LUTHERAN QUILTERS – Members of the Quilts for Comfort Group stand between pews draped with some of the 205 quilts they made, in the Sitka Lutheran Church Tuesday. The group made the quilts for five local non-profits and one in Anchorage. The remaining quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief which distributes them to places around the world in need, such as Ukraine, as part of Personal Care Kits. Pictured are, from left, Helen Cunningham, Kathleen Brandt,Vicki Swanson, Paulla Hardy, Kim Hunter, Linda Swanson and Sue Fleming. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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October 15, 2019, Community Happenings
Underground Tour
Of Cathedral Friday
Sitka underground tours are being offered hourly on Alaska Day, beginning at a 9 a.m., at the rear door of St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Tours cost a $10 donation to St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Lutherans Offer
Pies and Quilts
Alaska Day Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will find local folks gathered at Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln Street, in the fellowship hall to enjoy a sweet treat pie or other dessert while warming up, drying off if needed, and catching up with friends.
Proceeds from the annual pie sale are pledged this year to Lutheran Disaster Response, a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to help with recovery from wildfires, hurricanes, and floods across the nation.
Upstairs on the main level, quilts and other handiwork will be offered for pre-priced sale or silent auction bid. Funds raised support the ongoing local and worldwide ministry of Sitka Lutheran Church.
Coordinators for the event are Kathleen Brandt, 747-6447, and Paulla Hardy, 747-6525.
Correction
In a memorial service notice published Oct. 1 in the Sentinel, the name Arc Beam (formerly known as Canaan Beam) was misspelled. The Sentinel apologizes for the error.
Luncheon Friday
At St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s annual Sisterhood luncheon will be held 11 a.m. until sold out on Alaska Day, Oct. 18.
Diners will have a choice of two meals: fish pie with salad or clam chowder with fried bread.
Those with questions can contact Marie Young at 738-4166 or Cheryl Duncan at 738-1676.
Hames Center
Open Oct. 18
Hames Center will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in observance of Alaska Day. Tot’s Gym will be offered 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and lunch spin class, 12:15-1 p.m. For additional offerings visit www.hamescenter.org or call 747-5080.
Teen Night
Canceled Friday
Teen Night at the Hames Center is canceled on Friday, Oct. 18, in observance of Alaska Day.
Teens are being encouraged to visit Sitka’s Cloud Teen Center for evening activities.
Teen Nights will resume 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. For information call Hames Center 747-5080 or email dawnjohnson@hamescenter.org.
TAP Class Oct. 20
The October TAP class is slated 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, upstairs at the Moose Lodge.
A renewal testing is at 10:30 a.m. followed by the full class at 11 a.m.
Text to 738-4666 with questions.
‘Suddenly in
Command’ is
Topic of Class
The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Sitka Flotilla will present the U.S. Coast guard Auxiliary’s ‘‘Suddenly in Command’’ class 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the NSRAA classroom, 1308 Sawmill Creek Road.
Cost for the class is $15. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. Children from fifth grade and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Those planning to attend can send an email to sitkaaux@hotmail.com.
The four-hour boating safety class is designed for those who are not normally at the helm: guests, spouses, children, and those who may find themselves “suddenly in command” if the operator becomes ill, gets injured or falls overboard.
‘‘We intend to help you to take charge, assess the situation, establish priorities, and protect life and property,’’ organizers said.
The course is designed for active participation on the part of the students.
Topics will include dealing with a variety of emergencies such as fire, overboard, weather, cold water immersion, emergency radio calls and pre-departure preparations in addition to other topics.
For further information contact: sitkaaux@hotmail.com or call Chris by phone at 907-739-0486
ANS to Meet
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the ANB Founders Hall.
The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will include the first round of nominations for 2020 Local Camp officers.
Registration Open
For Blood Drive
A community blood drive is planned 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 28, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Centennial Hall.
Call Blood Bank of Alaska, 907-222-5630 or 907-222-5600, or go to donate.bloodbankofalaska.org for more information or to schedule an appointment to give blood.
Blood Drive
Set Oct. 28-29
The Sitka community will host a blood drive with the Blood Bank of Alaska 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Centennial Hall meeting room 1. To schedule an appointment, call the Blood Bank of Alaska, (907)222-5630 or schedule online at bloodbankofalaska.org.
Eligibility requirements to donate blood include:
–Had a flu vaccine more than 24 hours before, or after, donation.
–Must be healthy and feeling well.
–At least 16 years of age. (16- and 17-year-old donors will need a signed parental consent form, downloaded at www.bloodbankofalaska.org.)
–Donors over the age of 74 must bring a written approval from their physician.
–Donors over the age of 80 must bring a written approval from a physician and approval from the medical director.
–Weigh at least 113 pounds.
–Photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, military ID, etc.).
–For questions about medical conditions, medications, tattoos, piercings, and out-of-the-country travels, feel free to call (907)222-5630 and a screener will be able to check eligibility.
Donors should take a photo identification and needed forms (parent consent form for 16- to 17-year-old donors and written approval of the physician for those over the age of 74.) They should also eat a complete meal before the donation and drink plenty of fluids days prior to and the day of donation.
Appointments should be scheduled as donors with appointments have priority over walk-in donors.
The blood donation process takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This includes registration, medical history questionnaire, and mini-physical (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, hematocrit, etc.). After passing all the requirements to donate, then the blood draw will take place.
Donors are advised not to perform any strenuous activities for the next 24 hours, not smoke for at least half an hour, avoid alcoholic beverages for the next couple hours, hydrate well, and avoid skipping any meals.
For those who are unable to donate blood, snacks and drinks are needed.
Those with questions or concerns can call the Blood Bank of Alaska at (907)222-5630.
Ruth A. Johnson
Memorial Service
Set for Oct. 24
A memorial service for Ruth A. Johnson , 82,will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Sitka Lutheran Church.
A celebration of her life will follow the service at the church. Her ashes will be buried at Sitka National Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 25, with her family in attendance.
Mrs. Johnson died Sept. 5 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sitka Lutheran Church in her memory.
Her full obituary was published in the Sept. 13, 2019, Sentinel.
Raffle Tickets
Now Available
Brave Heart Volunteers is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win two round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines. Tickets will be available for purchase from Alaska Day through the BraveHeart Bowls event on Nov. 21, when the winner will be drawn.
Call 747-4600 for more information.
Lutherans Offer
Pies and Quilts
Alaska Day Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., will find local folks gathered at Sitka Lutheran Church, 224 Lincoln Street, in the fellowship hall to enjoy a sweet treat pie or other dessert while warming up, drying off if needed, and catching up with friends.
Proceeds from the annual pie sale are pledged this year to Lutheran Disaster Response, a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to help with recovery from wildfires, hurricanes, and floods across the nation.
Upstairs on the main level, quilts and other handiwork will be offered for pre-priced sale or silent auction bid. Funds raised support the ongoing local and worldwide ministry of Sitka Lutheran Church.
Coordinators for the event are Kathleen Brandt, 747-6447, and Paulla Hardy, 747-6525.
Correction
In a memorial service notice published Oct. 1 in the Sentinel, the name Arc Beam (formerly known as Canaan Beam) was misspelled. The Sentinel apologizes for the error.
Luncheon Friday
At St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s annual Sisterhood luncheon will be held 11 a.m. until sold out on Alaska Day, Oct. 18.
Diners will have a choice of two meals: fish pie with salad or clam chowder with fried bread.
Those with questions can contact Marie Young at 738-4166 or Cheryl Duncan at 738-1676.
Hames Center
Open Oct. 18
Hames Center will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in observance of Alaska Day. Tot’s Gym will be offered 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and lunch spin class, 12:15-1 p.m. For additional offerings visit www.hamescenter.org or call 747-5080.
Teen Night
Canceled Friday
Teen Night at the Hames Center is canceled on Friday, Oct. 18, in observance of Alaska Day.
Teens are being encouraged to visit Sitka’s Cloud Teen Center for evening activities.
Teen Nights will resume 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. For information call Hames Center 747-5080 or email dawnjohnson@hamescenter.org.
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