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Easter Group: The homeless are our neighbors

Julia Smith, with the Easter Group, discusses the organization's focus on hunger and homelessness in Sitka. The group will meet next at 1 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the See House behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The Easter Group sponsored three Homeless Connect events last year at the Salvation Army.Downloadable audio.

Sense & Sensibility takes the stage this weekend

Sitka Community Theater presents Sense and Sensibility-- a modern take on the classic romantic comedy by Jane Austen. The show opens this Friday, 7 PM Mar. 24 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Downloadable audio.

Celebrate the rich marine environment on Food Web cruise

Rachel Klein and Jan Straley from the Sitka Sound Science Center will be in to talk about the Food Web cruise on Saturday, Mar. 25. The breakfast cruise will last three hours and kick off Whalefest.

Michael Fenner to read from his book, “Crossing Denali”

Former Sitka physician Michael Fenner has written a book about his life-changing adventure going up and over Denali. Fenner be giving a reading this evening at 6:30 pm at Old Harbor Books. Downloadable audio.

From visual circus to gymnastics, Grind showcases original art

The Original Grind will showcase all original art, from visual circus and gymnastics and music and film. Jay Bradley, the show's coordinator, will talk about what expect at the Original Grind. Downloadable audio.

Maritime History: Places, names, and stories of Sitka Sound and beyond

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's annual meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at ANB Hall. There will be a panel from Sitka Tribe of Alaska and elsewhere telling stories about maritime heritage history. Downloadable audio.

Ramshackle Cabaret opens cabinet of curiosities

Ramshackle Cabaret and Artchange present: Cabinet of Curiosities! Doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at 9:00 pm. Must be 21 or older to attend. Downloadable audio.

March 14, 2017: Electric rates on tonight’s assembly agenda

The Sitka Assembly will consider a seasonal adjustment to electric rates, when it meets in regular session. It will also consider relaxing penalties for businesses that are a little late filing their quarterly sales tax returns.

Hug your Americorps volunteer this week

It's Americorps Week! Peter Vu, Amelia Greenburg, and Marci Frank are three of Sitka's 20 Americorps volunteers working in local nonprofits and schools. They discuss why they chose to spend a year of service in Sitka.