Alaska Historical
Society Meeting
Slated this Week
The Alaska Historical Society annual meeting is being held digitally by Zoom today through Oct. 17.
The schedule and registration is available at alaskahistoricalsociety.org. Sessions will be recorded, and posted in a few weeks on the AHS website. The theme is ‘‘Place and Power,’’ with many presentations about Sitka’s history. Friday’s and Saturday’s presentations include ‘‘The History of ANCSA,’’ ‘‘Monuments and History in the Public Square Discussion,’’ ‘‘Russian America’’ and ‘‘Alaska Canneries.’’
To sign up and for more information, go to alaskahistoricalsociety.org.
Pumpkin Patch
Event Saturday
At AC Lakeside
Mr. Scarecrow’s Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin sale will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at AC Lakeside’s parking lot.
3 to 5 Preschool’s 8th annual fall fundraiser is sponsored by AC Lakeside. Attendees can walk through the pumpkin patch and select pumpkins to purchase. AC Lakeside will donate 100% of the proceeds from the pumpkin sales to the preschool.
Each child will be given a free mini pumpkin while supplies last.
‘‘It will smell and feel like fall,’’ organizers said.
Food options on site will be supreme nachos, hamburgers, regular nachos and hotdogs with hot apple cider, or cold beverages donated by Sitka Bottling. Chef Shawn’s salmon chowder with a slice of French bread also will be for sale again this year.
Fisheye’s all-day special will be pumpkin caramel lattes. Fifty percent of the drink special sold that day will be donated to the 3 to 5 Preschool as well.
Attendees can take a fall-themed photo in front of backdrops and special props for free.
Cash/credit cards can be used to purchase pumpkins. Food purchased by cash can be done at the food booth, but one must go into the store if using a credit card and then a food voucher will be given, the preschool said.
Those who purchase pumpkins from the preschool will be given 50% off the $10 submission fee per pumpkin to enter a virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest Oct. 17-31. Submit a photo or video of a carved pumpkin and enter to win one of three $25 gift card prizes to local businesses. Categories for prizes will be: silliest, scariest and most creative. Winners will be announced on Nov. 1.
‘‘We ask that masks be worn and that attendees social distance in the lines and in the pumpkin patch,’’ the preschool said. ‘‘Drive carefully and slowly through the parking lot.’’
Go to the 3 to 5 Preschool Facebook page for more information.
Deadline Extended
To Receive Fish
The deadline to apply to receive the Cares Act Program 5-pound fish variety package has been extended to Nov. 6. It is open to all Sitka residents.
Those who have been affected by COVID-19 can apply, one per household. Applicants will receive fish on a first-come, first-served, basis. Sitka Tribal Enterprises said the application extension is for those who have not yet applied.
To apply to to www.sitkatribe.org or in person 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Those with questions can leave a message at the STE office, 738-9992.
