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12:00 pm Chamber Lunch
The luncheon takes place at the Cape Fox Lodge, except the last Wednesday of the month when it will be at Chamber offices in the Plaza Mall. 4:00 pm Running Club Board
Ketchikan Running Club Board Meeting – held the first Wednesday of each month. Refiner’s Roast is 2050 Sea Level Drive Suite 105 – across from south end of the Plaza Mall. Location 4:00 pm Saxman - Mahoney Lake Committee
The Saxman Mahoney Lake Committee meets at 4:00 pm in Saxman City Council Chambers. Location 5:30 pm POW Diabetes Support Group
Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Location 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous
New members are always welcome. Location 6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS
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7:00 am First City Rotary
Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 12:00 pm Starting a Business
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is offering a free workshop “Starting a Business.” This workshop will guide you through the process of starting a new business, including planning, location record keeping, hiring, getting loans and more. There are two sessions. The first begins at noon, the second at 6:00 pm. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Pre-registration is required. Call 225-1388. Location 12:00 pm Pilot Bread Festival Meeing
A planning meeting the International Pilot Bread Festival begins at noon in the Ketchikan Visitors’ Bureau conference room. This event will coincide with the annual Celebration of the Sea weekend in Ketchikan and will feature booths for artists, crafters, food and more including ethnic dance, music, art, trivia and writing. Anyone interested in helping with planning and being on the committee is welcome. Location 12:00 pm Tlingit and Haida Ketchikan Chapter
Location 12:00 pm SSEA Building Industry Association Board
Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 6:00 pm School Board - Charter School
The Ketchikan School Board meets with representatives of the Ketchikan Charter School in a work session beginning at 6:00 pm at the school. The school’s charter renewal application will be discussed. Location 6:00 pm Saxman IRA Council Executive Committee
Location 6:00 pm Tongass Tribe
Location 6:00 pm Starting a Business
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is offering a free workshop “Starting a Business.” This workshop will guide you through the process of starting a new business, including planning, location record keeping, hiring, getting loans and more. There are two sessions. The first begins at noon, the second at 6:00 pm. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Pre-registration is required. Call 225-1388. Location 6:30 pm VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Location 7:00 pm Ktn. City Council
The Ketchikan City Council usually meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in City Council Chambers, 334 Front Street. Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting. Go to www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/mayor/index.html to access agendas, minutes and video archives. Location 8:00 pm Wearable Art Show
Doors open at 7:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center for “Shape Shift” the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show. The show starts at 8:00 pm. No host bar and hors de oeuvres. Adult subject matter, parental discretion advised. Location |
9:00 am Intro to Microsoft Excel
There is a free workshop “Introduction to Microsoft Word” from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 10:00 am Farmers Market Meeting
The Prince of Wales Island Farmers Market meeting is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Craig Clinic. Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 12:00 pm Parenting Support Group
Childcare is provided. Location 3:30 pm Saxman - Building & Ordinance Committee
The City of Saxman Building and Ordinance Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers. Location 5:00 pm Free Tax Return Help
The Alaska Business Development Center’s Volunteer Tax and Loan Program will be providing free tax preparation assistance and taxpayer education in the community of Hydaburg. Friday, February 3rd from 5 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday, February 4th from 9 am to 10 pm. The program has been assisting communities throughout Alaska with free tax assistance, tax education and controversy assistance since 1996. Last year the program assisted more than 6,700 people in 90 rural Alaska communities, generating over $5 million in refunds. Please make sure that you bring the following information to the tax preparation site: Location 6:00 pm ANB/ANS Camp 15
Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
Location 8:00 pm Wearable Art Show
Doors open at 7:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center for “Shape Shift” the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show. The show starts at 8:00 pm. No host bar and hors de oeuvres. Adult subject matter, parental discretion advised. Location 8:00 pm Open mic
There is an open mic night the first Friday of each month during the winter and spring at the Ketchikan Coffee Company, 211 Stedman Street. Musicians, poets and other performers are invited to share their talents. Come out to play, perform, recite or just watch. Hosted by Rudy Saccomanno. Location |
9:00 am Free Tax Return Help
The Alaska Business Development Center’s Volunteer Tax and Loan Program will be providing free tax preparation assistance and taxpayer education in the community of Hydaburg. Friday, February 3rd from 5 pm to 10 pm, and Saturday, February 4th from 9 am to 10 pm. The program has been assisting communities throughout Alaska with free tax assistance, tax education and controversy assistance since 1996. Last year the program assisted more than 6,700 people in 90 rural Alaska communities, generating over $5 million in refunds. Please make sure that you bring the following information to the tax preparation site: 11:00 am Drive By BBQ - BBBS
Come to Liberty Tax Service, 2450 Tongass Avenue, on Saturday, February 4th, from 11 am to 2 pm and help us kick off our Bowl for Kids’ Sake event! There will be free hot dogs and you can register your bowling team for this year’s event! Everyone is welcome. Location 12:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. Showings are at noon and 3 pm. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… Location 2:00 pm Marine Cooling System Workshop
UAS Career Education is offering a free workshop “How to prepare your marine cooling system for spring” from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Technical Education Center, 600 Stedman Street, Room 218. Location 3:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… November 12 Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story Location 3:00 pm Wearable Art Show - Matinee
Doors open at 2:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center for family friendly matinee performance of “Shape Shift” the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show. The show starts at 3:00 pm. Location 4:00 pm School Budget Meeting
The Ketchikan School District is holding a public meeting regarding the budget beginning at 4:00 pm in the Ketchikan High School Library. The public is invited to comment on possible budget cuts. Location 8:00 pm Wearable Art Show
Doors open at 7:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center for “Shape Shift” the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show. The show starts at 8:00 pm. No host bar and hors de oeuvres. Adult subject matter, parental discretion advised. Location 10:00 pm Wearable After Party
The Wearable After Party begins at the Cape Fox Lodge following the Saturday Wearable Art show. Dance the night away and compete in the Bizarre Bra contest. Location |
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12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store
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8:00 am SBDC 5 day closure
The Alaska Small Business Development Center office will be closed February 6th through 10th. It will reopen Monday, February 13th at 8:00 am. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Location 9:00 am How to Apply for a State Job Workshop
This is a free class. The Ketchikan Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd Floor. Call 228-3248 for more information. Location 10:00 am Early Learning Play Group
The early learning program is at the Tot Gym at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center each Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This active playgroup is designed to help children build on developmental skills. Contact Community Connections for more information. NOTE: There will not be sessions December 19th, 26th or January 2nd. Sessions resume on January 9th Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 5:00 pm Senior Legal Presentation
There will be a free legal service presentation from 5-6 p.m. upstairs at the Ketchikan Senior Center. Attorney Holly Handler will discuss Medicare waiver eligibility, particularly for those experiencing Alzheimer’s and dementia and advocacy when waiver benefits are terminated. Location 5:00 pm Peer Support Group
The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room. This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call 225-0726 for more information. Location 5:30 pm KGB Assembly
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly usually meets the first and third Monday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue. Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting. Links to meeting packets and schedules can be found at www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us Location 6:00 pm Hospice De-Mythed
There is a free program from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Ketchikan Senior Center entitled “Hospice De-Mythed.” Christine Palmer will speak about the local volunteer Hospice program. Caregiver trainings available to anyone who cares for elderly loved ones held monthly through Southeast Senior Services. Location 7:00 pm American Legion
The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue. This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members. Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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6:45 am First City Toastmasters
Location 8:00 am SBDC 5 day closure
The Alaska Small Business Development Center office will be closed February 6th through 10th. It will reopen Monday, February 13th at 8:00 am. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Location 9:00 am SEAPA Meeting
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board of Directors meets from 9:00 to 5:00 pm at the Best Western Landing, Sunny Point Conference Center in Ketchikan. Call 907-228-2281 for additional information. Location 9:00 am Resume Writing Workshop
There is a free “Effective Resume Writing” workshop from 9:00 am to noon at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 12:00 pm Rotary 2000
Location 5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly
The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center. The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly. Location 5:30 pm PLEADAC
The Planning Liaison and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss economic development goals in the community. The public is invited to attend. Location 6:00 pm Thorne Bay City Council
Location 7:00 pm Stroke Survivors
The Stroke Survivor Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the 3rd Floor boardroom at the Ketchikan Medical Center. Each month, topics are discussed and peer support is available for survivors, family and caregivers. Location 7:00 pm Bullying Seminar
Mike Donahue will provide a free seminar discussing cyber-bullying, bullying and the social pressures teenagers face from 7-9 p.m. at the Craig High School Auditorium. All parents and community members are invited to attend. Location |
8:00 am SBDC 5 day closure
The Alaska Small Business Development Center office will be closed February 6th through 10th. It will reopen Monday, February 13th at 8:00 am. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Location 12:00 pm Chamber Lunch
The luncheon takes place at the Cape Fox Lodge, except the last Wednesday of the month when it will be at Chamber offices in the Plaza Mall. 3:00 pm Saxman - STVFD Work Session
The City of Saxman is holding a South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department Work Session beginning at 3:00 pm in Saxman City Council Chambers. Location 5:30 pm North Tongass Community Club
Location 5:30 pm South Tongass Service Area
The South Tongass Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department located at 5690 Roosevelt Drive on the first floor administrative office. The public is encouraged to attend. Location 5:30 pm Family Science Night
Family Science Night is from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 8th, at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street in Ketchikan. The Anchorage Museum will have interactive programming and displays on activities relating to climate change and basic earth systems such as weather, climate and oceans. Along with table displays and activities, the museum will be setting up a Magic Planet Digital Globe. The event is related to research being conducted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks utilizing NASA satellites. Also, if there is any organization that would like to participate with its own activity table, please contact James at the Discovery Center – 228-6290. Location 6:00 pm Fitness Room Orientation
Come to the Recreation Center for a free orientation to the fitness room. Learn how to properly use all of the equipment, the correct amount of weight and which machines are best for you. Deborah Harney will answer any questions you may have. You must be 13 years old or older to participate. If you are staying to work out, please pay the receptionist PRIOR to attending the orientation. Location 6:00 pm Lion's Club
Ketchikan Lion’s Club meeting. Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month upstairs in the Best Western Landing conference room. The public is welcome. Location 6:00 pm Ktn. School Board
The Ketchikan School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue. The schedule may change due to holidays. Location 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous
New members are always welcome. Location 6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS
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7:00 am First City Rotary
Location 8:00 am SBDC 5 day closure
The Alaska Small Business Development Center office will be closed February 6th through 10th. It will reopen Monday, February 13th at 8:00 am. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 11:00 am POW Visitors Committee
The Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce Island Wide Visitors Committee meets from 11 am to 2pm. Please bring a sack lunch. Coffee is provided. Conference calling will be available. Call the Chamber offices for more information. Location 12:00 pm Assembly/School Board Liaison Committee
Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 5:00 pm Bereavement Support Group
Location 6:00 pm Trust Workshop
A free two-hour trust workshop benefiting people with disabilities and seniors. Attorneys BethAnn Chapman and Vance Sanders will discuss Medicaid and estate planning issues and strategies. Please RSVP by Feb. 6th. Contact SAIL at 225-4735 or Community Connections at 225-7825. RSVP is not mandatory. Location 7:00 pm Bereaved Parents Support Group
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8:00 am SBDC 5 day closure
The Alaska Small Business Development Center office will be closed February 6th through 10th. It will reopen Monday, February 13th at 8:00 am. The SBDC is located in the White Cliff Building, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 223. Location 9:00 am Intro to Computer Basics
The Ketchikan Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. This is a free class. Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 12:25 pm Early Kayhi release
Kayhi students will be released early at 12:25 p.m. Lunch will be served. Buses depart at 1 p.m. Location 3:30 pm Saxman Finance Committee
The City of Saxman Finance and Budget Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Saxman Council Chambers. Location 5:30 pm North Tongass Fire & EMS
There will be a special meeting of the North Tongass Fire & EMS Board of Directors on Monday, February 10th starting at 5:30 pm at fire station 8, 13110 North Tongass Highway. The only agenda item will be the upcoming budget. The public is invited to attend. Location 7:00 pm Square Dance
Old time fiddle tunes with the Free Radicals. $5 at the door. Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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9:00 am Out In the Rain - Recreation Activity
Meet at the Wheelhouse in Craig at 9:00 am, Saturday, February 11th, for the “Out in the Rain” skiing, snowshoeing and hiking recreation opportunity. Location 10:00 am PeaceHealth Women's Shoe Sale
Women’s Shoes will be on sale for $10 & $20, to make room for new shoes for this year’s Sole-Stice shoe auction in June. Proceeds will benefit the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Foundation. Location 11:00 am Dessert and Raffle
A fundraiser to benefit the Christopher Thibbodeau Memorial Scholarship Fund is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Shaan Seet Hotel in Craig. There will be Valentine Desserts and Raffle Tickets available. Location 11:00 am TFCU Membership Meeting
Doors open at 11:00 am at the Ted Ferry Civic Center for The Tongass Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting. Lunch will be served, and there will be a short business meeting. Location 1:00 pm Relay for Life Kickoff
There is a party to kick off the Relay For Life season beginning at 1:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. There will be information booths, food fun and more. All are welcome. Learn about Relay For Life and celebrate cancer survivors, and remember those who lost their lives to the disease. Location 2:00 pm Diesel Engine Maintenance Workshop
UAS Career Education is offering a free workshop “Pickup Diesel Maintenance” from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Technical Education Center, 600 Stedman Street, Room 216. This session is an introduction to maintenance of Dodge/Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke diesel engines. Use of online service information resources will be emphasized. Location 3:00 pm Movie Festival
There will be a short film festival at the Craig High School Auditorium from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Saturday, February 11th. The festival features Forest Award winners. 5:30 pm Ktn. Sons of Norway
Meet on the second Saturday of each month at 2422 Tongass Avenue. The group is open to all men and women interested in learning more about the Norwegian culture. Call Tanya at 821-0048 for more information. Location |
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12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store
Free clothing is available for families in need. Location 2:00 pm Student Aid Application Assistance
UAS Ketchikan will participate in College Goal Sunday on February 12, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The event will be held in the Computer Lab of the Paul Building (Room 105) at the UAS Ketchikan upper campus. College Goal Sunday is a free national effort to assist students with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participants can find out about available financial aid resources and receive assistance in applying for federal programs like the Pell Grant. This event is free and open to anyone interested in attending college. The event will be held in the Computer Lab (Paul Building, room 105) at the university campus located at 2600 Seventh Avenue. For further information or to learn what documents you need to bring with you, call Gail Klein at 228-4508 or visit the website at www.alaskacollegegoalsunday.org.
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10:00 am Early Learning Play Group
The early learning program is at the Tot Gym at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center each Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This active playgroup is designed to help children build on developmental skills. Contact Community Connections for more information. NOTE: There will not be sessions December 19th, 26th or January 2nd. Sessions resume on January 9th Location 12:00 pm "Let's Connect" Forum
Business people and budding entrepreneurs are invited to attend the “Let’s Connect” monthly forum hosted by the Ketchikan Office of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring their business-related questions and issues to discuss during the open forum. This networking meeting is being held in the Chamber Office on the 2nd floor of the Plaza mall. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own brown bag lunch, and business cars to distribute. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, call 225-1388. Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 3:30 pm Saxman Finance Committee
The City of Saxman Finance and Budget Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Saxman Council Chambers. Location 5:00 pm Peer Support Group
The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room. This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call 225-0726 for more information. Location 7:00 pm American Legion
The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue. This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members. Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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5:45 am Valentine's Day Special
You and a friend can split the price of working out in the fitness room at the KGB Recreation Center on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. It’s two for the price of one. Location 6:45 am First City Toastmasters
Location 8:00 am HAZWOPER Class
SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO. Location 9:00 am Intro to Microsoft Word
There is a free workshop, “Introduction to Microsoft Word,” beginning at 9:00 am at the Ketchikan Job Center. The Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd Floor. Location 12:00 pm POW Interagency Meeting
Location 12:00 pm Rotary 2000
Location 4:00 pm Physical Disability Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 602 Dock Street, Suite 107. Location 5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly
The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center. The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly. Location |
8:00 am HAZWOPER Refresher Course
SEAPRO is offering an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher class at the Cape Fox Lodge. Contact SEAPRO to register. Location 9:00 am Ktn. Public Library Closure
The Ketchikan Public Library will be closed for inventory February 15th through 17th. No library fees will accrue during this time. Please hold on to materials until the library reopens on the 18th. Location 8:00 am HAZWOPER Class
SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO. Location 12:00 pm Chamber Lunch
The luncheon takes place at the Cape Fox Lodge, except the last Wednesday of the month when it will be at Chamber offices in the Plaza Mall. 5:30 pm Forest Park Service Area
The Forest Park Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the Borough Conference Room, 1900 First Avenue. Topics related to maintenance of the service area will be discussed. Location 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous
New members are always welcome. Location 6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS
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12:01 am Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit Native Alaskan, worked to end racial discrimination against Alaska Natives. Born in 1911 and raised in Alaska, Peratovich attended college in Bellingham, Washington, where she met and married her husband Roy in 1931. They returned to Alaska ten years later to raise their family. They were shocked by the blatant discrimination against Native Alaskans similar to the discriminatory policies toward African Americans before the 1950s and’60 Civil Rights Movement. For example, many storefronts and businesses displayed signs stating “No Natives Allowed” and “No Dogs, No Natives.” Many Natives faced unemployment and poverty due to segregation and discrimination based on their race. In February 1945, the Territorial Senate met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss equal rights and a bill that would prohibit racial discrimination in Alaska. Many senators spoke against equal rights at the committee, refusing to recognize that there was a problem. Some of what they said included statements like, “the bill would aggravate the already hard feelings between Natives and whites,” and “the bill was unnecessary,” and “the real answer was in the separation of the races.” The legislative custom at the time was to open the floor to anyone present who wished to speak on the bill. Peratrovich was present as a representative from the Alaska Native Sisterhood. She was the final speaker of the day. She opened her eloquent speech about prejudice and injustice by saying, “I would not have expected that I, who am barely out of savagery, would have to remind gentlemen with five thousand years of recorded civilization behind them of our Bill of Rights.” Peratrovich spoke about what life was like for her and other Native Alaskans as second-class citizens. At the end of her speech she condemned the men’s “superior race” attitude. Her speech was met with thunderous applause. The Senate then passed the Alaska Civil Rights Act by a vote of 11 to 5. It took forty years for Peratrovich’s efforts to be widely recognition. In 1988, the Alaska Legislature established February 16th, the anniversary of the signing of the Anti-Discrimination Act, as “The Annual Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.” (Text from the National Women’s History Museum). 7:00 am First City Rotary
Location 8:00 am HAZWOPER Class
SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO. Location 9:00 am Ktn. Public Library Closure
The Ketchikan Public Library will be closed for inventory February 15th through 17th. No library fees will accrue during this time. Please hold on to materials until the library reopens on the 18th. Location 12:00 pm Thorne Bay Business Association
Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 6:00 pm Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for the senior dancers of the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet. Enjoy a pasta dinner prior to attending KTB’s presentation of “An Evening of Dance” on Thursday, February 16. Dinner is donated by Doug Edwards and begins at 6pm in the Kayhi commons. Tickets are $10 each and all proceeds go to help the Senior Dance Company of the KTB. Location 7:00 pm Ktn. City Council
The Ketchikan City Council usually meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in City Council Chambers, 334 Front Street. Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting. Go to www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/mayor/index.html to access agendas, minutes and video archives. Location 7:00 pm Ketchikan Dive Club
The Ketchikan Dive Club meets at Wind and Water Scuba the 3rd Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Location 7:30 pm "Evening of Dance"
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Presents: “An Evening of Dance” Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30pm, Kayhi Auditorium. Features the advance dancers of KTB including Tap, Jazz and Ballet as well as group works. Original music composed by Kim Hendrickson will be performed live during the evening. Costume design by Sherry Hendrickson. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet office or at the door. For info: 225-9311 Location |
9:00 am Ktn. Public Library Closure
The Ketchikan Public Library will be closed for inventory February 15th through 17th. No library fees will accrue during this time. Please hold on to materials until the library reopens on the 18th. Location 12:30 pm Pilot Bread Festival Meeting
The International Pilot Bread Festival committee meets at 12:30 pm at Annabelle’s. The Festival is on May 5th. If you’d like to be part of ethnic food booths, music of all kinds, dancers, costumes, arts and crafts, ethnic fashion show, juried art show and more you’re invited to help out. Location 7:00 pm Friday Night Insight 2011-2012 Season
Free presentations on a variety of topics, often related to the Forest and Southeast Alaska. Educational and entertaining for the whole family. The Discovery Center is located at 50 Main Street in Ketchikan. Programs start at 7:00 pm. Remaining 2012 Schedule (last updated 02/08/12): February 10th – CANCELLED February 17th – Rachel Esbjornson – Reflections on Stone February 24th – Mark Osborne – Ketchikan: By Land, By Sea March 2nd – Leslie Swada – Kilimanjaro: climbing to the roof of Africa March 9th – Patti Krosse – How to recognize your local plan communities March 16th – Oceans Alaska Film Festival (6:00 pm start time) March 23rd – Shauna Hee – In Search of the Wild Orchid: from the field notes of a botanist March 30th – Mary Ida Henrikson – Fire Trees: New Discoveries April 6th – MJ Cadle – Voices in the Mistys April 13th – Live Bird Presentation – with folks from the KIC Hatchery and Eagle Center April 20th – Jim Lewis – Photographing Wild Birds April 27th – Andy Piston and Steve Heinl – Spring Migration of North America Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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10:00 am Quilt Show
Quilting in the Rain Quilt Show. The Rainy Day Quilt Guild hosts their 21st annual “Quilting in the Rain” show Saturday, Feb. 18 (10am – 6pm) & Sunday, Feb. 19 (11am – 5pm) at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. Free. Location 10:00 am Free Tax Return Help
AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation help and e-filing to those with simple tax returns. Assistance is available each Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tongass Federal Credit Union, 2000 Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID. Location 12:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. Showings are at noon and 3 pm. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… Location 3:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… November 12 Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story Location 7:00 pm Monthly Grind
The Monthly Grind, featuring local musicians, poets and other performers, begins at 7:00 pm at the Saxman Tribal House. The Grind is usually held the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May (dates may change due to conflicts).
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11:00 am Quilt Show
Quilting in the Rain Quilt Show. The Rainy Day Quilt Guild hosts their 21st annual “Quilting in the Rain” show Saturday, Feb. 18 (10am – 6pm) & Sunday, Feb. 19 (11am – 5pm) at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. Free. Location 12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store
Free clothing is available for families in need. Location 4:00 pm Boomball Dance Hall
Boomball Dance Hall is a place to learn and practice partner dancing. Everyone is welcome. No need to bring a partner, come solo or come with a group of friends. Warm up dance begins at 4 pm and there will be a mini lesson at 4:30 pm. Social dancing begins around 5:00 pm. Dances include Swing, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Two-Step and Blues. $5 donation at the door. The Main Street Gallery is located at 330 Main Street. Location 4:00 pm Concert and Food
The Ketchikan Seventh Day Adventist Church is having a veggie burger dinner followed by a concert on Sunday, February 19th. Sham Burgers are being sold from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The concert follows from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Former Heritage Singers Steve and Judy Everson will perform. Location |
10:00 am Early Learning Play Group
The early learning program is at the Tot Gym at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center each Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This active playgroup is designed to help children build on developmental skills. Contact Community Connections for more information. NOTE: There will not be sessions December 19th, 26th or January 2nd. Sessions resume on January 9th Location 5:00 pm Peer Support Group
The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room. This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call 225-0726 for more information. Location 7:00 pm American Legion
The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue. This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members. Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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6:45 am First City Toastmasters
Location 12:00 pm Rotary 2000
Location 5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly
The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center. The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly. Location 5:30 pm Strengthening Families Forum
There will be a “Seaside Chat” at the Point Cafe in Ketchikan on Tuesday, February 21 from 5:30-7pm. PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center will be hosting this community forum to discuss the Strengthening Families approach to building on families’ strengths, supporting healthy child development, and reducing child abuse and neglect in our community. Listen in while enjoying hot hors d’oeuvres. Strong families are everyone’s business. Everyone is welcome! Location 6:30 pm Thorne Bay City Council
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10:00 am KIC Open House
Ketchikan Indian Community Behavioral Health Department will host an open house on Wednesday February 22nd from 10am-1pm on the 1st Floor at 2960 Tongass Avenue. This is an opportunity for the community to meet the Behavioral Health staff and to learn about the services they provide. In addition, the Behavioral Health Department will be introducing their new intake day. Any Thursday at 1pm KIC members wanting to get started with counseling services may just walk-in to the first floor at 2960 Tongass. There will be complimentary light refreshments served during the open house on Wednesday February 22nd at KIC 1st Floor located at 2960 Tongass Avenue. Location 11:30 am Outfitter/Guide Use on Northern Tongass
The Forest Service is seeking public participation as they review and plan for outfitter and guide use on the Sitka, Hoonah, and Juneau Ranger Districts and Admiralty National Monument. This process will determine the amount of outfitter/guide use that will be allowed on a large portion of the northern Tongass National Forest. Public meetings will be held on February 22, 2012 at Centennial Hall in Sitka, with two opportunities to participate: 11:30am to 1:30pm and 5:30pm to 8:00pm. This meeting will be the first in the process to gather initial public input that will help direct the scope and direction of the project. Location 12:00 pm Chamber Lunch
The luncheon takes place at the Cape Fox Lodge, except the last Wednesday of the month when it will be at Chamber offices in the Plaza Mall. 1:00 pm Fitness Room Orientation
Come to the Recreation Center for a free orientation to the fitness room. Learn how to properly use all of the equipment, the correct amount of weight and which machines are best for you. Deborah Harney will answer any questions you may have. You must be 13 years old or older to participate. If you are staying to work out, please pay the receptionist PRIOR to attending the orientation. Location 5:30 pm South Tongass Service Area
The South Tongass Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department located at 5690 Roosevelt Drive on the first floor administrative office. The public is encouraged to attend. Location 6:00 pm Free Tax Return Help
On Wednesdays, free help preparing simple tax returns and e-filing is available from AARP Tax Aide from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ketchikan Gateway Parks and Recreation Center. Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID. Location 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous
New members are always welcome. Location 6:00 pm Ktn. School Board
The Ketchikan School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue. The schedule may change due to holidays. Location 6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS
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7:00 am First City Rotary
Location 9:00 am Interviewing with Confidence Workshop
There is a free class, “Interviewing With Confidence,” from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ketchikan Job Center. The Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd Floor. Call 228-3248 for more information. Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 5:30 pm Family Night
Family Night begins at 5:30 pm downstairs at the Ketchikan Public Library. This month, kids can learn about boating safety with members of the US Coast Guard. This is a free event, but tickets must be picked up in advance as space is limited. Call the library at 225-0730 for ticket information. Location 7:00 pm Coffman Cove City Council
The Coffman Cove City Council meets from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Coffman Cove City Council Chambers. Location |
8:30 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 10:30 am Story Time
This program continues regularly throughout the year on Thursday and Friday at 10:30am. After some playtime, the librarian reads stories, sings songs, does fingerplays and shows a short film beginning around 10:40am. This program is appropriate for infants through pre-school age children. Location 12:00 pm Miners' Association Luncheon
The Ketchikan/Prince of Wales Branch of the Alaska Miners’ Association is having a no-host luncheon at the Cape Fox Lodge. Baked ziti will be served. The guest speaker is Senator Lisa Murkowski. The cost is approximately $19 per person. Location 6:30 pm KVB Annual Banquet
“Celebrate Our Heritage,” the Ketchikan Visitors’ Bureau annual membership Banquet and Awards Presentation, begins at 6:30 pm at the Sunny Point Conference Center. A social hour is from 6:30 to 7:30, with dinner and a program to follow. Costumed attire that represents your personal culture/heritage is encouraged. $50 per person with advanced reservations by 5:00 pm on February 21st. $60 after that date and at the door. Proceeds benefit the Kris Geldaker Memorial Scholarship. Call KVB at 225-6166 for reservations or more information. Location 7:00 pm Friday Night Insight 2011-2012 Season
Free presentations on a variety of topics, often related to the Forest and Southeast Alaska. Educational and entertaining for the whole family. The Discovery Center is located at 50 Main Street in Ketchikan. Programs start at 7:00 pm. Remaining 2012 Schedule (last updated 02/08/12): February 10th – CANCELLED February 17th – Rachel Esbjornson – Reflections on Stone February 24th – Mark Osborne – Ketchikan: By Land, By Sea March 2nd – Leslie Swada – Kilimanjaro: climbing to the roof of Africa March 9th – Patti Krosse – How to recognize your local plan communities March 16th – Oceans Alaska Film Festival (6:00 pm start time) March 23rd – Shauna Hee – In Search of the Wild Orchid: from the field notes of a botanist March 30th – Mary Ida Henrikson – Fire Trees: New Discoveries April 6th – MJ Cadle – Voices in the Mistys April 13th – Live Bird Presentation – with folks from the KIC Hatchery and Eagle Center April 20th – Jim Lewis – Photographing Wild Birds April 27th – Andy Piston and Steve Heinl – Spring Migration of North America Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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8:00 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 10:00 am Free Tax Return Help
AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation help and e-filing to those with simple tax returns. Assistance is available each Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tongass Federal Credit Union, 2000 Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID. Location 12:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. Showings are at noon and 3 pm. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… Location 3:00 pm Free Movies
Free films at the Discovery Center Theater. No food or drinks allowed. Call 228-6220 for more information or email SEADC@rocketmail.com 2011-2012 Schedule… November 12 Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story Location 7:00 pm 1960's Dance
A 60’s Fundraiser to benefit First City Players begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 25th, at the Plaza Mall. There will be a dance contest, free photo booth, mod costume contest, food and a no-host bar. You must be 21 or older to attend. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Location |
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8:00 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store
Free clothing is available for families in need. Location |
8:00 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 9:00 am How to Apply for a State Job Workshop
This is a free class. The Ketchikan Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd Floor. Call 228-3248 for more information. Location 10:00 am Early Learning Play Group
The early learning program is at the Tot Gym at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center each Monday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This active playgroup is designed to help children build on developmental skills. Contact Community Connections for more information. NOTE: There will not be sessions December 19th, 26th or January 2nd. Sessions resume on January 9th Location 3:30 pm English as a Second Language Class
The Ketchikan Job Center offers “English as a Second Language” class beginning at 3:30 pm. The job center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 5:00 pm Peer Support Group
The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room. This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Call 225-0726 for more information. Location 5:30 pm KGB Assembly
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly usually meets the first and third Monday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue. Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting. Links to meeting packets and schedules can be found at www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us Location 7:00 pm American Legion
The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue. This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members. Location 7:30 pm Al-Anon
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8:00 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 9:00 am Resume Writing Workshop
There is a free “Effective Resume Writing” workshop from 9:00 am to noon at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor. Location 12:00 pm Rotary 2000
Location 4:00 pm Physical Disability Support Group
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 602 Dock Street, Suite 107. Location 5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly
The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center. The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly. Location |
8:00 am Alaska Board of Fisheries
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4. Location 12:00 pm Chamber Lunch
The luncheon takes place at the Cape Fox Lodge, except the last Wednesday of the month when it will be at Chamber offices in the Plaza Mall. 6:00 pm Free Tax Return Help
On Wednesdays, free help preparing simple tax returns and e-filing is available from AARP Tax Aide from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ketchikan Gateway Parks and Recreation Center. Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID. Location 6:00 pm Overeaters Anonymous
New members are always welcome. Location 6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS
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