaters also are being encouraged to educate themselves on the tides in the area they will be operating.
Music Festival
Cafe Concert Set
Sitka Summer Music Festival will present a free café concert 6:30 p.m. June 26 at the Mean Queen. All festival details can be found at sitkamusicfestival.org or 747-6774.
Discussion Set
On Death, Dying
Sitka Public Library and SEARHC are partnering to offer Cupcakes and Conversation, a series of discussions related to death, dying, and bereavement.
Adults are invited to participate in a discussion focusing on death stories in the media 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Sitka Public Library.
‘‘Bring your knowledge and experience, hear from others, and ask questions,’’ organizers said.
The meeting will be co-moderated by Dr. Kimberly Capp and Erin Matthes, health educator and licensed professional counselor specializing in grief counseling. Cupcakes will be served.
Contact Matthes with questions at 966-8720 or ematthes@searhc.org.
Brass, String
Concerts Listed
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Alaska Brass Workshop and String Chamber Music Intensive will perform a lunchtime concert 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, and a final concert 3 p.m., Friday, June 28, at Odess Theater on the SJ Campus.
The performances are free and open to the public, and will feature top brass and strings students from around Alaska.
Fine Arts Camp
Performances Set
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s final middle school student performances will be 7 p.m. June 26, 27 and 28 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Performances will feature students from a variety of theater, music and dance classes.
A final visual arts show and smaller music, theater and writing performances will be 1-4 p.m. June 28 at the SJ Campus.
All performances are free with a suggested donation of $5. For information call the camp office at 747-3085.
Patriotic Music
Concert July 4
A Fourth of July Music Celebration will be 12:15 p.m. July 4 at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.
The concert will feature patriotic music offered by local and visiting professional musicians. All are welcome. The church is located at 611 Lincoln Street. For information, call 747-3977.
Class of 1969
Plan Reunion
Local graduates of Sitka High School class of 1969 are invited to a meeting 6 p.m. June 27 at the Jan Love residence, 1503 Davidoff Street, for the final planning for the 50th class reunion dinner. The reunion dinner will be 7 p.m. July 20 at the golf course.
Chamber to Meet
The New Archangel Dancers will talk at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon Wednesday at Westmark Sitka.
The group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Uncommon Music
Festival Slated
The Uncommon Music Festival, July 30-Aug. 4, will offer free musical events including concerts, recitals, workshops and get-togethers featuring whale song, nature walks and live storytelling.
Uncommon live music will include an SATB vocal quartet, organ (or piano), and guitar (or lute) all around Sitka all week. Contact directors@uncommonmusicfest.org or reach out on Facebook for more information.
BIHA to Meet
Baranof Island Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet 5 p.m. June 26 at 245 Katlian Street.
