Denise Hodnett
Services Pending
Former Sitka resident Denise Jean Hodnett, 66, passed away suddenly on Aug. 27, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while visiting family.
She had been living in Port Townsend, Washington. A full obituary and memorial service information will follow later this month.
No-Fishing Zone
Posted at SSSC
The Sitka Sound Science Center is welcoming individuals to fish for salmon from Sage beach; however, for the safety of the organization and the salmon being reared, fishing from the rocks on science center property is prohibited.
The center asks that anglers not go beyond the gates to fish and to respect the ‘‘no trespassing’’ signs.
Contact Bill Coltharp with questions at wcoltharp@sitkascience.org.
Ocean Wave
Quilters Meet
Ocean Wave Quilters will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School playground shelter.
Attendees should take their own chairs. Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wanting to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits.
For information call President Sarah Jordan at 738-7272.
Tlingit Artist
Stacey Williams
To Give Art Talk
Sheldon Jackson Museum artist-in-residence Stacey Williams (Tlingit) will give an artist talk 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.
The talk, titled “From Fumbling Fingers to Graceful Basketry” focus on her experiences having learned and taught weaving techniques at the same time.
Visitors may either attend the talk via Zoom or in-person. To attend via zoom, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2294857244?pwd=bGo2WXlxaVpTZGoxREp1OUIra1pKZz09; Meeting ID: 229 485 7244; Passcode: FORMLINE.
To attend the event in-person, call the museum at 747-8981. A limited number of seats are available for the event and a reservation is required.
Registration Open
For Youth Panel
The Sitka Youth Leadership Committee, a youth-led organization dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and healthy relationships, will reconvene this month for the school year.
SYLC is recruiting applicants from all three of Sitka’s high schools who wish to promote equity and diversity across Sitka through education on healthy relationships, social media initiatives, and campaigns on power, privilege, and systems of oppression.
SYLC meets weekly, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, as well as once a month on the weekends for three-hour workshops. SYLC may meet in person or on Zoom depending on COVID-19 community risk level, organizers said.
‘‘To ensure SYLC is representative of our community, we strive to include a diversity of voices in our group and aim for a balance of students from all the high schools in Sitka as well as the middle school,’’ SYLC said. ‘‘We welcome any applicants who are passionate about improving Sitka’s community and being leaders, and reserve space for local Sitkans, specifically tribal citizens who are interested in this opportunity.’’
Visit www.sitkayouthleadership.com/join-sylc for information.
Brave Heart
Earns Pandemic
Recovery Grant
Brave Heart Volunteers has received a $7,500 grant from Royal Caribbean Group and the Alaska Travel Industry Association Foundation to help offset operational expenses.
The funds have allowed BHV to cover yearly insurance costs and an email marketing subscription, which strengthens communications with donors, volunteers, and care receivers.
“The funding from this grant truly makes a significant difference to BHV and helps us to continue helping a highly vulnerable sector of our community,” said Executive Director Angie DelMoral. “Since the pandemic, BHV has seen a 40% decrease in donations and we are still limited in our ability to fundraise in COVID-safe ways, so we are deeply grateful to the RCG and ATIA for their generous support of our ongoing mission to help Sitkans who suffer from grief, loneliness, chronic illness, or are nearing the end of life.”
Other Sitka recipients are the Alaska Raptor Center ($25,000), Sitka Bike and Hike ($7,500), and Allen Marine Tours ($40,000).
Royal Caribbean Group and the Alaska Travel Industry Association Foundation have partnered to assist more than 65 Alaska tourism businesses and community organizations in their pandemic recoveries.
Karate Registers
Kenwa Karate of Sitka registration is open for remaining class spaces.
Little Dragons for ages 4-6 runs during the school year. The class meets Wednesdays beginning Sept. 15.
Level 1 classes for youths and families ages 6-plus run continuously. Saturday class is open for registration; Wednesday class is waitlisted. Level 2 classes are open on both days to returning advanced students.
COVID-19 guidelines are in place and masks are required. Kenwa Karate of Sitka meets at the New Archangel Dancers’ Studio, 208 Smith St.
More information is available at sitkakarate.org and those with questions may contact Laurinda at 738-2887 or sensei@sitkakarate.org.
