Community Calendar

First City Rotary meets at 7:00 am Thursday at the Cape Fox.

Location
Cape Fox

American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s 34th Annual National Conference held in Anchorage, Alaska November 1-3, 2012. One of a kind three day event convening high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, teachers, work-force professionals, and corporate partners. Features the largest career fair in Indian Country, cultural activities, and STEM research showcases. The theme Adapt-ability converges around the essential topics of climate change, water rights, food security, resource management, geological resourcing impacts, and other environmental issues. www.aises.org/nation

Location
Anchorage

Story Craft begins at 10:30 am downstairs at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Kids can make “Sparkle Leaves.”

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drivek, 2nd Floor

A complimentary luncheon hosted by members of the community and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Meet our participants and hear the story of America’s premier youth mentoring organization. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 247-3350. This is one of our two biggest fundraisers each year.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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

This program continues regularly 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

American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s 34th Annual National Conference held in Anchorage, Alaska November 1-3, 2012. One of a kind three day event convening high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, teachers, work-force professionals, and corporate partners. Features the largest career fair in Indian Country, cultural activities, and STEM research showcases. The theme Adapt-ability converges around the essential topics of climate change, water rights, food security, resource management, geological resourcing impacts, and other environmental issues. www.aises.org/nation

Location
Anchorage

The Saxman Seaport Committee meets at 4:00 pm in the Saxman Community Center Lobby.

Location
Saxman Community Center Lobby

There is an opening reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street, for the exhibit “A Rockwellian Ketchikan” featuring the photography of Jeff Fitzwater.

Location
Main Street Gallery

The Friday Night Insight Program begins at 7:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street in Ketchikan.  This week’s program features “The History of Ketchikan Artists at Sante Fe Indian Market” with Eliasica Timmerman.

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

First City Players presents “My Fair Lady” November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm.  There is a Sunday matinee on the 11th which begins at 2:30 pm.  Contact First City Players at 225-4792 or go to www.firstcityplayers.org for tickets or more information.

This magnificent entertainment features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion”, it’s the story of a stuffy English phonetics expert who takes up the challenge of turning a rough Cockney flower girl into the semblance of a well-bred lady. The heart-tugging innocence of Eliza Doolittle, the flinty determination of Professor Henry Higgins, the exotic denizens of London’s higher and lower social reaches, all set amidst some of theatre’s most sublime songs- you can’t help bu fall in love with this fair lady.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The Ketchikan Community Health Fair is Saturday, November 3rd, at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.  Blood draws are from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Vendor booths are open 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s 34th Annual National Conference held in Anchorage, Alaska November 1-3, 2012. One of a kind three day event convening high school juniors and seniors, college and graduate students, teachers, work-force professionals, and corporate partners. Features the largest career fair in Indian Country, cultural activities, and STEM research showcases. The theme Adapt-ability converges around the essential topics of climate change, water rights, food security, resource management, geological resourcing impacts, and other environmental issues. www.aises.org/nation

Location
Anchorage

The Kayhi Lady Kings 3 X 3 Tournament is this weekend at the Ketchikan High School gym.  Doors open at 11:30am followed by grades 6^th and under and 7^th-9^th grade competing; Men’s and Women’s open run from 5pm-9pm.  There is no admission charge.  Those that want to enter a team the registration forms can be picked up and turned in to Kelly Smith at Schoenbar Middle School, The Rec Center or any Lady Kings player.  Cost is $40 per team.  Final registration is due November 1^st with a registration party to be held at The Rec Center form 6-8pm on November 1^st.  For additional information email Coach Smith at smithke@kgbsd.org.

Location
Rec Center

The showing of “Smokin’ Fish”: Cory Mann is a quirky Tlingit businessman hustling to make a dollar in Juneau, Alaska. He gets hungry for smoked salmon, nostalgic for his childhood and decides to spend a summer smoking fish at his family’s traditional fish camp. The unusual story of his life and the untold history of his people interweave with the process of preparing traditional food as he struggles to pay his bills, keep the IRS off his back, and keep his business afloat. Smokin’ Fish, tells the story of one man’s attempts to navigate the messy zone of collision between the modern world and an ancient culture.

Location
Southeast Discovery Center

The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan is showing movies Saturday afternoons beginning at 2:00 pm.  The movies focus on Alaska’s natural heritage, cultural history and public lands.  The schedule follows:

• November 3rd – “Smokin’ Fish.”  The story of Cory Mann, a quirky Tlingit businessman hustling to make a dollar in Juneau.
• November 10th – “National Wildlife Refuges of Alaska.” Visit 16 of Alaska’s national wildlife refuges and all their diversity.
• November 17th – “Fresh Thoughts on Timber Management.” Two films will be shown looking at efforts to protect forests and promote harvest at the same time, and new ways to use locally harvested wood.
• November 24th – “Denali National Part and Preserve.”  Learn about the park and join rangers as they climb Mount McKinley.
• More in the series will be posted later in November….

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

The Island Grind on POW in Craig begins at 7pm at Craig High School. Enjoy live entertainment and bring a dessert for the homemade dessert contest.

Location
Craig High School

First City Players presents “My Fair Lady” November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm.  There is a Sunday matinee on the 11th which begins at 2:30 pm.  Contact First City Players at 225-4792 or go to www.firstcityplayers.org for tickets or more information.

This magnificent entertainment features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion”, it’s the story of a stuffy English phonetics expert who takes up the challenge of turning a rough Cockney flower girl into the semblance of a well-bred lady. The heart-tugging innocence of Eliza Doolittle, the flinty determination of Professor Henry Higgins, the exotic denizens of London’s higher and lower social reaches, all set amidst some of theatre’s most sublime songs- you can’t help bu fall in love with this fair lady.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 am.  Time to “fall back.”  Set your clock back one hour.

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

The Kayhi Lady Kings 3 X 3 Tournament is this weekend at the Ketchikan High School gym.  Doors open at 11:30am followed by grades 6^th and under and 7^th-9^th grade competing; Men’s and Women’s open run from 5pm-9pm.  There is no admission charge.  Those that want to enter a team the registration forms can be picked up and turned in to Kelly Smith at Schoenbar Middle School, The Rec Center or any Lady Kings player.  Cost is $40 per team.  Final registration is due November 1^st with a registration party to be held at The Rec Center form 6-8pm on November 1^st.  For additional information email Coach Smith at smithke@kgbsd.org.

Location
Rec Center

Free Alzheimer’s Memory Screens are available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, November 9th, at the Ketchikan Senior Center, 1016 Water Street.   Call Bernice at 225-8080 to schedule an appointment time.  Anyone is welcome to be screened.

Location
1016 Water Street

The Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Academic Policy Committee meets at 4:00 pm in the Tongass School Library.

Location
Tongass School Library

Southeast Senior Services is offering a caregiver training on Monday, November 5th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Ketchikan Senior Center, 1016 Water Street.  Amber Smith from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska will make a presentation on Stimulating Activities for People with Alzheimer’s or Related Dementia.

Location
1016 Water Street

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

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearses each Monday at 7:00 pm at McPherson Music.

Location
McPherson Music

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 am.  Time to “fall back.”  Set your clock back one hour.

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

Rotary 2000 meets at noon each Tuesday at the Cape Fox.

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

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.

The Early Learning Program is providing free developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children under 3 years of age each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Public Health Center.  Call 225-7825 to schedule and appointment.

Location
Public Heath

The City of Saxman is holding a Saxman Fire Department Committee meeting beginning at 4:00 pm in the Saxman Community Center Lobby.

Location
Saxman Community Center Lobby

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drive, 2nd Floor

The Overeaters Anonymous group meets each Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Pioneer Home, 141 Bryant Street, in the First Floor Conference Room.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet club. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There is currently just one meeting in Ketchikan, 5:30 pm  Wednesdays. Newcomers always welcome.

For more information call 225-3278

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

Meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Location
Alicia Roberts Medical Center

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

First City Rotary meets at 7:00 am Thursday at the Cape Fox.

Location
Cape Fox

Story Craft begins at 10:30 am downstairs at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Kids can make a “Rainbow Fish Craft.”

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

The Southern Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association Board of Directors meets at noon at the SSEABIA office on the 3rd floor of the downtown Wells Fargo Building, 306 Main Street, Suite 330.

Location
SSEABIA Office - 306 Main St., Suite 330

During Fall 2012 semester, UAS Ketchikan is sponsoring its second One Ketchikan One Book project, and invites the community of Ketchikan to read and discuss the same book. Our selection, based on popular vote, is Alone Together: Why We Expect More From Technology and Less From Each Other, by Sherry Turkle.

This will be our second lunchtime panel discussion moderated by Dr. William Urquhart. One of the themes which will be discussed is online privacy. Refreshments are provided.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus Library

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drivek, 2nd Floor

The Ketchikan Volunteer Hospice holds a bereavement support group the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the quiet room at the hospital (note the change of location).

Location
Ketchikan Hospital - Quiet Room

The Compassionate Friends of Ketchikan, a bereaved parents support group, meets at 7:00 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor conference room.  Anyone who has lost a child is welcome…no matter what age or how long ago.  The group meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month.

Location
Pioneer Home First Floor Conference Room

South Tongass Service Area Board and the City of Saxman are having a work session regarding Fire and EMS services for Saxman.  The work session begins at 7:00 pm in Saxman City Hall.

Location
Saxman City Hall

There will be a Medicare Prescription Enrollment Open House from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Senior Center, 1016 Water Street.  Medicare Counselors will be available to assist walk-ins with comparing and enrolling in 2013 Prescription Drug Plans.

Location
Ketchikan Senior Center

This program continues regularly 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 Friday Night Insight Program begins at 7:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street in Ketchikan.  This week features “Oceans Alaska Marine Science Center Milestones.”

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

First City Players presents “My Fair Lady” November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm.  There is a Sunday matinee on the 11th which begins at 2:30 pm.  Contact First City Players at 225-4792 or go to www.firstcityplayers.org for tickets or more information.

This magnificent entertainment features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion”, it’s the story of a stuffy English phonetics expert who takes up the challenge of turning a rough Cockney flower girl into the semblance of a well-bred lady. The heart-tugging innocence of Eliza Doolittle, the flinty determination of Professor Henry Higgins, the exotic denizens of London’s higher and lower social reaches, all set amidst some of theatre’s most sublime songs- you can’t help bu fall in love with this fair lady.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

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

The American Legion Prince of Wales Post #26 is putting on the 4th Annual “Bob Hope USO Show” beginning at 7:00 pm in the Craig High School Auditorium.   Funds will go the USO  and the Wounded Warrior Project.

Location
Craig High School

First City Players presents “My Fair Lady” November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm.  There is a Sunday matinee on the 11th which begins at 2:30 pm.  Contact First City Players at 225-4792 or go to www.firstcityplayers.org for tickets or more information.

This magnificent entertainment features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion”, it’s the story of a stuffy English phonetics expert who takes up the challenge of turning a rough Cockney flower girl into the semblance of a well-bred lady. The heart-tugging innocence of Eliza Doolittle, the flinty determination of Professor Henry Higgins, the exotic denizens of London’s higher and lower social reaches, all set amidst some of theatre’s most sublime songs- you can’t help bu fall in love with this fair lady.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

Veteran’s Day is November 11th.  The holiday is observed on Monday the 12th in 2012.

KIC is holding a special election from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.  The Annual Meeting begins at 1:00 pm and concludes at 7:00 pm.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

First City Players presents “My Fair Lady” November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th.  Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 pm.  There is a Sunday matinee on the 11th which begins at 2:30 pm.  Contact First City Players at 225-4792 or go to www.firstcityplayers.org for tickets or more information.

This magnificent entertainment features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion”, it’s the story of a stuffy English phonetics expert who takes up the challenge of turning a rough Cockney flower girl into the semblance of a well-bred lady. The heart-tugging innocence of Eliza Doolittle, the flinty determination of Professor Henry Higgins, the exotic denizens of London’s higher and lower social reaches, all set amidst some of theatre’s most sublime songs- you can’t help bu fall in love with this fair lady.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

Veteran’s Day is November 11th.  The holiday is observed on Monday the 12th in 2012.

Mary Doria Russell, author of “The Sparrow,” “Children of God,” and “A Thread of Grace,” among others, will make a presentation beginning at 6:30 at the Ketchikan Public Library.  The library is closed for Veteran’s Day, but the annex will open at 6:00 pm for entry to the presentation and book signing that follows.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

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

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearses each Monday at 7:00 pm at McPherson Music.

Location
McPherson Music

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

Rotary 2000 meets at noon each Tuesday at the Cape Fox.

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 Early Learning Program is providing free developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children under 3 years of age each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Public Health Center.  Call 225-7825 to schedule and appointment.

Location
Public Heath

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drive, 2nd Floor

The Overeaters Anonymous group meets each Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Pioneer Home, 141 Bryant Street, in the First Floor Conference Room.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet club. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There is currently just one meeting in Ketchikan, 5:30 pm  Wednesdays. Newcomers always welcome.

For more information call 225-3278

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

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

The Friends of the Library group meets at 6:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

First City Rotary meets at 7:00 am Thursday at the Cape Fox.

Location
Cape Fox

AARP is sponsoring a Free Webinar: Medicare Open Enrollment – Learn about your options and ask questions. Thursday, November 15, 2012, 10 am Alaska time. Do you have questions about Medicare? This free webinar is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Open enrollment is the one time each year when you can review your Medicare coverage and change to a different plan. Medicare Open Enrollment closes December 7. If you’re thinking about changing your coverage or have questions about your Medicare options, this free web event is for you. You’ll learn about: The different parts of Medicare (A,B,C and D), Medicare plan choices and information to help you make decisions about the best plan options for you. This 60-minute web event will also include time to ask questions. Register at http://bit.ly/QjOdsn

This program continues regularly 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

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drivek, 2nd Floor

Location
Thorne Bay Library

There is a Wine Tasting Event, with proceeds benefitting Southeast Independent Living, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 at the Moose Lodge, 744 Water Street.  Contact SAIL for tickets or more information.  There will also be a dessert auction.

Location
Moose Lodge - 744 Water Street

ADEC is presenting a meeting and workshop on Geographic Response Strategies (GRS) for Southeast Alaska at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

There is a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, November 15th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

A Ketchikan Workgroup Meeting is Friday, November 16th, from 9:00 am to noon.

GRS are pre-planned oil spill response plans that will save time in the initial hours of a coastal oil spill.  All meetings are open to the public.  In the meetings there will be discussions on:

• Oil spill response in Alaska
• Identifying coastal areas at risk for oil spills
• Prioritizing locations for GRS development in Southeast Alaska.

More information is available at http://dec.alaska.gov/spar/perp/grs/se/home.html

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

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

ADEC is presenting a meeting and workshop on Geographic Response Strategies (GRS) for Southeast Alaska at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

There is a Public Information Meeting on Thursday, November 15th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

A Ketchikan Workgroup Meeting is Friday, November 16th, from 9:00 am to noon.

GRS are pre-planned oil spill response plans that will save time in the initial hours of a coastal oil spill.  All meetings are open to the public.  In the meetings there will be discussions on:

• Oil spill response in Alaska
• Identifying coastal areas at risk for oil spills
• Prioritizing locations for GRS development in Southeast Alaska.

More information is available at http://dec.alaska.gov/spar/perp/grs/se/home.html

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

This program continues regularly 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 Friday Night Insight Program begins at 7:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street in Ketchikan.  This week, Jeff Fitzwater will speak about and share images from his exhibit “A Rockwellian Ketchikan” currently on display at the Main Street Gallery.

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The Annual Thorne Bay pre-Christmas Bazaar is from 9am to 3pm in the Thorne Bay School gym.

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).  Tickets available at Tongass Business Center, McPherson Music and Soho Coho.

Location
Saxman Tribal House

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

Come join us on Sunday, November 18 for a Holy Name Halibut Dinner!

Halibut, old school style, baked potato, Caesar Salad, bread, dessert and beverage.  $15 per person, $10 per child, $50 family (2 adults and 3 children).  Dinner starts at 4:30 PM.  Tickets available from the school office or any Holy Name School Sixth Grade family as this is a benefit for their annual spring trip to Juneau.  Seating is limited – BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY!

Location
Holy Name Parish Hall

South Tongass Alliance Church is having a free Thanksgiving Dinner beginning at 5:00 pm at Ketchikan High School.  The movie “Madagascar 3” will be shown in the auditorium at 6:30 pm.  All are welcome.

Location
Ketchikan High School

The Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Academic Policy Committee meets at 4:00 pm in the Tongass School Library.

Location
Tongass School Library

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drive, 2nd Floor

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

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearses each Monday at 7:00 pm at McPherson Music.

Location
McPherson Music

The Annette Island Service Unit will be showing a film on surviving suicide for “Suicide Survivors’ Day.”  The film begins at 7:00 pm at AISU in Metlakatla.

Location
AISU in Metlakatla

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Ketchikan Construction Academy is now accepting applications for the 2013 Academy.  The Ketchikan Construction Academy provides basic construction training at no cost for adults who are 18 years and older and are seeking skills that may lead to good paying jobs in the construction industry.  Training is free but space is limited.  To apply you must attend one of several orientation sessions at the Ketchikan Job Service Center.

Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 5:30pm October 17^th through November 14^th or at noon on Thursdays October 25^th through November 15^th.

Additional orientation sessions are scheduled on Monday November 19^th at 5:30pm and Tuesday November 20^th at Noon.

Visit the Ketchikan Construction Academy website for additional information.  The address is www.alaskaca.org or call 228-3237 for more information.

Location
2030 Sea Level Drivek, 2nd Floor

Rotary 2000 meets at noon each Tuesday at the Cape Fox.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

First City Toastmasters is having a special meeting on Tuesday, November 20th.  The meeting begins at 1:30 at UAS Ketchikan Campus, Paul Building, Room 111.  Note this is a special meeting for this week only.  Regular meeting time and location will continue next week.

Location
UAS Campus - Paul Building

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

PeaceHealth is hosting a seaside chat from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at The Point.  The topic is a behind the scenes look at surgery – what to expect before, during and after.

Location
The Point - Jefferson Way

The 4th Annual Pie Auction benefiting the Pioneer Home activities program is from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Great Room on the 2nd floor of the Pioneer Home.

Location
Pioneer Home

Location
Thorne Bay City Hall

The Early Learning Program is providing free developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children under 3 years of age each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Public Health Center.  Call 225-7825 to schedule and appointment.

Location
Public Heath

The Overeaters Anonymous group meets each Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Pioneer Home, 141 Bryant Street, in the First Floor Conference Room.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet club. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There is currently just one meeting in Ketchikan, 5:30 pm  Wednesdays. Newcomers always welcome.

For more information call 225-3278

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor conference room

The Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors meets every 3rd Wednesday, 5:30pm, at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street.  The Board does not meet in July or December.

Location
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

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Hydaburg Clinic

The UAS Ketchikan Campus will be closed November 22nd through 25th for Thanksgiving Break.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The First Lutheran Church in having a community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner beginning at 3:00 pm at the church, 1200 First Avenue.  All are welcome.

Location
First Lutheran Church, 1200 Tongass Ave.

The UAS Ketchikan Campus will be closed November 22nd through 25th for Thanksgiving Break.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

Winter Arts Faire – November 23rd through 25th

Join us for the Gala Opening Reception on Friday, November 23 from 5pm to 7:30pm. $5 admission supports the Arts Council. No-host bar, appetizers and live music make this evening a fabulous opportunity to dress up for an exclusive shopping experience! Free admission for Arts Council members. Torch Nights Benefits cardholders receive a special bonus!

The Winter Arts Faire continues Saturday, November 24, 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 25, 11am-4pm. Free admission on Saturday and Sunday. Wearable Art Show tickets go on sale Saturday! Thank you to our sponsor First Bank!

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center / Cape Fox

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The UAS Ketchikan Campus will be closed November 22nd through 25th for Thanksgiving Break.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The Winter Arts Faire continues Saturday, November 24, 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 25, 11am-4pm. Free admission on Saturday and Sunday. Wearable Art Show tickets go on sale Saturday!

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center / Cape Fox

The Community Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting begins at 4:00 pm at the new fire station downtown.  Santa will be there with gift stockings, there will be caroling and refreshments.

Location
Downtown Ketchikan

The UAS Ketchikan Campus will be closed November 22nd through 25th for Thanksgiving Break.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The Winter Arts Faire continues Sunday, November 25, 11am-4pm. Free admission. Wearable Art Show tickets are on sale!

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center / Cape Fox Lodge

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

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

The Ketchikan City Council is holding a series of special meetings to consider the draft 2013 General Government and KPU budgets.    All meetings begins at 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers.   Meeting dates are: November 26th and 29th.  December 3rd, 6th, 10th, 12th and 17th.

Location
City Council Chambers - 334 Front Street

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band rehearses each Monday at 7:00 pm at McPherson Music.

Location
McPherson Music

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

Rotary 2000 meets at noon each Tuesday at the Cape Fox.

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

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT
6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27
Houghtaling Elementary School
2940 Baranof Ave, Ketchikan
Our Changing Climate :
NASA’s Eyes on the Arctic
Join educators from the Anchorage Museum for a hands-on science night focusing on our changing climate.  Through animated visualizations on a Magic Planet Digital Globe and hand-on activities, learn about sea ice, temperature changes, animal migration and the science behind our changing climate. This free event is open to the public.

Location
Houghtaling Elementary

Boombal Dance Hall is from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street.  This is an opportunity to learn partner dances such as swing, cha cha and fox trot.  No partner or dance experience necessary.   A mini dance lesson starts at 7:00, with music at 7:30.

Location
Main Street Gallery - 330 Main Street

The Early Learning Program is providing free developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children under 3 years of age each Wednesday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Public Health Center.  Call 225-7825 to schedule and appointment.

Location
Public Heath

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The Arts Council is having a Wearable Arts Show question and answer session from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street.  This is an opportunity to get helpful hints from veteran artists.

Location
Main Street Gallery

The Overeaters Anonymous group meets each Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Pioneer Home, 141 Bryant Street, in the First Floor Conference Room.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is not a diet club. There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. There is currently just one meeting in Ketchikan, 5:30 pm  Wednesdays. Newcomers always welcome.

For more information call 225-3278

Location
Ketchikan Pioneers Home in the first floor 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

Ketchikan Youth Initiatives and Women in Safe Homes invite all to come together to listen, share and heal as a community, in response to recent tragedies.  The gathering takes place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at iRock, 2000 Tongass Avenue.

Location
iRock - 2000 Tongass Avenue

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

First City Rotary meets at 7:00 am Thursday at the Cape Fox.

Location
Cape Fox

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The Ketchikan City Council is holding a series of special meetings to consider the draft 2013 General Government and KPU budgets.    All meetings begins at 7:00 pm in City Council Chambers.   Meeting dates are: November 26th and 29th.  December 3rd, 6th, 10th, 12th and 17th.

Location
City Council Chambers - 334 Front Street

Local poets and other readers will share their works and works by others inspired by Southeast Alaska.  “Poems in Place” begins at 7:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery.

Hear Ketchikan poets Teague Whalen, Ray Troll, Evon Zerbetz, Keith Smith, Dave Kiffer, George Pasley, Tom Fowler, and former-Ketchikanite Erin Coughlin Hollowell read poetry inspired by Southeast Alaska.  Hollowell is a member of the Poems in Place committee and she’ll explain how anyone can submit a poem to be placed in Totem Bight State Park. Refreshments and conversation following.

Location
Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street

Safety Training Offered for Commercial Fishermen in Ketchikan

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a two-day, 18-hour fishing vessel safety and drill conductor course in Ketchikan Friday and Saturday, November 30 and December 1, 2012. This course meets the training requirements for commercial fishing vessels. It is available FREE to commercial fishermen thanks to funding from the USCG and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Participants practice hands-on in the water and on a vessel, with emergency equipment that should be onboard any commercial fishing or other sizeable vessel — PFDs, life rafts, immersion suits, EPIRBs, fire extinguishers, and practice emergency procedures like man overboard, abandon ship, fire fighting and flooding control.

Those interested in this course or wanting additional information should contact AMSEA in Sitka at 907-747-3287 or www.amsea.org.

Location
Ketchikan

The Ketchikan Public Library will close on November 22nd and will remain closed until January 2nd.  No fines will accrue during this time.  Reading materials become due January 15th.   Welcome the library at its new location on Copper Ridge Lane on January 2nd!  During the closure, consider visiting the UAS Campus Library for your reading needs.

Location
Centennial Building

The Friday Night Insight Program begins at 7:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street in Ketchikan.  This week, librarian Charlotte Glover will present “Favorite Alaska Books for Adults and Children.”

Location
SE Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Ketchikan Theatre Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” beginning at 7:30 pm at the Kayhi Auditorium.  There is also a matinee performance at 2:00 pm on Saturday.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium