Friends Seek Books
For Reading Quiz
Friends of the Library is seeking donations of the following books for next springs Book Challenge, a fundraiser for the Sitka Library’s Centennial Celebration in 2023: “Banned Book Club” by Hyun Souk Kim; “Death on the Nile,” by Agatha Christie; “The Fellowship of the Ring,” by J.R.R. Tolkein; “Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All,” by Laura Ruby; “The Book Thief,” by Marcus Zusak; “We Hunt the Flame,” by Harsah Faizal.
In the challenge, teams of one or more read all the books and compete in a contest similar to Battle of the Books.
Those wanting to donate may call 907-738-0602 or email shannon_haugland@yahoo.com to make dropoff arrangements. Those wanting to register to compete may email jbudd3500@gmail.com.
Lutherans Set
Pie Sale Oct. 18
The Alaska Day Pie Sale at Sitka Lutheran Church will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (or until sold out) on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Pies cost $25 and will be sold whole only. The church requests purchasers have the correct total amount of their purchase.
Pies will be available at the back entrance to the church behind Raven’s Hook hobby store. Individuals should park across the street or in the public parking lot. No parking will be available behind the church.
Pies will be sold on a first-come, first-served, basis. A list of available pies will be posted outside the back entrance of the church and will be updated.
Borders, Migration
Talk on Sunday
“Borders, Migration and Assimilation” is the topic at this week’s meeting of the Sitka Unitarian Fellowship.
Rich McClear takes an historical look at migrations, borders and what happens when the migrating culture meets the established culture.
All are invited to attend. Coffee is at 10:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10:45 a.m. Soup and bread follow the program at noon. The Fellowship Hall is located at 408 Marine Street, with parking behind off Spruce Street.
Ukraine Medical
Supply Effort On
Sitkans can view John DePalatis’ Ukraine medical supply effort by searching: ‘‘John and Julia save’’ or go to: https://tinyurl.com/39ucnneh.
Depalatis, former Sitka School District music teacher, is working with his Ukraine friend Julia, a former flight attendant turned military medic for the war.
Alaska Day Quilt
Sale on Oct. 18
Sitka Lutheran Church will hold a quilt sale noon-2:30 Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 224 Lincoln Street.
To view the quilts, use the Lincoln Street entrance to the church. Proceeds will go to purchase supplies to make more quilts for Lutheran World Relief and local nonprofits.
