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11:00 am Early Learning Playgroup

Community Connections Early Learning Program offers a playgroup from 11:00 am to noon at the Recreation Center.  This is an opportunity to learn and play with your toddler.  The cost is $2 or free if you are enrolled in the early learning program.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

4:00 pm TSAS Academic Policy Committee

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

Location
Tongass School Library

5:00 pm Peer Support Group

The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room.  This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Call 225-0726 for more information.

Location
Pioneer Home Conference Room

5:30 pm KGB Assembly

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly usually meets the first and third Monday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting.   Links to meeting packets and schedules can be found at www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

7:00 pm American Legion

The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue.  This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members.

Location
631 Park Avenue

6:45 am First City Toastmasters

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

12:00 pm Rotary 2000

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly

The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center.  The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly.

Location
Hospital Cafeteria

7:00 pm Stroke Survivors

The Stroke Survivor Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the 3rd Floor boardroom at the Ketchikan Medical Center.  Each month, topics are discussed and peer support is available for survivors, family and caregivers.

Location
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.

12:00 pm Chamber Lunch

Chamber Lunch is at noon each Wednesday at the Cape Fox Lodge.

May 22  -  Historic Ketchikan will make a presentation on the history of the Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.

May 29th – Judge Trevor Stephens will give a perspective on Ketchikan from the bench.

June 5th – Growing your own food – A panel discussion.

June 12th – Linda Koons Auger of the Small Business Development Center will speak about new business trends.

June 19th – SBA Regional Administrator Calvin Goings.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:30 pm POW Diabetes Support Group

Meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Location
Alicia Roberts Medical Center

5:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous

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

6:00 pm Music Jam Sessions

Musical Jam Sessions are held every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the West Wind Plaza in Craig.  Bring your instrument, including your singing voice, or just come and listen.

Location
West Wind Plaza - Craig

6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

7:00 am First City Rotary

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

Location
Cape Fox

10:30 am Story Time

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

12:00 pm Artist Presentation

Artists, whose works are featured in the museum exhibit “Reflections” will talk about their work and answer questions at a brown bag lunch beginning at noon at the Tongass Historical Museum.  Coffee and water will be provided.

Location
Tongass Historical Museum

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

5:30 pm KRBD Board of Directors

The KRBD Board of Directors meets at 5:30 pm the first Thursday of each month (except July and December).

Location
1101 Copper Ridge Lane

7:00 pm Ktn. City Council

The Ketchikan City Council usually meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in City Council Chambers, 334 Front Street.  Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting.  Go to www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/mayor/index.html to access agendas, minutes and video archives.

Location
City Council Chambers

10:30 am Story Time

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

1:00 pm Island-wide Health Fair

The Island-wide Health Fair is April 5th and 6th in the Craig High School Commons.  On Friday, exhibits are open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Tests and exhibits are on Saturday from 7:30 am until noon.  Call 617-7635 for more information.

Location
Craig High School Commons

5:00 pm Art Opening - Humingbird Festival

There is an opening reception for the Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.  Art will remain on display until May 31st.

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

5:00 pm Gallery Opening - Journey Into Bipolar Disorder

There is an opening reception from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, 330 Main Street, for “La Folie Circulaire: A Journey into Bipolar Disorder.”  This exhibit combines powerful imagery, music and conversation to explore the nature of being bipolar.  Curated by Jeff Fitzwater.  NOTE: Parental discretion is strongly advised due to the challenging subject and imagery.   The exhibit is on display through April 26th.

Location
Main Street Gallery

7:30 am Island-wide Health Fair

The Island-wide Health Fair is April 5th and 6th in the Craig High School Commons.  On Friday, exhibits are open from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Tests and exhibits are on Saturday from 7:30 am until noon.  Call 617-7635 for more information.

Location
Craig High School Commons

7:45 am Sourdough Stampede

1 mile and 5K run/walk.  Registration begins at 7:45 am.    The one mile starts at 8:30 am, and the 5K follows the completion of the 1mile.  A pancake breakfast is served after the race.  This is a fundraiser for the Ketchikan Running and Walking Club.  $10 per person, free for kids, free for KRC members.  Great time to renew membership or to become a member.  Proceeds help pay for new signs, race costs, provide scholarships and help pay for insurance.  Go to www.ketchikanrunningclub.com for more information.

Location
VFW Hall - 3133 Tongass Avenue

10:00 am Saturday Wellness Series

The Saturday Wellness program is from 10:00 am to noon at the Ketchikan Public Library.

  • April 6th – The film “Fathead,” health science with humor, will be shown.
  • April 13th – George Pasley will share how he lost more than 100 pounds naturally.
  • April 20th – “Juicing and Smoothies” with Katherine Tatsuda.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

10:00 am Free Tax Return Help

AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation help and e-filing to those with simple tax returns.  Assistance is available each Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID.  Tax help continues each Saturday through April 13th.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

12:00 pm Half-Marathon Training Group

SPECIAL RUN ON APRIL 20th…Runners and walkers are invited to meet at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center for a special run in support of the runners in the Boston Marathon.  Run or walk whatever distance you’d like.  The half marathon training group is planning 12.  All are welcome.

A half-marathon training group meets each Saturday at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center.    The first session is February 2nd.  All abilities are welcome.  You must sign a waiver to participate.  This training group is co-sponsored by the Ketchikan Running and Walking Club.   Training will help prepare you for the Totem to Totem Half Marathon on May 11th.

This is an opportunity to get in shape, improve your running, and train injury free.  Call Fred Jorgensen (225-6969) or Bill Elberson (617-0193) for more information.

Location
Meet at the Gateway Recreation Center

2:00 pm Movies about Birds

Enjoy free movies about birds every Saturday in April beginning at 2:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

  • April 6th – Alaska’s Coolest Birds
  • April 13th – Birds of the Gods
  • April 20th – Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
  • April 27th – Winged Migration

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

5:30 pm South Tongass Service Area

The South Tongass Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the South Tongass Fire Department located at 5690 Roosevelt Drive on the first floor administrative office. The public is encouraged to attend.

Location
5690 Roosevelt Drive

12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

3:00 pm GROW

GROW, a personal growth program, recovery and prevention group, meets at 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Pioneers’ Home.  The is for anyone who recognizes a personal need and is willing to change.

Location
Pioneers' Home

7:30 pm Native Jazz Quartet

The Native Jazz Quartet performs at 7:30 pm at the Saxman Tribal House.  Contact First City Players for more information.

Location
Saxman Tribal House

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

9:00 am How to Apply for a State Job Workshop

There is a free workshop on  “How To Apply For a State Job” from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Ketchikan Job Center.  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

11:00 am Early Learning Playgroup

Community Connections Early Learning Program offers a playgroup from 11:00 am to noon at the Recreation Center.  This is an opportunity to learn and play with your toddler.  The cost is $2 or free if you are enrolled in the early learning program.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

5:00 pm Peer Support Group

The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room.  This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Call 225-0726 for more information.

Location
Pioneer Home Conference Room

7:00 pm American Legion

The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue.  This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members.

Location
631 Park Avenue

6:45 am First City Toastmasters

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

9:00 am Resume Writing Workshop

There is a free “Dynamic  Resume Writing” workshop from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

11:00 am POW Interagency Meeting

The POW Interagency Meeting is from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Craig Youth Center / Recreation Center.  The group will be working on the upcoming heath fair.

Location
Craig Youth Center

12:00 pm Assembly/School Board Liaison Committee

The Assembly/School Board Liaison Committee meets at noon in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  Issues of mutual concern will be discussed.  The public is invited.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

12:00 pm Rotary 2000

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

4:00 pm Physical Disability Support Group

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

Location
SAIL Office

5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly

The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center.  The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly.

Location
Hospital Cafeteria

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

12:00 pm Chamber Lunch

Chamber Lunch is at noon each Wednesday at the Cape Fox Lodge.

May 22  -  Historic Ketchikan will make a presentation on the history of the Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.

May 29th – Judge Trevor Stephens will give a perspective on Ketchikan from the bench.

June 5th – Growing your own food – A panel discussion.

June 12th – Linda Koons Auger of the Small Business Development Center will speak about new business trends.

June 19th – SBA Regional Administrator Calvin Goings.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:30 pm Saxman Finance Committe

The City of Saxman Finance Committee meets at 5:30 pm at Saxman City Hall

Location
Saxman City Hall

5:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous

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

5:30 pm North Tongass Community Club

The North Tongass Community Club meets at 5:30 pm at 84 Sunset Drive.

Location
84 Sunset Drive

5:30 pm AARP Tax Aide

AARP Tax Aide is providing tax preparation and e-filing assistance from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Rendezvous Senior Day Center.  Bring ID, tax information, Social Security Number and last year’s return if possible.  Rendezvous is located on First Avenue near Jefferson.

Location
Rendezvous Senior Day Center

6:00 pm Ktn. School Board

The Ketchikan School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  The schedule may change due to holidays.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:00 pm Ketchikan School Board

The Ketchikan School Board meets at 6:00 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:00 pm Lion's Club

Ketchikan Lion’s Club meeting.  Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month upstairs in the Best Western Landing conference room.  The public is welcome.

Location
Landing Conference Room

6:00 pm Music Jam Sessions

Musical Jam Sessions are held every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the West Wind Plaza in Craig.  Bring your instrument, including your singing voice, or just come and listen.

Location
West Wind Plaza - Craig

6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

7:30 pm Concert - April Verch

April Verch performs at 7:30 pm at the Kayhi Auditorium.  Doors open at 7:00 pm.  This is part of the Arts Council’s Torch Nights series.  http://ketchikanarts.org/event/april-verch-torch-night-performance

April Verch doesn’t just perform music, she exudes it. The internationally renowned Canadian fiddler, singer, songwriter and step dancer has a passion for performing and her goal is to touch the lives of those who are listening at any given moment. “The world is this amazing puzzle that we can’t fully understand and music is the joy that pulls it all together and helps us make sense of it,” says Verch, with a dynamic excitement and confidence that makes you believe her in a heartbeat. That desire to share music is why she’s among the most in-demand performers in roots music today, both with her own crack three-piece band and Bow Fire, with whom she occasionally tours.

She became the first woman in history to win both of Canada’s most prestigious fiddle championships, the Grand Masters and Canadian Open; and when Canada hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics, she was asked to represent her country’s music at the opening ceremonies.

The April Verch Band consists of April at the helm and world-class musicians Hayes Griffin on guitar and Cody Walters on upright-electric bass and banjo. Together they have established a reputation as consummate performers with boundless energy on stage that brought Ketchikan audiences to their feet in 2010!

Adults: $20
Torch Nights Benefits Card Holders: $15 
Students/Seniors: $18

http://aprilverch.com/

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

7:00 am First City Rotary

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

Location
Cape Fox

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

9:00 am Interviewing Techniques

There is a free workshop on “Interviewing Techniques” from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ketchikan Job Center.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

10:30 am Story Time

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

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

5:00 pm Bereavement Support Group

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

5:30 pm Schoenbar Road Construction

The City of Ketchikan is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed Schoenbar Road construction that will occur next summer. The project will replace deteriorating water and sewer mains under Schoenbar Road between Park Avenue and Valley Forge Drive. Join us Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Ted Ferry Civic Center from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be a 15 minute presentation at 6:00 pm. Information will be presented on road reconstruction, pedestrian facilities, potential water outages and road closures. For more information please contact the City of Ketchikan Public Works Department at 228-4725.

Location
Ted Ferry Civic Center

7:00 pm Bereaved Parents Support Group

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

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

10:30 am Story Time

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

12:00 pm Caregiver Support

The Caregiver Support Group meets at noon at Senior Services, 1016 Water Street, upstairs.  Caregivers are invited to come together to talk.  Bring a brown bag lunch.  The group is currently looking for someone to help facilitate the meetings.

Location
Senior Services - 1016 Water Street

6:30 pm RawR VI - Readings and more

The Teen Advisory Group presents RaWR (readings and wild recitations) beginning at 6:30 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Teens are invited to share a poem, song or reading.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

7:00 pm Birding Insight

The Hummingbird Festival “Birding Insight” program is from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday nights at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center during the month of April.

  • April 12th – Bird Migration on Middleton Island with Steve Heinl.
  • April 19th – Photographing Wild Birds with Jim Lewis
  • April 26th – Birds of the Pribolof Islands with Andy Piston

 

 

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

10:00 am Saturday Wellness Series

The Saturday Wellness program is from 10:00 am to noon at the Ketchikan Public Library.

  • April 6th – The film “Fathead,” health science with humor, will be shown.
  • April 13th – George Pasley will share how he lost more than 100 pounds naturally.
  • April 20th – “Juicing and Smoothies” with Katherine Tatsuda.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

10:00 am Free Tax Return Help

AARP Tax Aide offers free tax preparation help and e-filing to those with simple tax returns.  Assistance is available each Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Bring last year’s return, documents for this year, and ID.  Tax help continues each Saturday through April 13th.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

12:00 pm Half-Marathon Training Group

SPECIAL RUN ON APRIL 20th…Runners and walkers are invited to meet at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center for a special run in support of the runners in the Boston Marathon.  Run or walk whatever distance you’d like.  The half marathon training group is planning 12.  All are welcome.

A half-marathon training group meets each Saturday at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center.    The first session is February 2nd.  All abilities are welcome.  You must sign a waiver to participate.  This training group is co-sponsored by the Ketchikan Running and Walking Club.   Training will help prepare you for the Totem to Totem Half Marathon on May 11th.

This is an opportunity to get in shape, improve your running, and train injury free.  Call Fred Jorgensen (225-6969) or Bill Elberson (617-0193) for more information.

Location
Meet at the Gateway Recreation Center

2:00 pm Movies about Birds

Enjoy free movies about birds every Saturday in April beginning at 2:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

  • April 6th – Alaska’s Coolest Birds
  • April 13th – Birds of the Gods
  • April 20th – Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
  • April 27th – Winged Migration

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

5:30 pm Ktn. Sons of Norway

Meet on the second Saturday of each month at 2422 Tongass Avenue.  The group is open to all men and women interested in learning more about the Norwegian culture.  Call Tanya at 821-0048 for more information.

Location
Sons of Norway Hall

8:00 am Alaska Folk Festival

The 39th Alaska Folk Festival is April 8-14 in Juneau.

Location
Centennial Hall - Juneau

12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

3:00 pm GROW

GROW, a personal growth program, recovery and prevention group, meets at 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Pioneers’ Home.  The is for anyone who recognizes a personal need and is willing to change.

Location
Pioneers' Home

11:00 am Early Learning Playgroup

Community Connections Early Learning Program offers a playgroup from 11:00 am to noon at the Recreation Center.  This is an opportunity to learn and play with your toddler.  The cost is $2 or free if you are enrolled in the early learning program.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

4:00 pm TSAS Academic Policy Committee

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

Location
Tongass School Library

5:00 pm Peer Support Group

The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room.  This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Call 225-0726 for more information.

Location
Pioneer Home Conference Room

5:30 pm KGB Assembly

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly usually meets the first and third Monday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting.   Links to meeting packets and schedules can be found at www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

7:00 pm American Legion

The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue.  This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members.

Location
631 Park Avenue

6:45 am First City Toastmasters

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

12:00 pm Rotary 2000

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:00 pm Southeast Alaska Ancient Shorelines

ASK UAS: “Where Ketchikan finds answers,” presents SE Alaska Ancient Shorelines and their significance for human habitation. Led by Jim Baichtal and Risa Carlson in cooperation with the USFS. This event is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.

Location
UAS Ketchikan Campus Library

5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly

The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center.  The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly.

Location
Hospital Cafeteria

5:30 pm Seaside Chat - End of Life decisions

PeaceHealth is hosting a Seaside Chat beginning at 5:30 pm at the Point.  Important end-of-life decisions will be discussed, including legal document needs, caregiving and final wishes.

Location
The Point - 25 Jefferson Way

5:30 pm Forest Park Service Area

The Forest Park Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the Borough Public Works Room 219, 1900 First Avenue.  June 19th – The board will be discussing matters related to operation of the service area, and the effect to the service area from a proposed new Saxman-South Tongass Fire and EMS Service Area and proposed amended South Tongass Water Service Area.

Location
Borough Conference Room

6:30 pm Thorne Bay City Council

Location
Thorne Bay City Hall

12:00 pm Chamber Lunch

Chamber Lunch is at noon each Wednesday at the Cape Fox Lodge.

May 22  -  Historic Ketchikan will make a presentation on the history of the Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.

May 29th – Judge Trevor Stephens will give a perspective on Ketchikan from the bench.

June 5th – Growing your own food – A panel discussion.

June 12th – Linda Koons Auger of the Small Business Development Center will speak about new business trends.

June 19th – SBA Regional Administrator Calvin Goings.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:30 pm KAAHC Board

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

5:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous

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

5:30 pm Saxman City Council

The Saxman City Council meets at 5:30 pm at the Saxman Community Center.

Location
Saxman Community Center

6:00 pm Evening of Chocolate

The Friends of the Public Library annual meeting and “An Evening of Chocolate” begins at 6:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

6:00 pm Music Jam Sessions

Musical Jam Sessions are held every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the West Wind Plaza in Craig.  Bring your instrument, including your singing voice, or just come and listen.

Location
West Wind Plaza - Craig

6:00 pm Artist Marketing / Potfolio Development

Artist Marketing and Portfolio Development
Instructors: Brigette Ellis, Shelley Stallings
April 17 – 27, 2013
Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 6 – 9 PM
Saturday, April 20, 10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, April 27, 10 AM – 3 PM
Registration Fee:  $125
Please bring a digital camera for the photography session. You will need computer access to complete your coursework.

A professional and up-to-date portfolio is essential for pursuing opportunities for artists.  Use your portfolio to apply for gallery representation, grants, further education, teaching opportunities, exhibitions and more. In this course, experienced art marketer Brigitte Ellis and photographer Shelley Stallings will help you create a working portfolio that can help you present and market your artwork to reach your goals. This class is a core requirement for those pursuing a Certificate of Merit.

Location
Totem Heritage Center

6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

7:00 am First City Rotary

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

Location
Cape Fox

9:00 am Alaska Host Training

Alaska Host Customer Training, Thursday, April 18th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive.

Are you taking care of your visitors – providing them with exceptional customer service and quality experiences during their stay in your community or business?  Would you like to learn more about Alaska’s visitor industry and improve or enhance how you handle customer concerns?  If so, then please plan on attending the AlaskaHost Customer Service Essentials training class.

Upon completion of the 4-hour AlaskaHost class, participants will be able to:

  • Ø Understand the importance of providing quality customer service.
  • Ø Recognize and anticipate customer needs and expectations.
  • Ø Understand the economic value of the visitor industry to the State of Alaska.
  • Ø Learn how to deal with dissatisfied customers in a professional, helpful manner.

 Topics covered within the class include:

  •  What is customer service and why is it important?
  • The economic benefit of tourism to the state of Alaska
  • The power of positive first impressions
  • Communication Skills
  • Communicating effectively with angry or dissatisfied customers

 

For more information contact:

 Melissa Cruise at 228-3237 or Gai Hooker at 228-3234.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

10:30 am Story Time

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

12:00 pm Thorne Bay Business Association

Location
Thorne Bay Library

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

6:30 pm Author Presentation - Sea Travels

Author Vaughn Sherman presents his book “Sea Travels” beginning at 6:30 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

7:00 pm Ketchikan Dive Club

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

Location
Wind and Water, 111 Washington Street

7:00 pm Ktn. City Council

The Ketchikan City Council usually meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in City Council Chambers, 334 Front Street.  Public comment is allowed at the beginning of the meeting.  Go to www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/mayor/index.html to access agendas, minutes and video archives.

Location
City Council Chambers

9:00 am Intro to Microsoft Word

There is a free workshop, “Introduction to Microsoft Word,” beginning at 9:00 am at the Ketchikan Job Center.  The Job Center is located at 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd Floor.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

10:30 am Story Time

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

4:00 pm Community Connections Grand Opening

The Community Connections Grand Opening Celebration is from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the new location, 721 Stedman Street.  A ribbon cutting and addresses by keynote speakers begins at 4:00 pm.

Location
721 Stedman Street

7:00 pm Birding Insight

The Hummingbird Festival “Birding Insight” program is from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday nights at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center during the month of April.

  • April 12th – Bird Migration on Middleton Island with Steve Heinl.
  • April 19th – Photographing Wild Birds with Jim Lewis
  • April 26th – Birds of the Pribolof Islands with Andy Piston

 

 

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

7:30 pm Play - A Thousand Cranes

First City Players’ ActOut company presents “A Thousand Cranes” beginning at 7:30 pm at the Kayhi Auditorium.  Younger students will also be performing Japanese folk tales.   A matinee performance is on Saturday at 2:30 pm.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

8:00 am Birding along Ketchikan Creek

You can go birding with Jim Lewis in downtown Ketchikan beginning at 8:00 am.  Meet at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, bring binoculars, and dress for the weather.  You will hear and observe birds along Ketchikan Creek and learn more about them.

Location
Meet at the Discovery Center

10:00 am Craft Corner - Bird Mobile

Kids and their parents can make a Japanese inspired bird mobile from 10:00 am until noon at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.  Adults are also welcome.

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

10:00 am Earth Day Cleanup

The UAS Ketchikan Campus invites community members to help clean up during Earth Day, Saturday, April 20th.  Trash bags can be picked up at the front desk at the upper campus April 15th through 19th and at the event.  It must be trash picked up along the roadsides and woods, no household garbage.   There are prizes, including a 3 credit tuition waiver, for the person who fills the most bags.

Location
Drop off bags at UAS

10:00 am Saturday Wellness Series

The Saturday Wellness program is from 10:00 am to noon at the Ketchikan Public Library.

  • April 6th – The film “Fathead,” health science with humor, will be shown.
  • April 13th – George Pasley will share how he lost more than 100 pounds naturally.
  • April 20th – “Juicing and Smoothies” with Katherine Tatsuda.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

12:00 pm Half-Marathon Training Group

SPECIAL RUN ON APRIL 20th…Runners and walkers are invited to meet at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center for a special run in support of the runners in the Boston Marathon.  Run or walk whatever distance you’d like.  The half marathon training group is planning 12.  All are welcome.

A half-marathon training group meets each Saturday at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center.    The first session is February 2nd.  All abilities are welcome.  You must sign a waiver to participate.  This training group is co-sponsored by the Ketchikan Running and Walking Club.   Training will help prepare you for the Totem to Totem Half Marathon on May 11th.

This is an opportunity to get in shape, improve your running, and train injury free.  Call Fred Jorgensen (225-6969) or Bill Elberson (617-0193) for more information.

Location
Meet at the Gateway Recreation Center

2:00 pm Movies about Birds

Enjoy free movies about birds every Saturday in April beginning at 2:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

  • April 6th – Alaska’s Coolest Birds
  • April 13th – Birds of the Gods
  • April 20th – Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
  • April 27th – Winged Migration

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

2:30 pm Play - A Thousand Cranes

First City Players’ ActOut company presents “A Thousand Cranes” beginning at 2:30 pm at the Kayhi Auditorium.  Younger students will also be performing Japanese folk tales.   This is the final performance.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

7:00 pm Monthly Grind

The Monthly Grind, featuring local musicians, poets and other performers, begins at 7:00 pm at the Saxman Tribal House.  The Grind is usually held the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May (dates may change due to conflicts).  Tickets available at Tongass Business Center, McPherson Music and Soho Coho.

Location
Saxman Tribal House

12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

12:00 pm Community Picnic

UAS Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are hosting a community picnic from noon to 3:00 pm at Ward Lake.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, plates, cups, etc. will be provided.  Community members are asked to bring side dishes or desserts to share.

Location
Ward Lake Shelter

3:00 pm GROW

GROW, a personal growth program, recovery and prevention group, meets at 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Pioneers’ Home.  The is for anyone who recognizes a personal need and is willing to change.

Location
Pioneers' Home

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

9:00 am How to Apply for a State Job Workshop

There is a free workshop on  “How To Apply For a State Job” from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Ketchikan Job Center.  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

10:00 am Bugge (Rotary) Beach Cleanup

SEA Island Construction is holding a “Ninety Nine Nails for Earth Day” cleanup of Bugge Beach (Rotary Beach) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Bring your own buckets, magnets and gloves and help pick up nails, metal and trash.  Helpers can have a free hot dog (meat or veggie) and marshmallows.

Location
Rotary Beach

11:00 am Early Learning Playgroup

Community Connections Early Learning Program offers a playgroup from 11:00 am to noon at the Recreation Center.  This is an opportunity to learn and play with your toddler.  The cost is $2 or free if you are enrolled in the early learning program.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

12:00 pm Ad Hoc Animal Protection Committee

The Ad Hoc Animal Protection Committee meets at noon in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  Tasks associated with animal protection will be discussed.  The public is invited.

Location
1900 First Avenue

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

5:00 pm Peer Support Group

The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room.  This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Call 225-0726 for more information.

Location
Pioneer Home Conference Room

5:30 pm KGB Board of Equalization

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Board of Equalization meets at 5:30 pm in Assembly Chambers.  The board will hold hearings on property tax value appeals.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:00 pm Panel Discussion - Mental Health

From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Main Street Gallery, a panel of mental health specialists will provide information and open discussion in conjunction with the show “La Folie Circulaire – A Journey Into Bipolar Disorder.”

Location
Main Street Gallery

6:30 pm Ketchikan Garden Club

The Ketchikan Garden Club meets at 6:30 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

7:00 pm American Legion

The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue.  This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members.

Location
631 Park Avenue

6:45 am First City Toastmasters

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

9:00 am Resume Writing Workshop

There is a free “Dynamic  Resume Writing” workshop from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ketchikan Job Center, 2030 Sea Level Drive on the 2nd floor.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

12:00 pm Rotary 2000

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

4:00 pm Physical Disability Support Group

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

Location
SAIL Office

5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly

The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center.  The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly.

Location
Hospital Cafeteria

5:00 pm Saxman Senior Housing Council.

The City of Saxman Senior Housing Council meets to hold a workshop at 5:00 pm at Saxman City Hall.

Location
Saxman City Hall

6:30 pm Rainy Day Quilters

The Rainy Day Quilters Guild meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Holy Name.  This is an opportunity to brainstorm with other quilters on projects.

Location
Holy Name - downstairs

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

12:00 pm Chamber Lunch

Chamber Lunch is at noon each Wednesday at the Cape Fox Lodge.

May 22  -  Historic Ketchikan will make a presentation on the history of the Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.

May 29th – Judge Trevor Stephens will give a perspective on Ketchikan from the bench.

June 5th – Growing your own food – A panel discussion.

June 12th – Linda Koons Auger of the Small Business Development Center will speak about new business trends.

June 19th – SBA Regional Administrator Calvin Goings.

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

5:30 pm North Tongass Service Area Board

The North Tongass Service Area Board of Directors meets at 5:30 pm at Fire Station 8, 13110 North Tongass Highway.   June 19th -  Discussion items are the impending transfer of assets from the Southern Southeast Emergency Training Center to the service area; roof repair at Station 8; and selection of hiring committee for the new chief.  The public is highly encouraged to attend.

Location
Station 8

5:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous

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

6:00 pm Ketchikan School Board

The Ketchikan School Board meets at 6:00 pm in Borough Assembly Chambers.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:00 pm Music Jam Sessions

Musical Jam Sessions are held every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the West Wind Plaza in Craig.  Bring your instrument, including your singing voice, or just come and listen.

Location
West Wind Plaza - Craig

6:00 pm Ktn. School Board

The Ketchikan School Board meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue.  The schedule may change due to holidays.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:30 pm Hydaburg Volunter Fire & EMS

Location
Hydaburg Clinic

7:00 am First City Rotary

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

Location
Cape Fox

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

9:00 am Interviewing Techniques

There is a free workshop on “Interviewing Techniques” from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Ketchikan Job Center.

Location
Ketchikan Job Center

9:30 am SEAPA Board Meeting

The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) board of directors meets from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Best Western Landing in Ketchikan.

Location
Best Western Landing

10:30 am Story Time

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

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

7:00 pm Jerry Galley Concert

The Jerry Galley Memorial Concert begins at 7:00 pm at the Kayhi Auditorium.  The Kayhi Jazz Band, Sound Waves and Windjammers perform.  Admission is by donation.  Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for arts and music students.

Location
Ketchikan High School Auditorium

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

10:30 am Story Time

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

12:00 pm Cooperative Relations Committee

The Joint Borough and City Cooperative Relations Committee meets at noon in the Borough Assembly Chambers, 1900 First Avenue. The committee will be discussing topics of mutual concern.  The public is invited.

Location
Borough Assembly Chambers

6:00 pm Charter Boat Regulations

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is hosting a charter boat meeting to discuss new regulations for the 2013 season.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm in the ADF&G Conference Room, 2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 209.

Location
ADF&G Conference Room

7:00 pm Birding Insight

The Hummingbird Festival “Birding Insight” program is from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday nights at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center during the month of April.

  • April 12th – Bird Migration on Middleton Island with Steve Heinl.
  • April 19th – Photographing Wild Birds with Jim Lewis
  • April 26th – Birds of the Pribolof Islands with Andy Piston

 

 

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

6:45 am Birding on Gravina Island

Meet in time to catch the 6:45 am airport ferry to go “Birding on Gravina Island” with Andy Piston and Steve Heinl of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.  You need to pay for the ferry, but otherwise this is a free program.  Bring binoculars and water, and wear layers.  Meet on the ferry.

Location
Meet at the Airport Ferry

8:00 am Spring Clean Up Week

Ketchikan’s Annual “Spring Clean-Up Week” is April 20st through 27th.  The landfill is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (closed Sunday).   This is for residential waste only.

There is free acceptance at the landfill of household trash, furniture and yard trash.

Remodel debris, carpet, sheet rock, etc. is only accepted at the landfill, not curbside.

Curbside collection is available for City residents on regular trash pickup day.

Do not bring household hazardous waste.  A separate hazardous waste event is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th.

For more information, call 225-2370 or 228-4727.

Location
City of Ketchikan and Landfill

8:00 am Breakfast with the Birds

Have “Breakfast with the Birds” at Totem Bight State Park.  Meet at 8:00 am for bird watching and breakfast.

Location
Totem Bight State Park

10:00 am Craft Corner - Bird's nest

Craft Corner is from 10:00 am to noon at the southeast Alaska Discovery Center.  Kids and their parents can make a miniature jeweled bird’s nest.  Adults are welcome too.

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

10:00 am First City Expo

The First City Expo is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ketchikan High School.  There will be a variety of business, food and arts booths.  This year’s theme is “Live Local, Buy Local, Hire Local.”

Location
Ketchikan High School

12:00 pm Half-Marathon Training Group

SPECIAL RUN ON APRIL 20th…Runners and walkers are invited to meet at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center for a special run in support of the runners in the Boston Marathon.  Run or walk whatever distance you’d like.  The half marathon training group is planning 12.  All are welcome.

A half-marathon training group meets each Saturday at noon at the Gateway Recreation Center.    The first session is February 2nd.  All abilities are welcome.  You must sign a waiver to participate.  This training group is co-sponsored by the Ketchikan Running and Walking Club.   Training will help prepare you for the Totem to Totem Half Marathon on May 11th.

This is an opportunity to get in shape, improve your running, and train injury free.  Call Fred Jorgensen (225-6969) or Bill Elberson (617-0193) for more information.

Location
Meet at the Gateway Recreation Center

2:00 pm Movies about Birds

Enjoy free movies about birds every Saturday in April beginning at 2:00 pm at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.

  • April 6th – Alaska’s Coolest Birds
  • April 13th – Birds of the Gods
  • April 20th – Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
  • April 27th – Winged Migration

Location
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center

12:00 pm Wee Blessing Thrift Store

Free clothing is available for families in need.

Location
Wee Blessing Thrift Store

3:00 pm GROW

GROW, a personal growth program, recovery and prevention group, meets at 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Pioneers’ Home.  The is for anyone who recognizes a personal need and is willing to change.

Location
Pioneers' Home

3:00 pm Ketchikan Community Concert Band

The Ketchikan Community Concert Band performs at 3:00 pm in the Kayhi auditorium.   Tickets available at McPherson Music, Parnassus Books, The Arts Council Office or at the door.

Location
Kayhi Auditorium

11:00 am Early Learning Playgroup

Community Connections Early Learning Program offers a playgroup from 11:00 am to noon at the Recreation Center.  This is an opportunity to learn and play with your toddler.  The cost is $2 or free if you are enrolled in the early learning program.

Location
KGB Recreation Center

3:30 pm English as a Second Language

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

5:00 pm Peer Support Group

The Ketchikan Peer Support Group meets each Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Pioneer Home in the first floor Conference Room.  This is for individuals and families affected by mental illness.  Call 225-0726 for more information.

Location
Pioneer Home Conference Room

5:30 pm Gold Nugget Service Area Board

The Gold Nugget Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the Borough Public Works Office, 1900 First Avenue, Suite 219.  Topics related to maintenance of the service area will be discussed.

Location
Borough Public Works

7:00 pm American Legion

The American Legion meets each Monday at 7:00 pm at Post #3 at 631 Park Avenue.  This is a weekly membership meeting for past and current military members.

Location
631 Park Avenue

7:00 pm Auditions - The Tempest

Auditions for the First City Players production of “The Tempest” are at 7:00 pm at the First City Players office on Main Street.  Call FCP at 225-4792 for more information.

Location
FCP Office

6:45 am First City Toastmasters

Location
Presbyterian Church on 2nd Avenue

8:00 am Closure - TWIC Center

The Ketchikan TWIC (twick) Enrollment Center is closed on Tuesday, April 30th, for equipment  upgrades and training.  Transportation workers desiring TWIC services should call 228-5632 to be placed on list for call back once the new equipment is operational, which is likely Thursday, May 2.

Location
TWIC Center

12:00 pm Rotary 2000

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

Location
Cape Fox Lodge

3:00 pm Make a wallet - Tween Time

“Tween Time” begins at 3:00 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.  Those age 10 and up are invited to make a duct tape wallet.

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

5:00 pm Take off Pounds Sensibly

The Take Off Pounds Sensible Group (TOPs) meets each Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria at the PeaceHealth Medical Center.  The group’s mission is to support its members as they take off pounds sensibly.

Location
Hospital Cafeteria

5:30 pm Mud Bight Service Area

The Mud Bight Service Area Board meets at 5:30 pm in the Borough Public Works Office, 1900 First Avenue, Room 219.  Topics related to service area maintenance will be discussed.

Location
Borough Public Works Office

5:30 pm Dog Park Discussion

There is a public meeting to discuss the idea of having a dog park in Ketchikan.  The organizing group is seeking input, suggestions, and concerns, and is also looking for volunteers to help with the project.  The meeting begins at 5:30 pm at the Ketchikan Public Library.  More information is also on Facebook  www.facebook.com/groups/419531421464559/?fref=ts

Location
Ketchikan Public Library

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