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‘Retrospective,’ auction/pizza party highlight Is. Institute’s weekend

Island Institute director Peter Bradley welcomes Sitkans to tonight's annual Auction and Pizza Party (7 PM Fri Mar 20, Harrigan Centennial Hall, $15 at Old Harbor Books or online), featuring gourmet pizza and music by the Fulton Boys. Saturday evening, supporters of the Institute will gather to honor the three-decade contribution of Carolyn Servid and Dorik Mechau (6 PM Sat Mar 21, Dell Shirley Room, Allen Memorial, ticket information online).Downloadable audio.

Ferry rates rising for commercial customers

Department of Transportation officials are now considering large fare increases for commercial customers, those moving trucks and container vans via ferry.

‘Cardboard World’ invites families to eat, play

Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool board president Dan Dunn and staff member Erika Knox describe the organization's "Cardboard World" fundraising event (5-7 PM Thu Mar 26, Harrigan Centennial Hall, $15/$5). A spaghetti dinner, dessert auction, and cardboard play are featured.Downloadable audio.

Lady Wolves win!

FINAL: The Sitka Lady Wolves are the 3A State Basketball champions. The Sitka girls beat Valdez 53-50 on the main court of the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage Saturday afternoon (3-21-15) to claim the title. Find complete tournament information here.

Anne Brice is Raving about Raven!

"That's what Raven Radio is all about: Completely accepting people for who they are." Raven Radio supports the entire community, and now we need you to support Raven Radio. Join Anne Brice, and become a member today!

Health Summit ’15 reaches 6-month mark

This year's Sitka Health Summit initiatives are at the 6-month mark. "Celebrate Katlian Street: A Vibrant Community" is working on finalizing its action list. Committee chair Paulette Moreno and member Amelia Gage say the group will dine on sockeye pie at 6:30 PM Wed Mar 25 at the Sheetka Kwaan Naa Kaheedi and share ideas. Robb Farmer, with the Sitka Youth Resource Project, is looking for a student intern to help develop a website that will serve as clearinghouse for youth services. With Sitka Health Summit director Melissa Marconi-Wentzel.Downloadable audio.

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