Sitka’s Parks & Rec program tumbles into summer
Gymnastics is back in Sitka, thanks to the new Parks & Rec program. Coach Trisha Bessert has sessions for toddlers through high school. Register online here.
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At ‘Under the Big Top’ Sitkans can run away to the circus
Sitka Cirque is bringing vintage circus arts to Sitka this spring in 'Under the Big Top.' Youth coach and performer Nancy Neal and Evan Pedrola joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss the upcoming shows happening this weekend. Listen to their conversation here:
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Specialists host information session on Medicare this Thursday in Sitka
Financial planner Cindy Gibson and SEARHC Medicare specialist Susan Briles are hosting an information session on Medicare this Thursday at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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Sitka’s traditional herring egg harvest tastes best with traditional cooking — in a bentwood box
An ancient meal needs an ancient method of cooking. Sitka cultural liaison Charlie Skultka recently visited second grade to demonstrate the art of cooking roe-on-kelp -- in a bentwood box.
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Volcanic ash cloud could linger over Sitka through Saturday
The volcanic ash cloud that’s shut down flights throughout Alaska over the last three days may linger over Southeast this weekend.
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UAS fisheries program to host hands-on mariculture workshop
UAS assistant professor Angie Bowers and mariculture program coordinator Sara Ebersol joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to talk about the UAS Applied Fisheries program and upcoming opportunities, including a three-day hands-on workshop. Listen to their conversation here:
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STA hosts events in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month
April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services is hosting two events to help build awareness of child abuse.
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Sheet’ká Family Challenge offers a full lineup of activities for spring
The Sheet’ká Family Challenge is happening in April, May, and June. Kari Sagel, with the Pathways Family Engagement Workgroup, discusses the lineup of free, family activities.
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Fourth annual Yaaw Koo.éex’ slated for this weekend
Sitka's fourth annual Yaaw Koo.éex’, or Herring Ceremony, will be held this Saturday, April 15 at 1pm.
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Science Center welcomes new Scientist in Residency Fellow this month
Scientist in Residency Fellow, Brian Ulaski, arriving the first week of April. Brian is a postdoctoral fellow with UAF studying seaweeds and mariculture.
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