Story last updated at 12/19/2012 - 3:02 pm
ANGOON
ONGOING
Aangoon Shu' Senior Center Lunch, noon, 800 Kootz Road. Monday through Friday. Details: Alberta, 788-3804.
CRAIG
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Craig City Council meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers.
ONGOING
Craig/Klawock Senior Center Lunch, noon, 465 Summit Street. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Details: Roberta Foss, 755-2224.
GUSTAVUS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Yoga, 5:30 p.m., Gustavus Public Library. All ages welcome. Free. Details: 697-2350.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Adult Beginner Band, 5-6:30 p.m., Gustavus Public Library.
City Council work session, 7 p.m., City Hall.
City Council general meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Little One's Reading Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Gustavus Public Library.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Yoga, 5:30 p.m., Gustavus Public Library. All ages welcome. Free. Details: 697-2350.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Best Beginnings infant play group, 9 a.m.-noon, Gustavus Pubic Library. For parents and children 0-3 years. Details: 697-2350.
"Learn the Ukulele," 5-6:30 p.m., Gustavus Public Library, for 6th grade and up.
HAINES/KLUKWAN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Early Bird Swim, 6-8 a.m.
Time for Tots, 9:30-11 a.m., Elementary Gym.
Reading Games, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Homework Help, 4:30-5 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Dance Class, 5:15 p.m., Chilkat Center. Details: 314-0713.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Morning Muscles, 6-7 a.m., Chilkat Center Lobby.
Zumba! Fitness, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Chilkat Center Dance Studio. Details: 314-0877.
Women's Fellowship, 2 p.m., Haines Senior Center.
Science Fun with Jedediah, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Time for Teens, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Tai Chi, 4 p.m., Chilkat Center Dance Studio.
Hamburger Feed, 5-7 p.m., American Legion.
Class: Yoga Fundamentals, 5:15 p.m., Chilkat Dance Studio.
Haines A Cappella Women's Chorus Practice, 6 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Details: 766-2791.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Chamber Board Meeting, 9 a.m., Chamber Office.
Dance Class, 9:15 a.m., Chilkat Center Dance Studio.
Story Time, 11 a.m., Haines Public Library. Ages 2-5.
Chess, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Homework Help, 4:30-5 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Burger Feed, 5-7 p.m., Haines Elks Lodge.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Dance Class, 9:15 a.m., Chilkat Center. Details: 314-0713.
Mother Goose Songs and Stories, 11 a.m., Haines Public Library.
Risk, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Tai Chi, 4 p.m., Chilkat Center Dance Studio.
Homework Help, 4:30-5 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Zumba! Fitness, 5:15 p.m., Haines High School.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Morning Muscles, 6-7 a.m., Chilkat Center Lobby.
Zumba! Fitness, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Chilkat Center Dance Studio. Details: 314-0877.
Tlingit Cultural Program for Kids and Adults, 3:30 p.m., Haines Public Library.
Class: Yoga Fundamentals, 5:15 p.m., Chilkat Dance Studio.
Tlingit Language Class, 6:30 p.m., Sheldon Museum. Details: 766-2366.
ONGOING
Early Bird Swim, 6-8 a.m., Haines Pool. Monday through Friday.
Water Aerobics, 8-9 a.m., Haines Pool. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.
Gym Dandy Walkers, 8:30-9:15 a.m., High School Gym. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Everybody Welcome Swim, 12:15 and 5:30 p.m., Haines Pool. Monday-Saturday.
Senior Lunch, noon, Haines Senior Center. Mondays-Thursdays. Details: 766-2383.
HOONAH
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Adult stretching and exercise, 4 p.m., William and Mary Johnson youth Center, upstairs.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Family Day, noon, Salvation Army. Free lunch and fellowship. Rides available. Details: Lt. Liane, 945-3359.
Tlingit Language Classes, 6 p.m., Hoonah Senior Center.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Adult arts and crafts, 3:30-5 p.m., Hoonah Elementary School, room 102.
EMS Meeting, 7 p.m., Fire Hall.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Adult stretching and exercise, 4 p.m., William and Mary Johnson youth Center, upstairs.
ONGOING
Listen to KHOO, Hoonah community and all-volunteer radio, all day and all night. 90.7 FM.
Mt. Fairweather Dancers practice, Thursdays and Saturdays, Presbyterian Church. Details: G. Cook, 957-0177.
Senior Center Lunch, noon, Mondays-Fridays, Hoonah Senior Center.
Exercise with Wilma, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Church.
Open gym for youth, 6-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Alumni Gym.
Open gym for adults, 7-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Alumni Gym.
Library Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays noon-7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays noon-3 p.m.
Swimming hours: general swim 5-6 p.m., adult swim 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
KAKE
ONGOING
Senior Center Lunch, noon, Kake Senior Center. Mondays-Thursdays.
Cafe Peace of Kake, noon, Fridays, Kake Memorial Presbyterian Church. Lunch and coffee provided. Details: 518-4411.
KETCHIKAN
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Chamber Lunch, noon, Cape Fox Lodge.
Drawing class: "Line Weaving," 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rainforest Crafts. One of the hottest drawing tends out there, this class will teach you how to create a Line Weaving piece of art that is all your own. Cost: $15 + materials.
Ketchikan Running and Walking Club Training Run, 6 p.m., Berth Four Shelter.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
First City Toastmasters, 6:45 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 2711 2nd Ave. Details: 225-3519.
Storyhour, 10:30 a.m., Ketchikan Public Library.
Workshop: "Let's Connect," noon-1 p.m., Alaska Small Business Center, 1900 1st Avenue, Suite 223. Connect with other business owners and entrepreneurs. Bring topics, business cards and lunch.
New Intake Day, 1 p.m., Ketchikan Indian Community Behavioral Health Department, 2960 Tongass Ave. Walk-ins welcome for KIC members wishing to start counseling. Details: 228-9203.
Discovery Jazz Club: Youth Big Band rehearsal, 6-7:15 p.m., McPherson Music. Details: 225-3650.
Book Talk, 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m., KRBD Public Radio, 105.3 FM. News about library, books, and book reviews.
Scattered Sunshine Trombone Choir, 7-8 p.m., McPherson Music. Details: 225-3650.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Storyhour, 10:30 a.m., Ketchikan Public Library.
Friday Night Insight, 7 p.m., Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Free. Details: www.ketchikanarts.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22
Soundwaves Jazz Club: Youth Big Band rehearsal, 8:30-10 a.m., McPherson Music. Details: 225-3650.
The Monthly Grind, 7 p.m., Saxman Tribal House. Adults $5, kids $1. Details: www.ketchikanarts.org.
Yarn Bee, 1-3 p.m., Ketchikan Public Library. Each session begins with a short presentation about new knitting, crochet and craft books, then participants are free to work on projects with refreshments served. Details: 225-0370.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Rehearsal: Community Concert Band, 7-9 p.m., McPherson Music. Details: 225-3650.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center cafeteria. Weigh-in at 5 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m. Details: Rhonda Rogers, 738-0736.
Windjammers Jazz Club: Youth Big Band rehearsal, 6-7:30 p.m., McPherson Music. Details: 225-3650.
Rainy Day Quilters, 6:45 p.m., Holy Name Catholic Church, 433 Jackson St.
Rehearsal: Ketchikan Community Chorus, 7-9 p.m., Presbyterian Church. Details: 2247-2356.
ONGOING
Senior Center Lunch, noon, Ketchikan Senior Center, 1016 Water St. Mondays-Fridays. Details: Katherine Wylie, 225-6575.
METLAKATLA
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
JOM Dance Group-Git Lax Lik Shta Dance Practice, 6:30 p.m., Salvation Army Building. New students K-12th grade are welcome. Dance leader: Ron Guthrie.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
4th Generation Dance Practice, 6:30 p.m., MIC Long House. Newcomers are welcome and past dancers are encouraged to return. Dance leader: Jennifer McCarty.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Killer Whale Dance Practice, 6:30 p.m., MIC Long House. Dance leader: David Nelson.
PETERSBURG
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Baby Bookworms, 10-11 a.m., Petersburg Public Library. Open to preschoolers.
Let's Talk Petersburg, 6-8:15 p.m., ANB/ANS Hall. Listen, learn and engage in important conversations about our community. Finger food provided.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Preschool story time, 10-11 a.m., Petersburg Public Library. For children 3-5 years. Details: 772-3349.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Stedman Elementary Holiday Sing-Along, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wright Auditorium. Details: petersburgedc@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Invasion of the Afterschoolers, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Petersburg Public Library. Drop in afterschool adventures for kids 6 and up.
SITKA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Chamber Luncheon, noon, Westmark Hotel. Details: 747-8604.
Spanish Storytime, 4:30 p.m., Kettleson Memorial Library. For children in kindergarten through second grade. Registration required. Details: 747-8708.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Kettleson Memorial Library.
Class: Traditional Tlingit Ways, 6:30-9 p.m., Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Litehouse Cafeteria conference room. Everyone is welcome to learn about Tlingit language, ceremonies, clan regalia and more. Details: 747-6518 or huna44@hotmail.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
Narcotics Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Safe Harbor, St. Peter's bishop's tea room. Details: Toby, 907-723-6674.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
Narcotics Anonymous, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Safe Harbor, St. Peter's bishop's tea room. Details: Jessie, 907-623-7427.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Class: Traditional Tlingit Ways, 6:30-9 p.m., Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Litehouse Cafeteria conference room. Everyone is welcome to learn about Tlingit language, ceremonies, clan regalia and more. Details: 747-6518 or huna44@hotmail.com.
ONGOING
Home weatherization and construction training program, Southeast Alaska Career Center, 205 Baranof St. Class dates and times vary, ongoing through the month of June. Free to program participants. Details: Sara, 966-1356 or careers@sitkaschools.org.
Swan Lake Senior Center Lunch, noon, 402 Lake St. Mondays-Fridays. Details: Sean, 747-8617.
SKAGWAY
SATURDAY DECEMBER 22
Knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon, Bites on Boradway. All levels welcome.
ONGOING
Skagway Senior Center Lunch, noon, Presbyterian Church, 475 Main St. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Details: Tim Salter, 983-3664.
WRANGELL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Native drumming and Basic Tlingit Language class, 6:30-8 p.m. at the JOM room in the SNO Building. Details: 874-2712.
ONGOING
Wrangell Senior Center Lunch, noon, Wrangell Senior Center, 105 Church St. Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays. Details: George Joseph 874-2066.
YAKUTAT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Donations and volunteers needed for Holiday Box Drive, Yakutat Community Center. Details: Gloria, 784-3368.
Borough Assembly meeting, 7 p.m., Yakutat High School Auditorium.
ONGOING
Community Library Open, 5-7 p.m., Yakutat High School Library. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays: kids activities from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Yakutat School Swimming Pool Schedule: M-W, F, 7-8 a.m. Lap Swim; F, 5-6 p.m. Open Swim; 6-7 p.m. Open Swim; Sat., 3-4 p.m. Open Swim; 4-5 p.m. Family Swim; 5-6 p.m. Open Swim. Admission: $2/session for all ages.
Yakutat Senior Center Lunch, noon, Sunrise Apartments, 100 YTT Dr. Mondays-Fridays. Details: Helen, 784-3468.
EVENTS WORTH TRAVELING FOR
SKAGWAY
JANUARY 10 - 14
Vocal Jazz Workshop III, YAC Studio Theatre. Workshop includes full rhythm section, microphones, sound and private lessons and smaller group master classes.
