Carbon Offset
Fund Available
The Sitka Carbon Offset Fund is accepting applications for year-round residents to apply for a one-time $500 award to revamp their personal transportation from high to low carbon.
‘‘Personal vehicles are a major cause of global warming,’’ the group said. ‘‘Collectively, cars and trucks account for nearly one-fifth of all United States emissions, emitting around 24 pounds of carbon dioxide and other global-warming gases for every gallon of gas.’’
Residents who want to switch from using a gas-powered vehicle to lower carbon options, like walking, biking or taking the Community Ride, can request an application from chandler@sitkawild.org.
Cooking Class
By Sitka Kitch
The Sitka Kitch will host a virtual cooking class with Nalani James on making salmon croquettes 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 19, using Zoom.
Croquettes originated in France in about 1898 by the founder of classical French cuisine, Escoffier, organizers of the class said. ‘‘They were originally made of beef, leftovers that needed to be used up. We will include an Alaska twist by using ground salmon for this recipe, with a couple of sides to make it a full meal.’’
Cost of the class is $30 for each household, with ground salmon provided as a fundraiser for the Sitka Mutual Aid program. For those who provide their own salmon, the cost is $20. Other ingredients are not provided; however, a list of them and equipment needed will be sent to participants. A link to the Zoom event also will be sent at that time.
The registration deadline is 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. Register and pre-pay using credit/debit cards or PayPal on the Sitka Kitch EventSmart online registration page, http://sitkakitch.eventsmart.com (click on class title). To pre-pay with cash or check, call Chandler O’Connell or Clarice Johnson at Sitka Conservation Society (747-7509) to arrange a payment.
