Story last updated at 2/17/2010 - 12:55 pm
ANGOON
Friday, Feb. 19
Free tax prep, all day, Angoon Business Center. Tax assistance by trained professionals. Call 788-3553 to make an appointment.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Free tax prep, all day, Angoon Business Center. Tax assistance by trained professionals. Call 788-3553 to make an appointment.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Veteran Services Information Fair, 1-3 p.m., City Office. All former service members of all branches, families, and soldiers currently serving are invited.
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. 18
City Council work session, 7-9 p.m., City Hall.
HAINES/KLUKWAN
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17
Legos for Future Architects & Engineers, 3:30 p.m., library. Ages 7-12.
Homework Help, 4 p.m., library. Ages 8+.
Takshanuk Watershed Council, Exploring the Chilkoot Watershed, 6:30 p.m. Haines Public Library.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18
Dick Hotch Memorial Basketball Tournament, Feb. 18-21, Klukwan gym. Details: Larry Sweet, 767-5616.
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. 19
Haines Chamber Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., Chamber Office.
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.
SUNDAY, FEB. 21
Yoga Vinyasa Flow, 9:15-10:45 a.m., Chilkat Dance Studio. All levels welcome.
Haines Arts Council, Short Subjects for 2010, 7 p.m. Chilkat Center Lobby.
MONDAY, FEB. 22
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. 23
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. 19
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
MONDAY, FEB. 22
Small Business Orientation and Introduction to Business Plans,
Feb. 22-24, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., OVK Offices. Details: www.alaskarope.com.
ONGOING
Hot, nutritious lunch for people age 60 and over, Monday-Thursday,noon, Kake Senior Center.
KETCHIKAN
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce weekly luncheon, noon, Cape Fox Lodge. Details: 225-3184.
THURSDAY, FEB. 18
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.
Family Night, 5:30 p.m., children's library. Pick up free tickets in advance at the library. This month: fitness instructor Sharli Hayter talks about Yoga for Kids. Details: 225-0370.
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. 19
Storyhour at the Library, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, finger plays, short film. Different themes each week. Infants through preschool. Details: 225-0370.
Opening reception for "Ketchikan 1912-1918, The Photographs of David Nicoll," 5-7 p.m., Tongass Historical Museum.
UAS Rainbird Trail Wine Tasting, Ted Ferry Civic Center. Wine tasting and food pairings, port and chocolate tasting, 50/50 silent art auction, and silent secret wine auction. $30 general, $75 for admittance to the Premium Room. Details and tickets: 228-4537 or 228-4511.
Friday Night Insights lecture, 7-8 p.m., Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.
SATURDAY, FEB. 20
Bigfoot Pottery Studios drop-in pottery, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 325 Bawden. Details: Erik or Leif, 225-POTS.
Open Mic Night at Wired Alaska Internet Café. 7-10 p.m. every Saturday. Details: 225-6119.
MONDAY, FEB. 22
American Legion Post #3 Meeting, 8 a.m., 631 Park St. Every Monday. Details:Tim Clepper, 723-1864.
Ketchikan Garden Club monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., children's library. All are welcome.
Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearsals, Monday nights 7-8:30 p.m., McPherson music. Details: 225-3650 or www.mcphersonalaska.com.
TUESDAY, FEB. 23
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.
Alaskan author Nick Jans reading, 6:30 p.m., Ted Ferry Civic Center. Jans will show slides and read from his latest book "The Glacier Wolf." Learn more at www.nickjans.com. Details: 225-0370.
PETERSBURG
THURsday, Feb. 18
Utility Advisory Board regular meeting, 12:30 p.m., City Council Chambers.
PRINCE OF WALES
Thursday, Feb. 18
POW Visitor Committee meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. John's By the Sea, Klawock.
Thorne Bay Business Association meeting, 7 p.m., Thorne Bay library.
Friday, Feb. 19
Harbor Commission meeting, 2 p.m., Thorne Bay.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Meeting on improving health care facilities, 4 p.m., Thorne Bay City Hall.
SITKA
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17
World of Work Job and Career Fair, Centennial Hall. Also Thursday, Feb. 18.
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. Speaker: Gov. Sean Parnell. Details: 747-8604.
Adult Soccer at Hames Center for Families, 6-7 p.m. $3. 747-8096.
Lincoln Day Dinner, Channel Club. Invited speaker is Gov. Sean Parnell. Tickets $40. Reservations: Lureen Stedman, 747-8905.
THURSday, FEB. 18
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.
Friday, FEB. 19
Adult Storytime, noon, library.
Sunday, FEB. 21
Ultimate Frisbee, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Hames Athletic and Wellness Center. Details: David, 747-0669.
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. 22
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. 23
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. 18
Skagway Arts Council meeting, 7 p.m., school math room.
Friday, Feb. 19
Winter Weekend Film Festival. "August Rush" (PG), 7:30 p.m., AB Hall. $5 for one film, $18 for weekend pass. Advance tickets at News Depot, Glacial Smoothies, and You Say Tomato.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Winter Weekend Film Festival: "Animated Worlds," 4 p.m.; "Man on Wire" (PG-13), 7 p.m.; "Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock?" (PG-13), 9 p.m. AB Hall.
Sunday, Feb. 21
Winter Weekend Film Festival. "Best of the 35th Annual Northwest Film and Video Festival Tour," 4 p.m.; "War Dance" (PG-13), 6 p.m. AB Hall.
WRANGELL
Wednesday, FEB. 17
Native drumming and Basic Tlingit Language class, 6:30-8 pm, JOM room in the SNO Building. Details: 874-2712
THURSDAY, FEB. 18
Wrangell Chautauqua, 7 p.m., Nolan Center. Dick Willoughby: Books of Claims
TUESDAY, FEB. 23
Health & Wellness Speaker Series, 6 p.m., SNO Building.
YAKUTAT
Friday, FEB. 19
Yakutat School District Strategic Plan with Dr. Bruce Johnson, 2-4 p.m., Yakutat School. Also Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Varsity Basketball hosts Hoonah Braves, 5 p.m., followed by Homecoming festivities.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Varsity Basketball hosts Hoonah Braves, 1 p.m.
Middle School Wrestling exhibition, 5 p.m., YHS gym.
Ongoing
Yakutat Senior Center lunch, noon Monday-Friday, Sunrise Apartments, YTT Drive. Details: Marianne, 784-3468.
