Training Set On
Impact of Women
A free webinar, ‘‘Call the Women: The Impact of Women on the Frontlines of the Civil Rights and Social Justice Movements,’’ will be offered 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 18.
The free webinar is open to all and is sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation. For information on the educational opportunity or to sign up go to: https://www.pointsoflight.org/listen-learn-act-to-end-racism-march-2021/.
‘Painting on Wood’
Session is Online
A Zoom “Painting Whimsy on Wood” session, led by Amy Sweeney, will be held 5-5:30 p.m. March 18.
Sweeney will paint marine and land critters on wood pieces. It is sponsored by Island Artists Gallery.
Experience is not necessary. Participants should have brushes and some acrylic paints. Wood pieces are available at Island Artists Gallery, 205 Lincoln St. Email islandpainter@hotmail.com for more information about supplies needed, to get a wood piece, and to reserve a Zoom invitation.
Island Artists Gallery also features an “Art Challenge.” Each Monday an art prompt is posted on its Instagram page, island_artists_sitka, and Facebook, islandartistsgallery. This week’s prompt is “Reflecting.” Artists can interpret it in any way, and use any medium – including food. Artists should then post their art on their social media page and tag Island Artists Gallery to be entered into a monthly drawing for a gift card.
SCLT Meeting
Listed March 22
The Sitka Community Land Trust will meet 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, March 22, on a Zoom call. The public is being encouraged to attend.
The SCLT is a non-profit organization that relies on community support and participation. For information about joining the virtual meeting, contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.
Hospital Sale is
Discussion Topic
Town meetings to discuss the sale of the former Sitka Community Hospital building and surrounding property is slated 6-8:30 p.m. March 16 and 30 at Centennial Hall.
The Assembly-led discussions will be facilitated opportunities, ‘‘providing time to share what you think are the most important factors the Assembly should consider as they look for sale options,’’ a press release from the city said.
For information, including details on how to virtually attend, call 747-1812.
Climate Action
Topic of Meeting
The Sitka Citizens Climate Lobby will attend the national Zoom meeting with speaker Jennifer Burney of the University of California-San Diego at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13. The topic is global food security and mitigating climate change.
Following the presentation, at 9:45 a.m., the Sitka chapter will meet by Zoom to discuss March lobby strategy, Earth Day plans, and building political will for nonpartisan carbon fee and dividend legislation.
All are welcome. To obtain both zoom links, email sitkaclimatelobby@gmail.com by 9 p.m. Friday.
Van Halen Tribute
Concert March 27
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present ‘‘A Tribute to Eddie Van Halen’’ with local musicians from Smokestack Music Productions and Sam Faustine, last seen in Sitka as Freddie Mercury at the Queen tribute show.
Tickets are available at www.fineartscamp.org for the 25% capacity show, live at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. March 27. Masks are required.
Livestream tickets also are available. Those who present a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card at the door will be $5 reimbursed.
‘‘We’re excited to make Sitka safe for the arts again,’’ SFAC said.
Robert Fleitz
Concert March 30
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present a concert with New York-based pianist Robert Fleitz 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
The evening will span from Bach to the present day, with works by Brahms, Yaz Lancaster and Liisa Hirsch.
Tickets for a limited-capacity live show, as well as livestream tickets, are available at www.fineartscamp.org. Masks are required for entry. Call 907-738-3085 for more information.
Broadway Night
Slated for April 3
Sitka Fine Arts Camp will host a Night on Broadway 7 p.m. April 3 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.
Songs will be from smash musicals such as ‘‘Six,’’ ‘‘Into the Woods,’’ ‘‘Chicago’’ and ‘‘Hamilton,’’ featuring local talent Rhiannon Guevin and professional actors Sam Faustine, Jessica Mohr and Branden Noel Thomas, last seen in Sitka for ‘‘Songs for a New World.’’
Masks are required. Tickets for a limited-capacity live show as well as livestream tickets are available at www.fineartscamp.org.
