Doc Talks at
Public Library
Three free Sitka Doc Talks have been scheduled at Sitka Public Library. All will be held 6-7 p.m. and are open to the public.
The schedule is: Oct. 30, ‘‘Birth Plans and Labor Techniques,’’ Susan Ward, RN; Nov. 6, ‘‘Hearing Protection Across the Lifespan,’’ Megan Bennett, MS, CCC-SLP, and Suzan Hess, MS, CCC-SLP; and Nov. 13, ‘‘Diabetes Management and Traditional Alaskan Foods,’’ Kelly Lakin, RD, LD.
Flushing of Water
System on Tap
The city water department will be performing the annual flushing of the distribution mains starting Wednesday, Oct. 17, through Tuesday, Oct. 30.
The routine maintenance activity may cause localized low pressures and/or cloudy water for a short period of time.
‘‘Should your water become cloudy, simply run your cold water until it clears,’’ the city said. ‘‘This process does not create any health issues and is standard procedure.’’
The dates and locations to be included are as follows: Oct. 17, transmission line; Oct. 22, outer Lincoln Street; Oct. 23, Monastery Street and Verstovia Street neighborhoods; Oct. 24, downtown area; Oct. 24, Edgecumbe Drive, Halibut Point Road and side streets off HPR; Oct. 25, Edgecumbe Drive, HPR and side streets off HPR; Oct. 26, Sawmill Creek Road; Oct. 29, Sawmill Creek Road; and Oct. 30, Japonski Island.
Contact public works with any questions at 747-1804.
Variety Show
Featured Bonnets,
Performers, Music
A great crowd cheered the charming young stars on the Harrigan Centennial Hall stage Sunday night, Oct. 14, at the Alaska Day Festival Variety Show.
Alaska Day Festival organizers thanks to the performers, families and friends who braved not-so-pleasant weather.
Event coordinators Sharyn Ferrick and John Ferrick presented the Gymnastics Academy, Sitka Studio of Dance, Sitka Skippers, and Mt. Edgecumbe High School Chinese class. Steve Warren led the audience in traditional singing of the Alaska Flag Song.
For the bonnets feature, Sitka Elks Lodge provided the cash prizes and judges who named Iris Ramsey as the Youngest Wearer, Jenni Brett for Prettiest Hat, Helen Cunningham for Most Authentic, and Kim Lapchynski for Most Elegant.
Seattle Firefighters Pipe and Drums brought a rousing close.
AFN Convention
Coverage on GCI
This week, GCI’s Channel 907 will provide live coverage of the 2018 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention and will feature additional Alaska Native cultural programming, including AFN Quyana performances and coverage of the 2018 Elders and Youth Conference.
Channel 907 will air live coverage of the 52nd AFN Convention beginning Thursday, Oct. 18. Those who tune in can watch addresses by state and federal officials, including: Gov. Bill Walker, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Rep. Don Young, and others.
Coverage will include:
Thursday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., AFN Convention; Thursday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., AFN Quyana performances; Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., AFN Convention, day 2; Oct. 19, 7-11 p.m., AFN Quyana performances; Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., AFN Convention, day 3.
Coverage of the 2018 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention on Channel 907 will also be available on GCI OnDemand the following day. For information and broadcast schedules, visit https://www.gci.com/tv/guide.
Parent-Teacher
Conferences Set
Student-led parent-teacher conferences will be 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 at Blatchley Middle School.
Students will take parents to classrooms to meet their teachers and see their work. Appointments with teachers can be made 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, conferences by calling 747-8672.
PEAK Closure
The PEAK After School Enrichment Program will be closed on Oct. 18 in observance of Alaska Day and will re-open Oct. 19 for normal activities.
Hames Center
Open Alaska Day
Hames Center will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Alaska Day, Oct. 18.
Linda Speerstra will teach a special early bird spin class at 8:30 a.m. There will be open gym all hours. For more information call 747-5080.
Poinsettias on Sale
For SHS Girls BB
Poinsettias, at $30 each, are on sale to benefit the Sitka High girls basketball team.
Color choices are red, white, pink and glitter. Orders can be picked up Nov. 20-21 at the school commons.
To order, find a SHS girls basketball player or call/email Sondra Lundvick 966-1904 lundvicks@sitkaschools.org
Orders must be placed by Oct. 30.
Quilters to Meet
Ocean Wave Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the United Methodist Church, 303 Kimsham Street.
The guild meets the first Tuesday of the month, September through June, for inspiration, friendship, creativity and support. Meetings are open to anyone and membership is not required.
Those with questions may call Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Stardust Ball
Tickets on Sale
Raven Radio’s Stardust Ball tickets are on sale at Old Harbor Books for $35 per person. This year’s ball on Saturday, Oct. 27, features Nervis Rex from Anchorage.
Attendees must be age 21 or older to attend. Identification is needed at the door. Call 747-5877 with questions.
Tribal Council
Meets Wednesday
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s regular Tribal Council meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s main office conference room, 456 Katlian Street. For information, contact Anne Davis, 747-7352.
Pioneers Home
Open House Set
Sitka Pioneers Home invites the community and visitors to its annual Alaska Day Open House, 2-4 p.m. Thursday.
Refreshments will be served, and entertainment has been lined up. The home’s residents enjoy the chance to share stories and thank the community for its year-round volunteer support and interaction.
For information, contact Skye Workman, 747-2103.
SJ Museum Sets
Alaska Day Event
The Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum will host an Alaska Day reception in the museum lobby 1-2 p.m. Oct. 17. All are invited to stop by for some light refreshments.
Halloween Carnival
Slated Oct. 27
The Sitka Gymnastics Booster Club will host a Halloween Carnival and a Parents Night Out Oct. 27 at the 207 Smith Street gym.
Carnival hours are 3-5 p.m. and Parents Night Out, 6-10 p.m.
Memorial Service
For Alaska Day
At 11 a.m. Thursday at Sitka National Cemetery, U.S. Army Alaska Command Chaplain (LTC) Sun C. Lee will conduct a memorial service with representation by all military services.
Bugles and drums are provided by 9th Army Band, and Color Guard rifle salute by soldiers from U.S. Army Alaska Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage.
All veterans and survivors of those buried at the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Military liaison for Alaska Day Festival is Joan Berge, 738-2640, assisting MaryLou Vilandre, 747-8086.
Pies and Quilts
Offered Thursday
Alaska Day Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will find local folks gathered at Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln Street, in the fellowship hall to enjoy a sweet treat pie or other dessert while warming up, drying off if needed, and catching up with friends.
Proceeds from the annual pie sale are pledged this year to Lutheran Disaster Response, a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to help with recovery from wildfires, hurricanes, and floods across the nation.
Upstairs on the main level, quilts and other handiwork will be offered for pre-priced sale or silent auction bid. Funds raised support the ongoing local and worldwide ministry of Sitka Lutheran Church.
Coordinators for the event are Kathleen Brandt, 747-6447, and Paulla Hardy, 747-6525.
