Community Calendar

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 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

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 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

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

A Tribal Collaboration Meeting between federal agencies and tribal officials is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ketchikan Indian Community, 2960 Tongass Avenue in the Council Chambers on the 5th Floor.

Location
KIC 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

A “Walk for Change” starts at 5:00 pm at the iRock building, 2601 Tongass Avenue.  This is a chance to walk together to better our community.  Following the walk there will be a picnic, music, door prizes and an chance to recognize the good things happening in Ketchikan.  This event is sponsored by the Strengthening Cultural Unity Task Force.

Location
iRock - 2601 Tongass Avenue

There’s an opening reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street, for the new exhibit “Figure Out,” featuring the paintings of Marilyn Lee.

Location
Main Street Gallery

Ketchikan CHARR’s “ A Taste of Ketchikan” wine tasting is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau.  Proceeds benefit the CHARR scholarship fund and KRBD.  You must be 21 or older to attend.  Cost is $20 at the door.

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Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

The Ketchikan Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the premiere of two exciting documentary storytelling films about our community and culture.  Ketchikan: Our Native Legacy highlights our rich Native heritage from time immemorial to the present day.  Ketchikan: The Artists focuses on our incredibly vibrant and varied arts community.  The films join Ketchikan: A Fish Story (2010) as part of the successful and ongoing Ketchikan Story Project, stories designed to showcase Ketchikan as an interesting and unique travel destination.  Join us for this double-feature presentation with the production staff on-hand to discuss their process and answer questions.  These films will be shown on Friday, May 4 at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center beginning at 7:00 PM during the Celebration of the Sea.

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

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Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

“Cut Plug,” First City Players play festival, begins at 7:30 pm in the Saxman Tribal House.  Enjoy original pieces by local writers and performers.

Location
Saxman Tribal House

FREE Safety Training Offered for Commercial Fishermen in Hydaburg

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a one day 10-hour commercial fishing vessel safety and Emergency Drill Conductor course in Hydaburg on May 5, 2012 at the Hydaburg School. This course meets the Coast Guard requirements for commercial fishing vessels. It is available FREE to commercial fishermen thanks to support from the Coast Guard, NIOSH, the state of Alaska and individual AMSEA memberships.

Please call AMSEA at 907-747-3287 to register, or register online at www.amsea.org to avoid cancellation due to under enrollment.

Location
Hydaburg School

Registration for the Sole-Stice Shoe Auction “5K Fun Run/Walk” begins at 9:00 am at StudioMAX, 2544 Tongass Avenue.  The event begins at 10:00 am.  All proceeds benefit the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center Foundation.  If you register by April 21st, the cost is $25 for adults and $15 for those 12 and under.  After April 21st, the cost is $35 and $20.  Registration forms and information available at StudioMAX.

Location
Studio MAX, 2544 Tongass Avenue

The Inaugural International “Pilot Bread Festival” is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 5th at the Saxman Community Center.  There will be a Pilot Bread recipe contest, art and food booths, carnival booths, ethnic dance, a trivia contest, educational events and live music.    For more information email – ipbf2012@yahoo.com or call 254-3104.

Location
Saxman Community Center

The Teen Advisory group meets at 2:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

The UAS Ketchikan Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins at 3:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.  A reception immediately follows.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

“Cut Plug,” First City Players play festival, begins at 7:30 pm in the Saxman Tribal House.  Enjoy original pieces by local writers and performers.

Location
Saxman Tribal House

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

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

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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Moving Wall” will be on display at City Park in Ketchikan May 9th through 12th.   This is a reproduction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. that travels throughout the United States.

Location
City Park - Ketchikan

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 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

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Hydaburg Clinic

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Moving Wall” will be on display at City Park in Ketchikan May 9th through 12th.   This is a reproduction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. that travels throughout the United States.

Location
City Park - Ketchikan

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

Location
Cape Fox

Preschool age children can enjoy making “Bright Blooms” flower craft with paper plates and construction paper during Story Craft directly following Story Hour beginning at 10:30am. Call Charlotte for more information.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

There is a Flagging Class from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Ketchikan Job Center.  Call the job center at 228-3248 to register or for more information.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

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

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Moving Wall” will be on display at City Park in Ketchikan May 9th through 12th.   This is a reproduction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. that travels throughout the United States.

Location
City Park - Ketchikan

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

“Waterfall Hi-Spots,” a film featuring the Waterfall Cannery on Prince of Wales Island, will be shown at 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Moving Wall” will be on display at City Park in Ketchikan May 9th through 12th.   This is a reproduction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. that travels throughout the United States.

Location
City Park - Ketchikan

Ketchikan in the Digital Age

Business & Technology Expo 2012

May 12, 10-6, Ted Ferry Civic Center

Booths, Door Prizes, Contests, Seminars

Contests: Speed Texting, Blind Speed Texting, Virtual Gaming Olympics, Pimp my PC, and much much more.

Contact the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Ketchikan Youth Initiatives is starting a “Youth Litter Patrol.”  A kick off meeting is May 12th beginning at 10:00 am at 632 Park Avenue.  This summer-long litter patrol is for youth up to age 18.  You can earn $5 per yellow ALPAR trash bag for your group or you.  Monthly clean-up days will be organized.  Cal 220-7225 for more information.

Location
632 Park Avenue

Kids Craft begins at 3:00 pm downstairs at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Kids can make felt flower pins.  This is a free event.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

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

Happy Mother’s Day!

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

There will be a Mother’s Day Support Meeting from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Whale Tail Pharmacy in Craig.  This is for those who have experienced miscarriages or infertility.

Location
Whale Tail Pharmacy - Craig

The Ketchikan Garden Club meets at 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home, 141 Brant Street.  There will be cake and punch.  Backyard Habitat Certificates will be awarded.

Location
Pioneer Home - 141 Bryant 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

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Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

SEAPRO is offering a 24-HR HAZWOPER Initial Certification class on May 15-17, and an 8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher class on May 16 in Ketchikan. Both classes will be held at the Cape Fox Lodge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

HAZWOPER stands for HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response, and is a requirement for many jobs in the petroleum and maritime industries.

This training is open to anyone, and free to SEAPRO Responders.

To register for the class or get info on joining the SEAPRO Oil Spill Response Team, please contact us at 225-7002 or margaret@seapro.or

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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 Planning Liaison and Economic Development Advisory Committee meets at 5:30 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

Location
Thorne Bay City Hall

SEAPRO is offering a 24-HR HAZWOPER Initial Certification class on May 15-17, and an 8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher class on May 16 in Ketchikan. Both classes will be held at the Cape Fox Lodge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

HAZWOPER stands for HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response, and is a requirement for many jobs in the petroleum and maritime industries.

This training is open to anyone, and free to SEAPRO Responders.

To register for the class or get info on joining the SEAPRO Oil Spill Response Team, please contact us at 225-7002 or margaret@seapro.or

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

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

Location
Cape Fox

SEAPRO is offering a 24-HR HAZWOPER Initial Certification class on May 15-17, and an 8-HR HAZWOPER Refresher class on May 16 in Ketchikan. Both classes will be held at the Cape Fox Lodge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

HAZWOPER stands for HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response, and is a requirement for many jobs in the petroleum and maritime industries.

This training is open to anyone, and free to SEAPRO Responders.

To register for the class or get info on joining the SEAPRO Oil Spill Response Team, please contact us at 225-7002 or margaret@seapro.or

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

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

Location
Thorne Bay Library

Family Night is from 5:30 to 7:00 pm downstairs at the Ketchikan Public Library.  This month’s program features “Kids Fishing.”  This is a free event, but tickets must be picked up in advance as space is limited.  Call the children’s library at 225-0370 for tickets or more information.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

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

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

There will be an auction of “New, Rare and Signed Children’s Books” from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the downtown First Bank, 331 Dock Street.  There will be food, beverages and a children’s activity room.  Proceeds benefit the First Book Program.  Call Charlotte for more information at 223-0370.

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Registration begins at 9:30 am for this 5K Walk to raise money to find a cure for MS.  Walk starts at 10:00 am.   Fee by donation.  Go to www.ketchikanrunningclub.com for more information.

Location
Start - Mt. Point Parking Lot

Scrabble Day is Saturday, May 19th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Craig Youth Center.  Bring a snack to share and play your favorite games. Scrabble is the featured game, but there are banangrams, chess, cribbage, or bring your favorite.

The SAIL and ORCA Annual Wildlife Cruise is from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Saturday, May 19th.  Boarding begins at 2:45 with a prompt 3:00 departure. The Allen Marine dock is located next to the Fish House at Salmon Landing.   The cost is $30, and includes hors d’ oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages.  It is recommended that tickets be purchased by May 16th as space is limited.

Location
Allen Marine Dock - Departure

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

The Ketchikan Garden Club meets at 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the Great Room on the 2nd Floor.

Location
Pioneer Home

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

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

THE ALASKA STATE COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Presents a Workshop on “BUT I DIDN’T MEAN TO” from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.  What Employers and Employees need to know about their responsibilities and rights under Alaska’s law prohibiting discrimination.

This training will explain to employers and employees what workplace conduct violates Alaska’s law prohibiting discrimination. The training will benefit employers, human resource directors, personnel managers, and all staff.

This is a free event.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is holding a public meeting from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center.  There will be a public reception at 5:30 pm where you can meet the commissioners and learn more about the commission.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

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 Planning Liaison and Economic Development Advisory Committee meets at 5:30 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

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

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

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

Location
Cape Fox

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

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

U.S. Senator Mark Begich is holding a town hall meeting from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

Location
Presbyterian Church on Second Avenue

Due to construction activities, the Ketchikan Gateway Recreation Center will be closed Sunday, May 27th.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

The Ketchikan High School 2012 commencement ceremony begins at 2:00 pm in the Kayhi gymnasium.  145 graduates will be honored.  The keynote speaker is Dr. Donna Smith who delivered many of the graduates.

Location
Ketchikan High School Gym

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center and the Mike Smithers Pool will be closed May 28th in honor of Memorial Day.

Location
KGB Recreation Center / Mike Smithers Pool

There is no school for Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District students.

Location
Ketchikan School District

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

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

The Prince of Wales Advisory Committee meets from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Kasaan.

Location
Kasaan

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 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

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

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

Location
Cape Fox

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