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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July 16, 2019, Community Happenings
Women’s Boating
Class Set July 21
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will hold a women’s boating safety class 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21 at the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association, 304 Baranof Street.
“Boating Without the Boys” teaches women the skills and self-confidence needed to operate a small boat and to handle an emergency. The class is suited to inexperienced boaters, experienced boaters who are new to Alaskan waters, or women who have relied on the boating skills of a male companion. The cost for the class is $125.
Instructor Pat Kehoe will present topics and skills through hands-on activities. “Boating Without the Boys” covers basic boating and navigation skills, float plans, risk assessment, reading the weather, essential gear, retrieving a person overboard, personal flotation devices, cold-water survival skills, how to summon help when needed, and outboard engine use and troubleshooting.
For information or to register, visit http://amsea.org or call 747-3287.
Cellists at Ludvig’s
Students of the Sitka International Cello Seminar will perform at Ludvig’s Wine Bar 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18.
The event is free; however, donations are accepted. It is sponsored by the Sitka Summer Music Festival.
Boathouse Plans
Work Party July 20
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society welcomes volunteers to help repair a wall on the historic Japonski Island Boathouse 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 20.
Volunteers should meet at the boathouse, dressed for outside work, and ready to learn, organizers said. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For information, contact sitkamaritime@gmail.com or 623-8054.
Cancer Survivors
Meeting Sunday
Sitka Cancer Survivors Society will hold a cancer support group meeting 3-4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital’s fourth floor boardroom.
Cancer patients in treatment or recover, and their family members, are invited to attend.
Contact Diane Linn, 512-659-3156, with questions.
Tribal Citizens
Sought for Contest
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska annual picnic will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Baranof Elementary School playground.
A salmon spread contest is planned for adult tribal citizens. At the event, children can guess how many items are in jars.
Chamber Golf
Tourney July 28
The 12th annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament will be held 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28, at Sea Mountain Golf Course. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
The entry fee of $75 includes a tournament pass for 18 holes an awards lunch.
Contact the Chammber at 747-8604 or sitkachamber.membership@gmail.com for further information.
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Photo caption: Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks with students in Karoline Bekeris’ fourth-grade class Thursday at the Westmark Shee Atika. From left are Murkowski, Kelsey Boussom, Laura Quinn and Memito Diaz.
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April 1974
A medley of songs from “Jesus Christ Superstar” will highlight the morning worship service on Palm Sunday at the United Methodist Church. Musicians will be Paige Garwood and Karl Hartman on guitars; Dan Goodness on organ; and Gayle Erickson on drums.
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