FAMILY FUN – Crystal Johns holds her son Zayne , 2, as she follows her son Ezekiel, 4, up an inflatable slide Saturday at Xoots Elementary School during the annual Spring Carnival. The event included games, prizes, cotton candy, and karaoke. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
September 25, 2017, Community Happenings
Eco-Detectives
Series at Park
A mystery has taken place at Sitka National Historical Park, and Sitka’s youth sleuths are needed to help solve the caper.
Youths can crack the case by using investigative techniques to eliminate suspects and earn their very own Eco-Detectives button upon completion of the investigation.
The first installment of this fall’s Eco-Detectives series will be held 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 29, at the park’s visitor center. Friday is a teacher in-service day.
Park rangers and scientists from the Sitka Sound Science Center and the Sitka Conservation Society can help crack the Mystery in the Trees.
The series, which is offered free to the public, is designed for youths from kindergarten to sixth grades, and is self-paced. On average it takes participants between 30-45 minutes to complete the program. Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about the Eco-Detectives series contact Ryan Carpenter at 747-0121.
The series is a collaborative effort between the National Park Service, Sitka Sound Science Center, Sitka Conservation Society, and 4-H.
Story Time Set
The next Preschool Story Time at Sitka Public Library will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.
‘‘Crankenstein,’’ written by Samantha Berger, will be one of the readings. The program includes rhymes, songs and a craft project. Everybody is welcome. For more information call the library at 747-8708.
Teen Advisory
Board to Meet
Sitka Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the library.
Ages 13 and older are invited to join the board. TAB members will share ideas about library programs, the teen area and lab and also about books.
Free books, snacks and pizza are included. For more information, call the library at 747-8708.
Trick-Or-Read
Open House Set
Sitka Babies and Books will host the annual Trick-or-Read free open house program 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Sitka Public Library.
The featured book will be ‘‘The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin.’’ Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to a special scavenger hunt around the library that includes readings, games, literacy activities and music. The program is for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Registration is required to receive a copy of a free board book. Everybody is welcome. For more information call the library at 747-8708.
Pool League
Potluck Tonight
Greater Sitka Pool League will hold a scotch doubles potluck 7 p.m. tonight at the Moose Lodge.
Teams and players are invited to attend and take a dish to share.
New Arrivals
Baby Girl Yearwood
John and Anna Yearwood announce the birth of their daughter, Catherine Ivy Yearwood. She came into the world 10:20 p.m. on Sept. 18, weighing 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches long.
She joins siblings Debbie, Krysta, Johnny and Elizabeth. She will compliment the crew of their family run tender vessel.
Winter Hours
At National Park,
Bishop’s House
Sitka National Historical Park has listed winter hours for the visitor center and Russian Bishop’s House.
The Russian Bishop’s House will be open intermittently Oct. 1-18. Call the visitor center for the schedule, or visit the park’s online event calendar. After Alaska Day, it will be on winter hours and available by advance reservation as staffing allows.
The visitor center at Sitka National Historical Park will transition to its winter season operations at the end of the month. From Oct. 1 to 18, the visitor center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. After Oct. 18, hours will be 9 a.m-3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Free tours of the Russian Bishop’s House will be available by advance reservation as staffing allows.
For information, or to schedule a tour of the Russian Bishop’s House, call the visitor center at 747-0110.
Yoga Class by
Donation Set
Yoga Union will host a “pay as you can” class the first Monday of every month, 7:15-8:30 p.m., at the studio.
It is open to those who are curious about trying yoga. The Oct. 2 class will include gentle strengthening, stretching, breath work and meditation. For more information call Andrea at 738-2443 or at www.yogaunionsitka.org.
Emblem to Meet
Sitka Emblem 142 will hold a social meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Sitka Elks Lodge.
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