Daily Sitka Sentinel

August 9, 2017, Community Happenings

Rose Hip Harvest

Class on Tap

Lisa Sadleir-Hart, MPH, RDN, will offer the fifth class in the Preserving the Harvest class series, ‘‘Ring Around The Rose Hip,’’ 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, at Sitka Kitch.

Students will learn how to harvest rose hips, and prepare rose hip puree for long-term storage and recipes.

The cost is $27.50 and because of a donation from SEARHC, the food and supply fee will be minimal. Registration is capped at 10 students.

Register online here, https://sitkakitch.eventsmart.com/events/pth-ring-around-the-rosehip/, using a debit or credit card or PayPal account. A cash or check payment can be arranged by calling Chandler or Clarice of Sitka Conservation Society at 747-7509. Email sitkakitch@sitkawild.org with any questions.

Salmon Prep

Classes Listed

Sitka Kitch community rental commercial kitchen will offer two classes in conjunction with the Sitka Seafood Festival – ‘‘How to Fillet a Salmon’’ and ‘‘How to Can Salmon.’’

‘‘How to Fillet a Salmon,’’ 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, will be taught by local chef Renée Jakaitis Trafton of the Beak Restaurant. It will include lessons on how to remove the pinbones from the salmon and how to remove the skin. The class costs $15.

In ‘‘How to Can Salmon,’’ held 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Sitka Kitch, Jasmine Shaw of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service’s Sitka District Office will teach students how to can the salmon using the filleted salmon from Tuesday’s class. In addition, she will teach students how to make a simple berry jam while the class waits for the salmon to process in the canner. The class cost is $27.50.

The Sitka Kitch has a $35 fee for students registering for both classes. The Sitka Seafood Festival is providing fish and jars for the classes, so there should be little or no food and supply fee.

Registration deadline is 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Registration is capped at 10 students.

Register online at the EventSmart page, http://sitkakitch.eventsmart.com/. Call Chandler or Clarice at Sitka Conservation Society, 747-7509, to arrange payment by cash or check. For more information about the two classes, contact Jasmine Shaw at 747-9440 or email sitkakitch@sitkawild.org.

Farmers Market

Week Celebrated

National Farmers Market Week will be celebrated at the Sitka Farmers Market on Aug. 12.

The 18th annual observance is Aug. 6-12. The Sitka Farmers Market celebration is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the ANB Founders Hall. This is Sitka’s 10th farmers market season.

The annual National Farmers Market Week celebration is the first full week of August, when growing season is peaking around the country.

The number of farmers markets in the country has more than tripled since 1996, growing from 2,410 markets in 1996 to 8,675 in 2016, local supporters said. There has been similar growth in Alaska, and now markets can be found in many Bush communities from Bethel to Thorne Bay. 

Solar Eclipse

To be on View

At the Library

Sitka Public Library will open early,  at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 21, to live stream the solar eclipse through the NASA Web site. The public is invited to attend and watch live video of the eclipse from NASA Television. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Viewers around the world can see  a wealth of images captured by 11 spacecraft, at least three NASA aircraft, more than 50 high-altitude balloons, and the astronauts aboard the International Space Station – each offering a  vantage point for the celestial event.

The Library’s Circulation Desk, public computers, and collection won’t open until the regular time, 10 a.m.

For more information, call the library at 747-8708.

Hames Offers

TRX Classes

Hames Center will begin offering Friday TRX classes again starting Aug. 11, with Grace Brooks.

Monday and Wednesday TRX classes  will continue and are led by Emily Reilly. The exercise uses suspension training for a full-body, low-impact workout. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Call Hames Center at 747-5080 or visit hamescenter.org for more information. 

Teachers, Artists

Sought for Studio,

Art Club Classes

Teachers and artists are being sought for Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Art Club and Open Studio.

Art Club has classes for second through fifth graders 3-4 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 11 to Dec. 11. Instructors can pick dates and the art they’d like to teach.

Open Art Studio is for sixth- through 12th-graders 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 12-Dec.12. Not a formal teaching format, it will be a space for students to work on their own projects and interests along with other students. Local artists are welcome to come in for studio time as well, to work on their own projects and chat with students. 

Jessica Menary will be at all classes helping with classroom management.

Teachers for Art Club will be paid $25 per hour, with the option of volunteering their time to allow funds to  go toward financial aid for students. Artists coming in during Open Art Studio will be volunteers, and bringing their own materials for their projects.

Those who would like to teach Art Club or be a teacher at Open Art Student can contact Jessica Menary at Sitka Fine Arts Camp 907-747-3085 or jessica@fineartscamp.org.

Marine Mammal

Panel to Meet

The Sitka Marine Mammal Commission will meet noon Friday, Aug.  11, in the Resource Protection Department offices, 429 Katlian Street.

A light lunch will be provided.  The public is invited to attend.

Biking, Walking

Session Offered

An interactive lunch with physical therapist and commuter biker Sara Bergendahl will be held at the Sitka Community Hospital classroom from noon- 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.

The free session is open to anyone interested in learning more about getting the most out of walking or biking.

In honor of the Active August fitness challenge: walking/biking for transportation physical activity and fun, the first 10 people to arrive will receive a complimentary lunch at the Basement Bistro.

Doors open for sign-in and meal cards at 11:45 a.m. For more information call Doug Osborne at 747-0373.

American Legion

Annual Picnic Set

The American Legion will hold its annual picnic noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Baranof playground.

Games for the kids, prize drawings and lots of food are on the program. The Legion will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, fish, and potato salad. Those attending can take a salad or dessert to share.

Call Margaret at 747-8629 with questions.