Announcements
Grab & Go Snack Program
At Sitka Public Library
For Youth of All Ages. Every Wednesday from 10-11:30am until August 3. Stop by the library’s window and ask for a free to-go bag with snacks. Progra is for children,…
Alaska Aquaculture Semester
At UAS Sitka Campus. Register by August 1st.
Study Sustainable Ocean Farming at UAS Sitka Campus – the 2024 Fall semester runs from August 26th to December 14th. Hands-on learning and research includes courses such as: Alaska Salmon…
Sitka Tribe Family Activities
Sharing Haa Ḵusteeyí: Our Way of Life
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services Department invites STA Tribal Citizens and their families to register for Summer 2024 activities June 15th 2-5:30pm – Wildlife Cruise July 27th 1:30-5:30pm –…
Cello Seminar Concert Series
By Sitka Music Festival June 25-July 14
The music magic continues with the Cello Seminar Concert Series starting Friday June 28 from 7-8pm, at the Miner Music Center at Stevenson Hall. And continuing into July! Please note:…
Calling all Local Artists!
Logo Design Opportunity for Sitka IPD 2024
The Indigenous Peoples Day Planning Committee has an opportunity for you! We’re looking for someone to design our logo for our program this year! Based on popular vote, this year’s…
2024 Sitka Farmers Markets
Vendor Registration is OPEN!
Vendor registration is open for the 2024 Sitka Farmers Markets. This 17th annual community event is hosted by the Sitka Local Foods Network, a nonprofit working to improve Sitka’s food…
Art Students Craft Xóots Piece
From UAS Sitka Art Dept. & SHS Facebook Pages
Students in Ms. Manewal’s Glass & Tile class and Advanced Formline students of Mr. Skultka’s collaborated to transform this red cedar brown bear into a work of art using glass…
Recycling Plastics
Advice from City & Borough of Sitka
Recycling is now easier than ever in Sitka: Plastics #1, #2, and now #5, can now be put in the same bin! Simply remove lids and rinse clean. Alaska Waste…
Online Dictionary: Three Languages
Launched by Sealaska Heritage
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has launched a new online dictionary that allows users to search for words and phrases in Lingít (Tlingit language), X̱aad Kíl (Haida language), Shm’algyack (Tsimshian language)…
Rotary Club of Sitka
Seeking New Members
Our club is seeking new members who want to make a difference – locally and internationally. The Sitka Rotary Club was chartered on January 30, 1941. We are a diverse…
Quilt Raffle 2024
By Cancer Survivors & Ocean Wave Quilters
Sitka Cancer Survivors Society Annual Raffle – Tickets $10. Drawing October 27, 2024. Tickets are sold all summer. Three prizes – you choice when ticket is drawn: “Sue’s Diamonds” Quilt…
Walk Southeast
Register by May 6th says CBS Parks & Rec
It’s time to Walk Southeast!! – Join us for the 297-mile Virtual Trek that takes you from the Sitka Parks & Recreation office all the way to Ketchikan by way…
Local Seafood Shares in 2024
From Alaskans' Own
We’ve extended the Alaskans Own CSF Seafood Share “Early Bird Sale” until Saturday, April 20! Order now to get your wild Alaska monthly seafood shares throughout the year at a discounted rate. White…
Join the Circus Summer 2024?
Sitka Cirque Camps for All!
This summer, we’re offering classes for teens, youth, and adults, with space in all beginner classes and all sessions of our popular pole class. And check out our two-day circus…
T&H Summer Youth Employment
Program announced by Tlingit & Haida
The Tlingit & Haida Summer Youth Internship program helps eligible tribal youth between the ages of 14 and 24 to find summer employment opportunities in almost all Southeast Alaska communities….
Summer Music Mondays
For Toddlers & Elementary Kids, by CBS Parks & Rec
Registration is now open for “Summer Music Mondays” – a program of CBS Parks & Recreation Dept. To Register, visit https://sitka.recdesk.com/Community/Program and Scroll down to the “Music” section. “Summer Music…
NW Coast Beginning Basketry
With Aanutein (Debbie Head)
“Art S183 Harvest and Preparation of Basketry Materials” – Saturdays and Sundays from April 27 through May 5 from 9am-5pm at Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus, Textile Room 2, Downtown Juneau….
New Parks & Rec Website
By CBS, To See Activities & Make Reservations
A New Website for CBS Parks & Rec Activities & Facilities – announcements & reservations. Find the website at https://sitka.recdesk.com/Community/Home You can also go to recreation.cityofsitka.com and that will take…
Head Start Enrollment 2024-25
In Sitka & Southeast Alaska
Head Start is a nationwide, federally funded program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social, physical and cognitive development of children. Head Start is provided at no cost to…
Sea Life Garden Compost
Produced by Petersburg Indian Association
Slow-turned in-house for a potent fish waste and alder chip-based compost. 1.5 cubic feet bags, 35 lbs. each, $15.89 (tax included). piatribal.org The IGAP program works hard to help recycle…
Celebration 2024 Design Winner
Selected by Sealaska Heritage Institute
SHI announces winner of Celebration 2024 Art Contest. Five other entries were chosen for honorable mentions. An artist from Seattle has won Sealaska Heritage Institute’s (SHI) competition to visually represent…
Recycling Changes & Simplification
Per CBS April 5, 2024
Changes & Simplifications (per CBS PSA dated April 5, 2024) at Recyling Center, 802 Sawmill Creek Rd. (across from National Cemetery): CBS Public Works Dept. announces changes and simplifications for…
Xóots Elementary School
Tlingit "Brown Bear" Gives New Name for Baranof School
According to a March 8, 2024 article by KCAW’s Robert Woolsey, “Baranof Elementary School in Sitka has a new name. The Sitka School Board voted unanimously on Thursday (3-6-24) to…
AMHS Summer Ferry Schedule
Available For Booking on Alaska Marine Highway
The AMHS 2024 Summer Schedule is now available for reservations – extending from January – Sept. 2024. “We’re pleased to announce the release of the 2024 summer schedule. Our focus…
U.S.-Built Spacecraft Lands on Moon
Per Feb. 22nd NY Times story by Kenneth Chang
A U.S.-built spacecraft lands on the moon for the first time in half a century. For the first time in more than 50 years, an American spacecraft has landed on…
SE Dough Co. Baked Goods
With Regular Tuesday Pick-ups!
SE Dough Co. Menu update: Challah loaves are now on the menu weekly! You can find them under the “yeasted” section below. Community Loaf (gets delivered directly to SAFV) –…
Fish Eye Coffee Drive-Thru
Neon Sign Lights Up Sitka's Winter
(907) 623-0384 – Open 6am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Saturday, 8am-4pm Sunday. Walk-up or Drive-thru for hot beverages & snacks. 607 Halibut Point Road in the AC Lakeside parking lot.
What are you in the mood for?
Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week. Delivery, too.
In the Mood for: Sushi? Pho or Korean BBQ? Classic Stir-Fry? Remember these restaurants – Open 7 days a week for Dine-in or Take-out Little Tokyo (907) 747-5699 Asian Palace…
Documenting Tlingit Gesture System
Program Launched by Sealaska Heritage Nov. 2023
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is launching a groundbreaking new program to document 100 gestures used in Tlingit communication identified nearly 40 years ago, to recover other gestures still known and…
Sitkans Advertise in Daily Sitka Sentinel
Support Re-Instating Medicare Certified Home Health
A collection of Sitka citizens published a full-page paid advertisement in the Daily Sitka Sentinel on Wed. Nov. 29, 2023, in an effort to focus public attention. The heading of…
Humpback Whale Re-Articulation Project
By UAS, Sitka HIgh, Science Center & Many More
What does it take to rebuild a whale skeleton? Scientists, faculty, and students from UAS and Sitka High School – plus numerous community volunteers – took on this project after…
Native Pollinators, Plants & Gardening
From Yakutat Tlingit Tribe & UAF Cooperative Extension
Here is some valuable information from Yakutat Tlingit Tribe about pollinators, plants & gardening! What are Pollinators? Pollination is the first step that creates new generations of plants, and is…
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