FIFTH OPENING – The Sitka seine boats Hukilau and Rose Lee pump herring aboard this afternoon at the end of Deep Inlet during the fifth opening in the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery. The opening was being held in two locations beginning at 11 a.m. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson) 

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July 19, 2019, Community Happenings

 

FROM THE WEIR: Bears Join Redoubt Harvest

By Ellie Handler

After more than a month of waiting for bears and shouting “Hey bear” into the forest, we’ve finally spotted the first bear of the summer at Redoubt falls! A mama bear and her young cub were seen ambling across the weir on Monday evening.

 The same bears often come back to Redoubt falls year after year, and Forest Service employees at the weir have given some of them names. We think this mama was a bear known as “Sly” who has been frequenting the Redoubt weir for more than a decade. We watched her adeptly clamber off the weir and grab a sockeye – she knows the fishing technique! We’re calling her new cub “Moonwort” after a favorite local plant that Olivia Magni, who also works at the Redoubt weir with the Forest Service, found right before we saw the bears. 

With a confirmed bear sighting, we want to remind everyone how important bear safety is when you’re fishing at Redoubt. Please make sure to throw all of your fish scraps – heads, guts, everything – out into the ocean. Bears are attracted to the smells, and fishing is better for everyone when bears aren’t coming up to the good spots. Make sure to keep your sockeye close to you and try to be loud to keep the bears away. 

All the sun this month has brought down the water level at Redoubt quite a bit, which can make it harder for sockeye to jump up the falls. We’re expecting more sockeye to come up the falls as the water level increases from rain this week. Almost 18,000 sockeye have now entered Redoubt Lake! 

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Ellie Handler is a Student Conservation Association AmeriCorps intern with the Forest Service, monitoring the Redoubt weir this summer. She loves the ways that salmon connect people, the Pacific, and the forest in Southeast Alaska. She came to Sitka with the Alaska Fellows Program, working with the Forest Service and Sitka Conservation Society. 

 

Climate Connection: 

By Lisa Sadleir-Hart

Did you know that 95% of Alaska’s food is imported? Our food is either barged or flown in and that’s associated with a substantial carbon footprint.  One of the ways you can reduce your food’s carbon footprint is to commit to spending $20 a week on locally produced food.  A great way to meet that goal is to attend the 12th season of the Sitka Farmers Market.

I’ve attended most of the markets since 2007 and I must confess, I’m a bit of a farmers market “groupie.”  I not only plan my summer schedule but also all my travels around access to local farmers markets.  So why am I such a dedicated fan of farmers markets?   Here’s my top five list.  #1.  Farmers markets stimulate local economies.*  Locally-owned retailers return more than 3X as much of their sales to the local economy.  #2.  Farmers markets preserve farmland and rural livelihoods.*  And, farmland and production gardens effectively sequester carbon in the soil further reducing food’s carbon footprint.  #3.  Farmers markets increase access to fresh food.*  Fresh food improves health.  Did you know that Sitka’s market doubles WIC farmers market coupons and food stamp benefits for our low-income neighbors? 

#4.  Farmers markets support healthy communities.*  People who shop at farmers markets average 15-20 social interactions per visit verses 1-2 at a grocery store.  #5.  If you bike to the Sitka Farmers Market, you can use Bicycle Benefits to get 20% off the Sitka Local Food Network (SLFN) farmstand purchases.

So consider joining me at the Sitka Farmers Market and support your neighbors, local economy and health and build Sitka’s social equity.  The next Farmers Market is Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the ANB Founders Hall.

And consider becoming a member of the Sitka Cycling Club and purchasing the $5 Bicycle Benefits sticker to receive 20% off your purchase of SLFN veggies when you bike to the market.

*2019 Farmers Market Coalition infographic 

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Lisa Sadleir-Hart is a volunteer with Sitka’s Citizens Climate Lobby and wholeheartedly embraces local foods.

 

 

Super Saturday

Event at Fire Hall

The annual Super Saturday fundraiser for the Sitka Fire Department will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the fire hall.

Chili, hot dogs and beverages will be for sale. Grace Larsen’s famous fry bread will be available. A silent auction, the bouncy castle, dunk tank and fire house also are planned.

 

Tables are available for a donation to sell garage sale treasure, independent ventures, crafts and other items. To sign up for a table, call 747-6875 or 747-1860 to leave a message.

 

On Honor Roll

John James Ganitano of Sitka was one of 2,056 students on the spring honor roll at Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington.

He is a 2014 Sitka High graduate.

CCS offers academic transfer, career-technical and eLearning degree and certificate programs; business and community training; and adult literacy programs throughout northeastern Washington, enrolling approximately 34,000 students a year.

 

Stories of SE

60 Years Ago

To be Heard

A gathering to discuss ‘‘Stories of Southeastern Alaska, 60 Years Ago’’ will be held 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, in the main lounge at the Sitka Pioneers Home.

Brad Sheeks, visiting from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, served with George Betts on board the boat SJSII as a summer volunteer in 1959 and will share memories of Southeast Alaska from that time.

He invites others to tell their stories about those times and about Rev. George Betts who, with his wife, Catherine Brown Betts, and daughter Francis Betts Phillips, had served as pastor of Presbyterian Churches in Angoon, St. Petersburg, and Hoonah in the 1940s and 1950s.

Sheeks said, in retirement, George Betts and Walter Soboleff worked with the Wycliff Bible Translators in translating the Gospel of John into the Tlingit language. 

 

Contact Skye Workman, 747-2103, for more information.

 

STA Annual Picnic

Slated Saturday,

Contests Planned

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.

 

Sacred Harp

Sing July 28

The fourth Sunday Sacred Harp Sing will be 3:30-5 p.m. July 28 at the Pioneers Home Chapel.

All are invited to learn to sing four-part a cappella harmony in an American tradition dating back hundreds of years. Beginners and listeners are welcome. Singing will be from the red Denson book, and loaner books are available. For more information, call Sara at 747-2915.

 

Former Sitkans

To Visit July 21

Former residents Lyle Kuehn and Dotsy Woodall are planning a short visit to Sitka this month.

They will be at Grace Harbor Church, 1904 Halibut Point Road, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, July 21, and ‘‘would love to see all their old friends,’’ organizers said.

Refreshments will be served in celebration of Lyle’s 85th birthday.

Contact Sharon at 738-8652 with questions.

 

 

Free Events, Concerts at

 

Uncommon Music Festival

Free musical events including concerts, recitals, workshops and get-togethers featuring whale song, nature walks and live storytelling are planned for the upcoming Uncommon Music Festival, July 30-Aug. 4.

Uncommon live music will include an SATB vocal quartet, organ (or piano), and guitar (or lute) all around Sitka all week. Contact directors@uncommonmusicfest.org or reach out on Facebook for more information.

Whale music with Nate Barnett will be featured 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Sitka Public Library.

It will feature UAS Whale Lab recordings of humpback and sperm whale vocalizations, plus an inside look at a new piece for vocal quartet and whale song.

It is sponsored by the UAS Whale Lab and Sitka Sound Science Center.

On July 31, 12:15 p.m., festival organist Clara Gerdes will offer a free half-hour recital on the historic 1844 Kessler organ at Sitka Lutheran Church.

An evening of music and poetry, featuring a newly composed setting of Ishmael Angaluuk Hope’s poem “Storyteller’’ will be offered 7-8 p.m. July 31.

On Aug. 1, at 7 p.m., the festival will team up with Sitka Tells Tales for live music and storytelling at the Beak Restaurant. The theme is ‘‘Encounters with the Unknown: How Has Encountering Something New Changed You?’’

A concert at Sitka Lutheran Church is planned 7 p.m. Aug. 2. It will feature a selection of solo guitar, keyboard and vocal music through the ages.

Gerdes will present Bach’s Goldberg Variations at St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. The concert is free. Post-concert refreshments will be served. 

The festival’s free flagship concert, Islands Between the Worlds, will feature the newly composed ‘‘Storyteller’’ on a poem by Ishmael Hope, as well as early music, composer competition winners, and gems from past festivals 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Centennial Hall.

Sacred music composed by women throughout history alongside readings, poetry and prayers selected by the Rev. Julie Platson will be 1 p.m. Aug. 4. 

 

All are invited to meet at 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Sitka National Historical Park visitor center for a walk through the woods with music along the way. It is sponsored by the Sitka Sound Science Center.

 

Artist Ryan

To Speak at

SJ Museum

Artist-in-residence Tsimshian Abel Ryan will speak 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Sheldon Jackson Museum gallery.

His talk, “My First Totem Pole,” will be about how he and a handful of high school students began carving an eight-foot housepost in red cedar that was recently installed at the Thunder Mountain Elementary School in Juneau. 

July 20 will be Ryan’s last day as an artist-in-residence at the museum.

The public is invited to meet Ryan, learn about his carving and culture, and all Alaska Native cultures.

Museum summer hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. General admission is $7, seniors $6, and free for children 18 and under and for members of the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and Alaska State Museum. Admission for the talk on Saturday will be waived.

The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program is sponsored by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and made possible with the support of the National Geographic Lex-NG Fund (which funded the program in 2018 and 2019), the National Endowment for the Arts, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Arts Southeast Inc., other local arts organizations, volunteers, and the general public.

Those wanting to support the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program can call 747-6233 or visit www.friendsofsjm.com.

Further information can be found at the website museums.alaska.gov/sheldon_jackson/. The phone number is 747-8981.

 

 

Tlingit Language

Lesson July 27

A community Tlingit language lesson will be taught noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Centennial Hall.

UAS associate professor of Alaska Native Languages X’unei Lance Twitchell will lead the session. 

It is the final of a three-part series organized by Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Outer Coast. Even though the event is listed as an ‘‘advanced’’ lesson, no prior experience with the Tlingit language is necessary to attend, and all are welcome, Twitchell said. 

 

The public is being encouraged to attend the STA Community Picnic 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Baranof Elementary School playground.

 

Art Show Set

On SJ Campus

Artist and scientist José Francisco Salgado will present science and symphony films and artist Audrey Armstrong will show her journey with fish skin basketry 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Odess Theater.

 

Admittance is a $5 suggested donation. Call Sitka Fine Arts Camp at 747-3085 for more information.

 

Blue Tag Sale

At White E Shop

This week all items with a blue tag are half-price at the White Elephant Shop.

 

All books, except Alaska books, are $1 a bag. Both sales are storewide. Store hours are noon-3 p.m. Saturday.

 

Playgroup Canceled

Center for Community’s Teach Your Children Well Playgroup is canceled July 23-Aug. 15.

 

The playgroup will resume 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Grace Harbor Church, 1904 Halibut Point Road. For more information, call 966-4231.

 

‘Oklahoma!’ Staged

By SFAC Students

Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Musical Theater Camp will present the award-winning golden age musical ‘‘Oklahoma!’’ 

As the first collaboration between the powerhouse duo Richard Roger and Oscar Hammerstein, the musical is a story of the wild west.

‘‘Featuring some of musical theater’s most loved pieces like ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning,’ ‘People Will Say We’re in Love’ and ‘Oklahoma,’ this show is sure to delight audiences of all ages,’’ the theater group said. 

 

Performances are 7 p.m. July 26 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 27 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at Old Harbor Books, online at www.fineartscamp.org/shows, and at the door. 

 

Free Volleyball

Camp July 23-24

A free volleyball camp with Lauren Schad, professional European volleyball player and Nike N7 ambassador, is planned July 23-24 at the Blatchley Middle School.

Grades 6-8 will meet 10 a.m.-noon, followed by grades 9-12 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

 

To register or more information email Zallen@alaskandreamcruises.com.

 

 

Moon Landing Celebrated

Sitka Public Library will celebrate NASA’s 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic moon landing all day Saturday, July 20, with several events.

The restored Apollo 11 Moonwalk  original NASA EVA mission video ‘‘Walking on the Moon’’ will be shown at 10 a.m. The restored video is three hours long and library patrons can watch all or just the sequence of the American Flag planting that runs during the first hour, organizers said.

Ages 9 and older can participate in a Space Walk Program 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program will include an aurora art lesson, activities based on sun signs from a ‘‘Polar Star: A Northern Zodiac’’ by Dale DeArmond and a StarLab visit. The event will be led by 4-H and registration is required to participate.

 

The program is part of A Universe of Stories summer library series. For information call 747-8708.

 

Paint and Snack

For Seafood Festival

Sitka Seafood Festival will host a  family-friendly paint and snack 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at 304 Baranof Street.

Admission is $20, and $10 for each additional child. Participants will receive canvas, paint, brushes, painting instruction, finger foods/snacks, smoked salmon and drinks.

The ‘‘Alaskan Salmon’’ theme is joining celebrations around the world for International Year of the Salmon.

 

The painting event will be lead by a local artist and naturalists to mix art and science education. Space is limited; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For information or to RSVP, call 747-3400 or email asft.outreach@gmail.com.

 

Cellobration!

Set for July 20

Cellobration! will be staged 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Centennial Hall. Students of the Sitka International Cello Seminar will perform.

The evening will include cello solos, small ensembles, and cello choir featuring 11 top cello students from around the world.

 

Admission is $15 for adults and $10 students/seniors. Tickets are available at sitkamusicfestival.org, 747-6774 or at Old Harbor Books.

 

Night of Dance

Staged Saturday

Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present ‘‘A Night of Dance and Jazz’’ 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center.

 

Students from Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Summer Dance Intensive and Sitka Jazz Workshop will perform.  All performances are free with a suggested donation of $5. For more information call the Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085.

 

Art Show, Readings

Set for Saturday

Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s ceramics, photography and writing intensives will present an art show and readings 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on the SJ Campus.

 

The show is free and open to the public. For information call the Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085.

 

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.

 

 

Art Show, Readings

Set for Saturday

Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s ceramics, photography and writing intensives will present an art show and readings 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on the SJ Campus.

 

The show is free and open to the public. For information call the Fine Arts Camp office at 747-3085.

 

Fiber Friends

Meet Saturday

Fiber Friends will meet noon-2 p.m. July 20 at the Gus Adams Room at the Sitka Public Library.

 

All weavers, spinners, dyers and others who work with fibers are welcome.  For information contact Alice at 747-3931.

 

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.

 

Class of 1969

Reunion Cruise On

The Sitka High School class of 1969 will hold a reunion July 19-21 in Sitka.

A wildlife cruise will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Extras seats are available for any Sitka High alums or community members who would like to participate. The fare for the cruise will be calculated according to the number of individuals who sail, with a maximum fare of $60. 

 

Attendees should be at Crescent dock at 1:30 p.m. To sign up or for more information call Jan Love at 747-5608.

 

Class of 1969

Picnic on Tap

Sitka High class of 1969 will host a 50-year class reunion picnic 1 p.m.  Sunday, July 21, at the main shelter of the Halibur Point Recreation Area.

A memorial service honoring classmates who have passed on will be at 3 p.m.

 

Hot dogs, chips, s’mores and soft drinks will be provided. Attendees may take a side dish if they wish. All alumni, friends and family are being encouraged to join the celebration.

 

Stevenson Hall

Celebration Set

The Sitka Music Festival invites the public to the Stevenson Hall Renovation Commencement 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at 104 Jeff Davis Street.

The celebration marks the beginning of a $3.7 million building renovation, slated to begin on July 29. 

 

 

Karate Camp

Set for August

An introduction to karate camp will be offered 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5-8 at the New Archangel Dancers studio for students entering second through fifth grades.

 

The cost is $125. Registration is now open and space is limited. To register or for more information call/text Sensei Laurinda Marcello at 738-2887, email sensei@sitkakarate.org or visit Kenwa Karate of Sitka at www.sitkakarate.org.

 

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.

 

 

Experimental

Photo Class Set

José Francisco Salgado will introduce photography techniques he has developed to capture images that are impossible to see with the human eye: changes in landscape, infared and high speed flash.

 

Registration for the 8:30 a.m.-noon July 29-Aug. 8 class at the Yaw Art Center is open. The cost is $520. Call Sitka Fine Arts Camp at 747-3085 to register. Visit www.fineartscamp.org/photosasf for a list of supplies.

 

Fish Skin Basket

Class to Register

Elder Audrey Armstrong will teach fish skin basketry 8:30 a.m.-noon July 29 through Aug. 2 at the Yaw Art Center on the SJ Campus.

 

The cost is $520. Call Sitka Fine Arts Camp at 747-3085 for more information or to register. Materials are provided.

 

Legion Auxiliary

Meets Wednesday

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at the Legion Hall.

All members are being encouraged to attend.

 

 

Mountain Goat

Hearing on Tap

The Sitka District Ranger, under authority granted by the Federal Subsistence Board, will hold a public meeting and hearing to give information and solicit comments to help guide federal subsistence mountain goat management in Unit 4. It will be held 7 p.m. July 25 at the Sitka Ranger District, 2108 Halibut Point Road. 

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will review the current management strategy and present information related to mountain goat harvest and population trends.

Those unable to attend in person may call in by dialing 888-844-9904 and entering the passcode 5936793#.

 

For additional information, contact Subsistence Biologist Justin Koller at 747-4297 or justin.koller@usda.gov.

 

Marine Safety

Training Slated

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association is conducting a six-day Marine Safety Instructor Training at the Public Safety Training Academy Sept. 23-28. The intensive train-the-trainer course prepares individuals to teach cold-water survival procedures, use of marine safety equipment, and vessel safety drills.

Taught by experienced mariners, the MSIT provides practical, hands-on experience in survival equipment use and procedures. Topics covered during the course include preparation for emergencies, cold-water near drowning, hypothermia, cold-water survival, survival equipment, procedures and onboard drills, risk assessment, ergonomics, and methods of instruction. AMSEA recommends the workshop for anyone who wants to provide cold-water survival and survival, shore-side survival, or marine safety instruction, like the USCG-required drill conductor certification for commercial fishermen.

Upon completion, participants will be prepared to teach AMSEA’s U.S. Coast Guard-approved fishing vessel drill conductor training, pending authorization from the Coast Guard. Participants may elect to co-teach a fishing vessel drill conductor training in Sitka on Sept. 29.

 

The workshop is free to commercial fishermen upon approval, with support from the U.S. Coast Guard. The cost for all others is $875 for AMSEA members and $995 for non-members. Mariners can register online at www.asmsea.org or call 747-3287.

 

SEARHC Joins

Worldwide Event

On Breastfeeding

SEARHC will take part in the Global Big Latch On, a synchronized breastfeeding event that joins thousands of breastfeeding women and their babies/children across the world at multiple locations on Aug. 3.

The annual event occurs during World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7 every year to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for global support.

SEARHC’s local Big Latch On will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Island Skillet Café. Registration will begin at 9:45 a.m. and refreshments will be provided. Prizes are available for the youngest and the oldest child to ‘‘latch.’’

This year, SEARHC is hoping to contribute to breaking the current Global Big Latch On record of almost 21,500 children breastfeeding at 778 locations, across 28 countries. Media interviews and photo opportunities will be available at the event.

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center is recognized by the World Health Organization as a Baby-Friendly Hospital. WHO recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of a baby’s life to optimize these benefits, continuing to breastfeed for two years and as long thereafter as is mutually desired by a woman and her child.

 

Breastfeeding contributes to the normal growth and development of babies/children, and those who are not breastfed are at increased risk of infant morbidity and mortality, adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and pre-menopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer, SEARHC said in a press release.

 

RIDE Customers

To Take Survey

The RIDE and Care-A-Van customers are being sought to complete a short survey.

‘‘We are updating the five-year Sitka public transit-human services transportation coordinated plan and we need your feedback,’’ organizers of the survey said.

The short survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/theRIDESurvey2019.

To encourage more participation,  one ticket will be drawn to win a $100 gift card and two people will win $50 gift cards from Sea Mart. Participants must live or work in Sitka to qualify, only one survey per person.

Signing the survey is optional; however, to be eligible for one of the gift cards a name and contact information is needed.

 

The survey must be completed before Monday, Aug. 5.

 

‘Stranger Things’

At Public Library

Sitka Public Library invites be-tweens to participate in a ‘‘Stranger Things’’ program 6-7:15 p.m. Friday, July 19.

Participants will be challenged with Upside Down Slime, ’80s trivia, ’80s edible slime and other activities. They will also snack on some Eggo waffles. Tweens of all abilities are welcome but registration is required.

The Be-Tween program is a place for  11- to 13-year-olds dedicated to inspire creativity, thinking outside the box and leadership skills and will appeal to tweens craving independence and connection, the library said.

 

The initiative is part of A Universe of Stories Summer library program.

 

Grants Offered to

Cancer Victims

Sitka Cancer Survivors Society offers grants to those dealing with cancer. Applications can be picked up at Sitka Realty, 228 Harbor Drive. 

 

The public is reminded of the Path of Hope, an inspirational park located next to Moller track. 

 

Teen Nights at

Hames Center

Teen Nights will be offered free at the Hames Center 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays.

 

Teens 13 and older can participate in activities such as sports, ping-pong and board games. For more information call Hames Center at 747-5080. 

 

Alaska Red Cross

Volunteers Sought

The American Red Cross Alaska Chapter is seeking volunteers.

 

ARC activities range from disaster assistance locally and globally to community emergency preparedness, and communications. If interested, call Ted Laufenberg, 623-7107.

 

Tribal Kids Fair

Listed for Aug. 9

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host a back-to-school Tribal Kids Fair 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Sitka High School.

Tribally-enrolled school-age youths and their families are invited for backpacks and limited supplies, gift cards for new shoes, crafts and games.  Community resources will be available.

 

Registration is required and forms are due by July 26. To register contact Jean at 747-3968 or jean.swanson@sitkatribe-nsn.gov or Hillary at 966-1356 or hillary.nutting@sitkatribe-nsn.gov, or pick up an application at 205 Baranof Street or 204 Siginaka Way.

 

Annual Property

Taxes are Due

The city’s finance department reminds taxpayers real and personal property tax bills have been mailed and are due Aug. 30.

Those taxes not paid – or postmarked – by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, will become delinquent, with progressive penalty and interest applied, the city said.

Payments may be made online by creating an account at xpressbillpay.com. Cash, check and credit card payments are being accepted at the customer service desk at 100 Lincoln Street between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

Additionally, credit card payments may be made via phone by calling 747-1818. Payments sent via mail can be sent to 100 Lincoln Street.

 

Run, Walk Benefits

Baranof School

The Stride 365 5K run/walk back-to-school run is slated 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the O’Connell Bridge lightering facility. Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The $10 registration fee will be donated to Baranof Elementary School.

 

Contact Heleena van Veen at 966-8914 or heleenav@searhc.org for information.

 

SOS Lifeline

Group to Meet

Sitka Outreach and Support: Lifeline group will meet 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at St. Peter’s See House.

 

The collaborative community addresses the needs of people experiencing poverty and/or homelessness. For information, contact Julia Smith at 738-6336, eastergroupsitka@gmail.com.

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