Active Commute Summer Program
On May 19th – National Bike to Work Day – we’re launching a new Active Commute Summer Program! SEARHC staff across the Consortium are invited to commute actively to their workplace through human-powered means. Employees who complete and log 20 active commutes will receive a healthy lifestyle swag bag and be entered to win 50,000…
Read MoreVolunteer Work Parties in May & June
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is holding volunteer work parties to restore the exterior walls on the Japonski Island Boatshop, on Saturday mornings in May and into June. The third one this year is Saturday May 20 from 9am to noon. For info. on subsequent boathouse work parties, see sitkamaritime.org or visit the Facebook page.…
Read MoreOuter Coast Year 2023-24
The Outer Coast Year is a transformative, community-based, student-governed education for high school graduates. The Outer Coast Year 2023-24 Application is open! Applications are being considered on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Earlier applicants will receive earlier decisions, so we encourage students to apply as soon as they are ready. If you have…
Read MoreSummer Programing for Young People
Registration is now open for SHI’s popular Opening the Box STEAM Academies and our Atnané Arts Academy, as well as for a new camp counselor internship program offered through Indigenizing Education for Alaska’s Future Educators. Find full details at: tinyurl.com/SHIsummer2023. Apply: tinyurl.com/applySHIsummer2023 • OPENING THE BOX: HIGH SCHOOL STEAM ACADEMY June 2-11 (overnight camp):…
Read MoreSitka Nature Posts
Sitka naturalist & photojournalist Matt Goff continues his “blog of photos, observations, and thoughts chronicling my journey as a naturalist learning my place (almost exclusively in the Sitka Area).” Here is “A Touch of Snow” – Matt’s entry from Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023: Overcast with temperatures in the 30s. Light winds. Snow last night was…
Read MoreSprockets Bike Club
Do you know any youth who might be interested in turning some wrenches, learning about bike maintenance, and practicing bicycling skills? The Sitka Sprockets Bike Club meets monthly at the Salty Spoke Bike Cooperative for a bike maintenance and use-related workshop hosted by the Sitka Spruce Tips/Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club. Contact Emily Pound at…
Read MoreSenior Walk
At the Hames Center every Tuesday from 1-2pm. Free for seniors and volunteers.
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