ORCA Suspends
In-Person
Programming
Southeast Alaska Independent Living’s Outdoor Recreation and Community Access has suspended its in-person programming for the rest of November due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Sitka, and the governor’s message last week asking citizens to do their part to stop the spread of the virus.
‘‘We want to do our part to keep our community safe,’’ said Maria Sakowski, ORCA coordinator said. ‘‘We will reevaluate the situation at the end of the month, and will send out another update then.’’
Students Sought
For AFS Exchange
AFS Sitka is encouraging high school students to apply for an AFS 2021 summer, semester, or 2021-22 yearlong foreign exchange program.
For information, call Connie Kreiss 747-5387 or go to www.afsusa.org.
Author Singh
To Give Talk
‘‘The Racial Healing Handbook’’ author Anneliese Singh, Ph.D., LPC, will offer a Zoom call talk 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2.
The presentation on racial healing will be followed by a question-and-answer segment.
The free event is open to everyone interested in the subject, even if they have not read the book. Program supporters include Friends of the Sitka Public Library, Sitka Counseling, Old Harbor Books, SEARHC, Sitka Health Summit Coalition, Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Social Services Department, and Outer Coast.
Go to tinyurl.com/sitkareads2020 to sign up.
BIHA Board Meets
Baranof Island Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet 5:30 p.m. tonight via Zoom.
Those wishing to participate may submit a message to info@bihasitka.org.
Thanksgiving Day
Prayer Service Set
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will hold a Thanksgiving Day prayer service 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
The service will be held on zoom. For zoom information, email the church at stpetersbytheseak@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Teen Pet Parade
Contest is Online
Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board invites the community to participate on a Library Teen Pet Parade online contest.
Individuals can send a photo of their pet or pets before the winter solstice and board members will announce the winner on Dec. 22.
Photos should be e-mailed to maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org anytime before Dec. 17.
Grab&Go Craft
Program Listed
Sitka Public Library will offer a weekly Grab&Go bag program during December with free crafts for preschoolers.
Bags will be ready every Saturday. Participants can pick them up anytime during the week. Craft projects are best for children age 2 to 5. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 747-4020 to register. Registrations begin on Saturday, Nov. 28.
