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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.

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
Refiner's Roast

The Saxman Mahoney Lake Committee meets at 4:00 pm in Saxman City Council Chambers.

Location
Saxman Council Chambers

Meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Location
Alicia Roberts Medical Center

New members are always welcome.

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Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

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Hydaburg Clinic

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Cape Fox

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.

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Children's Library

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.

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Office in White Cliff Building

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
Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

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2960 Tongass Avenue

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306 Main Street Suite 330

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan Charter School

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Saxman Senior Housing Day Room

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Ketchikan Indian Community

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
Office in White Cliff Building

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VFW Hall upstairs

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
City Council Chambers

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

The Prince of Wales Island Farmers Market meeting is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Craig Clinic.

Location
Craig Clinic

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.

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Children's Library

Childcare is provided.

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WISH conference room

The City of Saxman Building and Ordinance Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers.

Location
Saxman Council Chambers

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:
-Social Security Cards for yourself, your spouse and dependents
-State-issued ID
-W2’s, 1099’s and other tax forms
-A copy of your last year tax return (if available)

Location
Hydaburg City Office

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Salvation Army Church in Saxman

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Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Ketchikan Coffee Company

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:
-Social Security Cards for yourself, your spouse and dependents
-State-issued ID
-W2’s, 1099’s and other tax forms
-A copy of your last year tax return (if available)

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
Liberty Tax Service

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…
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (There will be a “Relay For Life” kickoff instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
UAS Tech Center - 600 Stedman St.

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
November 19 The Battle for Alaska: The Bloody Aleutians
December 3 Over Alaska
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (The “Relay For Life” kick off event takes place instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Ketchikan High School Library

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Cape Fox Lodge

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

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
Office in White Cliff Building

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan Recreation Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan Senior Center

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
Pioneer Home Conference Room

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
Borough Assembly Chambers

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
Ketchikan Senior Center

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
631 Park Avenue

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Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

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Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

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.

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Office in White Cliff Building

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
Sunny Point Conference Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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Cape Fox Lodge

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
Hospital Cafeteria

The Planning Liaison and Economic Development Advisory Committee will discuss economic development goals in the community. The public is invited to attend.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

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City Council Chambers

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
Ketchikan Medical CenterThe Stroke Survivor Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm 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.

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
Craig High School Auditorium

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
Office in White Cliff Building

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.

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
Saxman Council Chambers

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84 Sunset Drive

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
5690 Roosevelt Drive

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
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
KGB Recreation Center

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
Landing Conference Room

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
Borough Assembly Chambers

New members are always welcome.

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

Location
Cape Fox

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
Office in White Cliff Building

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
Children's Library

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
USFS Conference Room in Craig.

Location
Assembly Chambers

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
Ketchikan Job Center

Location
126 Washington Street

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
Jeramiah's Banquet Room at the Landing

Location
Pioneer Home First Floor Conference Room

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
Office in White Cliff Building

The Ketchikan Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor.  This is a free class.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Children's Library

Kayhi students will be released early at 12:25 p.m. Lunch will be served. Buses depart at 1 p.m.

Location
Kayhi

The City of Saxman Finance and Budget Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Saxman Council Chambers.

Location
Saxman Council Chambers

There will be a special meeting of the North Tongass Fire & EMS Board of Directors on Monday, February 10^th 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
Station 8

Old time fiddle tunes with the Free Radicals. $5 at the door.

Location
330 Main Street

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

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
Wheelhouse in Craig

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
The Plaza

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
Craig - Shaan Seet Hotel

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
UAS Tech Room 216 - 600 Stedman Street

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.

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
Sons of Norway Hall

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

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.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus Computer Lab

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
Ketchikan Recreation Center

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
Chamber Office in Plaza

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
Ketchikan Job Center

The City of Saxman Finance and Budget Committee meets at 3:30 pm in Saxman Council Chambers.

Location
Saxman Council Chambers

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
Pioneer Home Conference Room

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
631 Park Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

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
KGB Recreation Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16^th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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
Ketchikan Job Center

Location
Craig Youth Center

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 602 Dock Street, Suite 107.

Location
SAIL Office

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
Hospital Cafeteria

SEAPRO is offering an 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher class at the Cape Fox Lodge. Contact SEAPRO to register.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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
Ketchikan Public Library

SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16^th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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.

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
Borough Conference Room

New members are always welcome.

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

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).

Location
Cape Fox

SEAPRO is offering a 24-hour HAZWOPER class at the Cape Fox Lodge February 14-16^th. All training is free for SEAPRO Response Team members. To register, contact SEAPRO.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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
Ketchikan Public Library

Location
Thorne Bay Library

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan High School Commons

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
City Council Chambers

The Ketchikan Dive Club meets at Wind and Water Scuba the 3rd Thursday of each month.  All are welcome.

Location
Wind and Water, 111 Washington Street

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
Ketchikan High School Auditorium

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
Ketchikan Public Library

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
Annabelle's

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
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Tongass FCU - 2000 Tongass Avenue

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…
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (There will be a “Relay For Life” kickoff instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
November 19 The Battle for Alaska: The Bloody Aleutians
December 3 Over Alaska
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (The “Relay For Life” kick off event takes place instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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).

Location
Saxman Tribal House

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
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

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
Main Street Gallery

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
Seventh Day Adventist Church - 2017 1st Avenue

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
Ketchikan Recreation Center

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
Pioneer Home Conference Room

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
631 Park Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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
Hospital Cafeteria

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
The Point, 25 Jefferson Way

Location
Thorne Bay City Hall

Location
Cape Fox

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Children's Library

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan Public Library

The Coffman Cove City Council meets from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Coffman Cove City Council Chambers.

Location
Coffman Cove City Council Chambers

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Children's Library

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
Cape Fox Lodge

“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
Sunny Point Conference Center

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
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Tongass FCU - 2000 Tongass Avenue

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…
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (There will be a “Relay For Life” kickoff instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
November 19 The Battle for Alaska: The Bloody Aleutians
December 3 Over Alaska
December 10 The Silver Horde
December 17 Spawn of the North
January 7 North to Alaska
January 14 Eating Alaska
January 21 Shades of Green
January 28 The Eskimo and the Whale
February 4 Alaska-Spirit of the Wild (IMAX)
February 11 CANCELLED (The “Relay For Life” kick off event takes place instead).
February 18 Planet Earth: Forests
February 25 Planet Earth: Deep Ocean
March 3 Planet Earth: Shallow Seas

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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
Plaza Mall

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Ketchikan Recreation Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

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
Pioneer Home Conference Room

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
Borough Assembly Chambers

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
631 Park Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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
Ketchikan Job Center

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 602 Dock Street, Suite 107.

Location
SAIL Office

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
Hospital Cafeteria

The Alaska Board of Fisheries will set state regulations for Southeast and Yakutat finfish. The board meets Feb. 24-March 4.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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.

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
KGB Recreation Center

New members are always welcome.

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

Location
Hydaburg Clinic