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Straley, Campbell publish second book of haikus

Local poet and author John Straley and artist Norman Campbell joined us in the studio to discuss their new book, "100 Poems of Summer."

Rum-runner Alexander Pihl a colorful subject for Thursday pub talk

Captain Alexander Pihl, one of Sitka's most colorful historical figures, will be the subject of a presentation at Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's pub talk this Thursday.

Tobacco 21 campaign seeks to raise sales age

Several health agencies in Sitka are organizing a campaign to raise the legal age of tobacco sales to 21.

Get in the holiday spirit with Giving Tree

Julia Smith, with the Easter Group, discusses the Giving Tree located at Wells Fargo Bank. The last date for leaving gifts is December 18th, 2017.

Bowls, bread, and soup to benefit Brave Heart Volunteers

Brave Heart Volunteers is holding their 12th Annual Bowls Event tonight, December 7th, at 5 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Sitka Circus Arts to hold festive Winter Carnival

Friends of Sitka Circus Arts presents a Winter Carnival and aerial student showcase Saturday, December 9, at the studio.

Boys Run I toowú klatseen celebrates with annual 5K Saturday

Boys Run I toowú klatseen holds its celebratory 5K fun run 10 a.m. Saturday, December 9, starting at Crescent Harbor Shelter.

Sitka Artisans Market a feast for the eyes, palate

Kammie Daniels, director of the Greater Sitka Arts Council, is joined by chef Edith Johnson of Our Town Catering, to talk about the three-day Sitka Artisans Market which opens at 5 p.m. this evening (Friday, December 1).

Doulas to hold ‘pre-conception’ meeting for Sitka birthing center

Childbirth educator Sharon Sullivan, R.N., and doulas Becca Foster and Kris Wilcox discuss the growing doula movement in Sitka. A "pre-conception" organizational meeting for Sitka NEST will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, November 30, at the North Sister Cafe, to consider options for creating a standalone birthing center in Sitka.

Sitka’s tenth ‘Nutcracker’ to (re)visit Alaska

Director/choreographer Melinda McAdams will stage her tenth Nutcracker in 20 years this weekend (7 p.m. Friday, December 1; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, December 2; and 3 p.m. Sunday, December 3. Sitka Performing Arts Center). Once again, Marie's holiday dream will take her to Alaska.