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
February 1, 2016, Community Happenings
Health Summit
Event on Feb. 19
The Sitka Health Summit will hold a networking event noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at UAS-Sitka Campus.
The event will include lunch prepared by Beth Short-Rhodes, an update on Sitka Health Summit projects, and networking with health-minded individuals. For more information, call Clara at 966-8936.
Poetry Reading
Workshop on Tap
Poet, photographer and doula Anna Carson DeWitt is the writer-in-residence at the Island Institute.
DeWitt will lead a poetry writing workshop for all ages 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3. Participants should take a photo that they would like to base a poem on.
On Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m., DeWitt and local poet Brooke Schafer will read from their works. Both events are at 304 Baranof Street, open to all ages, and by donation. More information is available at www.iialaska.org.
4-H After-School
Program to Register
The 4-H after-school program is open for enrollment.
The affordable spring activities including gardening, hikes and shooting sports! Contact Mary at 747-7509 or mary@sitkawild.org for more information on how to register.
Park Board Meets
The State Parks Board will meet 7:30 a.m. Feb. 9 in room 108 at 601 Alice Loop. The meeting is open to the public.
Raven Board Meets
Raven Radio’s board of directors will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the station.
Kickboxing Class
At Hames Center
The balance, coordination and strength building moves of kickboxing will be taught in a 45-minute class 6 a.m. Wednesday at the Hames Center.
The full-body workout incorporates jabs, hooks, uppercuts, kicks and athletic drills.
Reserve a spot at hamescenter.org or 747-5080.
Russian Kettleball
Training on Tap
Those wanting to learn more about working out with kettlebells can join Russian kettlebell instructor Jeremiah Jeske 6-6:45 a.m. Fridays for technical instruction blended with a heart-pumping workout.
Sign up online at hamescenter.org or call 747-5080.
Parent Workouts
Include Childcare
Parents wanting to work out who need child care can sign up for Parent Power Hour 8:15-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hames Center.
Hames Center staff will watch kids while parents work out on their own, or join a class.
Classes include ‘‘Tone with Jo’’ 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays or ‘‘Cardio Blast with a Spin Workout’’ 8:30 a.m. Thursdays with Michalene.
Sign up in advance hamescenter.org or call 747-5080. Space is limited.
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April 2004
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.
50 YEARS AGO
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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