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ANGOON

ONGOING

Beading, sewing, and regalia making, 1:30-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aangoon Shu' Senior Center. Senior lunch served from noon-1 p.m. each weekday.

GUSTAVUS

Thursday, Feb. 11

GVA monthly meeting, 10 a.m.-noon.

HAINES/KLUKWAN

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10

Legos for Future Architects & Engineers, 3:30 p.m., library. Ages 7-12.

Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8+.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

Science Fun with Jolanta, 3:30-5 p.m., library. Ages 8-12.

Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8 and up.

American Legion Ham burger Feed, Thursdays 5-7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 12

Story Time & Crafts, 11 a.m., library.

Ages 2-5.

Afterschool Program: Learning Spanish, 3:30 p.m., library. Ages 7-12.

Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8+.

Elks Lodge Hamburger Feed, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13

American Legion & Boy Scouts of America Annual Pine Box Derby Race, noon-3 p.m. Elementary School gym.

SUNDAY, FEB. 14

Yoga Vinyasa Flow, 9:15-10:45 a.m., Chilkat Dance Studio. All levels welcome.

MONDAY, FEB. 15

Mother Goose, 11 a.m.-noon, library. Stories and songs for 0-3 year-olds.

Afterschool Program: Creative Puppeteers, library. Ages 7-12.

Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8+.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

Science Fun with Jolanta, 3:30-5 p.m., library. Ages 8-12.

Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8+.

Haines Borough Assembly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Assembly Chambers

Tlingit Language Class, 7-9 p.m., Sheldon Museum.

HOONAH

FRIDAY, FEB. 12

Tlingit Language Classes with Genevieve Cook, 6-7 p.m. Fridays, Hoonah Senior Center. Classes followed by socializing, music, dancing and fun.

ONGOING

Hot, nutritious lunch for people age 60 and over, Monday-Friday, noon, Hoonah Senior Center.

KAKE

ONGOING

Hot, nutritious lunch for people age 60 and over, Monday-Thursday,noon, Kake Senior Center.

KETCHIKAN

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10

Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon, noon, Cape Fox Lodge. Details: 225-3184.

Sitka author Tracie Harang will show slides and read from her book "Sitka Tango Explores the Causeway," 6:30 p.m., Library. This self-published picture book features gorgeous color photos and follows the adventures of an 11-year-old Sitka boy named Brady and his remarkable dog Tango as they explore the WWII-era causeway in Sitka. Details: www.sitkatango.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

First City Rotary meeting, Cape Fox Hotel Conference Room, 7 a.m., Jeremiah's. Details: 225-7002.

Storyhour at the Library, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays, short film. Infants through preschool. Storycraft at 11:30 a.m. Details: 225-0370.

First City Toastmasters, noon, Presbyterian Church. Details: 225-3519.

Thursday Food and Flicks, 6 p.m., Ketchikan Coffee Company, New York Hotel. Café open 5-9:30 p.m. 247-BEAN.

Jam to gospel/bluegrass music 7:30 p.m., stARTled Salmon. Details: 225-2211.

FRIDAY, FEB. 12

Storyhour at the Library, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays, short film. Different themes each week. Infants through preschool. Details: 225-0370.

Teen Advisory Group's Double Feature Friday, 7 p.m., library. Showing "The Break Up" and "Sleepless in Seattle." Details: Kelly, 225-0370.

Friday Night Insights lecture, 7-8 p.m., Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

SATURDAY, FEB. 13

Bigfoot Pottery Studios drop-in pottery, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 325 Bawden, lower. Details: Erik or Leif at 225-POTS.

Kids Crafts, 3 p.m, children's library. Make a hearth wreath for Valentine's day. Register in advance as space is limited. Details: 225-0370.

Sweet Second Saturdays Valentine Folk Dance, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Gallery. Live music by Paddy's Leather Breeches. All ages. $5 donation at the door.

Valentine Ball at the Mall, 7 p.m.-midnight, the Plaza Mall. Dance to live music by local bands, with no host bar, snacks, photos, poetry readings and more. Fundraiser for First City Homeless Services and Lion's Club Fourth of July fireworks. 21+. Tickets $50.

Open Mic Night at Wired Alaska Internet Café. 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. Details: 225-6119.

MONDAY, FEB. 15

American Legion Post #3 Meeting, 8 a.m., 631 Park St. Every Monday. Details:Tim Clepper, 723-1864.

Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearsals, Monday nights 7-8:30 p.m., McPherson music. Details: 225-3650 or www.mcphersonalaska.com.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

Rotary 2000 meeting, noon, Eagles Club. Details: 225-6166.

Rainy Day Recorders, Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. Details: MJ Turek, 225-2592.

Ketchikan Community Chorus, Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Details: 247-2356.

Ketchikan Theater Ballet Festival of the North, 7 p.m., Kayhi Auditorium. Annual performance showcases Ketchikan Theater Ballet's Junior and Senior Company Dancers in dance styles from classical ballet to funky modern, tap to lyrical jazz. $15 adults, $10 student and seniors. Details: 225-9311.

PETERSBURG

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Harbor Advisory Board regular meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers.

PLANNING AHEAD

Petersburg High School Reunion for classes 1956-70, July 2-5. Register at www.petersburgalaskareunion.com. Details: Jean Pederson Curry, 772-3576; Jean Reid Ellis, 772-3240; or Karen Olsen Haltiner, 772-3237.

SITKA

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10

Parent-Tot time at Hames Center for Families, 9:30-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. $3. Details: 747-8096.

Aerobics at Hames Center For Families, noon-1 p.m. $3. 747-8096.

Chamber Luncheon, noon, Westmark Hotel. Jeremy Mathias, UAF School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences Assistant Professor, will discuss the effects of ocean acidification on our fisheries. Details: 747-8604.

Adult Soccer at Hames Center for Families, 6-7 p.m. $3. 747-8096.

FASD Awareness Group meet-and-greet session, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SEARHC Litehouse. Details: 966-8929.

Presentation on Ocean Acidification: Impacts to Alaska, 6:30 p.m., Centennial Hall. Presented by Dr. Jeremy Mathis, UAF Chemical Oceanography Researcher. Details: Natalie, 747-7509 or Michelle, 747-2708.

Paths Across the Pacific Conference organizational meeting, 7 p.m., Centennial Hall. Details: 747-3601.

Lighting clinic for volunteers, 7 p.m., Sitka Performing Arts Center. Offered by J Bradley for volunteers interested in helping with shows at the Performing Arts Center.

THURSday, FEB. 11

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day planning meeting, noon, ANB Hall. All ANB/ANS members and others interested in planning are invited. Details: Gerry Hope, 738-3317.

Sign language group meeting, 6-8 p.m. every Thursday, Centennial Hall. All levels, including beginners, are welcome. Details: SAIL, 747-6859.

Thursday Reading/Discussion Series with Gary Holthaus, 7-9 p.m., Southeast Alaska Career Center. Free, limited to 14. Sign up: 747-3794, or e-mail island@ak.net.

Community solutions meeting on combatting ocean acidification and climate change, 7-8:30 p.m., Centennial Hall. Open to the public. Details: Natalie, 747-7509 or Michelle, 747-2708.

Friday, FEB. 12

Adult Storytime, noon, library.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska Health Committee meeting, noon, Social Services/Family Justice Center, 429 Katlian Street.

"The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (PG), 6 p.m., Downtown Coliseum Theater. Presented by Sitka Film Society. Tickets $8, available at Old Harbor Books.

Cook with Hank Moore, 6 p.m., Sitka High home economics room. Cooks should bring ingredients for favorite recipes. Sitkans are invited to eat free of charge at 7 p.m. To sign up: Hames Center, 747-8096 or Barb, 747-8096.

Wine-tasting benefit for Sitka Community Hospital Foundation, 6-8 p.m., Westmark Sitka. Tickets $35, at House of Liquor, Old Harbor Books, Sitka Community Hospital, or by calling Lois Rhodes at 747-3671.

SATURday, FEB. 13

Chocolate Saturday in Sitka, all day. Participating merchants will offer some sort of chocolate treats to customers along with mid-winter sales. Details: Chamber of Commerce, 747-8604.

Writing Through the Senses writing workshop with Island Institute Writer-in-Residence th y lê, 9 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., Southeast Alaska Career Center. Limited to 12 people. $30. Details and to sign up: 747-3794 or island@ak.net.

Sitka Monthly Grind, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), Sheetka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Tickets at Old Harbor Books; bring a homemade dessert to get your ticket refunded. Details: Ted Howard, 747-5482.

Sunday, FEB. 14

Ultimate Frisbee, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Hames Athletic and Wellness Center. Details: David, 747-0669.

Memory, Writing, and Resistance: a conversation with Island Institute Writer-in-Residence th y lê, 3-5 p.m., Southeast Alaska Career Center. Limited to 20 people. $10 suggested donation. Refreshments. Details and to sign up: 747-3794 or island@ak.net.

Chess and other board games played, 3 p.m., McDonald's.

ESL conversation group, 7-8 p.m., every Sunday, Kettleson Library director's office. All levels and languages welcome to come practice English conversation skills. Free.

MONDAY, FEB. 15

Mt Edgecumbe alumni reunion, Feb. 15-20, during Founders Day celebration. Details: Sarah Williams, 747-5036.

Parent-Tot time at Hames Center for Families, 9:30-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. $3. Details: 747-8096.

Aerobics at Hames Center For Families, noon-1 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. $3. Details: 747-8096.

Karate at Hames Center for Families, 3-5 p.m. $3. Details: 747-8096.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

Karate classes at Hames Center for Families, 4-7 p.m. $3. 747-8096.

French conversation group meeting, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Southeast Alaska Career Center. All are welcome. Details: JR, 738-2731 or Paul, 738-9456.

SKAGWAY

Thursday, Feb. 11

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall.

Sunday, Feb. 14

Sweetheart Dinner at Elks

WRANGELL

Wednesday, FEB. 10

Native drumming and Basic Tlingit Language class, 6:30-8 pm, JOM room in the SNO Building. Details: 874-2712

THURSDAY, FEB. 11

Wrangell Chautauqua, 7 p.m., Nolan Center. Japan and Alaskan Timber.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

Quickbooks Training, Business Start - Up Orientation, and Business Counseling, February 16-18, 8:30am-4:30pm, Nolan Center. Details: http:/www.alaskarope.com

Health & Wellness Speaker Series, 6 p.m., SNO Building.

YAKUTAT

Wednesday, FEB. 10

Community Library open, 7-9 p.m., Yakutat High School Library.

THURSday, FEB. 11

Community Library open, 7-9 p.m., Yakutat High School Library.

Saturday, Feb. 13

Teacher Inservice, Yakutat School.

Ongoing

Yakutat Senior Center lunch, noon Monday-Friday, Sunrise Apartments, YTT Drive. Details: Marianne, 784-3468.