American Street On
Police-Fire Agenda
The city announced in a public notice Monday that the Police and Fire Commission agenda for its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday will include Sex Trafficking Presentation and American Street Traffic Reconfiguration.
The city changed the two-way American Street to one-way on May 12 this year.
The Police and Fire Commission meeting will be held at Harrigan Centennial Hall, and is open to the public.
This Week in Boys Run
By Sitkans Against Family Violence
Boys Run I toowú klatseen is an after-school program that instills healthy relationships and lifestyle skills in boys through running and other fun activities. The program, now in its eighth season in Sitka, incorporates cultural activities that honor Southeast Alaska traditional tribal values. Thirty third- through fifth-grade boys participate twice weekly at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.
This week, Boys Run participants have been learning about communication, collaboration, and conflict. They learned about different communication styles – for example, in traditional Tlingit culture, it is often considered disrespectful to make direct eye contact, whereas in Western culture, looking someone in the eyes can be a sign of respect. Boys practiced using “I statements” to express their emotions, speaking up for themselves, and listening with care. Here’s what some of the boys said about what they learned:
– “It’s good to use “I statements” because the other people don’t feel like you are
attacking them.”
– “When you yell, they want to yell back.”
– “You don’t even need to talk to communicate a lot.”
– “Words can be like sharp sticks coming out of your mouth.”
– “Words don’t go away. If you say bad things you’ll still remember them and youstill won’t appreciate that moment”
Throughout this season, Boys Run will provide the Sitka community with updates on the program. We also hope to give mentors and parents an opportunity to pass on skills from Boys Run to the children in their life. Consider using these conversation starters:
– What should you do if your words or actions hurt or disrespect someone?
– What are productive ways you can speak up for yourself if you feel like no one is listening to you?
The annual Boys Run I toowú klatseen 5K will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10, and all are invited! Keep an eye out for more information as the date approaches. Boys Run is sponsored by the Pathways Coalition. Call 907-747-3493 or email kniedermeyer@safv.org for information.
Sitka Tells Tales
On Tap Nov. 15
Sitka Tells Tales, the local live storytelling series, will present “Mysterious: Stories of Ghosts, UFOs, Aliens & Others…” 7-8 p.m. Nov. 15 downstairs at the Mean Queen.
Story tellers will be Chuck Miller, Elle Campbell, Luke Bruckert, Spencer Severson, Maureen O’Hanson and Madison Bishop.
It also will air and stream live on KCAW Raven Radio (KCAW.ORG.)
Hosted by Artchange Inc. and Raven Radio, it is open to the public. For more information call (907) 738-2174.
Young Performers
To Stage Play
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Young Performers Theater program will present ‘‘A Tale from the North Woods’’ Nov. 18-20 in the Odess Theater at Allen Hall on the SJ Campus.
Performances are 7 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20.
The show will feature students in second through sixth grades. An ancient tale featuring gnomes, elves and wizards, content is suitable for all ages. Tickets are available now at www.fineartscamp.org/shows. Call 907-747-3085 with questions.
Wearable Arts
Meeting Nov. 18
Designers and potential designers are invited to a meeting for the Greater Sitka Arts Council’s Wearable Art Runway Show 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at 403 Lincoln Street Suite #220, which is above Galanin and Klein.
Attendees will receive information about participating in the event; ask questions; and have time to connect with experienced designers and organizers.
Designers can register at the meeting.
Signups Available
For Holiday Assist
Those wanting to sign up for Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance from the Salvation Army may register at the following days and times.
Stop by the Salvation Army 2:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays through Nov. 18
It is also available 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 12.
Those registering should take: identification for all adults in the home; identification for all the kids in the home (birth certificate, shot records, Denali insurance card); proof of residence.
Native Youth Olympics
Program at SJ Museum
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite the public to attend its second event in the Winter Share Your Culture/Share Your Research series noon Friday, Nov. 18, at the museum and on Zoom.
The event is free and open to all. Mt. Edgecumbe High School students will give a Native Youth Olympics Games demonstration.
‘‘This will be a fun, shorter, more intimate version of NYO Games with the students introducing themselves to the audience before engaging in a friendly competition,’’ the museum said.
Native Youth Games typically includes 10 events based on games that past generations of Alaska Native peoples played to test their hunting and survival skills, increase strength, agility, and endurance, and balance the body and mind. Events are based on traditional Alaska Native activities and offer insight into cultural heritage of Alaska Natives. The competition is open to all Alaska students from seventh to 12th grade, regardless of ethnicity. The official NYO Games will be in April 2022 in Anchorage.
To attend the Nov. 18 museum event on Zoom, go to www.zoom.com and input meeting ID: 886 3833 1790 and passcode: Games. To reserve a seat at the Sheldon Jackson Museum for the talk, call (907) 747-8981. Space will be limited due to the setup of the event.
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum is dedicated to supporting the museum and its Alaska Native ethnographic collection through advocacy, acquisition and educational programming, a spokesperson said.
To learn more about the Friends, get involved, or learn more about the Winter Share Your Culture/Share Your Research events, visit: www.friendsofsjm.com.
The Sheldon Jackson Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and is closed holidays. The museum is open by appointment only on Tuesdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and free for ages 18 and under and active duty military and their families (with an ID). Call (907) 747-8981 to confirm hours.
Turkey Shoot
Slated Nov. 19
Sitka Sportsman’s Association has announced its annual Turkey Shoot will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 5211 Halibut Point Road.
The longtime Sitka Sportsman’s Association annual event is for both the outdoor shotgun trap and skeet, and the indoor 22 pistol and rifle shoot.
No experience is necessary for the recreational event.
Anyone hitting a particular-colored clay target during a normal round of trap or skeet, or winning one of the 22 pistol events, will win their choice of a turkey or a coupon for a free round of trap or skeet. It is limited to one turkey or coupon per shooter. The cost per round of trap or skeet is $20, and $5 per indoor 22 event. Fees include ammunition. If needed, loaner shotguns and pistols will also be available at no charge.
Lunch will be available for $5 each.
For questions, call or text Darryl at 738-4539.
Library In-Person
Story Time Slated
Sitka Public Library will host an in-person preschool story time 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.
‘‘Apple Cake, A Gratitude, by Dawn Casey’’ will be one of the books featured in a program that includes rhymes, songs, and a craft project. Everybody is welcome. For information call the library at 747-4020.
Methodist Women
Set Online Auction
United Women in Faith of the United Methodist Church is running an online auction through Nov. 22.
Pies, sweets and plants are being offered. Proceeds will benefit the mission work of the organization. All items may be seen at charityauction.bid/SitkaFall22. Those with questions can call Julia Smith at 907-738-6336 or Nancy Young at 907-738-6773.
Virtual Health
Networking Set
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (together, in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be held virtually noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, via Zoom.
The purpose of the meeting is to spark partnerships and promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve the well-being in Sitka.
For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org. If interested in joining the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org.
Alaska Day Panel
Meets Tonight
The Alaska Day Festival Committee will meet at the Sitka Fire Department training room 6:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 15.
