Networking Meet
Scheduled by Phone
The Wooch.een (together in Tlingit) Health Networking and Learning Lunch will not happen in person, but will be available by phone noon- 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 20.
To join, call 966-8888 then dial 1, then dial 1041610#. The discussion question for the day will be, ‘‘How can work be modified to support public health and social distancing goals during the coronavirus pandemic?’’
For more information go to www.sitkahealthsummit.org
Master Garden
Class Canceled
The Sitka Extension office has decided to postpone the master gardener training that was scheduled to begin March 25, due to coronavirus concerns and the university’s and Extension guidance on activities.
No reschedule date has been announced.
Sitka Court
Gives Notice
The Alaska Court System will remain open for in-person customer service; however, until further notice the court strongly encourages customers to interact with court staff remotely, to the extent reasonably possible.
To minimize exposure the court encourages customers to:
–File motions, requests, or paperwork via mail, email or the drop box located at the clerk’s counter;
–Call the court instead of coming in person with questions;
–Appear for court hearings by phone. Call your attorney or the court for the correct call-in number.
The court phone number is 747-3291; email address is 1SIMailbox@akcourts.us; and the physical address of the court is 304 Lake Street, Room 203.
ANB Meet Canceled
Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 1 has canceled its Tuesday meeting. No meetings will be held until further notice.
Yoga Union
Closes Studio
Yoga Union studio will be closed for the next two weeks in solidarity with many other organizations around the state and nation.
The group will reassess and give further details on March 29. Passes will be extended by a month.
Hames Center
Closes Doors
Hames Center is closed until further notice. The closure also includes all activities taking place at Blatchley Middle School.
For specific questions or concerns email info@hamescenter.org.
Unit 4 Bear
Season Open
The spring brown bear hunting season opened March 15 in Game Management Unit 4. Inside drainages close May 20; outside drainages close May 31. For boundary descriptions, refer to the 2018-19 Alaska Hunting Regulations or maps online (http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=huntingmaps.main).
For more information call the Sitka ADF&G office at 747-5449.
SSSC Calls Off
Food Web Cruise
The Sitka Sound Science Center has canceled its Food Web Cruise, originally scheduled for March 28.
Alaska Day Panel
Cancels Meeting
The Alaska Day Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, is canceled. The next meeting will be April 21.
On the agenda for that meeting will be selecting a secondary theme for this year’s Alaska Day Festival. For information, contact Chairman Ted Allio, 747-5124.
Natural History
Seminar Canceled
The March 19 Natural History Seminar at UAS-Sitka Campus has been canceled.
Fiber Friends
Meet Canceled
The March Fiber Friends gathering at Sitka Public Library has been canceled.
Bishop’s House
Tours Canceled
Sitka National Historical Park has canceled its tours of the Russian Bishop’s House this month. For information, call the park visitor center at 747-0110.
Karate Canceled
March 16-30
In response to COVID-19, Kenwa Karate of Sitka is closed March 16-30. Those with questions may visit sitkakarate.org for a more detailed statement or call Sensei Laurinda Marcello at 738-2887.
Rainy Day Bazaar
Has Been Canceled
Sitka Coast Guard Spouses’ and Women’s Association has canceled the Rainy Day Bazaar.
Animal Shelter
Update Given
Sitka Animal Control Officer and Sitka Animal Shelter Director Ken Buxton has released the following information concerning the Coronavirus outbreak.
Sitka Animal Shelter: With the potential reality of citizens falling ill due to COVID-19 the animal shelter is soliciting foster care options in Sitka for animals.
‘‘This list will be built from email only keeping my phone line and voicemail actively clear of all but emergency calls,’’ he said. Adoption appointments are suspended for now; however, if you can take an animal to help reduce Shelter occupancy, then call as normal. Virus awareness and response should have us in government and society in general remaining very fluid and responding in ways best to support needs in timely and safe manner.’’
Animal Control: The stresses and demands on society are not to be heightened by ignoring good rule of law. Leash law is to be followed.
‘‘If you have a dog known to jump on people while on the cross trails it is time to take measures to prevent that from happening now,’’ Buxton said. ‘‘If you have a dog aggressive towards other dogs or to people other than those it knows well, then do not put the animal in a situation where things can go the wrong way. Citations for infractions will be issued by taking information, we will part ways and I will deliver that citation at a later date, but I will deliver. This is a time to minimize stress on ourselves and the system here in Sitka, not increase it.’’
White E Closure
The White Elephant Shop will be closed at least through March 31, shop volunteers said today.
